Nationwide clearance of encroached public land: Its retrospect and prospect Nationwide clearance of encroached public land: Its retrospect and prospect The national media has been virtually flooded by the government's nationwide clearance of encroached public land. It began with the removal of settlements at Thapathali as well as Gairigaon ending in Manohara in the capital. The national media has been virtually flooded by the government's nationwide clearance of encroached public land. It began with the removal of settlements at Thapathali as well as Gairigaon ending in Manohara in the capital. Opinion 29 Apr, 2026
Nepali cricket at a crossroads: Growing need for international exposure Nepali cricket at a crossroads: Growing need for international exposure Recently, UAE toured Nepal for a two-match T20 International (T20I) cricket series, a bilateral series for Nepal after more than one year. The series ended with one each result. Recently, UAE toured Nepal for a two-match T20 International (T20I) cricket series, a bilateral series for Nepal after more than one year. The series ended with one each result. Opinion 28 Apr, 2026
Reform, resistance, and the politics of disruption: They must translate into durable transformation Reform, resistance, and the politics of disruption: They must translate into durable... In Nepal’s evolving political landscape, reform is increasingly being made to order. When state-led creativities begin to challenge entrenched systems, resistance rarely targets abstract policies alone, it often converges on individuals perceived as symbols of disruption. In Nepal’s evolving political landscape, reform is increasingly being made to order. When state-led creativities begin to challenge entrenched systems, resistance rarely targets abstract policies alone, it often converges on individuals perceived as symbols of disruption. Opinion 27 Apr, 2026
Is migraine just a headache? An invisible condition that quietly disrupts everyday life Is migraine just a headache? An invisible condition that quietly disrupts everyday... This is a sentence I have heard countless times, often from people who genuinely care about me. My family, my friends, even relatives who believe they are comforting me have said this. This is a sentence I have heard countless times, often from people who genuinely care about me. My family, my friends, even relatives who believe they are comforting me have said this. Opinion 24 Apr, 2026
Music for your ears: The power of sonic energy Music for your ears: The power of sonic energy While music has been a historical hit parade since ancient times, modern science testifies to the fact that some of the networks in the human brain seem to be solely dedicated to music. While music has been a historical hit parade since ancient times, modern science testifies to the fact that some of the networks in the human brain seem to be solely dedicated to music. Opinion 24 Apr, 2026
Supreme Court's legitimacy to NC-G: Blessing in disguise for its reconsolidation Supreme Court's legitimacy to NC-G: Blessing in disguise for its reconsolidation The Supreme Court's verdict declaring legitimacy to Gagan Thapa-led Nepali Congress (NC-G) has brought immense cheers in the democratic political avenue of Nepal. The Supreme Court's verdict declaring legitimacy to Gagan Thapa-led Nepali Congress (NC-G) has brought immense cheers in the democratic political avenue of Nepal. Opinion 23 Apr, 2026
Waste control on Everest: Calls for transformation in governance behaviour Waste control on Everest: Calls for transformation in governance behaviour From being a vital site of spiritual reverence and mountaineering challenge, Mount Everest in Nepal is now a mainstream revenue-earning source for the mountaineering-based tourism industry of the country. From being a vital site of spiritual reverence and mountaineering challenge, Mount Everest in Nepal is now a mainstream revenue-earning source for the mountaineering-based tourism industry of the country. Opinion 22 Apr, 2026
High returns, low scale: The Nepal paradox High returns, low scale: The Nepal paradox Nepal's mutual fund industry has, over the past decade, established a performance record that merits serious consideration.Since Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) formally brought in Mutual Fund Regulation 2067, around 55+ schemes have been launched. Nepal's mutual fund industry has, over the past decade, established a performance record that merits serious consideration.Since Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) formally brought in Mutual Fund Regulation 2067, around 55+ schemes have been launched. Opinion 22 Apr, 2026
When embassies multiply, sovereignty shrinks When embassies multiply, sovereignty shrinks Kathmandu was never meant to be a world capital, yet if you move through Lazimpat, Baluwatar, Lainchaur or Maharajgunj on a weekday, you could mistake it for one. Kathmandu was never meant to be a world capital, yet if you move through Lazimpat, Baluwatar, Lainchaur or Maharajgunj on a weekday, you could mistake it for one. Opinion 22 Apr, 2026
America's selective memory on Iran America's selective memory on Iran U.S. officials and much of the American media emphasize the Islamic Republic’s brutal repression of its own citizens, including the killing of large numbers of protesters, while rarely acknowledging Washington’s role in enabling similar abuses in Iran’s past. U.S. officials and much of the American media emphasize the Islamic Republic’s brutal repression of its own citizens, including the killing of large numbers of protesters, while rarely acknowledging Washington’s role in enabling similar abuses in Iran’s past. Opinion 20 Apr, 2026
