Nepal's uneasy relationship with dissent: What it means for the future of open dialogue in the country Nepal's uneasy relationship with dissent: What it means for the future of open... In Nepal, speaking out through music and comedy is no longer just about entertainment, it has become a risky act of defiance. Comedians crack jokes that expose social taboos, and rappers spit verses that challenge corruption and injustice. Far from applause, many find themselves facing legal and societal backlash. In Nepal, speaking out through music and comedy is no longer just about entertainment, it has become a risky act of defiance. Comedians crack jokes that expose social taboos, and rappers spit verses that challenge corruption and injustice. Far from applause, many find themselves facing legal and societal backlash. Opinion 21 Aug, 2025
Deliberate targeting of healthcare: Yet we've stopped feeling outrage when hospitals are bombed Deliberate targeting of healthcare: Yet we've stopped feeling outrage when hospitals... A doctor in Gaza bends over a child, wrapping a bandage that’s already soaked with blood. The hospital generator, battered by daily blackouts, grinds out a last burst of energy before falling silent once again. A doctor in Gaza bends over a child, wrapping a bandage that’s already soaked with blood. The hospital generator, battered by daily blackouts, grinds out a last burst of energy before falling silent once again. Opinion 15 Aug, 2025
Resonance eternal: The essence of consciousness Resonance eternal: The essence of consciousness According to Philip Goff, a professor of philosophy at Durham University, UK, understanding our consciousness goes beyond exploring brain chemistry. According to Philip Goff, a professor of philosophy at Durham University, UK, understanding our consciousness goes beyond exploring brain chemistry. Opinion 14 Aug, 2025
Debris flow tragedy in Uttarakhand: Many in the past, more likely in the future Debris flow tragedy in Uttarakhand: Many in the past, more likely in the future The world, in general, and India, in particular, were shocked by the massive debris flow which swept the Dhaleri Kheer Ganga riverside township in a matter of just 34 seconds on that unfortunate afternoon last Monday. The world, in general, and India, in particular, were shocked by the massive debris flow which swept the Dhaleri Kheer Ganga riverside township in a matter of just 34 seconds on that unfortunate afternoon last Monday. Opinion 13 Aug, 2025
Hridayendra Shah's Jumla Vlog: Echoes of a royal past Hridayendra Shah's Jumla Vlog: Echoes of a royal past Kathmandu was set to host the fifth national games that were scheduled to begin on June 2, 2001. Kathmandu was set to host the fifth national games that were scheduled to begin on June 2, 2001. Opinion 12 Aug, 2025
No need to 'act your age': Let's accept our vulnerabilities No need to 'act your age': Let's accept our vulnerabilities The saying ‘you’re never too old to learn’ is accurate when it comes to the quest for knowledge and self-improvement. The saying ‘you’re never too old to learn’ is accurate when it comes to the quest for knowledge and self-improvement. Opinion 08 Aug, 2025
Envisioning a public welfare state in South Asia: A paradigm of inclusive progressivism Envisioning a public welfare state in South Asia: A paradigm of inclusive... South Asia is a region of immense cultural diversity and intricate socio-economic dynamics. South Asia is a region of immense cultural diversity and intricate socio-economic dynamics. Opinion 07 Aug, 2025
The silent sufferers: A strain on Nepal's BFIs The silent sufferers: A strain on Nepal's BFIs The financial landscape for Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs) in Nepal has become increasingly challenging in recent years. The financial landscape for Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs) in Nepal has become increasingly challenging in recent years. Opinion 05 Aug, 2025
Path to resilience must begin now: Before Tarai's groundwater is irretrievably exhausted Path to resilience must begin now: Before Tarai's groundwater is irretrievably... Madhes Province, Nepal’s agricultural breadbasket, is enduring one of the most worrying droughts in recent memory. Madhes Province, Nepal’s agricultural breadbasket, is enduring one of the most worrying droughts in recent memory. Opinion 04 Aug, 2025
Six months since FATF grey list: Inching towards the blacklist Six months since FATF grey list: Inching towards the blacklist In February 2025, the Asia-Pacific Group (APG) on Money Laundering – an inter-governmental body of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) – identified significant weakness in enforcement, investigation and prosecution of financial crimes in Nepal. In February 2025, the Asia-Pacific Group (APG) on Money Laundering – an inter-governmental body of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) – identified significant weakness in enforcement, investigation and prosecution of financial crimes in Nepal. Opinion 01 Aug, 2025
The great Nepali detour: Why all roads lead everywhere (and nowhere) The great Nepali detour: Why all roads lead everywhere (and nowhere) There’s a growing chorus among Kathmandu’s self-appointed intellectuals, a trend that’s become almost fashionable in certain circles: the assertion that Nepal’s destiny lies northwards, that the future is to be found in a pivot away from the familiar southern plains and towards the promise of the high plateaus beyond the Himalayas. There’s a growing chorus among Kathmandu’s self-appointed intellectuals, a trend that’s become almost fashionable in certain circles: the assertion that Nepal’s destiny lies northwards, that the future is to be found in a pivot away from the familiar southern plains and towards the promise of the high plateaus beyond the Himalayas. Opinion 31 Jul, 2025
43rd BP Memorial Day: Literary contribution superseding the political 43rd BP Memorial Day: Literary contribution superseding the political Bishweswor Prasad Koirala's (BP) Memorial Day was observed last week throughout the country highlighting his multi-faceted contribution to Nepali society. Bishweswor Prasad Koirala's (BP) Memorial Day was observed last week throughout the country highlighting his multi-faceted contribution to Nepali society. Opinion 30 Jul, 2025
