EDITORIAL: Justice for all EDITORIAL: Justice for all A fortnight after the District Attorney Office (DAO), A Kathmandu filed a case of forgery of government documents at the Kathmandu District Court (KDC) against 289 individuals in the Lalita Niwas land grab scam, the KDC has released 17 people arrested in its connection on bail and one another on a general date. A fortnight after the District Attorney Office (DAO), A Kathmandu filed a case of forgery of government documents at the Kathmandu District Court (KDC) against 289 individuals in the Lalita Niwas land grab scam, the KDC has released 17 people arrested in its connection on bail and one another on a general date. Opinion 12 Sep, 2023
Sunk cost fallacy in politics: Alternative voices being marginalised Sunk cost fallacy in politics: Alternative voices being marginalised A few weeks ago, Pokhara A Metropolitan City made the controversial decision to remove the statue of King Prithvi Narayan Shah, the revered figure who unified the nation, from Prithvi Chowk. Unfortunately, this incident is just one in a series of actions that demonstrate a disregard for Nepal’s rich history by its political leadership. A few weeks ago, Pokhara A Metropolitan City made the controversial decision to remove the statue of King Prithvi Narayan Shah, the revered figure who unified the nation, from Prithvi Chowk. Unfortunately, this incident is just one in a series of actions that demonstrate a disregard for Nepal’s rich history by its political leadership. Opinion 11 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Elusive peace process EDITORIAL: Elusive peace process Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is pushing for the amendment to the Truth and Reconciliation Bill-2014 through the federal Parliament before his trip to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) scheduled for September 16. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is pushing for the amendment to the Truth and Reconciliation Bill-2014 through the federal Parliament before his trip to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) scheduled for September 16. Opinion 11 Sep, 2023
Challenges of microfinance in Nepal: Rebalancing social purpose and financial stability Challenges of microfinance in Nepal: Rebalancing social purpose and financial... During the 1990s, Nepal introduced microfinance institutions (MFIs) such as savings and credit cooperatives as a means to provide credit access to those who were financially excluded. During the 1990s, Nepal introduced microfinance institutions (MFIs) such as savings and credit cooperatives as a means to provide credit access to those who were financially excluded. Opinion 08 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Prioritse consumption EDITORIAL: Prioritse consumption Even as Nepal’s electricity production keeps increasing, the country does not seem to have a clear policy as to whether we should prioritise consumption or electricity trade. Even as Nepal’s electricity production keeps increasing, the country does not seem to have a clear policy as to whether we should prioritise consumption or electricity trade. Opinion 08 Sep, 2023
Human-Centric Globalisation: Taking G20 to the Last Mile, Leaving None Behind Human-Centric Globalisation: Taking G20 to the Last Mile, Leaving None Behind Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ — these two words capture a deep philosophy. It means ‘the world is one family’. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ — these two words capture a deep philosophy. It means ‘the world is one family’. Opinion 07 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Undiplomatic remarks EDITORIAL: Undiplomatic remarks Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song has drawn flak from the diplomatic community in Nepal for making undiplomatic comments on Nepal-India relations. Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song has drawn flak from the diplomatic community in Nepal for making undiplomatic comments on Nepal-India relations. Opinion 07 Sep, 2023
BRI Nepal: Bridging hearts and minds by linking mountains and rivers BRI Nepal: Bridging hearts and minds by linking mountains and rivers Collaboration on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is part of the agenda of the Prime Minister’s fiveday visit to China scheduled from September 22 to 25. Collaboration on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is part of the agenda of the Prime Minister’s fiveday visit to China scheduled from September 22 to 25. Opinion 06 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: No turning back EDITORIAL: No turning back The government is all set to register a new Federal Civil Service Bill in the Parliament after getting it endorsed by the Cabinet. The government is all set to register a new Federal Civil Service Bill in the Parliament after getting it endorsed by the Cabinet. Opinion 06 Sep, 2023
China, India and Nepal border dispute: Political in the time of trade supremacy China, India and Nepal border dispute: Political in the time of trade supremacy The age-old border dispute between India and China has again dominated the newspapers headlines. The age-old border dispute between India and China has again dominated the newspapers headlines. Opinion 05 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Hello sarkar EDITORIAL: Hello sarkar Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal launched hello sarkar — a public redressal mechanism — at the Prime Minister’s Office the other day to receive public complaints round-the-clock and address them as soon as possible by the concerned government agencies. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal launched hello sarkar — a public redressal mechanism — at the Prime Minister’s Office the other day to receive public complaints round-the-clock and address them as soon as possible by the concerned government agencies. Opinion 05 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Malnutrition EDITORIAL: Malnutrition Statistics can be highly deceiving, as is the case with the drop in malnutrition over the decades. Nepal is thrilled by the success recorded in reducing malnutrition over the last 25 years, but this drop seems to be uneven across population groups by economic status. Statistics can be highly deceiving, as is the case with the drop in malnutrition over the decades. Nepal is thrilled by the success recorded in reducing malnutrition over the last 25 years, but this drop seems to be uneven across population groups by economic status. Opinion 04 Sep, 2023
