Koshi chaos: Demurring the effectiveness of federalism Koshi chaos: Demurring the effectiveness of federalism In the initial year of Koshi Province’s five-year assembly term, Nepali Congress (NC) lawmaker Kedar Karki has become the third Chief Minister (CM) in a series of government reshuffles. In the initial year of Koshi Province’s five-year assembly term, Nepali Congress (NC) lawmaker Kedar Karki has become the third Chief Minister (CM) in a series of government reshuffles. Opinion 27 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Future of NHRC EDITORIAL: Future of NHRC It’s tragic to learn that at least 18 people were injured in four separate road accidents in Dhading on Wednesday, with some sustaining serious injuries. It’s tragic to learn that at least 18 people were injured in four separate road accidents in Dhading on Wednesday, with some sustaining serious injuries. Opinion 27 Oct, 2023
Promoting adaptive sports: Begins with elevating rights of those with disabilities Promoting adaptive sports: Begins with elevating rights of those with disabilities The 4th Para Asian Games are set to start on the 22nd of October in Hangzhou, China. Though much shorter than its twin event, the 19th Asian Games, thousands of athletes living with disabilities will prove their value and talent. Nepal is also sending a delegation of athletes. The 4th Para Asian Games are set to start on the 22nd of October in Hangzhou, China. Though much shorter than its twin event, the 19th Asian Games, thousands of athletes living with disabilities will prove their value and talent. Nepal is also sending a delegation of athletes. Opinion 20 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Poll candidates EDITORIAL: Poll candidates The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) in its annual report has recommended that public post holders facing corruption charges be barred from contesting elections. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) in its annual report has recommended that public post holders facing corruption charges be barred from contesting elections. Opinion 20 Oct, 2023
From structural retrofitting to climate retrofitting: Ensuring resilience in public health facilities From structural retrofitting to climate retrofitting: Ensuring resilience in public... In Nepal, the structural design of public health infrastructures is based on the norms of the Nepal National Building Code whereas the functional parts are based on the Nepal Health Building and Construction Guidelines. In Nepal, the structural design of public health infrastructures is based on the norms of the Nepal National Building Code whereas the functional parts are based on the Nepal Health Building and Construction Guidelines. Opinion 19 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Eeconomic scenario EDITORIAL: Eeconomic scenario Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank, unveiled is macroeconomic update on Tuesday, revealing gradual economic recovery with improvement in remittance inflows, stable balance of payments (BoP), rising foreign exchange reserves, and narrowing down of the trade gap. Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank, unveiled is macroeconomic update on Tuesday, revealing gradual economic recovery with improvement in remittance inflows, stable balance of payments (BoP), rising foreign exchange reserves, and narrowing down of the trade gap. Opinion 19 Oct, 2023
Reimagining Nepal's school education: For global relevance Reimagining Nepal's school education: For global relevance In an era marked by rapid global changes, education plays a pivotal role in shaping a nation’s future. In an era marked by rapid global changes, education plays a pivotal role in shaping a nation’s future. Opinion 18 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: SC's order EDITORIAL: SC's order Even eight years after the new constitution of the country was promulgated, many of its key provisions remain contentious, with voices from many quarters getting louder to dump some of them. Even eight years after the new constitution of the country was promulgated, many of its key provisions remain contentious, with voices from many quarters getting louder to dump some of them. Opinion 18 Oct, 2023
What you can do to help Israel - dispelling myths What you can do to help Israel - dispelling myths As Israel has gradually resumed control and cleared the border areas flooded with terrorists, the extent of the Hamas massacre has been revealed. As Israel has gradually resumed control and cleared the border areas flooded with terrorists, the extent of the Hamas massacre has been revealed. Opinion 17 Oct, 2023
Rescue of Nepali nationals: An appreciatory work indeed Rescue of Nepali nationals: An appreciatory work indeed The families of the 243 persons on board heaved a deep sigh of relief after Nepal’s flag carrier landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport at midnight last Wednesday. It was a great moment for the relatives of those who were trapped in strife-torn Israel. The families of the 243 persons on board heaved a deep sigh of relief after Nepal’s flag carrier landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport at midnight last Wednesday. It was a great moment for the relatives of those who were trapped in strife-torn Israel. Opinion 17 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Undue obstruction EDITORIAL: Undue obstruction The state-owned Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has been facing obstructions from the locals while building transmission lines across the country. The state-owned Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has been facing obstructions from the locals while building transmission lines across the country. Opinion 17 Oct, 2023
