EDITORIAL: Leave no one EDITORIAL: Leave no one The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has recommended the prosecution of Rahul Mahara, son of former Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Krishna Bahadur Mahara, after grilling him multiple times for his involvement in a gold smuggling racket. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has recommended the prosecution of Rahul Mahara, son of former Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Krishna Bahadur Mahara, after grilling him multiple times for his involvement in a gold smuggling racket. Opinion 10 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Nepalis' safety concern EDITORIAL: Nepalis' safety concern As per preliminary media reports, at least nine Nepali nationals, both workers and students, were injured, some of them seriously, when Palestinian militant group Hamas launched ‘surprise air and ground’ attacks on Israel from the Gaza Strip on Saturday. As per preliminary media reports, at least nine Nepali nationals, both workers and students, were injured, some of them seriously, when Palestinian militant group Hamas launched ‘surprise air and ground’ attacks on Israel from the Gaza Strip on Saturday. Opinion 09 Oct, 2023
Revamping Nepal's FDI approach: Agenuine commitment to diversify investments a must Revamping Nepal's FDI approach: Agenuine commitment to diversify investments a must Foreign direct investment (FDI) is recognised as a crucial means to bridge the funding shortfall and holds a substantial influence in driving swift economic advancement in the least developed nations. Foreign direct investment (FDI) is recognised as a crucial means to bridge the funding shortfall and holds a substantial influence in driving swift economic advancement in the least developed nations. Opinion 06 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Parole not a right EDITORIAL: Parole not a right In a welcome move, the government has decided to introduce the provision of parole as provisioned in the Criminal Offences (Sentencing and Execution) Act from October 18. The Cabinet took the decision on Tuesday. Parole is supposed to provide supervised transition so that prisoners can adjust back into the community from prison life rather than returning straight to the community at the end of their sentence. In a welcome move, the government has decided to introduce the provision of parole as provisioned in the Criminal Offences (Sentencing and Execution) Act from October 18. The Cabinet took the decision on Tuesday. Parole is supposed to provide supervised transition so that prisoners can adjust back into the community from prison life rather than returning straight to the community at the end of their sentence. Opinion 06 Oct, 2023
Full proportional system of elections: The best solution to people's dissatisfaction Full proportional system of elections: The best solution to people's dissatisfaction In the present period of crisis, where there is distrust, dissatisfaction and anger among the people regarding the country’s politics, political institutions and leadership in state matters, questions are being raised about our election system. In the present period of crisis, where there is distrust, dissatisfaction and anger among the people regarding the country’s politics, political institutions and leadership in state matters, questions are being raised about our election system. Opinion 05 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Economic outlook EDITORIAL: Economic outlook The World Bank expects Nepal’s economy to rebound to 3.9 per cent in the current fiscal, which is one percentage point lower than its earlier projection, owing to “lagged impact of the lifting of import restrictions, strong rebound in tourism, and gradual loosening of monetary policy”. However, the projection is lower than that of India, Bangladesh and Bhutan. The World Bank expects Nepal’s economy to rebound to 3.9 per cent in the current fiscal, which is one percentage point lower than its earlier projection, owing to “lagged impact of the lifting of import restrictions, strong rebound in tourism, and gradual loosening of monetary policy”. However, the projection is lower than that of India, Bangladesh and Bhutan. Opinion 05 Oct, 2023
Doctor bashing trend on the rise: A concerning issue to be addressed Doctor bashing trend on the rise: A concerning issue to be addressed In recent times, Nepal has witnessed a disconcerting trend of ‘doctor bashing’, where healthcare professionals, particularly doctors, have become targets of verbal and physical abuse, harassment, and even violence. In recent times, Nepal has witnessed a disconcerting trend of ‘doctor bashing’, where healthcare professionals, particularly doctors, have become targets of verbal and physical abuse, harassment, and even violence. Opinion 04 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Corruption again EDITORIAL: Corruption again Corruption cases no longer raise eyebrows in this country as they are reported in the media at such regularity and frequency that they have become a part and parcel of Nepali life. Corruption cases no longer raise eyebrows in this country as they are reported in the media at such regularity and frequency that they have become a part and parcel of Nepali life. Opinion 04 Oct, 2023
PM Prachanda's China visit: Average achievement at the best PM Prachanda's China visit: Average achievement at the best Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” has returned from his two-week- long twin trips to the United States and China. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” has returned from his two-week- long twin trips to the United States and China. Opinion 03 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Jalahari scam unveiled EDITORIAL: Jalahari scam unveiled The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Sunday filed a corruption case against three former officials of the Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) at the Special Court accusing them of embezzling around 1.5 kg gold worth Rs 11.7 million. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Sunday filed a corruption case against three former officials of the Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) at the Special Court accusing them of embezzling around 1.5 kg gold worth Rs 11.7 million. Opinion 03 Oct, 2023
Navigating menopause at work: A vital conversation Navigating menopause at work: A vital conversation The gap between the global South and the global North is widening in mainstreaming menstruation in public discourse. The gap between the global South and the global North is widening in mainstreaming menstruation in public discourse. Opinion 02 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Shocking price hike EDITORIAL: Shocking price hike Nepalis woke up Sunday morning to a shocking price hike in cooking gas, with a cylinder of liquefied petroleum (LP) gas now costing a whopping Rs 2,110 – an increase of Rs 215 overnight. Nepalis woke up Sunday morning to a shocking price hike in cooking gas, with a cylinder of liquefied petroleum (LP) gas now costing a whopping Rs 2,110 – an increase of Rs 215 overnight. Opinion 02 Oct, 2023
