A political crash course for the new voter (from a non-voter) A political crash course for the new voter (from a non-voter) I still remember the smell of the classroom and the chalk dust in the air when my social studies teacher, Chudamani (CM) Kharel sir, gave us an assignment that felt impossibly large for our teenage brains. It was 15 years ago. He asked the whole class to draft a political manifesto. I still remember the smell of the classroom and the chalk dust in the air when my social studies teacher, Chudamani (CM) Kharel sir, gave us an assignment that felt impossibly large for our teenage brains. It was 15 years ago. He asked the whole class to draft a political manifesto. Opinion 19 Feb, 2026
Time for a decision: Whom to vote? Time for a decision: Whom to vote? The election fever has virtually gripped the country with almost all the parties releasing their manifestos. Consequently, many people have known what are going to be the vision, mission, and goal of the political parties for propelling the country towards peace and prosperity. The election fever has virtually gripped the country with almost all the parties releasing their manifestos. Consequently, many people have known what are going to be the vision, mission, and goal of the political parties for propelling the country towards peace and prosperity. Opinion 18 Feb, 2026
Artificial intelligence: And the future of brain health Artificial intelligence: And the future of brain health When someone in a family begins to forget familiar names, develops a tremor, or suddenly has trouble speaking after a stroke, questions arise quickly. What is happening inside the brain? Could this have been noticed earlier? And if it had been, could the outcome have been different? When someone in a family begins to forget familiar names, develops a tremor, or suddenly has trouble speaking after a stroke, questions arise quickly. What is happening inside the brain? Could this have been noticed earlier? And if it had been, could the outcome have been different? Opinion 16 Feb, 2026
Nepal's crisis demands democratic renewal, accountable leadership, not romanticised monarchy Nepal's crisis demands democratic renewal, accountable leadership, not romanticised... Every few years, just when one assumes Nepal’s monarchy has been safely buried, it rises again like an ancestor refusing to stay in the portrait. Every few years, just when one assumes Nepal’s monarchy has been safely buried, it rises again like an ancestor refusing to stay in the portrait. Opinion 16 Feb, 2026
Kathmandu's silent killer: The air we cannot escape Kathmandu's silent killer: The air we cannot escape For a short time in December 2025, people in Kathmandu Valley allowed themselves to feel something rare hope. The mountain peaks, usually hidden behind thick haze, became visible again. For a short time in December 2025, people in Kathmandu Valley allowed themselves to feel something rare hope. The mountain peaks, usually hidden behind thick haze, became visible again. Opinion 15 Feb, 2026
Democratic sustainability: Election economics cannot be ignored Democratic sustainability: Election economics cannot be ignored Our multiparty democracy is indeed vibrant. Despite numerous flaws, the system allows people to participate in the political process, elect representatives, and express grievances. Our multiparty democracy is indeed vibrant. Despite numerous flaws, the system allows people to participate in the political process, elect representatives, and express grievances. Opinion 13 Feb, 2026
Receding glaciers: World's hidden water banks at risk Receding glaciers: World's hidden water banks at risk Glaciers – the world’s hidden water banks - are a source of life for billions. Glaciers – the world’s hidden water banks - are a source of life for billions. Opinion 12 Feb, 2026
The old versus the new: The slogan of the forthcoming election The old versus the new: The slogan of the forthcoming election The debate of the forthcoming election appears to be revolving around the antagonism between the old and new political parties. The debate of the forthcoming election appears to be revolving around the antagonism between the old and new political parties. Opinion 11 Feb, 2026
AI in healthcare can amp up our care AI in healthcare can amp up our care For as long as I can remember, I have been curious about technology. Not as a gadget, but as a tool. A tool that, when used right, can reduce human error, save time, and, most importantly, improve outcomes. For as long as I can remember, I have been curious about technology. Not as a gadget, but as a tool. A tool that, when used right, can reduce human error, save time, and, most importantly, improve outcomes. Opinion 11 Feb, 2026
From the World Governments Summit to Nepal's ballot box: Ray Dalio's Three Tests for Prosperity From the World Governments Summit to Nepal's ballot box: Ray Dalio's Three Tests for... At the World Governments Summit on February 3, in the main plenary hall during the session titled “Decisions That Shape Future Governments,” global investor and Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio offered a strikingly simple framework for understanding why some countries prosper while others stagnate. At the World Governments Summit on February 3, in the main plenary hall during the session titled “Decisions That Shape Future Governments,” global investor and Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio offered a strikingly simple framework for understanding why some countries prosper while others stagnate. Opinion 10 Feb, 2026
What AAP, Aragalaya and Bangladesh Teach RSP What AAP, Aragalaya and Bangladesh Teach RSP Rastriya Swatantra Party risks becoming a South Asian sequel no one wanted, repeating Aam Aadmi Party’s early days in Delhi, mixed with Sri Lanka’s Aragalaya disappointment and Bangladesh’s one-party drama, all unfolding in Nepal’s already strained democracy. Rastriya Swatantra Party risks becoming a South Asian sequel no one wanted, repeating Aam Aadmi Party’s early days in Delhi, mixed with Sri Lanka’s Aragalaya disappointment and Bangladesh’s one-party drama, all unfolding in Nepal’s already strained democracy. Opinion 10 Feb, 2026
Political romanticism: Pre-election pantomime at its peak Political romanticism: Pre-election pantomime at its peak The upcoming election set on the spirit of the violent Gen-Z movement is less than one month away. The political parties and their candidates have reverted to their voters with their agenda and are convincing the people to vote in their favour. The upcoming election set on the spirit of the violent Gen-Z movement is less than one month away. The political parties and their candidates have reverted to their voters with their agenda and are convincing the people to vote in their favour. Opinion 09 Feb, 2026
