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Opinion

The Perils of Political Loyalty in Journalism

October 15, 2026 Rammani Ghimire

Journalism is supposed to be one of democracy’s most important watchdogs. It questions those in power, demands accountability and brings matters of public interest into the public domain. But journalism faces a serious credibility crisis when the truth of a…

Opinion

Manaslu: Between Mountains and Margins

June 10, 2026 Lavish Jung Gurung

Instead of focusing on the mountains this is the story of ordinary people who suffer from being forgotten that is told here. This is a problem that hardly comes to the attention of the media. The locals of this Himalayan…

Opinion

Environmental Protection Essential for Sustainable Development

June 5, 2026 Shobha Aryal

June 5 marks World Environment Day, observed globally each year at the call of the United Nations Environment Programme UNEP. The day aims to raise awareness about environmental conservation, promote the sustainable use of natural resources and encourage collective action…

News

Unsafe Girls, Silent Society: Who Is Guilty?

April 5, 2026 Manju Ghimire

In recent times, Nepal has witnessed a disturbing rise in cases of rape and sexual abuse. Even more alarming is the reality that many of these crimes are committed not by strangers, but by individuals the victims trust the most…

News

Seeking Facts Is Responsibility Not Incompetence

February 15, 2026 Saradha Ghimire

KATHMANDU: Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens Shradha Shrestha has responded to social media criticism following her recent address in the National Assembly, saying that asking for clarification on technical matters should not be mistaken for incompetence. Short clips…

Opinion

Nepal Launches 16-Day Campaign to End Gender Violence and Empower Women

November 25, 2025 Saradha Ghimire

According to national statistics, nearly 25% of women in Nepal have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. Alarmingly, 78.82% of cases occur within the home, and 83% of sexual violence incidents are perpetrated by known individuals. These figures…

Current Affairs

Nepal’s New Peaks Policy: Adventure or Environmental Gamble?

August 12, 2025 Shobha Aryal

KATHMANDU — Nepal is throwing open the doors to some of its most remote mountains, removing climbing permit fees for 97 Himalayan peaks over the next two years. The mountains — scattered across the rugged Karnali and Far Western provinces…

Opinion

Nepal Observes International Women’s Day: A Call for Gender Equality and Action

March 8, 2025 Shobha Aryal

Nepal, along with the rest of the world, is celebrating International Women’s Day today, highlighting the ongoing struggle for gender equality, women’s rights, and empowerment. The annual event serves as a reminder to recognize the social, economic, cultural, and political…

Opinion

A Call to Action: Saving Mothers in Rural Nepal

January 13, 2025 Pradip Raj Pant/

Kathmandu, January 7, 2025, Kohilai pet dukheJahaj, kohilaiGoreto”. This is a status that Mr. Sankalpa Shah put on Facebook on April 27, 2023, containing images of a woman giving birth while traveling to a health facility at Jajarkot. On October…

Opinion

Nepal: A Paradise for Birds

January 4, 2025 Adhish Dulal/

Nestled in the heart of the Himalayas, Nepal is not just a breathtaking landscape; it is also a sanctuary for an astonishing variety of bird species. With 896 different bird species, accounting for nearly 9% of all bird species globally,…