The proposal for constitution amendment: Is this for the people? The proposal for constitution amendment: Is this for the people? The demand for constitutional amendment in Nepal has emerged as a multifaceted discourse, driven by converging pressures from intellectuals, public opinion leaders and, more recently, the governing political establishment. The demand for constitutional amendment in Nepal has emerged as a multifaceted discourse, driven by converging pressures from intellectuals, public opinion leaders and, more recently, the governing political establishment. Opinion 07 Jan, 2025
RFK Jr. as Health Advisor: Maverick or menace to public health? RFK Jr. as Health Advisor: Maverick or menace to public health? President-elect Donald Trump announced his nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in November 2024. President-elect Donald Trump announced his nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in November 2024. Opinion 06 Jan, 2025
'It's not necessary that one has to be treated by the latest generation antibiotic atthe outset'Â 'It's not necessary that one has to be treated by the latest generation... Dr. Ranjeet Baral is a senior general physician, consultant cardiologist and senior aviation medical consultant. Dr. Ranjeet Baral is a senior general physician, consultant cardiologist and senior aviation medical consultant. Opinion 03 Jan, 2025
Census data: For evidence-based decision-making Census data: For evidence-based decision-making Census is the cornerstone of evidence-based decision-making and policy formulation, offering invaluable insights into the demographic, social and economic snapshot of the nation. Census is the cornerstone of evidence-based decision-making and policy formulation, offering invaluable insights into the demographic, social and economic snapshot of the nation. Opinion 03 Jan, 2025
Expectations, inflation and livelihood crisis: Visionary leadership and commitment needed Expectations, inflation and livelihood crisis: Visionary leadership and commitment... The gossip in many Nepalese households, including those of my own spouse and her peers, invariably centre around the affordability of essential groceries, food items, education for the children and health services for families. The gossip in many Nepalese households, including those of my own spouse and her peers, invariably centre around the affordability of essential groceries, food items, education for the children and health services for families. Opinion 02 Jan, 2025
Pilgrimage route to Kailash Mansarovar: In the news again Pilgrimage route to Kailash Mansarovar: In the news again The pilgrimage route to Kailash Mansarovar is once again in the news with the agreement reached between Indian national security advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi towards opening the pilgrimage route to Kailash. The pilgrimage route to Kailash Mansarovar is once again in the news with the agreement reached between Indian national security advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi towards opening the pilgrimage route to Kailash. Opinion 01 Jan, 2025
Understanding transitional justice: Challenges, solutions and Lessons for Nepal Understanding transitional justice: Challenges, solutions and Lessons for Nepal Transitional justice in Nepal has faced significant challenges, resulting in limited progress. Transitional justice in Nepal has faced significant challenges, resulting in limited progress. Opinion 31 Dec, 2024
Rethinking outcomes: Lessons from my seven-year-old niece Rethinking outcomes: Lessons from my seven-year-old niece A few months ago, the children of our families received a gift during a family gathering. A few months ago, the children of our families received a gift during a family gathering. Opinion 27 Dec, 2024
Parametric insurance: How it can help Nepal build climate resilience Parametric insurance: How it can help Nepal build climate resilience In the Himalayas, flash floods, landslides, wildfires and other extreme weather events are increasingly disrupting daily life and devastating communities, particularly those reliant on agriculture and natural resources. In the Himalayas, flash floods, landslides, wildfires and other extreme weather events are increasingly disrupting daily life and devastating communities, particularly those reliant on agriculture and natural resources. Opinion 26 Dec, 2024
Splendid performance of NPL: Even in the maiden attempt Splendid performance of NPL: Even in the maiden attempt Nepal Premier League (NPL), the brainchild of the Cricket Association of Nepal, (CAN) has brought cheers to the countrymen at a time when they are worried by their country's virtual passing through the precipice of political and more particularly economic disaster. Nepal Premier League (NPL), the brainchild of the Cricket Association of Nepal, (CAN) has brought cheers to the countrymen at a time when they are worried by their country's virtual passing through the precipice of political and more particularly economic disaster. Opinion 25 Dec, 2024