Reducing road accidents in Nepal: Policy and implementation priorities Reducing road accidents in Nepal: Policy and implementation priorities Road accidents remain one of the most pressing public safety challenges in Nepal. Road accidents remain one of the most pressing public safety challenges in Nepal. Opinion 20 Apr, 2026
Nepal's new government owes a debt to a 4 year old girl Nepal's new government owes a debt to a 4 year old girl On February 5, 2026, during an election campaign, a vehicle associated with the Rastriya Swatantra Party struck a four-year-old girl. She later died from her injuries. On February 5, 2026, during an election campaign, a vehicle associated with the Rastriya Swatantra Party struck a four-year-old girl. She later died from her injuries. Opinion 19 Apr, 2026
From agreements to architecture: Before the PM's India visit From agreements to architecture: Before the PM's India visit When Prime Minister Balen Shah visits New Delhi, the temptation – as always –will be to celebrate the relationship. When Prime Minister Balen Shah visits New Delhi, the temptation – as always –will be to celebrate the relationship. Opinion 17 Apr, 2026
Nepal wants to power South Asia: It does not know what its rivers are doing Nepal wants to power South Asia: It does not know what its rivers are doing In January 2024, Nepal and India signed an agreement to trade 10,000 megawatts of electricity over the next 10 years. In January 2024, Nepal and India signed an agreement to trade 10,000 megawatts of electricity over the next 10 years. Opinion 16 Apr, 2026
Nepal's AI policy exists: But is Nepal ready? Nepal's AI policy exists: But is Nepal ready? More than 60 countries, including our neighbours, have already published national strategies on Artificial Intelligence regarding how AI will be developed, regulated, and used within their borders. More than 60 countries, including our neighbours, have already published national strategies on Artificial Intelligence regarding how AI will be developed, regulated, and used within their borders. Opinion 14 Apr, 2026
The 10-day country: Why Nepal must legislate its way out of the energy crisis The 10-day country: Why Nepal must legislate its way out of the energy crisis Every time the price of fuel rises in Nepal, the country performs a familiar ritual. Taxes are cut. Allowances are slashed. A longer weekend is announced. Every time the price of fuel rises in Nepal, the country performs a familiar ritual. Taxes are cut. Allowances are slashed. A longer weekend is announced. Opinion 13 Apr, 2026
One-stop service reform: Must walk the talk One-stop service reform: Must walk the talk The country’s push for one-stop service delivery is being presented as a bold new reform in public administration. It is a key part of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)-led government’s 100-day agenda, conceived in the wake of the Gen Z movement that called for more accountable, transparent, and citizen-centric governance. The country’s push for one-stop service delivery is being presented as a bold new reform in public administration. It is a key part of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)-led government’s 100-day agenda, conceived in the wake of the Gen Z movement that called for more accountable, transparent, and citizen-centric governance. Opinion 10 Apr, 2026
Verifiable Credentials: A digital lifeline Nepal can no longer ignore Verifiable Credentials: A digital lifeline Nepal can no longer ignore In a remote village of Nepal, Sharmila a bright young graduate sets out before sunrise. Her destination is not a workplace, but a government office miles away. She needs stamped copies of her academic certificates to apply for a job in Kathmandu. In a remote village of Nepal, Sharmila a bright young graduate sets out before sunrise. Her destination is not a workplace, but a government office miles away. She needs stamped copies of her academic certificates to apply for a job in Kathmandu. Opinion 09 Apr, 2026
Multiple problems facing the county: Need of government, opposition to work together Multiple problems facing the county: Need of government, opposition to work together The country is agog with excitement following the formation of a government which is just a spark away from a two-thirds majority, falling short by only two seats. The country is agog with excitement following the formation of a government which is just a spark away from a two-thirds majority, falling short by only two seats. Opinion 08 Apr, 2026
The Ice Axe Economy: Young Prime Minister Balendra Shah and economist Dr. Swarnim Waglé The Ice Axe Economy: Young Prime Minister Balendra Shah and economist Dr. Swarnim... Nepal does not need another promise—it needs a breakthrough. In the high Himalayas, an ice axe is not a symbol of aggression; it is a tool of survival, discipline, and ascent. Nepal does not need another promise—it needs a breakthrough. In the high Himalayas, an ice axe is not a symbol of aggression; it is a tool of survival, discipline, and ascent. Opinion 07 Apr, 2026
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.
Nepal Nepal, Thailand discuss stronger cooperation against cybercrime and trafficking Nepal and Thailand have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat transnational crimes, including human trafficking, cybercrime, smuggling and online scamming.
Environment Windstorms, lightning expected in parts of country The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions in several parts of the country today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms and windstorms.
