Nepal's Universal Periodic Review: Reforms needed to safeguard media freedom Nepal's Universal Periodic Review: Reforms needed to safeguard media freedom Although the Constitution of Nepal guarantees freedom of expression, the right to communicate, and the right to information, these rights are increasingly ineffective for journalists and digital rights defenders across the country. Although the Constitution of Nepal guarantees freedom of expression, the right to communicate, and the right to information, these rights are increasingly ineffective for journalists and digital rights defenders across the country. Opinion 12 Jan, 2026
Nepali Congress' enduring legacy: From democratic pioneer to catalyst for renewal Nepali Congress' enduring legacy: From democratic pioneer to catalyst for renewal The recent youth-led protests in Nepal represent more than episodic unrest. The recent youth-led protests in Nepal represent more than episodic unrest. Opinion 08 Jan, 2026
NC's violation of its own constitution: Devaluation of its democratic identity NC's violation of its own constitution: Devaluation of its democratic identity The Gen Z movement has created the kind of political ripples in Nepal seldom seen before. The Gen Z movement has created the kind of political ripples in Nepal seldom seen before. Opinion 07 Jan, 2026
Bangladesh's unraveling: A warning Nepal cannot ignore Bangladesh's unraveling: A warning Nepal cannot ignore South Asia has a pattern of learning its hardest lessons too late. Political breakdowns are routinely dismissed as unique – products of culture, personalities, or foreign interference – until the same patterns emerge next door. South Asia has a pattern of learning its hardest lessons too late. Political breakdowns are routinely dismissed as unique – products of culture, personalities, or foreign interference – until the same patterns emerge next door. Opinion 06 Jan, 2026
Proportional representation: Dominated by elites and celebrities Proportional representation: Dominated by elites and celebrities During the 2017 local election, the representatives of Bharatpur Metropolitan Mayor candidate and CPN (Maoist Centre) leader Renu Dahal destroyed the uncounted ballot papers inside the vote-counting centre, allegedly out of fear of her impending defeat. During the 2017 local election, the representatives of Bharatpur Metropolitan Mayor candidate and CPN (Maoist Centre) leader Renu Dahal destroyed the uncounted ballot papers inside the vote-counting centre, allegedly out of fear of her impending defeat. Opinion 05 Jan, 2026
Nature-based economy: It needs nature-based thinking Nature-based economy: It needs nature-based thinking Most childhood animated movies end with comfort. Something goes wrong, damage is done, and, by the final scene, balance is restored. The world looks familiar again. Hope returns, things go back to how they were, and that reassurance stays with us even after end credits. Rewatching Happy feet (2006) as an adult, I did not feel that comfort. Most childhood animated movies end with comfort. Something goes wrong, damage is done, and, by the final scene, balance is restored. The world looks familiar again. Hope returns, things go back to how they were, and that reassurance stays with us even after end credits. Rewatching Happy feet (2006) as an adult, I did not feel that comfort. Opinion 02 Jan, 2026
The bet to tank with: The cricket-baseball parable The bet to tank with: The cricket-baseball parable The fact is ‘betting’ in sport has been a dicey reality for a long time. The players seem to know it; as also the bookies. Whatever the implication, sweeping generalisations aren’t apt. The fact is ‘betting’ in sport has been a dicey reality for a long time. The players seem to know it; as also the bookies. Whatever the implication, sweeping generalisations aren’t apt. Opinion 01 Jan, 2026
Gen Z movement's political impact: Alignment and realignment of political parties Gen Z movement's political impact: Alignment and realignment of political parties The Gen Z movement has generated a new wave of changes in the political parties in Nepal. Consequently, it has brought the ever-squabbling Tarai-based parties together to form a Federal Democratic Front. The Gen Z movement has generated a new wave of changes in the political parties in Nepal. Consequently, it has brought the ever-squabbling Tarai-based parties together to form a Federal Democratic Front. Opinion 31 Dec, 2025
The diagnostic season: Climate as a tool for state accountability The diagnostic season: Climate as a tool for state accountability Nepal tracks deaths from weather through National Adaptation Plans (NAP) that map every risk and vulnerable area. Nepal tracks deaths from weather through National Adaptation Plans (NAP) that map every risk and vulnerable area. Opinion 30 Dec, 2025
Fate vs negligence: Why Nepali families accept migrant deaths Fate vs negligence: Why Nepali families accept migrant deaths For many Nepali families, the death of a migrant worker does not arrive with certainty or explanation. It arrives through a phone call. Sometimes the caller is a co-worker, sometimes a contractor, sometimes an unfamiliar voice. For many Nepali families, the death of a migrant worker does not arrive with certainty or explanation. It arrives through a phone call. Sometimes the caller is a co-worker, sometimes a contractor, sometimes an unfamiliar voice. Opinion 29 Dec, 2025
