Restructuring CAAN: Legislature's dilemma or ignorance? Restructuring CAAN: Legislature's dilemma or ignorance? Given the upcoming legislation aimed at restructuring the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), which is set to be presented in the Parliament soon, it is crucial to highlight key points on aviation safety. Given the upcoming legislation aimed at restructuring the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), which is set to be presented in the Parliament soon, it is crucial to highlight key points on aviation safety. Opinion 06 Feb, 2025
Mahakumbha, a pilgrimage jamboree in India: Need to promote its counterparts like Panauti in Nepal Mahakumbha, a pilgrimage jamboree in India: Need to promote its counterparts like... Never before in its history had the world witnessed such a large bathing pilgrimage jamboree as it is underway at the moment in Allahabad, the Indian spiritual city, located on the holy confluence of the legendary rivers Ganga, Jamuna and Saraswati, the latter believed to flow underground. Never before in its history had the world witnessed such a large bathing pilgrimage jamboree as it is underway at the moment in Allahabad, the Indian spiritual city, located on the holy confluence of the legendary rivers Ganga, Jamuna and Saraswati, the latter believed to flow underground. Opinion 05 Feb, 2025
School Participatory Budget: Learning democracy by doing School Participatory Budget: Learning democracy by doing Amid all the talk about empowering school children, there is an approach that could truly bring a radical change in all the efforts so far pursued. And it is something that can benefit not only the children but also the schools and the whole local communities in which learning institutions are embedded. Amid all the talk about empowering school children, there is an approach that could truly bring a radical change in all the efforts so far pursued. And it is something that can benefit not only the children but also the schools and the whole local communities in which learning institutions are embedded. Opinion 04 Feb, 2025
Disparity in law and order enforcement: The Ashika Tamang case Disparity in law and order enforcement: The Ashika Tamang case Article 18 of the Constitution of Nepal guarantees that all citizens are equal before the law and that no person shall be denied equal protection under the law. Article 18 of the Constitution of Nepal guarantees that all citizens are equal before the law and that no person shall be denied equal protection under the law. Opinion 03 Feb, 2025
Child marriage in Nepal: Challenges and opportunities Child marriage in Nepal: Challenges and opportunities Child marriage remains a critical social issue in Nepal, deeply rooted in cultural traditions and exacerbated by economic hardships and systemic barriers. Despite its prohibition under the Civil Code of 1963, the practice continues, particularly among marginalised groups. Child marriage remains a critical social issue in Nepal, deeply rooted in cultural traditions and exacerbated by economic hardships and systemic barriers. Despite its prohibition under the Civil Code of 1963, the practice continues, particularly among marginalised groups. Opinion 31 Jan, 2025
Each of us is unique: Yet not quite unique Each of us is unique: Yet not quite unique Individuality, as the dictionary puts it, is the quality, or character, of a particular person, or thing, that distinguishes them from others of the same kind. Individuality, as the dictionary puts it, is the quality, or character, of a particular person, or thing, that distinguishes them from others of the same kind. Opinion 30 Jan, 2025
Severe unemployment crisis: Pressing need for reforms Severe unemployment crisis: Pressing need for reforms Nepal is currently grappling with a severe unemployment crisis that has pushed many young workers to seek opportunities abroad. With an economy heavily reliant on low-productivity agriculture and struggling to diversify into manufacturing and services, the country’s growth has stagnated. Nepal is currently grappling with a severe unemployment crisis that has pushed many young workers to seek opportunities abroad. With an economy heavily reliant on low-productivity agriculture and struggling to diversify into manufacturing and services, the country’s growth has stagnated. Opinion 28 Jan, 2025
Proportional representation: And the issue of threshold Proportional representation: And the issue of threshold The concept of proportional representation (PR) was crystallised when the mixed parallel electoral system with 60 per cent seats for PR and 40 per cent seats for First Past-the Post (FPtP) segments was enshrined in the Interim Constitution for holding the Constitutional Assembly (CA) election, as there had been no provision of thresholds in our experiments with the FPtP in the 1959, 1991, 1994 and 1996 general elections. The concept of proportional representation (PR) was crystallised when the mixed parallel electoral system with 60 per cent seats for PR and 40 per cent seats for First Past-the Post (FPtP) segments was enshrined in the Interim Constitution for holding the Constitutional Assembly (CA) election, as there had been no provision of thresholds in our experiments with the FPtP in the 1959, 1991, 1994 and 1996 general elections. Opinion 27 Jan, 2025
Scrap tax conundrum: Seeking solutions in Nepal's waste management Scrap tax conundrum: Seeking solutions in Nepal's waste management Nepal’s waste management sector is standing at a critical crossroads, and the introduction of the controversial “scrap tax” has sparked fiery debates among policymakers, business owners, waste workers and recyclers. Nepal’s waste management sector is standing at a critical crossroads, and the introduction of the controversial “scrap tax” has sparked fiery debates among policymakers, business owners, waste workers and recyclers. Opinion 24 Jan, 2025
