Election proceedings in full swing: A test of voters' conscience Election proceedings in full swing: A test of voters' conscience A study conducted by researchers at the University of Bath in 2023 analysing cognitive trends during the Brexit found that individuals with lower cognitive ability were more susceptible to populist agendas and persuasive campaign rhetoric than those with stronger academic backgrounds and higher cognitive ability. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Bath in 2023 analysing cognitive trends during the Brexit found that individuals with lower cognitive ability were more susceptible to populist agendas and persuasive campaign rhetoric than those with stronger academic backgrounds and higher cognitive ability. Opinion 02 Mar, 2026
Absence of WASH in poll manifestos: Leaves the conversation half full Absence of WASH in poll manifestos: Leaves the conversation half full As Nepal approaches the March 5 elections, political parties are actively campaigning on employment generation, economic growth, political stability, infrastructure development, education, health care, and climate resilience. As Nepal approaches the March 5 elections, political parties are actively campaigning on employment generation, economic growth, political stability, infrastructure development, education, health care, and climate resilience. Opinion 02 Mar, 2026
Nepal's satellite achievements mask deeper issues Nepal's satellite achievements mask deeper issues On January 12, 2026, Nine Nepali high school students watched their dreams dissolve into the Indian Ocean. On January 12, 2026, Nine Nepali high school students watched their dreams dissolve into the Indian Ocean. Opinion 01 Mar, 2026
Climate wounds of Madhes: A crisis we chose to ignore Climate wounds of Madhes: A crisis we chose to ignore In 2025, Nepal’s “grain basket”, Madhes, endured a year of climate extremes that should finally end any illusion that climate change is a distant or abstract threat. In 2025, Nepal’s “grain basket”, Madhes, endured a year of climate extremes that should finally end any illusion that climate change is a distant or abstract threat. Opinion 27 Feb, 2026
The gut matters: More than you think The gut matters: More than you think A lot of people in Nepal are suffering from conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, and mental disorders. The focus on the prevention and treatment has always been on different medications, changes in lifestyle, and easy access to health care. But we hear very little about the importance of gut or intestinal health. A lot of people in Nepal are suffering from conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, and mental disorders. The focus on the prevention and treatment has always been on different medications, changes in lifestyle, and easy access to health care. But we hear very little about the importance of gut or intestinal health. Opinion 26 Feb, 2026
Who will have the last laugh?: The NC, UML, or RSP Who will have the last laugh?: The NC, UML, or RSP With the election only a week away, the Nepali political arena is resounding with debates, discussions, and deliberations regarding which party to vote in the upcoming polls. With the election only a week away, the Nepali political arena is resounding with debates, discussions, and deliberations regarding which party to vote in the upcoming polls. Opinion 25 Feb, 2026
Nepal's economic reality and the politics of illusion Nepal's economic reality and the politics of illusion It is uncomfortable but necessary to acknowledge that Nepal remains among the poorest countries in South Asia. It is uncomfortable but necessary to acknowledge that Nepal remains among the poorest countries in South Asia. Opinion 24 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh has voted: Stability will be earned through delivery, not declarations Bangladesh has voted: Stability will be earned through delivery, not declarations The sweeping victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the return of Tarique Rahman after 17 years in exile mark the most consequential political transition since the 2024 uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina. The sweeping victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the return of Tarique Rahman after 17 years in exile mark the most consequential political transition since the 2024 uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina. Opinion 24 Feb, 2026
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
Nepal Three workers killed, two injured in Sarlahi brick kiln wall collapse Three workers were killed and two others seriously injured after a brick kiln wall collapsed in Haripur Municipality–5, Majurwa, in Sarlahi district on Friday evening.
Health A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
Health Madhesh Province sees growing HIV cases, including vulnerable groups The number of HIV/AIDS patients is increasing in Madhesh Province, with infections also reported among children and pregnant women, according to health authorities.
Wild animal attacks result loss of 239 livestock in Mustang Over the last four years, wild animal attacks have caused the loss of 239 livestock across three municipalities in the Mustang district.
Nepal Badimalika sees rise in visitors, but infrastructure gaps persist Visitor numbers to the religious and scenic site of Badimalika in Bajura have increased in recent months amid rising publicity and public discussion.
Kathmandu British Council calls for language-responsive education systems The British Council has launched a new global position paper calling for language-responsive education systems that reflect learners’ linguistic realities and promote inclusive and equitable education.
Kathmandu Korean Embassy hands over language textbooks to Nepali schools The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal has handed over Korean language textbooks to support school-level language learning in Nepal.
Nepal Nepal, Thailand discuss stronger cooperation against cybercrime and trafficking Nepal and Thailand have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat transnational crimes, including human trafficking, cybercrime, smuggling and online scamming.
Environment Windstorms, lightning expected in parts of country The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions in several parts of the country today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms and windstorms.
