Accessibility matters: It is a universal issue Accessibility matters: It is a universal issue The 1st of March was celebrated as International Wheelchair Day. It does not really matter that this special day has not been recognised by the United Nations yet. What it matters is that this is a truly, genuinely bottom-up initiative that deserves society’s full attention, in Nepal and also elsewhere. The 1st of March was celebrated as International Wheelchair Day. It does not really matter that this special day has not been recognised by the United Nations yet. What it matters is that this is a truly, genuinely bottom-up initiative that deserves society’s full attention, in Nepal and also elsewhere. Opinion 16 Mar, 2024
Nepal's leap forward in kidney care: But gender discrimination persists Nepal's leap forward in kidney care: But gender discrimination persists World Kidney Day is being celebrated today across the world with various events. The theme of this year's World Kidney Day is "Kidney Health for All – Advancing equitable access to care and optimal medication practice". World Kidney Day is being celebrated today across the world with various events. The theme of this year's World Kidney Day is "Kidney Health for All – Advancing equitable access to care and optimal medication practice". Opinion 14 Mar, 2024
English language barrier: How it prevents use of technology English language barrier: How it prevents use of technology A few months ago, I could be seen trekking across the hilly, rugged terrain of my village in Bajhang – in an arduous one-hour journey to the ward office. A few months ago, I could be seen trekking across the hilly, rugged terrain of my village in Bajhang – in an arduous one-hour journey to the ward office. Opinion 13 Mar, 2024
Repeated fall of political coalitions: Increasing disenchantment of the people Repeated fall of political coalitions: Increasing disenchantment of the people Political coalitions have formed the living reality of Nepali politics because of the existing provisions in the constitution that has made it virtually impossible to have a majority by any political party. Political coalitions have formed the living reality of Nepali politics because of the existing provisions in the constitution that has made it virtually impossible to have a majority by any political party. Opinion 12 Mar, 2024
Unsolicited advice to the Nepali Congress: Reform or face obsolescence Unsolicited advice to the Nepali Congress: Reform or face obsolescence Against the backdrop of Nepal's struggle for democracy and sovereignty from autocratic Rana regime, the Nepali National Congress (NNC) was formed in 1946. Amidst subsequent transformations, the party found its enduring identity as the Nepali Congress (NC) in 1950 that was firmly committed to championing democratic principles. Against the backdrop of Nepal's struggle for democracy and sovereignty from autocratic Rana regime, the Nepali National Congress (NNC) was formed in 1946. Amidst subsequent transformations, the party found its enduring identity as the Nepali Congress (NC) in 1950 that was firmly committed to championing democratic principles. Opinion 11 Mar, 2024
The soul's code: The key to living a full life The soul's code: The key to living a full life We should not — in a few things — outgrow the ‘child’ residing in us when we grow up. Kids, for instance, have an unfettered gift to expressing their emotions. We should not — in a few things — outgrow the ‘child’ residing in us when we grow up. Kids, for instance, have an unfettered gift to expressing their emotions. Opinion 08 Mar, 2024
Recalling Dr Toni Hagen: A truly 'Citizen of the whole Earth' Recalling Dr Toni Hagen: A truly 'Citizen of the whole Earth' Among the few names from abroad who come to mind for putting Nepal on the world’s map in the course of its leap from the medieval days towards modernity in the last century, Dr Toni Hagen’s comes foremost. Among the few names from abroad who come to mind for putting Nepal on the world’s map in the course of its leap from the medieval days towards modernity in the last century, Dr Toni Hagen’s comes foremost. Opinion 06 Mar, 2024
Farming without Farmers: An interesting disclosure Farming without Farmers: An interesting disclosure We have often heard about cars without drivers or self driving cars. We are also familiar with the Engineers without borders. But farming without farmers sounds very incredible indeed. We have often heard about cars without drivers or self driving cars. We are also familiar with the Engineers without borders. But farming without farmers sounds very incredible indeed. Opinion 05 Mar, 2024
India's political tea game India's political tea game In recent years, the Nepali tea industry has faced relentless assaults orchestrated by the political echelons of India's tea sector. In recent years, the Nepali tea industry has faced relentless assaults orchestrated by the political echelons of India's tea sector. Opinion 04 Mar, 2024
Nepali exodus: People voting with feet Nepali exodus: People voting with feet Nepal is grappling with a growing sense of people’s dissatisfaction regarding the performance, efficacy and integrity of the government and the political leadership. Nepal is grappling with a growing sense of people’s dissatisfaction regarding the performance, efficacy and integrity of the government and the political leadership. Opinion 01 Mar, 2024
Climate crisis: Why can't Nepal lead in global action? Climate crisis: Why can't Nepal lead in global action? In a recent remark, Prime Minister Dahal stressed that “Nepal has a zilch role in climate crisis”. In a recent remark, Prime Minister Dahal stressed that “Nepal has a zilch role in climate crisis”. Opinion 28 Feb, 2024
Persons with disabilities: Govt be serious about their rights Persons with disabilities: Govt be serious about their rights Each year, the 3rd of December is universally celebrated as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, more known as International Disability Day. These are citizens still living on the margins of society. Each year, the 3rd of December is universally celebrated as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, more known as International Disability Day. These are citizens still living on the margins of society. Opinion 26 Feb, 2024
