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Ode to English: The language for all reasons

Language, it is rightly said, arises from our structure of reference. It is also more than contemplation — of how we position what we want to communicate. The conclusion is apparent.

06 Nov, 2026

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Nepal should not only negotiate the consequences; it should confront the cause at COP31

The government of Nepal has outlined four core national priorities to highlight at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), to be held from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye.

06 Nov, 2026

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Why Is a dedicated mountain agenda still elusive at COP?

Nepal and Bhutan are again seeking a dedicated COP31 agenda item, “1.5°C Warming in Mountains.”

04 Nov, 2026

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Say it in Antalya, write it in Kathmandu

Within weeks of the rock-wall collapse that cascaded into a debris flood down the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli on 26 August, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment did something that deserves notice. It took stock.

01 Nov, 2026

Saket Jha, 7, of Devdiha, Dhanusha. Photo from a missing-child appeal shared on social media during the search.

Searched for, but too late

Saket Jha was seven. On Dashain Tika day, when every Nepali family is meant to be together, he walked out of his home in Devdiha, Dhanusha.

01 Nov, 2026

Prosperity with a Nepali soul: Why development must not lose what makes it Nepali

01 Nov, 2026

The Monroe Doctrine delusion: Wagle's geopolitical miscalculation

29 Oct, 2026

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26 Oct, 2026

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26 Oct, 2026

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Bhotekoshi and Budhi Gandaki floods: Reminders for the immediate relocation of riverside settlements

The Budhi Gandaki flood that struck its river basin on that unfortunate Sunday morning has certainly dealt Nepal a double blow, as the country has yet to recover from the earlier shock of the gigantic Bhotekoshi flood, nicknamed the Himalayan Tsunami, which hit on August 26. It originated in such a remote area that its cause is yet to be ascertained. Preliminary observations have attributed it to a landslide outburst flood, but the possibility of a glacial lake outburst flood further upstream cannot be ruled out.

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Look above the river

The October 11 flood in the Budhi Gandaki is a reminder that Nepal’s river disasters can begin well above the riverbanks. Preliminary police reports suggest a landslide near Siringe Himal blocked a stream.

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Nepal must formally request TPS from the United States

In the aftermath of the devastating floods in Nepal, Nepalis around the world have rallied to support families and communities as they grieve, recover, and rebuild.

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Stop defaming a generation: Gen-Z is not a disruptive force

The recent detention of the former Chief Justice (CJ) Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana in the early hours of the morning has raised many questions about the misuse of state machinery.

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Beyond awareness: Are we really listening to Nepal's mental health stories?

Consider the phrase “I am OK.” It is one of the most standard and automatic responses we hear when asking people, “How are you?" It could be true, or it could mean, “I don't know how I am feeling,” “I don't want to trouble anyone,” or simply, “I don't think anyone will understand.” Beneath that common response could lie enormous, deep cultural silence regarding one’s emotional distress.

File - A woman waits for transport with her belongings from her home in a flood-affected area as rescue and relief efforts continue following devastating flash floods and mudslides at Devighat in Bidur Municipality, Nuwakot district, Nepal, on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

When Dasain reminds us of what the flood took away: The invisible trauma of Bhote Koshi survivors

As Dasain approaches, Nepal begins to change its rhythm. Markets become crowded, homes are cleaned, new clothes are purchased, and families prepare to reunite around the warmth of tika, jamara, blessings, and shared meals.

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The climate resilience trap: Enduring, rebuilding, and going into debt?

We are quick to call people resilient after a disaster. There is a strange comfort in the word. It allows us to move on without asking what resilience costs.

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15th National Convention of the NC: Gagan truly like the sky on the NC Horizon

The 15th National Convention of the Nepali Congress (NC) opened with a flying start amidst pomp and ceremony at Bhrikuti Mandap in the capital.

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When disaster travels through screens: Coping with post-traumatic stress

A 55-year-old homemaker living in Kathmandu has found herself scrolling through her mobile phone every few minutes for news about the Rasuwa flood.