An amazing FIFA Women's World Cup Final: How it created awareness on disability rights An amazing FIFA Women's World Cup Final: How it created awareness on disability... It happens every four years, and it is gaining popularity with millions of people watching it passionately. I am talking about the FIFA Women’s World Cup that recently wrapped up, and I really did not want to miss it. It happens every four years, and it is gaining popularity with millions of people watching it passionately. I am talking about the FIFA Women’s World Cup that recently wrapped up, and I really did not want to miss it. Opinion 01 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: MCC comes into force EDITORIAL: MCC comes into force The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)-Nepal Compact, a U.S. funded project to develop a high-voltage transmission line and 300-km long road project, entered into force from August 30, with MCC Vice-president of Compact Operations Cameroon Alford and Nepal’s Finance Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat exchanging a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)-Nepal Compact, a U.S. funded project to develop a high-voltage transmission line and 300-km long road project, entered into force from August 30, with MCC Vice-president of Compact Operations Cameroon Alford and Nepal’s Finance Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat exchanging a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday Opinion 01 Sep, 2023
Warped logjam: The nitty-gritty of stress Warped logjam: The nitty-gritty of stress Not all stresses are stressful, or negative. If one deals with stress smartly, it can work and help us to reach our goals more quickly. You'd call this 'eustress' — it motivates and propels us to do well in life. Eustress can be defined as pleasant, or therapeutic stress Not all stresses are stressful, or negative. If one deals with stress smartly, it can work and help us to reach our goals more quickly. You'd call this 'eustress' — it motivates and propels us to do well in life. Eustress can be defined as pleasant, or therapeutic stress Opinion 31 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Elusive justice EDITORIAL: Elusive justice It's been a very long wait for the victims of the decade-long Maoist insurgency, but justice for them remains elusive even after 17 years of the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) in 2006. It's been a very long wait for the victims of the decade-long Maoist insurgency, but justice for them remains elusive even after 17 years of the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) in 2006. Opinion 31 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Accept EC's proposals EDITORIAL: Accept EC's proposals Will the major political parties that have sway on almost all the major issues be ready to adopt the suggestions made by the Election Commission (EC) through the draft of the Integrated Election Management Bill, which was submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs on July 3? Will the major political parties that have sway on almost all the major issues be ready to adopt the suggestions made by the Election Commission (EC) through the draft of the Integrated Election Management Bill, which was submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs on July 3? Opinion 30 Aug, 2023
Head on collision of judiciary and executive: A perennial problem in Nepal Head on collision of judiciary and executive: A perennial problem in Nepal The legislature, the executive and the judiciary form a trinity in parliamentary democracy. Its heart beat is the tripartite doctrine of power separation of these three propounded by Montesquieu. These three should be able to intersect one another without losing their respective independence. None of the three should look upon one another as opposed to each other. The legislature, the executive and the judiciary form a trinity in parliamentary democracy. Its heart beat is the tripartite doctrine of power separation of these three propounded by Montesquieu. These three should be able to intersect one another without losing their respective independence. None of the three should look upon one another as opposed to each other. Opinion 29 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL:Forgery case filed EDITORIAL:Forgery case filed The District Attorney’s Office (DAO), Kathmandu on Sunday filed a case of forgery of government documents at the Kathmandu District Court against 289 individuals in connection with the Baluwatar land grab scam. The District Attorney’s Office (DAO), Kathmandu on Sunday filed a case of forgery of government documents at the Kathmandu District Court against 289 individuals in connection with the Baluwatar land grab scam. Opinion 29 Aug, 2023
Child marriage: More than a form of violence Child marriage: More than a form of violence The 12th of August was the International Youth Day, bringing youth issues to the fore and celebrating the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society. As partners to Nepal, we work closely with youth from all over the country, and we are always energised by their courage, leadership and wisdom. When given opportunities, young people can move mountains! The 12th of August was the International Youth Day, bringing youth issues to the fore and celebrating the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society. As partners to Nepal, we work closely with youth from all over the country, and we are always energised by their courage, leadership and wisdom. When given opportunities, young people can move mountains! Opinion 28 Aug, 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.
