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The lost playground: Use CSR funds for equitable play access

The lost playground: Use CSR funds for equitable play access

Children's play in Nepal has historically been characterised by free, spontaneous activities such as "gatta" (pebbles), hide-and-seek, kabbadi, dandi-biyo, inspiring cultural connections and physical skills without cost.
Children's play in Nepal has historically been characterised by free, spontaneous activities such as "gatta" (pebbles), hide-and-seek, kabbadi, dandi-biyo, inspiring cultural connections and physical skills without cost.
Opinion 25 Mar, 2025
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India's AIBI and Nepal's MBAN sign MoU for investment banking collaboration

India's AIBI and Nepal's MBAN sign MoU for investment banking collaboration

The Association of Investment Bankers of India (AIBI) and the Merchant Bankers Association of Nepal (MBAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the investment banking sector.
The Association of Investment Bankers of India (AIBI) and the Merchant Bankers Association of Nepal (MBAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the investment banking sector.
Opinion 23 Mar, 2025
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Groundwater Crisis in Madhesh: Experts Urge Immediate Action at National Symposium

Groundwater Crisis in Madhesh: Experts Urge Immediate Action at National Symposium

Amidst a growing groundwater crisis in Nepal’s Madhesh Province, experts, policymakers, and stakeholders convened at the National Symposium on Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Management of Groundwater Resources in Nepal.
Amidst a growing groundwater crisis in Nepal’s Madhesh Province, experts, policymakers, and stakeholders convened at the National Symposium on Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Management of Groundwater Resources in Nepal.
Opinion 23 Mar, 2025
Khabri Community School’s Toilet in Dang District.

Community school's children suffering from decent toilet services

Community school's children suffering from decent toilet services

Community schools are the backbone of Nepal's education system, playing a crucial role in producing educated manpower capable of contributing to the nation's socio-economic transformation and sustainable development.
Community schools are the backbone of Nepal's education system, playing a crucial role in producing educated manpower capable of contributing to the nation's socio-economic transformation and sustainable development.
Opinion 21 Mar, 2025
Nepal recorded a trade deficit of Rs 723.58 billion in the first half of the current fiscal year, as per the Department of Customs.

Nepal's trade crisis: Bridging the gap with India and beyond

Nepal's trade crisis: Bridging the gap with India and beyond

Nepal’s trade is at a crossroads. Once a key exporter of agricultural commodities, the country now struggles to sustain its own demand for essential goods, including paddy, milk, and sugarcane.
Nepal’s trade is at a crossroads. Once a key exporter of agricultural commodities, the country now struggles to sustain its own demand for essential goods, including paddy, milk, and sugarcane.
Opinion 21 Mar, 2025
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Solution to Expressway dispute: Shift entry point from Khokana to Dukuchhap

Solution to Expressway dispute: Shift entry point from Khokana to Dukuchhap

The development of modern era infrastructures remains one of the biggest challenges facing Nepal. Such construction drive should, however, not come at the cost of its environment and ancient traditions. 
The development of modern era infrastructures remains one of the biggest challenges facing Nepal. Such construction drive should, however, not come at the cost of its environment and ancient traditions. 
Opinion 20 Mar, 2025
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Enhanced social security system in Nepal: Public participation is the key

Enhanced social security system in Nepal: Public participation is the key

During the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of Nepalese lost their jobs; among the worst hit were the blue-collar workers, as working remotely was not an option for them.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of Nepalese lost their jobs; among the worst hit were the blue-collar workers, as working remotely was not an option for them.
Opinion 18 Mar, 2025
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GPAST's closure: Threatens Nepal's future in science and innovation

GPAST's closure: Threatens Nepal's future in science and innovation

The decision by the Gandaki Provincial Government to dissolve the Gandaki Province Academy of Science and Technology (GPAST) is not just a bureaucratic misstep but a politically shortsighted and reckless action that endangers Nepal’s future in science, innovation and sustainable development.
The decision by the Gandaki Provincial Government to dissolve the Gandaki Province Academy of Science and Technology (GPAST) is not just a bureaucratic misstep but a politically shortsighted and reckless action that endangers Nepal’s future in science, innovation and sustainable development.
Opinion 17 Mar, 2025
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How to save your kidneys: Detect the disease early on

How to save your kidneys: Detect the disease early on

World Kidney Day was marked Thursday with the theme “Are Your Kidneys OK? – Detect early, protect kidney health”. This sends the message that kidney disease can be detected before it becomes serious. If not, it can lead to 'kidney failure'.
World Kidney Day was marked Thursday with the theme “Are Your Kidneys OK? – Detect early, protect kidney health”. This sends the message that kidney disease can be detected before it becomes serious. If not, it can lead to 'kidney failure'.
Opinion 14 Mar, 2025
Nepal’s former King Gyanendra Shah gestures upon his return to Kathmandu from Pokhara, where pro-monarchists and loyalists organized a grand rally to welcome him at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Thousands of supporters gathered chanting slogans and waving flags in a show of allegiance to the former monarch. Photo: Skanda Gautam/ THT

Pro-monarchy gathering in the capital: Unbecoming focus on monarchy restoration instead of Hindu nation

Pro-monarchy gathering in the capital: Unbecoming focus on monarchy restoration...

The already crowded streets of Kathmandu were further jam-packed last Sunday afternoon due to myriads of people who had gathered to welcome former King Gyanendra Shaha, who had landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport after taking off from Pokhara, the touristic paradise of Nepal. T
The already crowded streets of Kathmandu were further jam-packed last Sunday afternoon due to myriads of people who had gathered to welcome former King Gyanendra Shaha, who had landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport after taking off from Pokhara, the touristic paradise of Nepal. T
Opinion 12 Mar, 2025
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Non-performing loans of commercial banks: How AI can revolutionise their management

Non-performing loans of commercial banks: How AI can revolutionise their management

Non-performing loans (NPL) have been a major and increasing issue in the Nepalese banking sector, primarily among commercial banks, which has led them to adopt technological solutions.
Non-performing loans (NPL) have been a major and increasing issue in the Nepalese banking sector, primarily among commercial banks, which has led them to adopt technological solutions.
Opinion 11 Mar, 2025
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Nepal's greylisting by FATF: A wake-up call for systemic reforms

Nepal's greylisting by FATF: A wake-up call for systemic reforms

Despite laws and mechanisms in place, Nepal has been placed on the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the second time since 2008, primarily due to a lack of effective implementation.
Despite laws and mechanisms in place, Nepal has been placed on the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the second time since 2008, primarily due to a lack of effective implementation.
Opinion 06 Mar, 2025

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