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
Charles Darwin: A life in science Charles Darwin: A life in science It is a common question — what's the most extraordinary scientific legacy of Charles Robert Darwin's vision of life? The answer is simple. It is a common question — what's the most extraordinary scientific legacy of Charles Robert Darwin's vision of life? The answer is simple. Opinion 15 Dec, 2025
Beyond the screen: Unearthing the subtle mathematics woven into the fabric of Paran Beyond the screen: Unearthing the subtle mathematics woven into the fabric of Paran My recent viewing of the Nepali film Paran transcended the typical movie-going experience. My recent viewing of the Nepali film Paran transcended the typical movie-going experience. Opinion 14 Dec, 2025
How Nepal became easy prey for China's predatory infrastructure deals How Nepal became easy prey for China's predatory infrastructure deals Pokhara’s so called international airport has now confirmed what many Nepalis quietly suspected for years. Pokhara’s so called international airport has now confirmed what many Nepalis quietly suspected for years. Opinion 12 Dec, 2025
Bats and bonds: The new story of fatherhood in South Asia Bats and bonds: The new story of fatherhood in South Asia Families poured into jam-packed stadiums awash with blue and orange as the Indian women’s cricket team lifted the World Cup, a moment that felt less like a single victory and more like a turning point in how South Asia raises its daughters. Families poured into jam-packed stadiums awash with blue and orange as the Indian women’s cricket team lifted the World Cup, a moment that felt less like a single victory and more like a turning point in how South Asia raises its daughters. Opinion 11 Dec, 2025
Cold wave gripping Nepal: The way forward Cold wave gripping Nepal: The way forward Nepal is at times portrayed as a supermarket of disasters on account of almost all the disasters hitting it with the solitary exception of the tsunami due to being a landlocked country. Nepal is at times portrayed as a supermarket of disasters on account of almost all the disasters hitting it with the solitary exception of the tsunami due to being a landlocked country. Opinion 10 Dec, 2025
The fading promise of biogas in Nepal: Prioritise sustainability over installation The fading promise of biogas in Nepal: Prioritise sustainability over installation Nepal’s household biogas programme has long been regarded as a flagship initiative in the country’s clean cooking transition. Nepal’s household biogas programme has long been regarded as a flagship initiative in the country’s clean cooking transition. Opinion 09 Dec, 2025
Rising challenges of Parkinson's disease in Nepal and the road ahead Rising challenges of Parkinson's disease in Nepal and the road ahead Parkinson’s disease is often described simply as a condition of shaking hands, but the reality is far more complex. In Nepal, it is becoming a growing public health concern. Parkinson’s disease is often described simply as a condition of shaking hands, but the reality is far more complex. In Nepal, it is becoming a growing public health concern. Opinion 09 Dec, 2025
A ministry for the future: Why Nepal needs a Youth Efficiency Council A ministry for the future: Why Nepal needs a Youth Efficiency Council Nepal stands at a turning point. After decades of political instability, administrative paralysis, and unfulfilled promises of reform, it has become clear that our biggest challenge is not a lack of ideas, but a lack of efficiency in executing them. Nepal stands at a turning point. After decades of political instability, administrative paralysis, and unfulfilled promises of reform, it has become clear that our biggest challenge is not a lack of ideas, but a lack of efficiency in executing them. Opinion 08 Dec, 2025
More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes. State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes. Opinion 05 Dec, 2025
The day I learned about pride in Karnali: Making dusty machines and broken systems work again The day I learned about pride in Karnali: Making dusty machines and broken systems... Like any other human being, I feel the full range of emotions. Most days, it’s anger, happiness, gratitude, sadness, and regret as I still don’t think before I speak. Like any other human being, I feel the full range of emotions. Most days, it’s anger, happiness, gratitude, sadness, and regret as I still don’t think before I speak. Opinion 04 Dec, 2025
Gen Z dream of ending corruption: Will it materialise? Gen Z dream of ending corruption: Will it materialise? Nepal is known as the land of Mount Everest, the tallest peak in the world. It is also known as the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, an icon of peace and compassion. Nepal is known as the land of Mount Everest, the tallest peak in the world. It is also known as the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, an icon of peace and compassion. Opinion 03 Dec, 2025
Redefining separation of powers: An expert-centric upper house a must for real change Redefining separation of powers: An expert-centric upper house a must for real change Governments in Nepal are formed and fall quickly. One clear problem is evident in these cycles of instability: weak separation of powers between the executive and the legislature. Governments in Nepal are formed and fall quickly. One clear problem is evident in these cycles of instability: weak separation of powers between the executive and the legislature. Opinion 02 Dec, 2025
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.