Water: Status, challenges & outlook for access and food security Water: Status, challenges & outlook for access and food security Three millennia ago, a Greek philosopher, Thales of Miletus had claimed that “best of everything in this universe is water.” Three millennia ago, a Greek philosopher, Thales of Miletus had claimed that “best of everything in this universe is water.” Opinion 30 Sep, 2023
Diplomacy: A tool for socio-economic uplift Diplomacy: A tool for socio-economic uplift Development is the target that each country tries to meet through policies of various dimensions. The world today is much connected and inter-linked through a network of global diplomatic initiatives and actions that are woven during times of peace as well as conflict. Development is the target that each country tries to meet through policies of various dimensions. The world today is much connected and inter-linked through a network of global diplomatic initiatives and actions that are woven during times of peace as well as conflict. Opinion 29 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Save Phewa Lake EDITORIAL: Save Phewa Lake In its second landmark mandamus order issued on Wednesday, the Supreme Court told the government to demolish all the structures – private or public – built within 65 metres of the high flood-point of the famous Phewa Lake in Pokhara. In its second landmark mandamus order issued on Wednesday, the Supreme Court told the government to demolish all the structures – private or public – built within 65 metres of the high flood-point of the famous Phewa Lake in Pokhara. Opinion 29 Sep, 2023
Emote to connote: The physics of our emotions Emote to connote: The physics of our emotions What we feel, see, smell, touch, hear and taste are as important and striking as our emotions. Emotions are our soul songs that croon their ‘hearts’ out — they understand, they analyse, they slide, and go deep into the vast recesses of our being. They caress us just as much as they do for others. What we feel, see, smell, touch, hear and taste are as important and striking as our emotions. Emotions are our soul songs that croon their ‘hearts’ out — they understand, they analyse, they slide, and go deep into the vast recesses of our being. They caress us just as much as they do for others. Opinion 28 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: SC's concern EDITORIAL: SC's concern Just when the Lalita Niwas Land Grab Scam looked like it had fizzled out, the Supreme Court has issued a show cause notice to the government demanding to know why a case was not filed against two former prime ministers Madhav Kumar Nepal and Baburam Bhattarai and former chief secretary Lilamani Paudel in the scandal. Just when the Lalita Niwas Land Grab Scam looked like it had fizzled out, the Supreme Court has issued a show cause notice to the government demanding to know why a case was not filed against two former prime ministers Madhav Kumar Nepal and Baburam Bhattarai and former chief secretary Lilamani Paudel in the scandal. Opinion 28 Sep, 2023
Tourism and green investment: For planet, people and prosperity Tourism and green investment: For planet, people and prosperity For tourism to return to its former shape and for future growth, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, UNWTO, has identified investment as the most responsible factor. For tourism to return to its former shape and for future growth, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, UNWTO, has identified investment as the most responsible factor. Opinion 27 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Nepal-China deals EDITORIAL: Nepal-China deals Nepal and China signed 12 agreements during Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s official visit to Beijing on Monday, which, among others, include promoting bilateral trade, and cooperating in agriculture, fisheries and livestock development, power grid interconnection project, and science, technology and innovation. Nepal and China signed 12 agreements during Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s official visit to Beijing on Monday, which, among others, include promoting bilateral trade, and cooperating in agriculture, fisheries and livestock development, power grid interconnection project, and science, technology and innovation. Opinion 27 Sep, 2023
PM Prachanda's twin addresses: More conventional, less original PM Prachanda's twin addresses: More conventional, less original Prime Minister Prachanda has made two addresses in his visit to the United States before his departure to China on a goodwill visit. Firstly, he spoke at the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit as the President of the Least Developed Countries (LDC). Soon after, he aired his views on the podium of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Prime Minister Prachanda has made two addresses in his visit to the United States before his departure to China on a goodwill visit. Firstly, he spoke at the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit as the President of the Least Developed Countries (LDC). Soon after, he aired his views on the podium of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Opinion 26 Sep, 2023
Nepal Government invests over Rs 930 billion in different public entities The government has invested Rs 930.88 billion in the form of shares and loan in 159 different public corporations and bodies till fiscal year 2024/25.
Nepal International Volunteer Day and World Soil Day being observed today International Volunteer Day (IVD) and World Soil Day, are being observed globally every year on December 5 at the call of the United Nations.
Nepal EC calls for applications under proportional representation category The Election Commission (EC) has called on political parties wishing to contest the proportional representation (PR) category for the March 5 House of Representatives election to submit their applications between December 7 and 9, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Nepal PM Karki calls all-party meeting for 4pm today Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called an all-side meeting for 4 pm today to discuss preparations for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, according to the PM’s Secretariat.
Nepal Talent showcase for persons with disabilities held in Biratnagar on International Disability Day A province-level talent showcase highlighting the artistic and creative abilities of persons with disabilities was held in Biratnagar on Wednesday to mark the 34th International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Business Gold price drops by Rs 900 per tola The price of gold continued its downward trend in the domestic market, falling by Rs 900 per tola today.
Nepal UN minority rights expert Nicolas Levrat visiting Nepal from Dec 4–13 UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues Nicolas Levrat has begun an official visit to Nepal, scheduled from 4 to 13 December 2025, to assess the situation of national, ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities in the country.
Business MetLife Nepal partners with Beema Gojima App to launch exclusive digital insurance packages MetLife Nepal has partnered with Neoassure Insurance Agent Pvt. Ltd., the company behind the digital insurance platform Beema Gojima, to introduce a range of exclusive insurance packages that customers can now purchase directly through the mobile app.
Opinion More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes.
