Jeopardising financial standing: Slipping towards FATF blacklist Jeopardising financial standing: Slipping towards FATF blacklist The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has listed Iran, Myanmar, and North Korea in its blacklist due to their strategic deficiencies in anti-money-laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and proliferation financing frameworks. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has listed Iran, Myanmar, and North Korea in its blacklist due to their strategic deficiencies in anti-money-laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and proliferation financing frameworks. Opinion 23 Feb, 2026
India-EU Free Trade Agreement: And its implications for Nepal India-EU Free Trade Agreement: And its implications for Nepal In a world where geopolitics increasingly shapes economics, the new trade agreement between India and the European Union is more than a routine free-trade deal, it is a strategic signal. In a world where geopolitics increasingly shapes economics, the new trade agreement between India and the European Union is more than a routine free-trade deal, it is a strategic signal. Opinion 20 Feb, 2026
Mathemagic: The beauty and truth of maths Mathemagic: The beauty and truth of maths Mathematics is abstract, objective, and brusquely devoid of sentiment. Right? Wrong. Maths divulges to have the astonishing power to teaching us how things work and what the universe could reveal if we would only listen. Mathematics is abstract, objective, and brusquely devoid of sentiment. Right? Wrong. Maths divulges to have the astonishing power to teaching us how things work and what the universe could reveal if we would only listen. Opinion 19 Feb, 2026
A political crash course for the new voter (from a non-voter) A political crash course for the new voter (from a non-voter) I still remember the smell of the classroom and the chalk dust in the air when my social studies teacher, Chudamani (CM) Kharel sir, gave us an assignment that felt impossibly large for our teenage brains. It was 15 years ago. He asked the whole class to draft a political manifesto. I still remember the smell of the classroom and the chalk dust in the air when my social studies teacher, Chudamani (CM) Kharel sir, gave us an assignment that felt impossibly large for our teenage brains. It was 15 years ago. He asked the whole class to draft a political manifesto. Opinion 19 Feb, 2026
Time for a decision: Whom to vote? Time for a decision: Whom to vote? The election fever has virtually gripped the country with almost all the parties releasing their manifestos. Consequently, many people have known what are going to be the vision, mission, and goal of the political parties for propelling the country towards peace and prosperity. The election fever has virtually gripped the country with almost all the parties releasing their manifestos. Consequently, many people have known what are going to be the vision, mission, and goal of the political parties for propelling the country towards peace and prosperity. Opinion 18 Feb, 2026
Artificial intelligence: And the future of brain health Artificial intelligence: And the future of brain health When someone in a family begins to forget familiar names, develops a tremor, or suddenly has trouble speaking after a stroke, questions arise quickly. What is happening inside the brain? Could this have been noticed earlier? And if it had been, could the outcome have been different? When someone in a family begins to forget familiar names, develops a tremor, or suddenly has trouble speaking after a stroke, questions arise quickly. What is happening inside the brain? Could this have been noticed earlier? And if it had been, could the outcome have been different? Opinion 16 Feb, 2026
Nepal's crisis demands democratic renewal, accountable leadership, not romanticised monarchy Nepal's crisis demands democratic renewal, accountable leadership, not romanticised... Every few years, just when one assumes Nepal’s monarchy has been safely buried, it rises again like an ancestor refusing to stay in the portrait. Every few years, just when one assumes Nepal’s monarchy has been safely buried, it rises again like an ancestor refusing to stay in the portrait. Opinion 16 Feb, 2026
Kathmandu's silent killer: The air we cannot escape Kathmandu's silent killer: The air we cannot escape For a short time in December 2025, people in Kathmandu Valley allowed themselves to feel something rare hope. The mountain peaks, usually hidden behind thick haze, became visible again. For a short time in December 2025, people in Kathmandu Valley allowed themselves to feel something rare hope. The mountain peaks, usually hidden behind thick haze, became visible again. Opinion 15 Feb, 2026
Democratic sustainability: Election economics cannot be ignored Democratic sustainability: Election economics cannot be ignored Our multiparty democracy is indeed vibrant. Despite numerous flaws, the system allows people to participate in the political process, elect representatives, and express grievances. Our multiparty democracy is indeed vibrant. Despite numerous flaws, the system allows people to participate in the political process, elect representatives, and express grievances. Opinion 13 Feb, 2026
