Prime Minister's visit to China: Opportunity to emulate his illustrious predecessors Prime Minister's visit to China: Opportunity to emulate his illustrious... Prime Minister KP Oli launched a four-day official visit to China on Monday upon the invitation of Prime Minister Li Qiang, leading a jumbo team of 78 persons. Prime Minister KP Oli launched a four-day official visit to China on Monday upon the invitation of Prime Minister Li Qiang, leading a jumbo team of 78 persons. Opinion 04 Dec, 2024
Volunteerism: It is powerful, rewarding and transformative Volunteerism: It is powerful, rewarding and transformative Considering the daunting challenges the world is facing, promoting and boosting volunteerism should be a no brainier. Considering the daunting challenges the world is facing, promoting and boosting volunteerism should be a no brainier. Opinion 03 Dec, 2024
Nepal's constitution: Is it just a tool to rule? Nepal's constitution: Is it just a tool to rule? The sudden midnight agreement on July 1, 2024, between the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML to form a coalition government, had shaken the nation by surprise. The sudden midnight agreement on July 1, 2024, between the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML to form a coalition government, had shaken the nation by surprise. Opinion 02 Dec, 2024
Badly-needed economic reforms: Some suggestions Badly-needed economic reforms: Some suggestions The CPN UML-led government, with support from the largest party, the Nepali Congress, was formed in August with three main objectives: amendment of the constitution for political stability, strengthening governance and reforming the economy. Regarding constitution amendment, no effort has been made so far. The CPN UML-led government, with support from the largest party, the Nepali Congress, was formed in August with three main objectives: amendment of the constitution for political stability, strengthening governance and reforming the economy. Regarding constitution amendment, no effort has been made so far. Opinion 30 Nov, 2024
Inter-Tarai Railway: A lifeline for Nepal's troubled transportation Inter-Tarai Railway: A lifeline for Nepal's troubled transportation The Inter-Tarai Railway Network is a long-awaited initiative that promises to facilitate greater connectivity and enhance the quality of life for millions of Nepalis. The Inter-Tarai Railway Network is a long-awaited initiative that promises to facilitate greater connectivity and enhance the quality of life for millions of Nepalis. Opinion 28 Nov, 2024
Political rallies in the capital: For and against the government Political rallies in the capital: For and against the government Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, was virtually paralysed by the political rallies for and against the Unified Marxist-Leninist Political (UML). Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, was virtually paralysed by the political rallies for and against the Unified Marxist-Leninist Political (UML). Opinion 27 Nov, 2024
Inviting global business leaders: My experiences and aspirations Inviting global business leaders: My experiences and aspirations Nepal’s Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli recently had a 17-minute discussion with Elon Musk regarding the expansion of Starlink services and extended an invitation to Musk to visit Nepal. Nepal’s Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli recently had a 17-minute discussion with Elon Musk regarding the expansion of Starlink services and extended an invitation to Musk to visit Nepal. Opinion 26 Nov, 2024
6th Asian Population Association Conference: Milestone for Nepal's Population and Development Policy 6th Asian Population Association Conference: Milestone for Nepal's Population and... The 6th Asian Population Association Conference is going to be held in Kathmandu Nepal from 27-30 November 2024. The 6th Asian Population Association Conference is going to be held in Kathmandu Nepal from 27-30 November 2024. Opinion 25 Nov, 2024
Int'l Day for the Elimination of VAW: Prevention and response remain crucial Int'l Day for the Elimination of VAW: Prevention and response remain crucial Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of a further 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence around the globe and in Nepal. Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of a further 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence around the globe and in Nepal. Opinion 25 Nov, 2024
Health problems faced by foreigners in Nepal Health problems faced by foreigners in Nepal In normal circumstances, what could be the health problems faced by foreigners in Nepal? What are their causes & methods of treatment? In normal circumstances, what could be the health problems faced by foreigners in Nepal? What are their causes & methods of treatment? Opinion 25 Nov, 2024