Hard hat equity: Dilemma or opportunity Hard hat equity: Dilemma or opportunity From an exotic import, concrete has become the unsung hero of Nepali residential construction, affording architects a new sense of freedom from the tyranny of traditional materials. From an exotic import, concrete has become the unsung hero of Nepali residential construction, affording architects a new sense of freedom from the tyranny of traditional materials. Opinion 24 Dec, 2024
Grocery Shopping in Kathmandu: A Parent's Battle Against Unhealthy Temptations Grocery Shopping in Kathmandu: A Parent's Battle Against Unhealthy Temptations Grocery shopping in Kathmandu has become more than just a routine task for parents—it is a battle against the unhealthy temptations cleverly placed in stores. Grocery shopping in Kathmandu has become more than just a routine task for parents—it is a battle against the unhealthy temptations cleverly placed in stores. Opinion 23 Dec, 2024
Transforming lives in Bajura: Women lead the charge Transforming lives in Bajura: Women lead the charge In the rural village of Dimmerpani, in Bajura district, far north-western Nepal, ‘climate change’ is not a buzzword or a far-off issue In the rural village of Dimmerpani, in Bajura district, far north-western Nepal, ‘climate change’ is not a buzzword or a far-off issue Opinion 23 Dec, 2024
Fintech ecosystem and digital literacy in Nepal: A path to economic transformation Fintech ecosystem and digital literacy in Nepal: A path to economic transformation Nepal, like many countries around the world, is witnessing a slow but steady transformation in its financial and technological landscape, with the fintech ecosystem and digital literacy at the forefront of this change. Nepal, like many countries around the world, is witnessing a slow but steady transformation in its financial and technological landscape, with the fintech ecosystem and digital literacy at the forefront of this change. Opinion 20 Dec, 2024
Battle of the bulge: More than just waist line Battle of the bulge: More than just waist line When you look around and ‘picture’ successful people with big waistlines, you’d sure think that bulging ‘middles’ represent good fortune and prosperity, all right. When you look around and ‘picture’ successful people with big waistlines, you’d sure think that bulging ‘middles’ represent good fortune and prosperity, all right. Opinion 19 Dec, 2024
Ensuring Unity in the NRNA: A Legal and Organizational Perspective Ensuring Unity in the NRNA: A Legal and Organizational Perspective The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has long served as a vital unifying platform for the Nepali diaspora, championing their rights and fostering global solidarity. The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has long served as a vital unifying platform for the Nepali diaspora, championing their rights and fostering global solidarity. Opinion 18 Dec, 2024
Development at a snail's speed in Nepal: Due to dominance of politics over meritocracy Development at a snail's speed in Nepal: Due to dominance of politics over... Development has been such an important buzz word that countries round the globe have been named as either least developed, developing or developed. Development has been such an important buzz word that countries round the globe have been named as either least developed, developing or developed. Opinion 18 Dec, 2024
Act Relating to Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Legislation needs amendment Act Relating to Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Legislation needs amendment Over the last few weeks, once again the country came to remember that persons living with disabilities do exist and, at least on paper, do have rights. Over the last few weeks, once again the country came to remember that persons living with disabilities do exist and, at least on paper, do have rights. Opinion 17 Dec, 2024
Nepal's public sector reform: Begin with human resources Nepal's public sector reform: Begin with human resources A famous Japanese proverb is very relevant to Nepal's development: vision without action is a daydream and action without vision is a nightmare. A famous Japanese proverb is very relevant to Nepal's development: vision without action is a daydream and action without vision is a nightmare. Opinion 16 Dec, 2024
Nationalism in today's world: It should be about diversity, dignity and equity, not division Nationalism in today's world: It should be about diversity, dignity and equity,... Nationalism has always been contentious. Throughout history, we have witnessed how politics has shaped it, how certain elite groups have hijacked its agency, and how it has been a tool for entering the voters' minds and, as such, an election tool. Nationalism has always been contentious. Throughout history, we have witnessed how politics has shaped it, how certain elite groups have hijacked its agency, and how it has been a tool for entering the voters' minds and, as such, an election tool. Opinion 13 Dec, 2024
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.