Exploiting Gen-Z movement: Popularism continues Exploiting Gen-Z movement: Popularism continues Recently, the Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security (MoLESS) announced that it would facilitate free foreign employment for families of those injured and killed during the Gen-Z movement. Recently, the Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security (MoLESS) announced that it would facilitate free foreign employment for families of those injured and killed during the Gen-Z movement. Opinion 26 Dec, 2025
Himalayan Sovereignty Himalayan Sovereignty Tim Marshall’s argument in Prisoners of Geography begins with a simple but unforgiving truth: geography is permanent, but policy is a choice. Tim Marshall’s argument in Prisoners of Geography begins with a simple but unforgiving truth: geography is permanent, but policy is a choice. Opinion 25 Dec, 2025
Widespread corruption: Amidst the illusion of transparency Widespread corruption: Amidst the illusion of transparency In a country where corruption is rampant at all levels of the state structure, from the ward level to the highest level, the Federal Parliament, the Election Commission of Nepal has brought in a reform. In a country where corruption is rampant at all levels of the state structure, from the ward level to the highest level, the Federal Parliament, the Election Commission of Nepal has brought in a reform. Opinion 25 Dec, 2025
No more boos to bamboo construction: After the publication of its manual by the government No more boos to bamboo construction: After the publication of its manual by the... Climate change has been threatening the very existence of humankind. If it could lead to the disappearance of mighty dinosaurs, as some theoreticians suggest, tiny human beings would be even more vulnerable. Climate change has been threatening the very existence of humankind. If it could lead to the disappearance of mighty dinosaurs, as some theoreticians suggest, tiny human beings would be even more vulnerable. Opinion 24 Dec, 2025
Domestic violence remains persistent: It's time to make home safe again Domestic violence remains persistent: It's time to make home safe again As we recently united for this year’s 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, the focus has been mainly on this year’s theme: Unite to end digital violence against all women and girls. As we recently united for this year’s 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, the focus has been mainly on this year’s theme: Unite to end digital violence against all women and girls. Opinion 23 Dec, 2025
Nepal and the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy: Adapting to a transactional order Nepal and the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy: Adapting to a transactional order The 2025 United States National Security Strategy (NSS) marks a decisive shift in Washington’s global posture. The 2025 United States National Security Strategy (NSS) marks a decisive shift in Washington’s global posture. Opinion 22 Dec, 2025
Modern solutions to traffic crisis: Lessons from Dubai, Singapore, and London Modern solutions to traffic crisis: Lessons from Dubai, Singapore, and London Kathmandu Valley is struggling with severe daily traffic congestion, now reaching critical levels. Kathmandu Valley is struggling with severe daily traffic congestion, now reaching critical levels. Opinion 19 Dec, 2025
Three decades, three interim govts: A failed journey to stability Three decades, three interim govts: A failed journey to stability Nepal's political situation is very turbulent. Interim governments have acted as a bridge between crisis and stability. Three such governments are notable in the past three decades. Nepal's political situation is very turbulent. Interim governments have acted as a bridge between crisis and stability. Three such governments are notable in the past three decades. Opinion 18 Dec, 2025
A virtual poetry of spiritualism and peace: Kamal Rijal's Asian Vision 2100 A virtual poetry of spiritualism and peace: Kamal Rijal's Asian Vision 2100 Peace has been one of the most desired entities since time immemorial. Accordingly, one can find in the Rigved, one of the earliest religious texts of Hinduism, peace resonating throughout its verses. Peace has been one of the most desired entities since time immemorial. Accordingly, one can find in the Rigved, one of the earliest religious texts of Hinduism, peace resonating throughout its verses. Opinion 17 Dec, 2025
Continuity of bad governance: Is it embedded in our system? Continuity of bad governance: Is it embedded in our system? During the peak of the Gen-Z movement, former Chief Justice (CJ) Sushila Karki, draped in the national flag, made a brief appearance amid the protesters and stridently denounced the wrongdoing of the political leaders. During the peak of the Gen-Z movement, former Chief Justice (CJ) Sushila Karki, draped in the national flag, made a brief appearance amid the protesters and stridently denounced the wrongdoing of the political leaders. Opinion 16 Dec, 2025
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.
