Opinion

KATHMANDU: The history of the Nepali Congress is not merely a record of elections won and governments formed. It is also a chronicle of internal rivalries, ideological tensions, and deeply personal feuds that have…

In a public address in Kathmandu, interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki stated, “We will not let Nepal become another Bangladesh.” This remark has captured public attention, not as a criticism of Bangladesh, but as an…

Every year, as Nepal enters its peak tourist seasons in spring and autumn, the skies above the Himalayas become noticeably busier. Trekkers and mountaineers head to Lukla, pilgrims fly to Lumbini, and tourists explore…

The Special General Convention (SGC) of the Nepali Congress (NC) underway in the capital has virtually cast a spell on all the Nepalis in general and the democrats in particular. I...

Meanwhile, the meteorological analysis by the Division says that there is partial influence of westerly winds throughout the country.

There is an urgent need to bridge the gap between the potential and reality of Nepal’s young workforce.

For most countries, responding to an unpredictable, unreliable, and dangerous US is now an urgent priority. Some will fail, and some will succeed. It may already be too late for Europe to adapt, but China is in a…

Although the Constitution of Nepal guarantees freedom of expression, the right to communicate, and the right to information, these rights are increasingly ineffective for journalis...

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Remembering Prithvi Narayan Shah conveys a powerful message to the world about navigating geopolitical complexities with foresight to address contemporary challenges in Nepal. Without formal exposure to world…

WASHINGTON DC: Iranians have taken to the streets to protest the collapse of the country’s currency and surging inflation, with many calling for an end to the Islamic Republic. Yet the government’s response has differed…

Public budgets are not just financial instruments; they are a statement of a government’s priorities and values. In Nepal, the education sector has made significant progress in increasing access, but persistent…

The report, which focuses on Lifetime Deficit Analysis, highlights that consumption among those below 27 and above 46 exceeds their income, indicating a lifetime deficit.

Restoring Everest’s sanctity calls for a balance between profit-making and preserving its fragile ecosystem.

Nepal’s failure to manage its highways has enormous social and economic costs.

Pessimism about AI abounds, with many fearing widespread job losses, soaring inequality, and even the creation of deadly machines. In Japan, however, one finds marked optimism. We believe AI will help our country to…

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Thapa has expressed a dissenting opinion on the party’s decision to forge an electoral alliance with the CPN-UML and the process adopted to select candidates for the…

From December 18 to 23, 2025, I travelled with a small group of colleagues from my organisation to Rukum East and West. The journey itself was demanding, with long hours on difficult mountain roads, sharp turns, and…

South Asia’s unsettled outlook in 2026 is not an abstract regional concern for Nepal; it is a direct test of Kathmandu’s diplomatic judgment at a moment of political transition. That hope, however, rests on fragile…