Parametric insurance: How it can help Nepal build climate resilience Parametric insurance: How it can help Nepal build climate resilience In the Himalayas, flash floods, landslides, wildfires and other extreme weather events are increasingly disrupting daily life and devastating communities, particularly those reliant on agriculture and natural resources. In the Himalayas, flash floods, landslides, wildfires and other extreme weather events are increasingly disrupting daily life and devastating communities, particularly those reliant on agriculture and natural resources. Opinion 26 Dec, 2024
Splendid performance of NPL: Even in the maiden attempt Splendid performance of NPL: Even in the maiden attempt Nepal Premier League (NPL), the brainchild of the Cricket Association of Nepal, (CAN) has brought cheers to the countrymen at a time when they are worried by their country's virtual passing through the precipice of political and more particularly economic disaster. Nepal Premier League (NPL), the brainchild of the Cricket Association of Nepal, (CAN) has brought cheers to the countrymen at a time when they are worried by their country's virtual passing through the precipice of political and more particularly economic disaster. Opinion 25 Dec, 2024
Hard hat equity: Dilemma or opportunity Hard hat equity: Dilemma or opportunity From an exotic import, concrete has become the unsung hero of Nepali residential construction, affording architects a new sense of freedom from the tyranny of traditional materials. From an exotic import, concrete has become the unsung hero of Nepali residential construction, affording architects a new sense of freedom from the tyranny of traditional materials. Opinion 24 Dec, 2024
Grocery Shopping in Kathmandu: A Parent's Battle Against Unhealthy Temptations Grocery Shopping in Kathmandu: A Parent's Battle Against Unhealthy Temptations Grocery shopping in Kathmandu has become more than just a routine task for parents—it is a battle against the unhealthy temptations cleverly placed in stores. Grocery shopping in Kathmandu has become more than just a routine task for parents—it is a battle against the unhealthy temptations cleverly placed in stores. Opinion 23 Dec, 2024
Transforming lives in Bajura: Women lead the charge Transforming lives in Bajura: Women lead the charge In the rural village of Dimmerpani, in Bajura district, far north-western Nepal, ‘climate change’ is not a buzzword or a far-off issue In the rural village of Dimmerpani, in Bajura district, far north-western Nepal, ‘climate change’ is not a buzzword or a far-off issue Opinion 23 Dec, 2024
Fintech ecosystem and digital literacy in Nepal: A path to economic transformation Fintech ecosystem and digital literacy in Nepal: A path to economic transformation Nepal, like many countries around the world, is witnessing a slow but steady transformation in its financial and technological landscape, with the fintech ecosystem and digital literacy at the forefront of this change. Nepal, like many countries around the world, is witnessing a slow but steady transformation in its financial and technological landscape, with the fintech ecosystem and digital literacy at the forefront of this change. Opinion 20 Dec, 2024
Battle of the bulge: More than just waist line Battle of the bulge: More than just waist line When you look around and ‘picture’ successful people with big waistlines, you’d sure think that bulging ‘middles’ represent good fortune and prosperity, all right. When you look around and ‘picture’ successful people with big waistlines, you’d sure think that bulging ‘middles’ represent good fortune and prosperity, all right. Opinion 19 Dec, 2024
Ensuring Unity in the NRNA: A Legal and Organizational Perspective Ensuring Unity in the NRNA: A Legal and Organizational Perspective The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has long served as a vital unifying platform for the Nepali diaspora, championing their rights and fostering global solidarity. The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has long served as a vital unifying platform for the Nepali diaspora, championing their rights and fostering global solidarity. Opinion 18 Dec, 2024
Development at a snail's speed in Nepal: Due to dominance of politics over meritocracy Development at a snail's speed in Nepal: Due to dominance of politics over... Development has been such an important buzz word that countries round the globe have been named as either least developed, developing or developed. Development has been such an important buzz word that countries round the globe have been named as either least developed, developing or developed. Opinion 18 Dec, 2024