Receding glaciers: World's hidden water banks at risk Receding glaciers: World's hidden water banks at risk Glaciers – the world’s hidden water banks - are a source of life for billions. Glaciers – the world’s hidden water banks - are a source of life for billions. Opinion 12 Feb, 2026
The old versus the new: The slogan of the forthcoming election The old versus the new: The slogan of the forthcoming election The debate of the forthcoming election appears to be revolving around the antagonism between the old and new political parties. The debate of the forthcoming election appears to be revolving around the antagonism between the old and new political parties. Opinion 11 Feb, 2026
AI in healthcare can amp up our care AI in healthcare can amp up our care For as long as I can remember, I have been curious about technology. Not as a gadget, but as a tool. A tool that, when used right, can reduce human error, save time, and, most importantly, improve outcomes. For as long as I can remember, I have been curious about technology. Not as a gadget, but as a tool. A tool that, when used right, can reduce human error, save time, and, most importantly, improve outcomes. Opinion 11 Feb, 2026
From the World Governments Summit to Nepal's ballot box: Ray Dalio's Three Tests for Prosperity From the World Governments Summit to Nepal's ballot box: Ray Dalio's Three Tests for... At the World Governments Summit on February 3, in the main plenary hall during the session titled “Decisions That Shape Future Governments,” global investor and Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio offered a strikingly simple framework for understanding why some countries prosper while others stagnate. At the World Governments Summit on February 3, in the main plenary hall during the session titled “Decisions That Shape Future Governments,” global investor and Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio offered a strikingly simple framework for understanding why some countries prosper while others stagnate. Opinion 10 Feb, 2026
What AAP, Aragalaya and Bangladesh Teach RSP What AAP, Aragalaya and Bangladesh Teach RSP Rastriya Swatantra Party risks becoming a South Asian sequel no one wanted, repeating Aam Aadmi Party’s early days in Delhi, mixed with Sri Lanka’s Aragalaya disappointment and Bangladesh’s one-party drama, all unfolding in Nepal’s already strained democracy. Rastriya Swatantra Party risks becoming a South Asian sequel no one wanted, repeating Aam Aadmi Party’s early days in Delhi, mixed with Sri Lanka’s Aragalaya disappointment and Bangladesh’s one-party drama, all unfolding in Nepal’s already strained democracy. Opinion 10 Feb, 2026
Political romanticism: Pre-election pantomime at its peak Political romanticism: Pre-election pantomime at its peak The upcoming election set on the spirit of the violent Gen-Z movement is less than one month away. The political parties and their candidates have reverted to their voters with their agenda and are convincing the people to vote in their favour. The upcoming election set on the spirit of the violent Gen-Z movement is less than one month away. The political parties and their candidates have reverted to their voters with their agenda and are convincing the people to vote in their favour. Opinion 09 Feb, 2026
Responsible business in a changing world: The case for Nepal Responsible business in a changing world: The case for Nepal For many, ESG, which stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, sounds like a corporate buzzword: polished, technical, and distant from everyday realities. For many, ESG, which stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, sounds like a corporate buzzword: polished, technical, and distant from everyday realities. Opinion 07 Feb, 2026
India's budget: What it means for Nepal's economic future India's budget: What it means for Nepal's economic future India’s latest Union Budget goes beyond an annual fiscal exercise – it is a statement of intent. India’s latest Union Budget goes beyond an annual fiscal exercise – it is a statement of intent. Opinion 06 Feb, 2026
When losers refuse to lose: Nepal's dangerous talk of rejecting election results When losers refuse to lose: Nepal's dangerous talk of rejecting election results Nepal is once again standing at the edge of a constitutional cliff, and the ones kicking away the ground beneath its feet are the very politicians Gen Z chased out of power only months ago. Nepal is once again standing at the edge of a constitutional cliff, and the ones kicking away the ground beneath its feet are the very politicians Gen Z chased out of power only months ago. Opinion 06 Feb, 2026
Climate risk, development, and election manifestos Climate risk, development, and election manifestos An election manifesto is a formal social contract between political parties and citizens in a democratic system. An election manifesto is a formal social contract between political parties and citizens in a democratic system. Opinion 05 Feb, 2026
Prime ministerial debate: Harbinger of a good political culture Prime ministerial debate: Harbinger of a good political culture The forthcoming parliamentary election has indeed been marked by several notable features. The forthcoming parliamentary election has indeed been marked by several notable features. Opinion 04 Feb, 2026
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.
