Monsoon-induced disaster in Nepal: Need of strengthening local government Monsoon-induced disaster in Nepal: Need of strengthening local government The country does not seem to be getting any respite from the monsoon disasters in view of several of them occurring in quick succession. The country does not seem to be getting any respite from the monsoon disasters in view of several of them occurring in quick succession. Opinion 28 Aug, 2024
Activating the TRC beyond its mandate of Commission: Transcending regular consciousness Activating the TRC beyond its mandate of Commission: Transcending regular... Feels like yesterday, but we are soon going to complete the three decades since the civil war started in 1996 in Nepal. We have undeniably achieved many milestones. Feels like yesterday, but we are soon going to complete the three decades since the civil war started in 1996 in Nepal. We have undeniably achieved many milestones. Opinion 26 Aug, 2024
Dabbling in diplomacy in Asia: The focal point of the world Dabbling in diplomacy in Asia: The focal point of the world S.D. Muni’s book ‘Dabbling in Diplomacy’, otherwise a very specialised book but written lucidly with his life intertwined with teaching, research and diplomacy combined with brushings with politicians and revolution, is interesting to read. S.D. Muni’s book ‘Dabbling in Diplomacy’, otherwise a very specialised book but written lucidly with his life intertwined with teaching, research and diplomacy combined with brushings with politicians and revolution, is interesting to read. Opinion 27 Aug, 2024
Bangladesh: Secular culture under attack Bangladesh: Secular culture under attack After the shocking fall of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh enters a new era with a non-partisan government headed by US-backed businessman and Nobel laureate, banker Muhammad Yunus. The Hasina regime fell in a massive student-led uprising. Following the end of her rule, the country experienced widespread destruction of sculptures, academies, museums and libraries. After the shocking fall of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh enters a new era with a non-partisan government headed by US-backed businessman and Nobel laureate, banker Muhammad Yunus. The Hasina regime fell in a massive student-led uprising. Following the end of her rule, the country experienced widespread destruction of sculptures, academies, museums and libraries. Opinion 23 Aug, 2024
Building resilience against monsoon hazards: Call for preparedness Building resilience against monsoon hazards: Call for preparedness The monsoon season is a time of both opportunity and challenge for Nepal. It fuels our agriculture, a sector that contributes nearly 25 per cent of the country’s GDP and supports over 60 per cent of our population. The monsoon season is a time of both opportunity and challenge for Nepal. It fuels our agriculture, a sector that contributes nearly 25 per cent of the country’s GDP and supports over 60 per cent of our population. Opinion 22 Aug, 2024
Climate change-induced flood in Thame village: Responsibility of design and construction professionals Climate change-induced flood in Thame village: Responsibility of design and... The monsoon is continuing to play havoc in different parts of Nepal. Last Friday, the Thame River swelled beyond imagination when a glacial lake burst upstream. The flood was so devastating that it swept a school, hotel and clinic along with 20 houses in Thame village. The monsoon is continuing to play havoc in different parts of Nepal. Last Friday, the Thame River swelled beyond imagination when a glacial lake burst upstream. The flood was so devastating that it swept a school, hotel and clinic along with 20 houses in Thame village. Opinion 21 Aug, 2024
New Agenda for Peace: Why can't Nepal take the lead in the effort? New Agenda for Peace: Why can't Nepal take the lead in the effort? Violence. The more I read the news these days the more I cannot escape to think about this word. Apparently, we are on the tip of a major regional conflict in the Middle East, an extension of the brutal war between Hamas and Israel. Bangladesh is in turmoil, the biggest crisis since its independence. Violence. The more I read the news these days the more I cannot escape to think about this word. Apparently, we are on the tip of a major regional conflict in the Middle East, an extension of the brutal war between Hamas and Israel. Bangladesh is in turmoil, the biggest crisis since its independence. Opinion 20 Aug, 2024
Political stability: It needs check on hankering after prime ministership Political stability: It needs check on hankering after prime ministership Perhaps, Nepal is the only country where only former prime ministers are entitled to become prime minister time and again. Perhaps, Nepal is the only country where only former prime ministers are entitled to become prime minister time and again. Opinion 19 Aug, 2024
Malnutrition in Nepal's Himalayas: Women can help resolve it Malnutrition in Nepal's Himalayas: Women can help resolve it Malnutrition in the Himalayan region of Nepal is a significant public health concern, particularly affecting children and vulnerable populations who often lack access to nutrient-dense foods. Malnutrition in the Himalayan region of Nepal is a significant public health concern, particularly affecting children and vulnerable populations who often lack access to nutrient-dense foods. Opinion 16 Aug, 2024
