Climate change: What Nepal's local leaders think about it Climate change: What Nepal's local leaders think about it Few Nepalis would deny that extreme weather is reshaping lives – or taking lives. This month, floods and landslides have killed over 40 Nepalis. Few Nepalis would deny that extreme weather is reshaping lives – or taking lives. This month, floods and landslides have killed over 40 Nepalis. Opinion 28 Oct, 2025
Rebuilding democracy from the ashes: Nepal needs to create jobs and invest in education Rebuilding democracy from the ashes: Nepal needs to create jobs and invest in... In the hot sun of September 2025, the movement started by the “Gen Z” generation on the streets of Nepal turned into a tragic riot. Thousands of unarmed students in school uniform spontaneously participated in the movement. In the hot sun of September 2025, the movement started by the “Gen Z” generation on the streets of Nepal turned into a tragic riot. Thousands of unarmed students in school uniform spontaneously participated in the movement. Opinion 28 Oct, 2025
The changing monsoon in the Himalayas: Lessons from Bhutan's floods The changing monsoon in the Himalayas: Lessons from Bhutan's floods The Himalayan arc from Bhutan through Nepal and India into Pakistan has always followed the rhythm of the monsoon. In 2025, that rhythm became deadly. The Himalayan arc from Bhutan through Nepal and India into Pakistan has always followed the rhythm of the monsoon. In 2025, that rhythm became deadly. Opinion 28 Oct, 2025
'Sthirata' at the crossroads: Why stability matters now 'Sthirata' at the crossroads: Why stability matters now Stability in Nepal is not just a local necessity; it is now a regional and even global imperative. Stability in Nepal is not just a local necessity; it is now a regional and even global imperative. Opinion 27 Oct, 2025
When schools burn, we must rebuild trust: Ullens School from ashes to awakening! When schools burn, we must rebuild trust: Ullens School from ashes to awakening! The Ullens case study offers a lesson in how communities can turn pain into purpose and why education must remain a space of peace. The Ullens case study offers a lesson in how communities can turn pain into purpose and why education must remain a space of peace. Opinion 26 Oct, 2025
Rethinking financial literacy in Nepal: Tailored, not templated Rethinking financial literacy in Nepal: Tailored, not templated The term “financial literacy” is familiar to many of us. At its core, it aims to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours necessary to manage money wisely, ultimately contributing to financial well-being. The term “financial literacy” is familiar to many of us. At its core, it aims to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours necessary to manage money wisely, ultimately contributing to financial well-being. Opinion 17 Oct, 2025
Hashtag revolution: Constitutional amendment is allowed, breaking isn't Hashtag revolution: Constitutional amendment is allowed, breaking isn't In 2013, along with other lawyers, Om Prakash Aryal filed a writ petition seeking Supreme Court intervention against the formation of a Chief Justice (CJ)-led interim election government under Khil Raj Regmi’s leadership. In 2013, along with other lawyers, Om Prakash Aryal filed a writ petition seeking Supreme Court intervention against the formation of a Chief Justice (CJ)-led interim election government under Khil Raj Regmi’s leadership. Opinion 16 Oct, 2025
Way forward for post Gen Z movement: Vanquished and victors must work together Way forward for post Gen Z movement: Vanquished and victors must work together The Gen Z movement has shown the world how young people can have an unprecedented impact on the national political scene, challenging the notion that politics is solely the domain of older generations. The Gen Z movement has shown the world how young people can have an unprecedented impact on the national political scene, challenging the notion that politics is solely the domain of older generations. Opinion 15 Oct, 2025
Trump's Gaza deal: Will this be a just peace? Trump's Gaza deal: Will this be a just peace? President Donald Trump has brokered a 20-point Gaza peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Stopping the bombing and securing the release of hostages are significant accomplishments so far. However, from a Palestinian perspective, the central question remains: Will this be a just peace? President Donald Trump has brokered a 20-point Gaza peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Stopping the bombing and securing the release of hostages are significant accomplishments so far. However, from a Palestinian perspective, the central question remains: Will this be a just peace? Opinion 14 Oct, 2025
What Mahabir Pun gets wrong about innovation: Nepal must first build the ecosystem What Mahabir Pun gets wrong about innovation: Nepal must first build the ecosystem When Mahabir Pun demands Nepal spend 2% of GDP on research and development, he channels a nation tired of importing ideas and exporting talent. His frustration is understandable. His prescription is backwards. When Mahabir Pun demands Nepal spend 2% of GDP on research and development, he channels a nation tired of importing ideas and exporting talent. His frustration is understandable. His prescription is backwards. Opinion 14 Oct, 2025
Nepal at the Crossroad: What next? Nepal at the Crossroad: What next? President Ramchandra Poudel, one month after the formation of interim government, took initiative to break the ice by inviting party representatives and the members of the government, including the interim Prime Minister at his office to create an environment for the general election scheduled for March 5. President Ramchandra Poudel, one month after the formation of interim government, took initiative to break the ice by inviting party representatives and the members of the government, including the interim Prime Minister at his office to create an environment for the general election scheduled for March 5. Opinion 13 Oct, 2025
