No turning back: A pivotal moment for women and girls in Asia-Pacific No turning back: A pivotal moment for women and girls in Asia-Pacific Thirty years ago, the world made a promise: gender equality for all. Thirty years ago, the world made a promise: gender equality for all. Opinion 07 Mar, 2025
Third National Determined Contributions: Youths must have a say on climate discussion Third National Determined Contributions: Youths must have a say on climate discussion As the federal government is working on its third National Determined Contributions, in jargon the NDC 3.0, the stakes could not be higher. As the federal government is working on its third National Determined Contributions, in jargon the NDC 3.0, the stakes could not be higher. Opinion 07 Mar, 2025
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
Bamboo conference in Diktel: A feather in the cap of the local government Bamboo conference in Diktel: A feather in the cap of the local government With the arrival of the spring season in the midst of the blooming flowers spreading its sweet fragrance, the country is warming up again in stark contrast of the bitter cold that it went through in winter. With the arrival of the spring season in the midst of the blooming flowers spreading its sweet fragrance, the country is warming up again in stark contrast of the bitter cold that it went through in winter. Opinion 05 Mar, 2025
U.S. aid cuts and environmental accountability: A developing nation's perspective U.S. aid cuts and environmental accountability: A developing nation's... For decades, millions in developing nations have sought U.S. aid to support critical sectors such as healthcare, food security, infrastructure and development. For decades, millions in developing nations have sought U.S. aid to support critical sectors such as healthcare, food security, infrastructure and development. Opinion 04 Mar, 2025
FATF grey list: Repercussion of the power paradox FATF grey list: Repercussion of the power paradox In 2016, Dacher Keltner, a Mexico-born American psychologist propounded the concept of power paradox that appraises how an individual becomes corrupt after gaining power. In 2016, Dacher Keltner, a Mexico-born American psychologist propounded the concept of power paradox that appraises how an individual becomes corrupt after gaining power. Opinion 03 Mar, 2025
Scrub typhus encephalitis: Its growing threat in Nepal Scrub typhus encephalitis: Its growing threat in Nepal Acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) is considered as a constellation of symptoms consisting of a sudden onset of fever, with change in the mental status (including confusion, disorientation, coma or inability to talk) and/or new onset of seizures in a person of any age. Acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) is considered as a constellation of symptoms consisting of a sudden onset of fever, with change in the mental status (including confusion, disorientation, coma or inability to talk) and/or new onset of seizures in a person of any age. Opinion 28 Feb, 2025
Nepal's elections: The challenge of proxy voting Nepal's elections: The challenge of proxy voting Nepal’s democracy has long struggled with challenges that undermine the integrity of its electoral process. Nepal’s democracy has long struggled with challenges that undermine the integrity of its electoral process. Opinion 27 Feb, 2025
Balen's response to Trump: Federalism on the receiving end Balen's response to Trump: Federalism on the receiving end The outbursts of Donald Trump after his ascent to the coveted position of President of the United States for the second time has raised the eyebrows of millions around the globe. The outbursts of Donald Trump after his ascent to the coveted position of President of the United States for the second time has raised the eyebrows of millions around the globe. Opinion 26 Feb, 2025
Ensure humane treatment of dogs: Stop poor breeding practices Ensure humane treatment of dogs: Stop poor breeding practices In Nepal we have the second day of Tihar as the ‘Day of the dogs’, to worship canines all over the country. The festival is practised to appease the Hindu god of death, Yama, as dogs are considered his messengers. In Nepal we have the second day of Tihar as the ‘Day of the dogs’, to worship canines all over the country. The festival is practised to appease the Hindu god of death, Yama, as dogs are considered his messengers. Opinion 25 Feb, 2025
Adaptive social protection: In addressing climate risks Adaptive social protection: In addressing climate risks The climate crisis is now widely recognised as the most urgent global challenge of our time. The climate crisis is now widely recognised as the most urgent global challenge of our time. Opinion 24 Feb, 2025
Making AI policy truly effective Making AI policy truly effective Nepal can take inspiration from initiatives like the Singapore–Rwanda AI Playbook, forging strategic, cross-country partnerships that pool resources and expertise Nepal can take inspiration from initiatives like the Singapore–Rwanda AI Playbook, forging strategic, cross-country partnerships that pool resources and expertise Opinion 21 Feb, 2025
Nepal's electoral threshold: A challenge to fair representation Nepal's electoral threshold: A challenge to fair representation Nepal’s electoral system has sparked ongoing debates, particularly since the 2015 Constitution introduced proportional representation (PR) as a means of promoting political inclusivity. Nepal’s electoral system has sparked ongoing debates, particularly since the 2015 Constitution introduced proportional representation (PR) as a means of promoting political inclusivity. Opinion 20 Feb, 2025
