Scrap tax conundrum: Seeking solutions in Nepal's waste management Scrap tax conundrum: Seeking solutions in Nepal's waste management Nepal’s waste management sector is standing at a critical crossroads, and the introduction of the controversial “scrap tax” has sparked fiery debates among policymakers, business owners, waste workers and recyclers. Nepal’s waste management sector is standing at a critical crossroads, and the introduction of the controversial “scrap tax” has sparked fiery debates among policymakers, business owners, waste workers and recyclers. Opinion 24 Jan, 2025
Shifting South Asian civic space: Opportunities for creative citizen engagements Shifting South Asian civic space: Opportunities for creative citizen engagements Crackdown on civic space is increasing globally amid gradual erosion of democratic principles and practices. Crackdown on civic space is increasing globally amid gradual erosion of democratic principles and practices. Opinion 23 Jan, 2025
Ending caste discrimination: A conversation is necessary Ending caste discrimination: A conversation is necessary Climate change and biodiversity are rightly on the top of the agenda in terms of key concerns felt and experienced by young people in Nepal. Climate change and biodiversity are rightly on the top of the agenda in terms of key concerns felt and experienced by young people in Nepal. Opinion 21 Jan, 2025
Tourist arrivals: Reality and tourism's future Tourist arrivals: Reality and tourism's future The Statistics Bureau of Nepal recently released the National Hotel and Restaurants Survey, which put the number of hotels at 14,563. Nepal Tourism Statistics 2023 shows there are 1,401 star and tourist standard hotels in the country with 53,365 rooms. The Statistics Bureau of Nepal recently released the National Hotel and Restaurants Survey, which put the number of hotels at 14,563. Nepal Tourism Statistics 2023 shows there are 1,401 star and tourist standard hotels in the country with 53,365 rooms. Opinion 20 Jan, 2025
Increasing vulnerability of survivors: The struggle of recounting trauma Increasing vulnerability of survivors: The struggle of recounting trauma In a survey I conducted with students and employees from both the private and public sectors, respondents shared that most workplace sexual harassment occurs between those in power and their subordinates, particularly targeting individuals in vulnerable, lower-ranking positions In a survey I conducted with students and employees from both the private and public sectors, respondents shared that most workplace sexual harassment occurs between those in power and their subordinates, particularly targeting individuals in vulnerable, lower-ranking positions Opinion 17 Jan, 2025
Acupuncture: More than needle healing Acupuncture: More than needle healing The Chinese have, for long, created a perestroika of sorts. They use acupuncture for stroke victims, among other conditions. The Chinese have, for long, created a perestroika of sorts. They use acupuncture for stroke victims, among other conditions. Opinion 16 Jan, 2025
The UML leadership: Virtually losing moral relevance The UML leadership: Virtually losing moral relevance The coalition of two diagonally opposite parties standing ideologically on different pages, the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML), came as a great surprise after they decided to tie the political wedlock at midnight. The coalition of two diagonally opposite parties standing ideologically on different pages, the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML), came as a great surprise after they decided to tie the political wedlock at midnight. Opinion 15 Jan, 2025
Women's economic empowerment: Policy innovations needed Women's economic empowerment: Policy innovations needed For nations to develop and prosper, the role of women in enhancing the economy is often acknowledged as crucial. For nations to develop and prosper, the role of women in enhancing the economy is often acknowledged as crucial. Opinion 14 Jan, 2025
Lessons from Odisha: And Nepal's journey to inclusive agriculture Lessons from Odisha: And Nepal's journey to inclusive agriculture The Indian state of Odisha and India’s northern neighbour, Nepal, are both rich in culture and share strong religious ties. The Indian state of Odisha and India’s northern neighbour, Nepal, are both rich in culture and share strong religious ties. Opinion 13 Jan, 2025
Intentional transformation: A gateway for lively governance in Nepal Intentional transformation: A gateway for lively governance in Nepal We all were taught that actions speak louder than words; however, have we ever examined the intentions behind our actions? We all were taught that actions speak louder than words; however, have we ever examined the intentions behind our actions? Opinion 10 Jan, 2025
