A lens on liberation: Photographing women's place in public life Never just an empty ground, public spaces are theatres brought to life by the bodies inhabiting them. These spaces are not merely designed, they are performed into being.
A tale of two squatters' evictions: What the government can learn from them The hallowed social corridors of Nepal have been resonating with the voices for or against the present clearance of encroached public land underway in the country.
Reforming Nepal's tax system: A pathway to sustainable growth in a stable political era As Nepal moves into a phase of relative political stability, the country has a rare opportunity to shift its focus towards long-term economic reforms. Among these, tax policy reform is central to ensuring sustainable and steady growth.
Shared laughter for community well-being: A simple intervention we keep laughing off There is a sentence I still hear in my head: “You are taking laughter too seriously.”
Integrating natural resource management: A river basin paradigm for Nepal Nepal stands at a pivotal moment in its development trajectory.
Nationwide clearance of encroached public land: Its retrospect and prospect The national media has been virtually flooded by the government's nationwide clearance of encroached public land. It began with the removal of settlements at Thapathali as well as Gairigaon ending in Manohara in the capital.
Nepali cricket at a crossroads: Growing need for international exposure Recently, UAE toured Nepal for a two-match T20 International (T20I) cricket series, a bilateral series for Nepal after more than one year. The series ended with one each result.
Music for your ears: The power of sonic energy While music has been a historical hit parade since ancient times, modern science testifies to the fact that some of the networks in the human brain seem to be solely dedicated to music.
Supreme Court's legitimacy to NC-G: Blessing in disguise for its reconsolidation The Supreme Court's verdict declaring legitimacy to Gagan Thapa-led Nepali Congress (NC-G) has brought immense cheers in the democratic political avenue of Nepal.
Waste control on Everest: Calls for transformation in governance behaviour From being a vital site of spiritual reverence and mountaineering challenge, Mount Everest in Nepal is now a mainstream revenue-earning source for the mountaineering-based tourism industry of the country.
High returns, low scale: The Nepal paradox Nepal's mutual fund industry has, over the past decade, established a performance record that merits serious consideration.Since Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) formally brought in Mutual Fund Regulation 2067, around 55+ schemes have been launched.
When embassies multiply, sovereignty shrinks Kathmandu was never meant to be a world capital, yet if you move through Lazimpat, Baluwatar, Lainchaur or Maharajgunj on a weekday, you could mistake it for one.
America's selective memory on Iran U.S. officials and much of the American media emphasize the Islamic Republic’s brutal repression of its own citizens, including the killing of large numbers of protesters, while rarely acknowledging Washington’s role in enabling similar abuses in Iran’s past.
Reducing road accidents in Nepal: Policy and implementation priorities Road accidents remain one of the most pressing public safety challenges in Nepal.
Lifestyle First International Day of Women in Industry marked with focus on honey sector Nepal marked the first International Day of Women in Industry with a special focus on women’s leadership in the country’s honey sector.
World Death toll in attack on Kyiv apartment building now stands at 24 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that a Russian missile attack on a Kyiv apartment building the previous day killed 24 people, including three children.
Kathmandu Prof Dr Wagle appointed Kathmandu University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Rishikesh Wagle has been appointed Vice Chancellor of Kathmandu University to oversee its day-to-day operations.
Opinion Budget utilisation reaches 59.75 percent by Baisakh end Government budget expenditure has reached nearly 60 percent of the total allocation in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, according to the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO).
Nepal Prof Dr Tiwari assigned as Pokhara University VC Prof Dr Bishnuraj Tiwari has been assigned as the Vice Chancellor of Pokhara University to oversee its day-to-day operations.
Nepal One-horned rhino found dead, investigation underway An adult male one-horned rhinoceros was found dead at Lokaha Syauli in Kawasoti Municipality-1.
Nepal Nepal, Thailand discuss boosting cooperation across key sectors Dhan Bahadur Oli, Nepal’s Ambassador to Thailand, held a meeting on Thursday with Urasa Mongkolnavin to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Business Bullion prices decline notably on Friday The price of gold declined by Rs 4,000 per tola in the domestic market on Friday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.
Kathmandu Sunil Bahadur Thapa slams government policies and programmes 'directionless and detached from reality' National Assembly member Sunil Bahadur Thapa today launched a scathing attack on the government’s proposed policies and programmes for fiscal year 2026/27, accusing the administration of being “directionless, unrealistic and detached from the country’s ground realities.”
Business Banking bodies urge no custody for Mega Bank CEO during probe Four banking and financial sector associations have urged authorities not to keep the chief executive officer of Nepal Investment Mega Bank, Jyoti Prakash Pandey, in custody while an investigation against him is underway.
Nepal Rain, thunderstorms likely across country today The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy weather across the country today, with chances of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in several regions
Nepal "If nothing changes, who will fix the ropes on Everest?" Every time a mountaineer stands victorious on a rooftop of the world, a Nepali guide is there just behind the frame—often invisible, always essential. And yet, expedition operators say, the government has long looked the other way.
