Winter's tale: Of moody blues and letting go Winter's tale: Of moody blues and letting go As the cool waft of winter caresses our face, it ushers in an early nightfall. To use a metaphor, winter strikes a chord. As the cool waft of winter caresses our face, it ushers in an early nightfall. To use a metaphor, winter strikes a chord. Opinion 29 Nov, 2023
Corruption, Governance, Democracy, and Economic Growth Corruption, Governance, Democracy, and Economic Growth The relationship between corruption, governance, democracy, and economic growth is complex. The relationship between corruption, governance, democracy, and economic growth is complex. Opinion 23 Nov, 2023
AD ASIA 2023 SEOUL: What Nepal's marketers need to know  AD ASIA 2023 SEOUL: What Nepal's marketers need to know  Ad Asia, a prominent advertising event with a rich history dating to 1958 in Tokyo, recently took place in Seoul from October 24th to 27th, 2023. Ad Asia, a prominent advertising event with a rich history dating to 1958 in Tokyo, recently took place in Seoul from October 24th to 27th, 2023. Opinion 03 Nov, 2023
Building Resilience: Sustainability, Supply Chains and Geopolitics! Building Resilience: Sustainability, Supply Chains and Geopolitics! It is a pleasure to see that the Observers Research Foundation and the Government of India are making a big effort in the Renewable or Green Energy Sector. In Energy, the world has shifted from Biogas to Coal to oil and renewable and now to Green. But we should not try to put Hydro Power Energy anywhere else than Green. It is a pleasure to see that the Observers Research Foundation and the Government of India are making a big effort in the Renewable or Green Energy Sector. In Energy, the world has shifted from Biogas to Coal to oil and renewable and now to Green. But we should not try to put Hydro Power Energy anywhere else than Green. Opinion 03 Nov, 2023
Personalised medicine: The individual, not just the illness Personalised medicine: The individual, not just the illness Personalised, or ‘bespoke’ medicine is, in essence, the quintessential amplification of several conventional approaches to understanding and treating disease. Personalised, or ‘bespoke’ medicine is, in essence, the quintessential amplification of several conventional approaches to understanding and treating disease. Opinion 02 Nov, 2023
The Dashain festival of Nepal: Its past, present and future The Dashain festival of Nepal: Its past, present and future The national festival of Nepal, Dashain, has now folded into the pages of history. The national festival of Nepal, Dashain, has now folded into the pages of history. Opinion 31 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Agroforestry EDITORIAL: Agroforestry Forests occupy around 44 per cent of Nepal’s landmass, which is a significant achievement in maintaining the natural environment and natural habits of the wildlife. Forests occupy around 44 per cent of Nepal’s landmass, which is a significant achievement in maintaining the natural environment and natural habits of the wildlife. Opinion 31 Oct, 2023
Good teacher, bad teacher: Depends on skill to impart knowledge effectively Good teacher, bad teacher: Depends on skill to impart knowledge effectively What could be better than learning physics from Albert Einstein? Well, it turns out that teaching wasn’t his strong suit. Three years after his groundbreaking paper on relativity, Einstein started teaching at the University of Bern. What could be better than learning physics from Albert Einstein? Well, it turns out that teaching wasn’t his strong suit. Three years after his groundbreaking paper on relativity, Einstein started teaching at the University of Bern. Opinion 30 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: UNSG's visit EDITORIAL: UNSG's visit United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres arrived in Kathmandu Sunday on a four-day official visit to Nepal at the invitation of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’. United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres arrived in Kathmandu Sunday on a four-day official visit to Nepal at the invitation of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’. Opinion 30 Oct, 2023
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
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.