In a Fractured World: My Trip to Nepal Offered Hope In a Fractured World: My Trip to Nepal Offered Hope Tom Brokaw, the broadcast journalist, once said, “Always take the trip.” Few truer words were ever spoken. Tom Brokaw, the broadcast journalist, once said, “Always take the trip.” Few truer words were ever spoken. Opinion 24 Nov, 2024
The cult of Trump: Selling the myth of American glory The cult of Trump: Selling the myth of American glory As Donald Trump strides back into office, it’s clear that the Make America Great Again (MAGA) has transformed from a slogan into a creed, a kind of civil religion for those who long for sepia-toned visions of an America that might never have existed. As Donald Trump strides back into office, it’s clear that the Make America Great Again (MAGA) has transformed from a slogan into a creed, a kind of civil religion for those who long for sepia-toned visions of an America that might never have existed. Opinion 22 Nov, 2024
The power of hope: It holds the mirror to our future The power of hope: It holds the mirror to our future Hope insulates us against stress. It inspires us to overcome difficulties. It reduces the song of one’s burden — the excess baggage of surplus, negative emotions that we carry during tough times. Hope insulates us against stress. It inspires us to overcome difficulties. It reduces the song of one’s burden — the excess baggage of surplus, negative emotions that we carry during tough times. Opinion 21 Nov, 2024
COP 29 in Baku: More controversies, less consensus COP 29 in Baku: More controversies, less consensus The proceedings of the 29th World Climate Change Conference in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, more popularly known as the Conference of Parties (COP 29), has dominated the news headlines since its beginning last week. The proceedings of the 29th World Climate Change Conference in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, more popularly known as the Conference of Parties (COP 29), has dominated the news headlines since its beginning last week. Opinion 20 Nov, 2024
Dearth of environmental justice: Horror for people living around Sisdol landfill site Dearth of environmental justice: Horror for people living around Sisdol landfill site The environmental problems facing our planet worsen with each passing day, leading to profound and often irreversible damage to ecosystems and communities. The environmental problems facing our planet worsen with each passing day, leading to profound and often irreversible damage to ecosystems and communities. Opinion 19 Nov, 2024
Digital transformation in construction: Choice or necessity? Digital transformation in construction: Choice or necessity? Nepal invests around 12 per cent of its GDP in infrastructure projects, and tangible economic multipliers are very clear from these investments. Nepal invests around 12 per cent of its GDP in infrastructure projects, and tangible economic multipliers are very clear from these investments. Opinion 18 Nov, 2024
Mob tactics of Rastriya Swatantra Party: Genuinely slipping off-track Mob tactics of Rastriya Swatantra Party: Genuinely slipping off-track The rapid rise of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) as a significant political force within months of its establishment seemed to have raised alarms among mainstream political parties. The rapid rise of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) as a significant political force within months of its establishment seemed to have raised alarms among mainstream political parties. Opinion 15 Nov, 2024
Biodiversity and climate policymaking: Giving youths a voice and platform Biodiversity and climate policymaking: Giving youths a voice and platform Over the last few months, I had the chance of better observing the diverse, multifaceted landscape of both the climate and biodiversity activism in Nepal. Over the last few months, I had the chance of better observing the diverse, multifaceted landscape of both the climate and biodiversity activism in Nepal. Opinion 14 Nov, 2024
Science Day in Nepal: Celebrating without adequate funding Science Day in Nepal: Celebrating without adequate funding World Science Day is celebrated on November 10 every year with much fanfare and enthusiasm globally upon the initiative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. World Science Day is celebrated on November 10 every year with much fanfare and enthusiasm globally upon the initiative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. Opinion 13 Nov, 2024
Infrastructure sharing in telecommunication: The Nepalese scenario Infrastructure sharing in telecommunication: The Nepalese scenario Infrastructure sharing among telecom companies generally involves two or more service providers who come together to share various parts of their network infrastructure for the purpose of service delivery. Infrastructure sharing among telecom companies generally involves two or more service providers who come together to share various parts of their network infrastructure for the purpose of service delivery. Opinion 11 Nov, 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.