NC-UML coalition either perform or perish NC-UML coalition either perform or perish Seven months down the line, political stability appears to have prevailed, but what is the stability for when the country appears to be a permanent patient in the ICU? Seven months down the line, political stability appears to have prevailed, but what is the stability for when the country appears to be a permanent patient in the ICU? Opinion 19 Feb, 2025
German federal election: Migration policies on the forefront German federal election: Migration policies on the forefront The federal elections in Germany are scheduled for February 23, having been preponed seven months due to the collapse of the governing coalition in December 2024. A total of 630 members will be elected to the 21st Bundestag (German Parliament). The federal elections in Germany are scheduled for February 23, having been preponed seven months due to the collapse of the governing coalition in December 2024. A total of 630 members will be elected to the 21st Bundestag (German Parliament). Opinion 17 Feb, 2025
Free cancer treatment for children: Will Nepal deliver? Free cancer treatment for children: Will Nepal deliver? When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the world of their family crumbles. When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the world of their family crumbles. Opinion 13 Feb, 2025
Professor Yagya Prasad Adhikari: Forgotten commentator of democratic socialism Professor Yagya Prasad Adhikari: Forgotten commentator of democratic socialism The Federal Constitution of Nepal has pledged to bring development in the country through socialism. The Federal Constitution of Nepal has pledged to bring development in the country through socialism. Opinion 12 Feb, 2025
The Social Media Bill: A comparison with the theory of information overflow The Social Media Bill: A comparison with the theory of information overflow In recent years, social media platforms have become integral to everyday life. F In recent years, social media platforms have become integral to everyday life. F Opinion 10 Feb, 2025
Nepal's climate crisis: Role of youth in advocating for action Nepal's climate crisis: Role of youth in advocating for action Nepal is confronting an urgent climate crisis that has drastic effects on its economy, people and culture. Nepal is confronting an urgent climate crisis that has drastic effects on its economy, people and culture. Opinion 07 Feb, 2025
Linking climate change to SDGs for a more sustainable future Linking climate change to SDGs for a more sustainable future Prior to the 62nd meeting of the IPCC, Dr Prajal Pradhan (University of Groningen) and an international team of scientists argued to make the upcoming IPCC reports more policy-relevant by holistically reflecting on all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Prior to the 62nd meeting of the IPCC, Dr Prajal Pradhan (University of Groningen) and an international team of scientists argued to make the upcoming IPCC reports more policy-relevant by holistically reflecting on all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Opinion 06 Feb, 2025
World A massive explosion at an Iranian port linked to missile fuel shipment kills 4, injures over 500 A massive explosion and fire rocked a port Saturday in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant, killing four people and injuring more than 500 others.
Environment BaYu Sambaad: Centering Children and Youth in Nepal's Climate Agenda – Government of Nepal, United Nations in Nepal More than 100 children and young people from across Nepal convened in Kathmandu today for the Balbalika tatha Yuwa (BaYu) Sambaad, a children and youth-led national dialogue on climate action ahead of the international Sagarmatha Sambaad.
Kathmandu Multi-millionaire Brazilian aviator arrives to greet Everest team Owner of Helisul Aviação, South America’s largest aviation operator, today arrived in Kathmandu to begin his tour of the Mt. Everest region.
Kathmandu MediaTalk XXXVIII urges youth to reconnect with roots Experts have stressed the importance of reconnecting with intangible heritage to build resilience and preserve cultural identity, speaking at the 38th edition of the MediaTalk series organized by St. Xavier’s College, Maitighar.
Kathmandu Dialogue stalls as teacher delegates denied entry to ministry Following the Supreme Court's order to address the teachers' demands within three days, Education, Science, and Technology Minister Raghuji Pant summoned the agitating Confederation of Nepalese Teachers for talks.
World Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for pomp.
World Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir Indian officials said the army had a brief exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers along their highly militarized frontier in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, as the nuclear-armed rivals ramped up tit-for-tat diplomatic offensive following a deadly attack on tourists in the disputed area.
Nepal NC Secy Thapa hints exit from NC-UML coalition government In light of the questions over the CPN-UML and Nepali Congress (NC) coalition-led government amid various protests in Kathmandu from several sectors, including education, health, cooperatives, NC General Secretary Gagan Thapa stated that the NC will leave the government if necessary.
Nepal Pokhara Airport: A runway for corruption, not for flights Recently, international media, including The New York Times, Business Standard and Deccan Herald, reported on the grave corruption contentions associated with the construction of Pokhara Airport.