Nutrition-friendly local governance: Empowering communities Nutrition-friendly local governance: Empowering communities Modern living conditions have largely transformed our lifestyle, food choices and dietary patterns. Modern living conditions have largely transformed our lifestyle, food choices and dietary patterns. Opinion 15 Aug, 2024
Ace historian Naya Raj Panta: A scholar extraordinary Ace historian Naya Raj Panta: A scholar extraordinary A nation without history is said to be a person without memory. A nation without history is said to be a person without memory. Opinion 14 Aug, 2024
European Union stands with Nepali youth: Ready to support Nepal reap its massive demographic dividend European Union stands with Nepali youth: Ready to support Nepal reap its massive... At a time when many countries in the Global North, including in the European Union, are rapidly ageing, Nepal remains a steadfastly young country. More than 40 per cent of the country’s population is between 16 and 40 years, the age bracket that Nepal considers as ‘youth’. At a time when many countries in the Global North, including in the European Union, are rapidly ageing, Nepal remains a steadfastly young country. More than 40 per cent of the country’s population is between 16 and 40 years, the age bracket that Nepal considers as ‘youth’. Opinion 12 Aug, 2024
Depressing results of 10+2: Waste of government investment Depressing results of 10+2: Waste of government investment The publication of the 10+2 results last week, marked by a high failure rate, has been something of a deja vu for the country in view of the pass rate being not much different from the past years. The publication of the 10+2 results last week, marked by a high failure rate, has been something of a deja vu for the country in view of the pass rate being not much different from the past years. Opinion 07 Aug, 2024
Treason, corruption and foreign interference: We need capable young leaders to lead country Treason, corruption and foreign interference: We need capable young leaders to lead... Within 18 months of the general election held on November 2022, Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda ditched Sher Bahadur Deuba and KP Oli and threw them under the bus turn by turn and changed the alliance for the fourth time. Within 18 months of the general election held on November 2022, Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda ditched Sher Bahadur Deuba and KP Oli and threw them under the bus turn by turn and changed the alliance for the fourth time. Opinion 06 Aug, 2024
Constitutional amendment: Citizens should be part of the dialogue Constitutional amendment: Citizens should be part of the dialogue Political instability apparently is a systemic feature of Nepal’s political system. Citizens have gotten accustomed to frequent changes in government with politicians’ shenanigans becoming a constant feature that people have to bear with. Political instability apparently is a systemic feature of Nepal’s political system. Citizens have gotten accustomed to frequent changes in government with politicians’ shenanigans becoming a constant feature that people have to bear with. Opinion 06 Aug, 2024
Innovative strategies for coexisting with the King: Tiger conservation in modern Nepal Innovative strategies for coexisting with the King: Tiger conservation in modern... Tigers, often revered as the “King of the jungle”, face significant threats due to habitat loss, poaching and human wildlife conflict. While traditional conservation methods have laid the foundation for protecting these majestic creatures, innovative strategies are now essential to address the complex challenges of the modern world. Tigers, often revered as the “King of the jungle”, face significant threats due to habitat loss, poaching and human wildlife conflict. While traditional conservation methods have laid the foundation for protecting these majestic creatures, innovative strategies are now essential to address the complex challenges of the modern world. Opinion 02 Aug, 2024
NEB publishes class 12 results NEB publishes class 12 results The National Examination Board has published the results for Class 12. The National Examination Board has published the results for Class 12. Opinion 02 Aug, 2024
That composite grid: Wires that hook up our mental life That composite grid: Wires that hook up our mental life Emotions are the brush strokes of our mind. When they surge with happiness, they express delight around us and also everywhere — from the inside out. Emotions are the brush strokes of our mind. When they surge with happiness, they express delight around us and also everywhere — from the inside out. Opinion 01 Aug, 2024
Declining popularity of political Leaders: An unfortunate phenomenon Declining popularity of political Leaders: An unfortunate phenomenon It is very unfortunate that the popularity of the political leaders has been taking a nosedive like an ill-fated plane heading for a crash when compared to the yesteryears in Nepal. It is very unfortunate that the popularity of the political leaders has been taking a nosedive like an ill-fated plane heading for a crash when compared to the yesteryears in Nepal. Opinion 31 Jul, 2024
Women's unseen contributions Women's unseen contributions “Who Cooked Adam Smith's Dinner?” by Katrine Marçal is a book that touched my heart and opened my eyes to the incredible, often overlooked efforts of women in our economy. “Who Cooked Adam Smith's Dinner?” by Katrine Marçal is a book that touched my heart and opened my eyes to the incredible, often overlooked efforts of women in our economy. Opinion 30 Jul, 2024
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.