Not quite cricket: The murky world of gamesmanship Not quite cricket: The murky world of gamesmanship When the disagreeable ‘jingoistic’ clash between archrivals India and Pakistan concluded controversially in Dubai, recently When the disagreeable ‘jingoistic’ clash between archrivals India and Pakistan concluded controversially in Dubai, recently Opinion 10 Oct, 2025
Nepal fighting wars on two fronts: Damage by Gen Z-guised infiltrators and heavy rains Nepal fighting wars on two fronts: Damage by Gen Z-guised infiltrators and heavy... Nepal is currently battling crises on two fronts. Nepal is currently battling crises on two fronts. Opinion 09 Oct, 2025
My aim in life: Is there a case for career building? My aim in life: Is there a case for career building? The choice of careers and their development is a universal life-long concern of every thinking youth and enlightened citizen, a concern left to the sole disposal of an individual’s personal decision. The choice of careers and their development is a universal life-long concern of every thinking youth and enlightened citizen, a concern left to the sole disposal of an individual’s personal decision. Opinion 08 Oct, 2025
Nepal at the edge: Courage, corruption, and the call for Gen Z leadership Nepal at the edge: Courage, corruption, and the call for Gen Z leadership I am a Gorkhali. I am a Gorkhali. Opinion 01 Oct, 2025
Power of Zen-Z demographics: And the next roadmap for Nepal Power of Zen-Z demographics: And the next roadmap for Nepal The demographic dynamics of Nepal has changed fast. The demographic dynamics of Nepal has changed fast. Opinion 29 Sep, 2025
ACT NOW: You, Me, Community – Ending Rabies Together ACT NOW: You, Me, Community – Ending Rabies Together Each year on 28 September, World Rabies Day reminds us of a sobering truth: rabies is one of the most fatal diseases, yet it is 100% preventable Each year on 28 September, World Rabies Day reminds us of a sobering truth: rabies is one of the most fatal diseases, yet it is 100% preventable Opinion 27 Sep, 2025
Gen-Z's pyrrhic triumph: Lofty rhetoric, meager achievement Gen-Z's pyrrhic triumph: Lofty rhetoric, meager achievement The main administrative centre of the country were turned to ashes within a few hours on September 9. The main administrative centre of the country were turned to ashes within a few hours on September 9. Opinion 25 Sep, 2025
Colossal damage and destruction: By forces both internal and external Colossal damage and destruction: By forces both internal and external The Gen Z movement was something like a political earthquake. It had given a knock on the door like foreshocks in the form of a protest centred around the Maitighar Mandala earlier on. The Gen Z movement was something like a political earthquake. It had given a knock on the door like foreshocks in the form of a protest centred around the Maitighar Mandala earlier on. Opinion 24 Sep, 2025
Hope in the midst of chaos: Beyond the butterfly effect Hope in the midst of chaos: Beyond the butterfly effect There’s chaos, racial prejudice, economic upheaval, not to speak of political and religious turmoil, all around. There’s chaos, racial prejudice, economic upheaval, not to speak of political and religious turmoil, all around. Opinion 23 Sep, 2025
Business Gold price jumps by Rs 3,800 per tola The price of fine gold increased by Rs 3,800 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday.
Environment Kathmandu's air turns hazardous, ranks second most polluted major city in the world Kathmandu's air quality has deteriorated to hazardous levels, with the capital ranking as the second most polluted major city in the world as of Monday morning, according to real-time data from IQAir, the Switzerland-based global air quality monitoring platform.
Opinion The forgotten illness: Alzheimer's disease is quietly rising in Nepal One winter morning in Pokhara, a retired schoolteacher left home to visit a nearby temple. He had taken the same path for decades. That day, he did not return. Hours later, relatives found him standing near a bus park, confused and frightened, unable to explain where he lived. The family did not call it a disease. They called it a forgetting problem.
Nepal Gen Z leaders who triumphed electoral battle The Gen Z leaders, who led the revolution last September, won the March 5 election, which was scheduled in response to the protest. The election produced several young leaders and is regarded as a turning point in Nepal’s modern political history.
Nepal Nepal Airlines accused of serious safety breach at Chinese Airport Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is facing serious allegations of violating safety protocols at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in China.
Kathmandu EC ends election code of conduct from midnight EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai stated that the decision was taken by the commission today.
Nepal HoR Election: 8,197 votes invalid in Kathmandu In the HoR election held on March 5, Kathmandu—the district with the highest literacy rate—recorded a total of 8,197 invalid votes.
Nepal Vote count: RSP continues to lead by a wide margin in PR The Shram Sanskriti Party has secured 313,489 votes, while the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has received 294,355 votes.
World Oil prices soar as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in The last time Brent and U.S. crude futures traded near the current level was in 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine.
