War or peace?: Whither humankind War or peace?: Whither humankind If people once thought that wars had to be won to bring peace, the years after two world wars have shown us otherwise. If people once thought that wars had to be won to bring peace, the years after two world wars have shown us otherwise. Opinion 12 May, 2025
"We are the Ocean": A universal bond crucial for our future "We are the Ocean": A universal bond crucial for our future From the 9th to the 13th of June 2025, France will co-host, with Costa Rica, the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3). From the 9th to the 13th of June 2025, France will co-host, with Costa Rica, the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3). Opinion 08 May, 2025
Parroting of socialism: Merely in words, not in action Parroting of socialism: Merely in words, not in action Two notable events have emerged prominently in the last week in the country. Two notable events have emerged prominently in the last week in the country. Opinion 07 May, 2025
Midwives are critical in every crisis Midwives are critical in every crisis The International Day of the Midwife on 5 May celebrates the work of midwives across the globe in a world of increasing risk and crisis. In 2025, the theme for this celebration is “midwives: critical in every crisis.” This theme highlighting the role of midwifery and its crucial contribution to maternal health during crisis is very relevant to Nepal. The International Day of the Midwife on 5 May celebrates the work of midwives across the globe in a world of increasing risk and crisis. In 2025, the theme for this celebration is “midwives: critical in every crisis.” This theme highlighting the role of midwifery and its crucial contribution to maternal health during crisis is very relevant to Nepal. Opinion 05 May, 2025
Federalism in Nepal: Flexibility, pragmatism should drive the discussion Federalism in Nepal: Flexibility, pragmatism should drive the discussion The ongoing debate on federalism is often being framed in such a way that it does not do a good service to the nation. Instead of holding a conversation about it based on objectivity and opinionated reasoning, people end up repeating the same catchphrases and talking points. The ongoing debate on federalism is often being framed in such a way that it does not do a good service to the nation. Instead of holding a conversation about it based on objectivity and opinionated reasoning, people end up repeating the same catchphrases and talking points. Opinion 05 May, 2025
Nepal's Carbon Trade: Big Hopes, Small Gains Nepal's Carbon Trade: Big Hopes, Small Gains Carbon markets are systems where businesses or countries can buy and sell permits to emit carbon, helping balance global emissions. Carbon markets are systems where businesses or countries can buy and sell permits to emit carbon, helping balance global emissions. Opinion 04 May, 2025
Nature and life: Nurture holds the key Nature and life: Nurture holds the key Nature clings itself together with the divine element, or dynamics, in us — to augment the dignity of our righteous and harmonious actions. Nature clings itself together with the divine element, or dynamics, in us — to augment the dignity of our righteous and harmonious actions. Opinion 02 May, 2025
Gerontocracy in political parties: Time to embrace genuine internal democracy Gerontocracy in political parties: Time to embrace genuine internal democracy In Nepal's vibrant yet tumultuous political landscape, the notion of internal democracy within political parties is often heralded as a cornerstone of democratic governance. In Nepal's vibrant yet tumultuous political landscape, the notion of internal democracy within political parties is often heralded as a cornerstone of democratic governance. Opinion 01 May, 2025
Facing the forthcoming monsoon: Through the use of scientific indigenous practices Facing the forthcoming monsoon: Through the use of scientific indigenous practices The monsoon has been preceded by incredible environmental ups and downs over the last fortnight in the country. The monsoon has been preceded by incredible environmental ups and downs over the last fortnight in the country. Opinion 30 Apr, 2025
The loneliness epidemic in Nepal and South Asia: Some SE Asian countries offer models to consider The loneliness epidemic in Nepal and South Asia: Some SE Asian countries offer models... Loneliness is often imagined as a quiet affliction of older people or an urban malaise of the West. Loneliness is often imagined as a quiet affliction of older people or an urban malaise of the West. Opinion 29 Apr, 2025
33 children die every day in Nepal before age 5: Let's invest in a system that works for all children 33 children die every day in Nepal before age 5: Let's invest in a system that works... What if your child died from pneumonia because the nearest hospital didn’t have a paediatrician or even a bed? For many families in Nepal, this is not a tragic one-off—it’s a daily reality. What if your child died from pneumonia because the nearest hospital didn’t have a paediatrician or even a bed? For many families in Nepal, this is not a tragic one-off—it’s a daily reality. Opinion 28 Apr, 2025
The enduring trauma of Palestinian children The enduring trauma of Palestinian children Yesterday, children were bombed. This is cruelty, this is not war. I want to say it because it touches my heart." — Pope Francis, condemning the bombing of children in Gaza Yesterday, children were bombed. This is cruelty, this is not war. I want to say it because it touches my heart." — Pope Francis, condemning the bombing of children in Gaza Opinion 27 Apr, 2025
Ten years since the Gorkha Earthquake: Nepal is still not fully prepared Ten years since the Gorkha Earthquake: Nepal is still not fully prepared It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that when the earth shook on April 25, 2015, the lives of Nepalis changed forever. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that when the earth shook on April 25, 2015, the lives of Nepalis changed forever. Opinion 24 Apr, 2025