Shifting South Asian civic space: Opportunities for creative citizen engagements Shifting South Asian civic space: Opportunities for creative citizen engagements Crackdown on civic space is increasing globally amid gradual erosion of democratic principles and practices. Crackdown on civic space is increasing globally amid gradual erosion of democratic principles and practices. Opinion 23 Jan, 2025
Ending caste discrimination: A conversation is necessary Ending caste discrimination: A conversation is necessary Climate change and biodiversity are rightly on the top of the agenda in terms of key concerns felt and experienced by young people in Nepal. Climate change and biodiversity are rightly on the top of the agenda in terms of key concerns felt and experienced by young people in Nepal. Opinion 21 Jan, 2025
Tourist arrivals: Reality and tourism's future Tourist arrivals: Reality and tourism's future The Statistics Bureau of Nepal recently released the National Hotel and Restaurants Survey, which put the number of hotels at 14,563. Nepal Tourism Statistics 2023 shows there are 1,401 star and tourist standard hotels in the country with 53,365 rooms. The Statistics Bureau of Nepal recently released the National Hotel and Restaurants Survey, which put the number of hotels at 14,563. Nepal Tourism Statistics 2023 shows there are 1,401 star and tourist standard hotels in the country with 53,365 rooms. Opinion 20 Jan, 2025
Increasing vulnerability of survivors: The struggle of recounting trauma Increasing vulnerability of survivors: The struggle of recounting trauma In a survey I conducted with students and employees from both the private and public sectors, respondents shared that most workplace sexual harassment occurs between those in power and their subordinates, particularly targeting individuals in vulnerable, lower-ranking positions In a survey I conducted with students and employees from both the private and public sectors, respondents shared that most workplace sexual harassment occurs between those in power and their subordinates, particularly targeting individuals in vulnerable, lower-ranking positions Opinion 17 Jan, 2025
Acupuncture: More than needle healing Acupuncture: More than needle healing The Chinese have, for long, created a perestroika of sorts. They use acupuncture for stroke victims, among other conditions. The Chinese have, for long, created a perestroika of sorts. They use acupuncture for stroke victims, among other conditions. Opinion 16 Jan, 2025
The UML leadership: Virtually losing moral relevance The UML leadership: Virtually losing moral relevance The coalition of two diagonally opposite parties standing ideologically on different pages, the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML), came as a great surprise after they decided to tie the political wedlock at midnight. The coalition of two diagonally opposite parties standing ideologically on different pages, the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML), came as a great surprise after they decided to tie the political wedlock at midnight. Opinion 15 Jan, 2025
Women's economic empowerment: Policy innovations needed Women's economic empowerment: Policy innovations needed For nations to develop and prosper, the role of women in enhancing the economy is often acknowledged as crucial. For nations to develop and prosper, the role of women in enhancing the economy is often acknowledged as crucial. Opinion 14 Jan, 2025
Lessons from Odisha: And Nepal's journey to inclusive agriculture Lessons from Odisha: And Nepal's journey to inclusive agriculture The Indian state of Odisha and India’s northern neighbour, Nepal, are both rich in culture and share strong religious ties. The Indian state of Odisha and India’s northern neighbour, Nepal, are both rich in culture and share strong religious ties. Opinion 13 Jan, 2025
Intentional transformation: A gateway for lively governance in Nepal Intentional transformation: A gateway for lively governance in Nepal We all were taught that actions speak louder than words; however, have we ever examined the intentions behind our actions? We all were taught that actions speak louder than words; however, have we ever examined the intentions behind our actions? Opinion 10 Jan, 2025
The Youth Climate Justice project: How the "post-paternalistic" approach is being used The Youth Climate Justice project: How the "post-paternalistic" approach is being... Considering the challenges humanity is facing and looking objectively at difficulties in finding appropriate solutions to address them, activism and civic engagement should be considered the springboard to promote long lasting and sustainable changes. Considering the challenges humanity is facing and looking objectively at difficulties in finding appropriate solutions to address them, activism and civic engagement should be considered the springboard to promote long lasting and sustainable changes. Opinion 09 Jan, 2025
Elevating Chitwan's Tourism: Pioneering Luxury and Nature-Based Experiences Elevating Chitwan's Tourism: Pioneering Luxury and Nature-Based Experiences Tourism in Chitwan traces its roots back to 1876 AD when the Nepali rulers hosted a British royal hunting expedition. Tourism in Chitwan traces its roots back to 1876 AD when the Nepali rulers hosted a British royal hunting expedition. Opinion 08 Jan, 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.