The Youth Climate Justice project: How the "post-paternalistic" approach is being used The Youth Climate Justice project: How the "post-paternalistic" approach is being... Considering the challenges humanity is facing and looking objectively at difficulties in finding appropriate solutions to address them, activism and civic engagement should be considered the springboard to promote long lasting and sustainable changes. Considering the challenges humanity is facing and looking objectively at difficulties in finding appropriate solutions to address them, activism and civic engagement should be considered the springboard to promote long lasting and sustainable changes. Opinion 09 Jan, 2025
Elevating Chitwan's Tourism: Pioneering Luxury and Nature-Based Experiences Elevating Chitwan's Tourism: Pioneering Luxury and Nature-Based Experiences Tourism in Chitwan traces its roots back to 1876 AD when the Nepali rulers hosted a British royal hunting expedition. Tourism in Chitwan traces its roots back to 1876 AD when the Nepali rulers hosted a British royal hunting expedition. Opinion 08 Jan, 2025
The proposal for constitution amendment: Is this for the people? The proposal for constitution amendment: Is this for the people? The demand for constitutional amendment in Nepal has emerged as a multifaceted discourse, driven by converging pressures from intellectuals, public opinion leaders and, more recently, the governing political establishment. The demand for constitutional amendment in Nepal has emerged as a multifaceted discourse, driven by converging pressures from intellectuals, public opinion leaders and, more recently, the governing political establishment. Opinion 07 Jan, 2025
RFK Jr. as Health Advisor: Maverick or menace to public health? RFK Jr. as Health Advisor: Maverick or menace to public health? President-elect Donald Trump announced his nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in November 2024. President-elect Donald Trump announced his nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in November 2024. Opinion 06 Jan, 2025
'It's not necessary that one has to be treated by the latest generation antibiotic atthe outset' 'It's not necessary that one has to be treated by the latest generation antibiotic... Dr. Ranjeet Baral is a senior general physician, consultant cardiologist and senior aviation medical consultant. Dr. Ranjeet Baral is a senior general physician, consultant cardiologist and senior aviation medical consultant. Opinion 03 Jan, 2025
Census data: For evidence-based decision-making Census data: For evidence-based decision-making Census is the cornerstone of evidence-based decision-making and policy formulation, offering invaluable insights into the demographic, social and economic snapshot of the nation. Census is the cornerstone of evidence-based decision-making and policy formulation, offering invaluable insights into the demographic, social and economic snapshot of the nation. Opinion 03 Jan, 2025
Expectations, inflation and livelihood crisis: Visionary leadership and commitment needed Expectations, inflation and livelihood crisis: Visionary leadership and commitment... The gossip in many Nepalese households, including those of my own spouse and her peers, invariably centre around the affordability of essential groceries, food items, education for the children and health services for families. The gossip in many Nepalese households, including those of my own spouse and her peers, invariably centre around the affordability of essential groceries, food items, education for the children and health services for families. Opinion 02 Jan, 2025
Pilgrimage route to Kailash Mansarovar: In the news again Pilgrimage route to Kailash Mansarovar: In the news again The pilgrimage route to Kailash Mansarovar is once again in the news with the agreement reached between Indian national security advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi towards opening the pilgrimage route to Kailash. The pilgrimage route to Kailash Mansarovar is once again in the news with the agreement reached between Indian national security advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi towards opening the pilgrimage route to Kailash. Opinion 01 Jan, 2025
Understanding transitional justice: Challenges, solutions and Lessons for Nepal Understanding transitional justice: Challenges, solutions and Lessons for Nepal Transitional justice in Nepal has faced significant challenges, resulting in limited progress. Transitional justice in Nepal has faced significant challenges, resulting in limited progress. Opinion 31 Dec, 2024
Rethinking outcomes: Lessons from my seven-year-old niece Rethinking outcomes: Lessons from my seven-year-old niece A few months ago, the children of our families received a gift during a family gathering. A few months ago, the children of our families received a gift during a family gathering. Opinion 27 Dec, 2024
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.