Economic Reform Commission report: Will it also gather dust in the cupboard? Economic Reform Commission report: Will it also gather dust in the cupboard? The report of the High-level Economic Reform Commission, also dubbed as the road map of the economy, has been the talk of the town after it was submitted to Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel by the commission Chairman, Rameshwore Khanal, a former secretary of the Nepal government, and its members. The report of the High-level Economic Reform Commission, also dubbed as the road map of the economy, has been the talk of the town after it was submitted to Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel by the commission Chairman, Rameshwore Khanal, a former secretary of the Nepal government, and its members. Opinion 23 Apr, 2025
Mission: Stop smoking: Enforce the rules Mission: Stop smoking: Enforce the rules This piece is about tackling the worrisome trend of smoking among Nepali youths and ensuring that Metropolitan governments can have an important role to play. This piece is about tackling the worrisome trend of smoking among Nepali youths and ensuring that Metropolitan governments can have an important role to play. Opinion 22 Apr, 2025
What are they searching for?: It's all part of the Easter spirit What are they searching for?: It's all part of the Easter spirit Every year, on a Sunday in spring, one can observe the same scene all over Germany: children from toddlers to teens busily running around in houses, gardens, public parks or even in zoos. They all seem to be looking for something… Every year, on a Sunday in spring, one can observe the same scene all over Germany: children from toddlers to teens busily running around in houses, gardens, public parks or even in zoos. They all seem to be looking for something… Opinion 21 Apr, 2025
The untapped potential of the yak economy The untapped potential of the yak economy At a remote location in Dolpa District, north-western Nepal, yak herders churn butter from fresh milk by hand, using age-old techniques passed down through generations. At a remote location in Dolpa District, north-western Nepal, yak herders churn butter from fresh milk by hand, using age-old techniques passed down through generations. Opinion 20 Apr, 2025
Doctoral degree mandatory in TU: A step in the right direction Doctoral degree mandatory in TU: A step in the right direction The Tribhuvan University Senate has virtually ignited a spark in the otherwise gloomy academic arena by making the doctoral degree mandatory for teaching in the Central Campus. The Tribhuvan University Senate has virtually ignited a spark in the otherwise gloomy academic arena by making the doctoral degree mandatory for teaching in the Central Campus. Opinion 18 Apr, 2025
Contemporary state of trade in Nepal: Growing agricultural imports Contemporary state of trade in Nepal: Growing agricultural imports Nepal’s total exports surged by 46.5 per cent to Rs 127.20 billion in the first seven months of the current fiscal year. Nepal’s total exports surged by 46.5 per cent to Rs 127.20 billion in the first seven months of the current fiscal year. Opinion 18 Apr, 2025
Debunking the Myth: Stocks Protect Against Inflation Debunking the Myth: Stocks Protect Against Inflation Inflation takes center stage in investment discussions in 2025, as many countries see strong tariffs accompanied by inevitable high price increases. In Nepal, the annual inflation rate declined slightly to 5.4% in January 2025. Inflation takes center stage in investment discussions in 2025, as many countries see strong tariffs accompanied by inevitable high price increases. In Nepal, the annual inflation rate declined slightly to 5.4% in January 2025. Opinion 17 Apr, 2025
Environment Rain, thunderstorms likely in hilly regions; heat to rise in Terai The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy weather in several parts of the country today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms and rising temperatures in the Terai.
Nepal PMO warns against misuse of its name after ward secretary threatened The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has issued a stern warning after an individual used the PMO's name to threaten a ward secretary in Dailekh district, directing security and investigative agencies to take immediate legal action against the perpetrator.
Nepal Three workers killed, two injured in Sarlahi brick kiln wall collapse Three workers were killed and two others seriously injured after a brick kiln wall collapsed in Haripur Municipality–5, Majurwa, in Sarlahi district on Friday evening.
Health A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
Health Madhesh Province sees growing HIV cases, including vulnerable groups The number of HIV/AIDS patients is increasing in Madhesh Province, with infections also reported among children and pregnant women, according to health authorities.
Wild animal attacks result loss of 239 livestock in Mustang Over the last four years, wild animal attacks have caused the loss of 239 livestock across three municipalities in the Mustang district.
Nepal Badimalika sees rise in visitors, but infrastructure gaps persist Visitor numbers to the religious and scenic site of Badimalika in Bajura have increased in recent months amid rising publicity and public discussion.
Kathmandu British Council calls for language-responsive education systems The British Council has launched a new global position paper calling for language-responsive education systems that reflect learners’ linguistic realities and promote inclusive and equitable education.
Kathmandu Korean Embassy hands over language textbooks to Nepali schools The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal has handed over Korean language textbooks to support school-level language learning in Nepal.