The Perils of a Bad Bank for Nepal The Perils of a Bad Bank for Nepal A Bad Bank is a specialized financial entity created to take over and manage the troubled or non-performing assets (NPAs) of a financial institution. It can be established as a separate entity or structured within the existing bank by segregating toxic assets. A Bad Bank is a specialized financial entity created to take over and manage the troubled or non-performing assets (NPAs) of a financial institution. It can be established as a separate entity or structured within the existing bank by segregating toxic assets. Opinion 29 Jul, 2025
Eliminating viral hepatitis in Nepal: It's time to break down the barriers Eliminating viral hepatitis in Nepal: It's time to break down the barriers As the world prepares to mark World Hepatitis Day on July 28, we are reminded of both the progress made and the challenges that lie ahead in the fight against viral hepatitis. As the world prepares to mark World Hepatitis Day on July 28, we are reminded of both the progress made and the challenges that lie ahead in the fight against viral hepatitis. Opinion 28 Jul, 2025
Revival of the RIC dialogue: Implications for South Asian stability Revival of the RIC dialogue: Implications for South Asian stability The Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral dialogue, originally conceived by Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov in the late 1990s, was designed to foster Eurasian solidarity and promote a multipolar world order in response to US-led Western dominance. The Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral dialogue, originally conceived by Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov in the late 1990s, was designed to foster Eurasian solidarity and promote a multipolar world order in response to US-led Western dominance. Opinion 25 Jul, 2025
Plumber of the mind: Freud peeled the layers of our self Plumber of the mind: Freud peeled the layers of our self Sigmund Freud was a frail kid. He was, however, a bright student — a child with endless curiosity. Sigmund Freud was a frail kid. He was, however, a bright student — a child with endless curiosity. Opinion 24 Jul, 2025
Domination of the big three: How long will it last? Domination of the big three: How long will it last? The façade of Nepali politics has been appearing irritatingly similar with the same three faces of Sher Bahadur Deuba, K P Oli and Prachanda projecting in the political panorama, one after another. The façade of Nepali politics has been appearing irritatingly similar with the same three faces of Sher Bahadur Deuba, K P Oli and Prachanda projecting in the political panorama, one after another. Opinion 23 Jul, 2025
Between two worlds: A decade of becoming Between two worlds: A decade of becoming This August marks ten years since I left Nepal to pursue higher education in the United States. This August marks ten years since I left Nepal to pursue higher education in the United States. Opinion 22 Jul, 2025
Nepal's bold step forward: Unpacking the PM's WASH commitments Nepal's bold step forward: Unpacking the PM's WASH commitments June marked a pivotal moment for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector in Nepal. June marked a pivotal moment for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector in Nepal. Opinion 21 Jul, 2025
Supreme Court verdict: A missed opportunity for constitutional justice Supreme Court verdict: A missed opportunity for constitutional justice Four years ago, then Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli issued an ordinance amending the Constitutional Council Act, citing non-cooperation and issues in convening council meetings. Four years ago, then Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli issued an ordinance amending the Constitutional Council Act, citing non-cooperation and issues in convening council meetings. Opinion 20 Jul, 2025
World Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted Hasina Voters cast ballots across Bangladesh on Thursday in a parliamentary election seen as a critical test of the country’s democracy after years of political turmoil.
Nepal No roads, no votes: Remote Bajura ward makes connectivity election condition In a remote ward of Triveni Municipality that has never seen a motorable road, voters have drawn a line in the dust: no road, no vote.
Nepal Two dead, six injured in road mishaps in Chitwan, Dang Two people were killed and six others injured in separate road accidents in Chitwan and Dang districts today, police confirmed.
Nepal 10 fugitives brought back to Nepal with help of INTERPOL The Nepal Police brought 10 fugitives back home who were hiding abroad after being accused of different charges in the country.
Kathmandu Korean Ambassador Park attends IEEE ICTP 2026, KAIST GDI Workshop in Kathmandu Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal, Tae-young Park, attended the opening ceremony of the IEEE International Conference on ICT and Photonics (ICTP 2026) and the KAIST Global Digital Innovation & Impact (GDI) Workshop in Kathmandu on Wednesday.
Nepal National Youth Council launches Media and Information Literacy Operational Procedure The National Youth Council (NYC), in collaboration with UNESCO and Youth Innovation Lab, has officially launched the “Media and Information Literacy Enhancement Operational Procedure, 2082,” aimed at strengthening digital competence and responsible information use among Nepali youth.
Kathmandu Japan Embassy marks National Day in Kathmandu Japan celebrated its National Day on Tuesday with a reception attended by Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav and senior government officials, as Ambassador Maeda Toru reaffirmed Tokyo's commitment to deepening ties with Nepal.
Business Gold drops by Rs 1,100 per tola; Silver edges up Gold price declined sharply in the domestic market on Thursday, falling by Rs 1,100 per tola compared to Wednesday.
Lifestyle Kathmandu Toastmasters Club celebrates 35 years, countless stories Kathmandu Toastmasters Club proudly marked its 35th anniversary, celebrating “35 Years, Countless Stories”, a remarkable journey of empowering individuals to become confident communicators and effective leaders.