Act Relating to Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Legislation needs amendment Act Relating to Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Legislation needs amendment Over the last few weeks, once again the country came to remember that persons living with disabilities do exist and, at least on paper, do have rights. Over the last few weeks, once again the country came to remember that persons living with disabilities do exist and, at least on paper, do have rights. Opinion 17 Dec, 2024
Nepal's public sector reform: Begin with human resources Nepal's public sector reform: Begin with human resources A famous Japanese proverb is very relevant to Nepal's development: vision without action is a daydream and action without vision is a nightmare. A famous Japanese proverb is very relevant to Nepal's development: vision without action is a daydream and action without vision is a nightmare. Opinion 16 Dec, 2024
Nationalism in today's world: It should be about diversity, dignity and equity, not division Nationalism in today's world: It should be about diversity, dignity and equity, not... Nationalism has always been contentious. Throughout history, we have witnessed how politics has shaped it, how certain elite groups have hijacked its agency, and how it has been a tool for entering the voters' minds and, as such, an election tool. Nationalism has always been contentious. Throughout history, we have witnessed how politics has shaped it, how certain elite groups have hijacked its agency, and how it has been a tool for entering the voters' minds and, as such, an election tool. Opinion 13 Dec, 2024
Soil – the life beneath us: Measures to keep it healthy Soil – the life beneath us: Measures to keep it healthy Soil is more than just dirt beneath our feet—it is a living, breathing system that nurtures life itself. Soil is more than just dirt beneath our feet—it is a living, breathing system that nurtures life itself. Opinion 12 Dec, 2024
Prime Minister's visit to China: Yet another trip of missed opportunities Prime Minister's visit to China: Yet another trip of missed opportunities Prime Minister Oli has returned after paying a visit to China upon the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Prime Minister Oli has returned after paying a visit to China upon the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Opinion 11 Dec, 2024
Beyond debt and grants: Key to Nepal's growth lies in efficient utilisation Beyond debt and grants: Key to Nepal's growth lies in efficient utilisation Nepal, a lower middle-income country, relies on foreign aid to meet its resource gap. Foreign aid, in the form of loans and grants, catalyses development. Nepal, a lower middle-income country, relies on foreign aid to meet its resource gap. Foreign aid, in the form of loans and grants, catalyses development. Opinion 10 Dec, 2024
Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities: A Path towards Inclusive and Sustainable Education Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities: A Path towards Inclusive and... In the case of inclusive education, there are widely differing attitudes, views, and levels of understanding. In the case of inclusive education, there are widely differing attitudes, views, and levels of understanding. Opinion 09 Dec, 2024
Women in politics: A struggle for representation Women in politics: A struggle for representation At the beginning of January, 2024, only 27 countries were led by women, marking a modest increase from 18 countries a decade ago. Despite some progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in positions of power. At the beginning of January, 2024, only 27 countries were led by women, marking a modest increase from 18 countries a decade ago. Despite some progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in positions of power. Opinion 09 Dec, 2024
Mountain homes: Gabions or rammed earth? Mountain homes: Gabions or rammed earth? In the years since the devastating Gorkha Earthquake of 2015, the hilly regions of Nepal have grappled with a profound architectural identity crisis. In the years since the devastating Gorkha Earthquake of 2015, the hilly regions of Nepal have grappled with a profound architectural identity crisis. Opinion 06 Dec, 2024
The intelligence edge: More than what meets the mind The intelligence edge: More than what meets the mind The fact is — there is more to intelligence than what meets the mind, eye, or the ear. The fact is — there is more to intelligence than what meets the mind, eye, or the ear. Opinion 05 Dec, 2024
Transportation Challenges in Nepal: Consequences and Solutions Transportation Challenges in Nepal: Consequences and Solutions Efficient transportation systems are the backbone of a nation’s infrastructure, directly impacting economic growth, public safety, and quality of life. Efficient transportation systems are the backbone of a nation’s infrastructure, directly impacting economic growth, public safety, and quality of life. Opinion 05 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.
