Field visits in engineering education: Help students develop problem-solving skills Field visits in engineering education: Help students develop problem-solving skills In this article we will be focusing on civil and construction engineering education among the several engineering disciplines. In this article we will be focusing on civil and construction engineering education among the several engineering disciplines. Opinion 31 Mar, 2025
Disaster management in Nepal: Need of a self-sustaining, locally-driven model Disaster management in Nepal: Need of a self-sustaining, locally-driven model Disaster preparedness in Nepal has become a key focus for INGOs, local NGOs and UN agencies, which provide training, resources and expertise. Disaster preparedness in Nepal has become a key focus for INGOs, local NGOs and UN agencies, which provide training, resources and expertise. Opinion 28 Mar, 2025
Cosmic sonata: Nature's astounding act Cosmic sonata: Nature's astounding act It’s a given that anyone who has been 'initiated' into the etymologies of science would know that the universe, at the beginning of time, was a blaze of radiation, too hot for any atoms to survive. It’s a given that anyone who has been 'initiated' into the etymologies of science would know that the universe, at the beginning of time, was a blaze of radiation, too hot for any atoms to survive. Opinion 27 Mar, 2025
Wild and domestic fires: Fighting wars on two fronts Wild and domestic fires: Fighting wars on two fronts The country is virtually up in smoke due to domestic as well as wildfires engulfing it. The country is virtually up in smoke due to domestic as well as wildfires engulfing it. Opinion 26 Mar, 2025
The lost playground: Use CSR funds for equitable play access The lost playground: Use CSR funds for equitable play access Children's play in Nepal has historically been characterised by free, spontaneous activities such as "gatta" (pebbles), hide-and-seek, kabbadi, dandi-biyo, inspiring cultural connections and physical skills without cost. Children's play in Nepal has historically been characterised by free, spontaneous activities such as "gatta" (pebbles), hide-and-seek, kabbadi, dandi-biyo, inspiring cultural connections and physical skills without cost. Opinion 25 Mar, 2025
Nepal's air safety: Still up in the air! Nepal's air safety: Still up in the air! Every time a plane takes off in Nepal, it carries the weight of a grim history than the passengers. Every time a plane takes off in Nepal, it carries the weight of a grim history than the passengers. Opinion 24 Mar, 2025
India's AIBI and Nepal's MBAN sign MoU for investment banking collaboration India's AIBI and Nepal's MBAN sign MoU for investment banking collaboration The Association of Investment Bankers of India (AIBI) and the Merchant Bankers Association of Nepal (MBAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the investment banking sector. The Association of Investment Bankers of India (AIBI) and the Merchant Bankers Association of Nepal (MBAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the investment banking sector. Opinion 23 Mar, 2025
Glacier melting and the way forward Glacier melting and the way forward Glaciers are among the most visible indicators of climate change, and their rapid melting poses a severe threat to ecosystems, infrastructure, and communities worldwide. Glaciers are among the most visible indicators of climate change, and their rapid melting poses a severe threat to ecosystems, infrastructure, and communities worldwide. Opinion 23 Mar, 2025
Groundwater Crisis in Madhesh: Experts Urge Immediate Action at National Symposium Groundwater Crisis in Madhesh: Experts Urge Immediate Action at National Symposium Amidst a growing groundwater crisis in Nepal’s Madhesh Province, experts, policymakers, and stakeholders convened at the National Symposium on Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Management of Groundwater Resources in Nepal. Amidst a growing groundwater crisis in Nepal’s Madhesh Province, experts, policymakers, and stakeholders convened at the National Symposium on Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Management of Groundwater Resources in Nepal. Opinion 23 Mar, 2025
Community school's children suffering from decent toilet services Community school's children suffering from decent toilet services Community schools are the backbone of Nepal's education system, playing a crucial role in producing educated manpower capable of contributing to the nation's socio-economic transformation and sustainable development. Community schools are the backbone of Nepal's education system, playing a crucial role in producing educated manpower capable of contributing to the nation's socio-economic transformation and sustainable development. Opinion 21 Mar, 2025
Facing the climate crisis Facing the climate crisis "Physics does not care about our politics, and ultimately the world will continue to warm until we get global emissions of CO2 to (net) zero." — Climate scientist Zeke Hausfather "Physics does not care about our politics, and ultimately the world will continue to warm until we get global emissions of CO2 to (net) zero." — Climate scientist Zeke Hausfather Opinion 21 Mar, 2025
Nepal's trade crisis: Bridging the gap with India and beyond Nepal's trade crisis: Bridging the gap with India and beyond Nepal’s trade is at a crossroads. Once a key exporter of agricultural commodities, the country now struggles to sustain its own demand for essential goods, including paddy, milk, and sugarcane. Nepal’s trade is at a crossroads. Once a key exporter of agricultural commodities, the country now struggles to sustain its own demand for essential goods, including paddy, milk, and sugarcane. Opinion 21 Mar, 2025
Solution to Expressway dispute: Shift entry point from Khokana to Dukuchhap Solution to Expressway dispute: Shift entry point from Khokana to Dukuchhap The development of modern era infrastructures remains one of the biggest challenges facing Nepal. Such construction drive should, however, not come at the cost of its environment and ancient traditions. The development of modern era infrastructures remains one of the biggest challenges facing Nepal. Such construction drive should, however, not come at the cost of its environment and ancient traditions. Opinion 20 Mar, 2025