Responsible business in a changing world: The case for Nepal Responsible business in a changing world: The case for Nepal For many, ESG, which stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, sounds like a corporate buzzword: polished, technical, and distant from everyday realities. For many, ESG, which stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, sounds like a corporate buzzword: polished, technical, and distant from everyday realities. Opinion 07 Feb, 2026
India's budget: What it means for Nepal's economic future India's budget: What it means for Nepal's economic future India’s latest Union Budget goes beyond an annual fiscal exercise – it is a statement of intent. India’s latest Union Budget goes beyond an annual fiscal exercise – it is a statement of intent. Opinion 06 Feb, 2026
When losers refuse to lose: Nepal's dangerous talk of rejecting election results When losers refuse to lose: Nepal's dangerous talk of rejecting election results Nepal is once again standing at the edge of a constitutional cliff, and the ones kicking away the ground beneath its feet are the very politicians Gen Z chased out of power only months ago. Nepal is once again standing at the edge of a constitutional cliff, and the ones kicking away the ground beneath its feet are the very politicians Gen Z chased out of power only months ago. Opinion 06 Feb, 2026
Climate risk, development, and election manifestos Climate risk, development, and election manifestos An election manifesto is a formal social contract between political parties and citizens in a democratic system. An election manifesto is a formal social contract between political parties and citizens in a democratic system. Opinion 05 Feb, 2026
Prime ministerial debate: Harbinger of a good political culture Prime ministerial debate: Harbinger of a good political culture The forthcoming parliamentary election has indeed been marked by several notable features. The forthcoming parliamentary election has indeed been marked by several notable features. Opinion 04 Feb, 2026
Nepal between power and proximity: Sphere, buffer, or strategic actor? Nepal between power and proximity: Sphere, buffer, or strategic actor? Small states like Nepal rarely get to choose their geography, but they do choose how to respond to it and what they make of it. Small states like Nepal rarely get to choose their geography, but they do choose how to respond to it and what they make of it. Opinion 03 Feb, 2026
Planning before budgeting: A missing link in public projects Planning before budgeting: A missing link in public projects It is said that “Failing to plan is planning to fail”. This is something that we often come across in development projects. Most planning works executed by the government for infrastructure works, such as roads and buildings, are limited to the Detailed Project Report (DPR). To start with, DPRs often have a bad reputation. It is said that “Failing to plan is planning to fail”. This is something that we often come across in development projects. Most planning works executed by the government for infrastructure works, such as roads and buildings, are limited to the Detailed Project Report (DPR). To start with, DPRs often have a bad reputation. Opinion 02 Feb, 2026
Universal Health Coverage: The decisive election agenda Universal Health Coverage: The decisive election agenda Ensuring Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is one of the defining policy challenges of the 21st century. In election periods, few issues resonate more powerfully with voters. Ensuring Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is one of the defining policy challenges of the 21st century. In election periods, few issues resonate more powerfully with voters. Opinion 30 Jan, 2026
Nepal Indian PM Modi speaks to RSP leaders Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi held telephonic conversation with Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane and Senior RSP leader Balendra (Balen) Shah and congratulated them on their electoral victories.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Harvesting snails from a pond Locals harvesting snails from a pond in Bhokraha Narsingh Rural Municipality-8, Sunsari. According to medical experts, snails are rich in protein, low in fat and calories, beneficial for weight control, and good for diabetes patients.
Nepal RSP leads PR vote count with over 5 million votes The Election Commission Nepal has reported that a total of 10,444,425 votes have been counted so far under the Proportional Representation (PR) category of the House of Representatives election.
Business Gold price jumps by Rs 3,800 per tola The price of fine gold increased by Rs 3,800 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday.
Environment Kathmandu's air turns hazardous, ranks second most polluted major city in the world Kathmandu's air quality has deteriorated to hazardous levels, with the capital ranking as the second most polluted major city in the world as of Monday morning, according to real-time data from IQAir, the Switzerland-based global air quality monitoring platform.
Opinion The forgotten illness: Alzheimer's disease is quietly rising in Nepal One winter morning in Pokhara, a retired schoolteacher left home to visit a nearby temple. He had taken the same path for decades. That day, he did not return. Hours later, relatives found him standing near a bus park, confused and frightened, unable to explain where he lived. The family did not call it a disease. They called it a forgetting problem.
Nepal Gen Z leaders who triumphed electoral battle The Gen Z leaders, who led the revolution last September, won the March 5 election, which was scheduled in response to the protest. The election produced several young leaders and is regarded as a turning point in Nepal’s modern political history.
Nepal Nepal Airlines accused of serious safety breach at Chinese Airport Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is facing serious allegations of violating safety protocols at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in China.
Kathmandu EC ends election code of conduct from midnight EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai stated that the decision was taken by the commission today.