Way too young: All girls must enjoy their full childhood Way too young: All girls must enjoy their full childhood In Nepal, girls continue to endure the weight of centuries-old harmful practices and traditions which stem from prevalent discriminatory social norms. In Nepal, girls continue to endure the weight of centuries-old harmful practices and traditions which stem from prevalent discriminatory social norms. Opinion 16 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: EDITORIAL: A Manang Air helicopter crashed in the Everest region on Saturday — the company’s second accident in three months — raising questions about air safety in the country once again. A Manang Air helicopter crashed in the Everest region on Saturday — the company’s second accident in three months — raising questions about air safety in the country once again. Opinion 16 Oct, 2023
Jeopardising judiciary: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs under scrutiny Jeopardising judiciary: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs under... Scenario one: The Judicial Council recently appointed district judges to the posts that were vacant for a considerable duration. Scenario one: The Judicial Council recently appointed district judges to the posts that were vacant for a considerable duration. Opinion 13 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Build power lines soon EDITORIAL: Build power lines soon The private sector has played a major role in producing electricity, but it always faces prolonged procedural delays from the concerned agencies under the Ministry of Energy. The private sector has played a major role in producing electricity, but it always faces prolonged procedural delays from the concerned agencies under the Ministry of Energy. Opinion 13 Oct, 2023
More than grey matter: Minding the body, mending the mind More than grey matter: Minding the body, mending the mind Our brain is an extraordinary engineering marvel — it does thousands of tasks without getting into boredom. Think of it — the thumping of our heart, lung function, or the surge of oxygen into our blood stream. Our brain is an extraordinary engineering marvel — it does thousands of tasks without getting into boredom. Think of it — the thumping of our heart, lung function, or the surge of oxygen into our blood stream. Opinion 12 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Don't stop services EDITORIAL: Don't stop services Just a fortnight after a massive teachers’ strike ended, employees working at the local level are demonstrating in the capital to build pressure on the government to fulfil their demands. Among others, the protesters are demanding an amendment to the Federal Civil Service Bill, which is in the process of being passed by the council of ministers and registered in the House of Representatives to be made into law. Just a fortnight after a massive teachers’ strike ended, employees working at the local level are demonstrating in the capital to build pressure on the government to fulfil their demands. Among others, the protesters are demanding an amendment to the Federal Civil Service Bill, which is in the process of being passed by the council of ministers and registered in the House of Representatives to be made into law. Opinion 12 Oct, 2023
Private schools and colleges: They also have a societal mission Private schools and colleges: They also have a societal mission At the end of the day, private schools and colleges were able to amend the proposed School Education Bill in their favour. At the end of the day, private schools and colleges were able to amend the proposed School Education Bill in their favour. Opinion 11 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Bring them back home EDITORIAL: Bring them back home A meeting of the council of ministers held on Monday condoled the brutal killing of 10 Nepali students studying in Israel’s universities on Friday by Hamas militants, and wished for the speedy recovery of others who sustained injuries in the attacks. A meeting of the council of ministers held on Monday condoled the brutal killing of 10 Nepali students studying in Israel’s universities on Friday by Hamas militants, and wished for the speedy recovery of others who sustained injuries in the attacks. Opinion 11 Oct, 2023
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
World Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted Hasina Voters cast ballots across Bangladesh on Thursday in a parliamentary election seen as a critical test of the country’s democracy after years of political turmoil.
Nepal No roads, no votes: Remote Bajura ward makes connectivity election condition In a remote ward of Triveni Municipality that has never seen a motorable road, voters have drawn a line in the dust: no road, no vote.
Nepal Two dead, six injured in road mishaps in Chitwan, Dang Two people were killed and six others injured in separate road accidents in Chitwan and Dang districts today, police confirmed.
Nepal 10 fugitives brought back to Nepal with help of INTERPOL The Nepal Police brought 10 fugitives back home who were hiding abroad after being accused of different charges in the country.
Kathmandu Korean Ambassador Park attends IEEE ICTP 2026, KAIST GDI Workshop in Kathmandu Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal, Tae-young Park, attended the opening ceremony of the IEEE International Conference on ICT and Photonics (ICTP 2026) and the KAIST Global Digital Innovation & Impact (GDI) Workshop in Kathmandu on Wednesday.
Nepal National Youth Council launches Media and Information Literacy Operational Procedure The National Youth Council (NYC), in collaboration with UNESCO and Youth Innovation Lab, has officially launched the “Media and Information Literacy Enhancement Operational Procedure, 2082,” aimed at strengthening digital competence and responsible information use among Nepali youth.
Kathmandu Japan Embassy marks National Day in Kathmandu Japan celebrated its National Day on Tuesday with a reception attended by Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav and senior government officials, as Ambassador Maeda Toru reaffirmed Tokyo's commitment to deepening ties with Nepal.
Business Gold drops by Rs 1,100 per tola; Silver edges up Gold price declined sharply in the domestic market on Thursday, falling by Rs 1,100 per tola compared to Wednesday.
Lifestyle Kathmandu Toastmasters Club celebrates 35 years, countless stories Kathmandu Toastmasters Club proudly marked its 35th anniversary, celebrating “35 Years, Countless Stories”, a remarkable journey of empowering individuals to become confident communicators and effective leaders.