Reading newspapers: Let's revive the culture Reading newspapers: Let's revive the culture There is something I hardly can live without: reading news. While I do spend a lot of time reading news online, I am a bit of a traditionalist, old school guy, and I still love reading printed newspapers. The other day, my usual newspaper shop was closed, and it was around 5pm in the evening and a sort of “fear of missing out” hit me. There is something I hardly can live without: reading news. While I do spend a lot of time reading news online, I am a bit of a traditionalist, old school guy, and I still love reading printed newspapers. The other day, my usual newspaper shop was closed, and it was around 5pm in the evening and a sort of “fear of missing out” hit me. Opinion 26 Feb, 2024
Grid interconnection of micro hydro power plants in Nepal for sustainable energy landscape Grid interconnection of micro hydro power plants in Nepal for sustainable energy... Micro hydro power plants are considered as a decentralized energy solution, typically for electrifying remote areas with minimum environmental impact. Micro hydro power plants are considered as a decentralized energy solution, typically for electrifying remote areas with minimum environmental impact. Opinion 26 Feb, 2024
Herpes simplex encephalitis: Understanding the sneaky trick of a neurotrophic virus Herpes simplex encephalitis: Understanding the sneaky trick of a neurotrophic virus Sarita had developed fever and sore throat for two days. She had taken some throat lozenges which failed to respond. It then got worse with each passing day. Sarita had developed fever and sore throat for two days. She had taken some throat lozenges which failed to respond. It then got worse with each passing day. Opinion 25 Feb, 2024
Life is a process: It is also balance Life is a process: It is also balance Our life is like the seasons. It is simple; it is complex; it is also, at times, tetchy. Yet, in the midst of happiness and chaos, it is as exciting as a nail-biting Twenty20 cricket match. Our life is like the seasons. It is simple; it is complex; it is also, at times, tetchy. Yet, in the midst of happiness and chaos, it is as exciting as a nail-biting Twenty20 cricket match. Opinion 21 Feb, 2024
Current status of Nepal: The hijacked state Current status of Nepal: The hijacked state The political landscape in Nepal has been continuously taking disheartening turns. The political landscape in Nepal has been continuously taking disheartening turns. Opinion 16 Feb, 2024
Jobs for persons with disability: The corporate sector must step in Jobs for persons with disability: The corporate sector must step in Last Saturday, I met Sarita Thulung, the para-athlete and disability and social inclusion activist. Last Saturday, I met Sarita Thulung, the para-athlete and disability and social inclusion activist. Opinion 14 Feb, 2024
Countering climate misinformation Countering climate misinformation The world hoped the COVID-19 pandemic's misinformation crisis would end with vaccine rollouts. The world hoped the COVID-19 pandemic's misinformation crisis would end with vaccine rollouts. Opinion 09 Feb, 2024
Body intelligence: Science beyond substance Body intelligence: Science beyond substance Most of us regard the self, or our deepest hub, as subtle. Just think of it. We all communicate with our mind, body, tongue and ear. Most of us regard the self, or our deepest hub, as subtle. Just think of it. We all communicate with our mind, body, tongue and ear. Opinion 08 Feb, 2024
Kathmandu Role of media in promoting women entrepreneurship discusses Sancharika Samuha Nepal organized an interaction with experts in here to discuss the role of media in promoting women entrepreneurship. The program included extensive discussions on how much priority mainstream media has given to issues related to women entrepreneurs.
Nepal Health Ministry opens migrant worker health screening to govt hospitals The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has announced that government-owned and government-approved health institutions can now register to conduct mandatory pre-departure medical examinations for Nepali migrant workers, opening up the health screening process beyond the existing network of certified private facilities.
Business NEPSE rebounds 19 points after two-day decline The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by 19.70 points, or 0.69 percent, on Tuesday to close at 2,851.09, ending a two-day losing streak.
Kathmandu All-party meeting called ahead of Federal Parliament session The Federal Parliament Secretariat has called an all-party meeting on Wednesday ahead of the joint session of Parliament scheduled for April 2.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Halesi–Aiselukharka area in Khotang Aiselukharka, an important village and market area in Khotang District under Aiselukharka Rural Municipality, lies in the southeastern part of the district and serves as a local hub for trade and daily life.
Kathmandu RSP President Lamichhane, LSP Chair Thakur meet President of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane and Chair of Loktantrik Samajbadi Party (LSP) Nepal Mahantha Thakur held a meeting today.
Nepal Health Insurance Board orders lawful service delivery, warns of action The Health Insurance Board has directed all affiliated healthcare service providers to strictly comply with regulations while delivering services under the national health insurance programme.
Photo Gallery Serpentine Bhojpur Road A serpentine road stretching from Bhojpur bazaar via Kotdanda to Behere Dobhan along the Pikhuwa River has increasingly drawn domestic tourists for its striking landscape views.
Nepal Family member of Gen-Z movement victim appointed at NEA A family member of a victim of the 2025 Gen-Z protests has been provided employment at a government institution.