Political turbulence in Nepal: Solution through dialogue, not defiance Political turbulence in Nepal: Solution through dialogue, not defiance The current political events appear to be heading for their customary decadal turbulent trajectory. The current political events appear to be heading for their customary decadal turbulent trajectory. Opinion 19 Mar, 2025
Enhanced social security system in Nepal: Public participation is the key Enhanced social security system in Nepal: Public participation is the key During the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of Nepalese lost their jobs; among the worst hit were the blue-collar workers, as working remotely was not an option for them. During the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of Nepalese lost their jobs; among the worst hit were the blue-collar workers, as working remotely was not an option for them. Opinion 18 Mar, 2025
GPAST's closure: Threatens Nepal's future in science and innovation GPAST's closure: Threatens Nepal's future in science and innovation The decision by the Gandaki Provincial Government to dissolve the Gandaki Province Academy of Science and Technology (GPAST) is not just a bureaucratic misstep but a politically shortsighted and reckless action that endangers Nepal’s future in science, innovation and sustainable development. The decision by the Gandaki Provincial Government to dissolve the Gandaki Province Academy of Science and Technology (GPAST) is not just a bureaucratic misstep but a politically shortsighted and reckless action that endangers Nepal’s future in science, innovation and sustainable development. Opinion 17 Mar, 2025
How to save your kidneys: Detect the disease early on How to save your kidneys: Detect the disease early on World Kidney Day was marked Thursday with the theme “Are Your Kidneys OK? – Detect early, protect kidney health”. This sends the message that kidney disease can be detected before it becomes serious. If not, it can lead to 'kidney failure'. World Kidney Day was marked Thursday with the theme “Are Your Kidneys OK? – Detect early, protect kidney health”. This sends the message that kidney disease can be detected before it becomes serious. If not, it can lead to 'kidney failure'. Opinion 14 Mar, 2025
Symmetry: The cipher is harmony Symmetry: The cipher is harmony Symmetry is not just a word; it is a concept like harmony. It not only attracts our visual sense; it also plays a major role in our sense of beauty. Symmetry is not just a word; it is a concept like harmony. It not only attracts our visual sense; it also plays a major role in our sense of beauty. Opinion 13 Mar, 2025
Pro-monarchy gathering in the capital: Unbecoming focus on monarchy restoration instead of Hindu nation Pro-monarchy gathering in the capital: Unbecoming focus on monarchy restoration... The already crowded streets of Kathmandu were further jam-packed last Sunday afternoon due to myriads of people who had gathered to welcome former King Gyanendra Shaha, who had landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport after taking off from Pokhara, the touristic paradise of Nepal. T The already crowded streets of Kathmandu were further jam-packed last Sunday afternoon due to myriads of people who had gathered to welcome former King Gyanendra Shaha, who had landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport after taking off from Pokhara, the touristic paradise of Nepal. T Opinion 12 Mar, 2025
Non-performing loans of commercial banks: How AI can revolutionise their management Non-performing loans of commercial banks: How AI can revolutionise their management Non-performing loans (NPL) have been a major and increasing issue in the Nepalese banking sector, primarily among commercial banks, which has led them to adopt technological solutions. Non-performing loans (NPL) have been a major and increasing issue in the Nepalese banking sector, primarily among commercial banks, which has led them to adopt technological solutions. Opinion 11 Mar, 2025
World A massive explosion at an Iranian port linked to missile fuel shipment kills 4, injures over 500 A massive explosion and fire rocked a port Saturday in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant, killing four people and injuring more than 500 others.
Environment BaYu Sambaad: Centering Children and Youth in Nepal's Climate Agenda – Government of Nepal, United Nations in Nepal More than 100 children and young people from across Nepal convened in Kathmandu today for the Balbalika tatha Yuwa (BaYu) Sambaad, a children and youth-led national dialogue on climate action ahead of the international Sagarmatha Sambaad.
Kathmandu Multi-millionaire Brazilian aviator arrives to greet Everest team Owner of Helisul Aviação, South America’s largest aviation operator, today arrived in Kathmandu to begin his tour of the Mt. Everest region.
Kathmandu MediaTalk XXXVIII urges youth to reconnect with roots Experts have stressed the importance of reconnecting with intangible heritage to build resilience and preserve cultural identity, speaking at the 38th edition of the MediaTalk series organized by St. Xavier’s College, Maitighar.
Kathmandu Dialogue stalls as teacher delegates denied entry to ministry Following the Supreme Court's order to address the teachers' demands within three days, Education, Science, and Technology Minister Raghuji Pant summoned the agitating Confederation of Nepalese Teachers for talks.
World Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for pomp.
World Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir Indian officials said the army had a brief exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers along their highly militarized frontier in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, as the nuclear-armed rivals ramped up tit-for-tat diplomatic offensive following a deadly attack on tourists in the disputed area.
Nepal NC Secy Thapa hints exit from NC-UML coalition government In light of the questions over the CPN-UML and Nepali Congress (NC) coalition-led government amid various protests in Kathmandu from several sectors, including education, health, cooperatives, NC General Secretary Gagan Thapa stated that the NC will leave the government if necessary.
Nepal Pokhara Airport: A runway for corruption, not for flights Recently, international media, including The New York Times, Business Standard and Deccan Herald, reported on the grave corruption contentions associated with the construction of Pokhara Airport.