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Balen Builder Mandate: Marching orders for the rebuilding of Nepal

On 8 September 2025, the Republic of Nepal turned its guns on its own children. Young Nepalis marched into the streets of Kathmandu armed with nothing heavier than their phones and their hope. They demanded only to be heard. Before nightfall, the state they had been taught to love answered them with live rounds.

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Beyond generation: Why the new Butwal-India transmission link is a strategic lifeline

The government has articulated a bold target of developing 40 GW of power generation capacity by 2040. While state agencies and private developers pour billions into hydro projects, generation tells only half the story.

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The gap nobody is talking about: Why Nepal's stagnant child mortality rate is a warning sign

Every year in Nepal, a family celebrates a pregnancy with hope, follows the antenatal visits they are told to attend, and delivers their baby in a health facility — doing everything right, by the book.

File - Prime Minister Balen Shah gestures during a swearing-in ceremony at the President’s residence in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Friday, March 27, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Balen at six months: The test of institutional power

Balendra “Balen” Shah’s first six months in office have been marked by a steady consolidation of authority, contraction of cabinet space, and a governing style that increasingly sidelines institutional norms. His rise was unconventional and his mandate emphatic, but his methods now raise structural concerns that extend beyond personality and touch the core of Nepal’s parliamentary functioning.

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Nowhere safe, nowhere to go: Water-induced migration after Bhotekoshi

On the morning of August 26, an ice-rock avalanche in the upper Lhende Khola sent a surge of water and debris into the Bhotekoshi.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after his affair raises national security concerns

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned Thursday after his extramarital affair raised national security concerns.

Makwanpur EV crash death toll rises to 14, six from one family killed

The death toll from Thursday morning's electric microbus crash in Makwanpur has risen to 14, with police confirming that six members of the same family were among those killed.

File - Kaligandaki Corridor, one of Nepal's national pride projects, which connects northern and southern border points of Nepal, being constructed by Nepal Army, in Baglung, on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Photo: RSS

Dry landslide shuts down Kaligandaki Corridor, stranding vehicles

Vehicular movement along the Kaligandaki Corridor has come to a complete halt after a dry landslide blocked the roadway at Kaligandaki Rural Municipality-2 on Wednesday night.

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Update: Ten dead, six injured in Chhath-bound EV crash in Makwanpur

Ten people were killed and six others injured when an electric vehicle carrying passengers home for the Chhath festival plunged off a mountain road in Makwanpur district on Thursday morning, police said.

File - Fog enveloping Thumhawa village in Kapilvastu Municipality on Sunday morning. Photo: Narad Kohar / RSS

Light rain likely in four provinces, fog forecast in Tarai

Light rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces on Thursday, while fog and mist are expected in parts of the Tarai during the early morning, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Nepal pledges community-led climate adaptation at COP31

Nepal has committed to strengthening locally led climate adaptation and ensuring climate finance reaches vulnerable communities, using a global platform at COP31 to call for greater support for countries bearing the brunt of climate change despite contributing little to global emissions.

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Youth dies after Pokhara jeep accident injures 12 others

A 23-year-old man died and 12 others were injured after a jeep veered off the road in Kaski district, police said on Thursday.

10 killed, five injured as EV plunges 700 metres in Makwanpur

Ten people were killed and five others injured when an electric vehicle travelling from Kathmandu to Sarlahi plunged about 700 metres off the road in Makwanpur district on Thursday morning.

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Bhai Tika being observed today, auspicious time set for 11:07 am

Bhai Tika, the final day of the five-day Tihar festival, is being observed across the country today, with the auspicious time for receiving the tika set for 11:07am.

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International Mountain Museum sees rise in visitor numbers

The International Mountain Museum in Pokhara has recorded a rise in visitor numbers in recent months, with 20,938 domestic and international tourists visiting the museum in the first four months of the current fiscal year up to November 6.

Festivals promote social harmony and unity, says PM Shah

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said traditional festivals help bring people together by encouraging them to set aside differences and promoting social unity, harmony and tolerance.

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Foreign Minister Khanal arrives in Antalya for COP31

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal arrived in Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead the Nepali delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31).

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