- Monday, 17 November 2025
Arpana Adhikari
Working Women's Woes
Women today are more educated, skilled and independent than ever before. They work diligently in offices, shoulder to shoulder with their male colleagues, and contribute significantly to their families’ financial stability. Many have proven that when given opportunities, women can excel in any professional field. However, behind this picture of progress lies a quieter, less discussed reality: the double burden most working women carry every day. Along with their office responsibilities, they continue to manage household chores, care for children and look after the elderly, often with little rest or recognition.
Women overcome barriers to gain wider space in Nepali bureaucracy
Women are making significant strides in Nepal’s bureaucracy. In the latest results of the Public Service Commission’s (PSC) examination for judicial officers, women made up over 80
Families of Kathmandu moving out of core areas to outskirts for comfort, security
Over the past few years, a noticeable trend has emerged in the Kathmandu Valley. Families from the core areas of the capital valley are now migrating to suburban areas in search of better living conditions.
Risk of Mpox outbreak in Nepal low: EDCD
Nepal has reported its third monkeypox (Mpox) case, raising concerns about the potential spread of the virus. The latest case invol
Many men opt to fast on Teej, making their spouse feel valued
Teej ko lahara aayo bari lai! Haritalika Teej, one of the merriest festivals for Hindu women in Nepal, is less than a week away, with this year’s celebration slated for coming Friday. Teej is traditionally observe
Dengue cases surge with over 4,000 infections
Nepal has, of late, witnessed a surge in dengue cases with 1,732 new infections reported between August 5 to 19, along with two deaths. According to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) of the Ministry of Health and Population, over 4,097 cases of dengue have been reported since January this year, with the two fatalities between July 29 to August 12.
Urgent anti-dengue measures urged
A sharp rise in dengue cases across the country, especially in Sunsari and Dhading districts, has led to widespread panic among the people in the districts, which had a major outbreak last year. The escalating number of infe
Four file candidacy for Vice President
A total four candidates, three from the ruling coalition and one from main opposition CPN-UML, registered their nomination for the Vice Presidential election at the Office of the Election Officer at New Baneshwor on Saturday.
Women Catalysts For Socio-Political Transformation
Throughout the history of Nepal, there have been multiple political movements in an attempt to restore democracy. Regardless of challenging conditions, women have taken part in movements like the first and second people's movements.
Women representation still remains bare minimum
Nepal recently held general elections to elect 275-member House of Representatives (HoR) and 550 members to the seven Provincial Assemblies. However, women, who make up 53.91 per cent of the country’s population, have only 33.09 per cent representation in federal parliament and 36.36 per cent in Provincial Assemblies (PA).
Final results of elections out NC largest party, UML gets highest popular votes
The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday made public the final results of the November 20 elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) and Provincial Assemblies (PA) after concluding the counting of proportional representation (PR) votes.
Small number of female winners emerging
The country has again not seen enough female leaders elected to the House of Representatives under the first-past-the-post (FPTP) electoral system as vote counting results continue to come out.
NC continues to lead vote counts
The ruling Nepali Congress continued to lead the vote counting in both the House of Representatives (HoR) and Provincial Assemblies (PAs) while the CPN-UML is trailing behind the NC.
NC leads more FPTP seats of HoR, CPN-UML ahead in PR votes
Vote counting of the House of Representatives (HoR) and Provincial Assemblies elections continues for the second consecutive day on Tuesday. The preliminary vote counting across the country showed the ruling Nepali Congress ahead of other major political parties, as it has bagged five seats of HoR so far. The NC is set to emerge as the largest party from the general election, as it has already secured victory in five HoR seats and if the leads are translated into victories. However, the second major party, CPN-UML leads
NC leading, UML following in initial vote counts
Vote counting for the twin elections have begun amid tight security since Sunday night. Officials from the Election Commission (EC) representatives of the parties and the media are present at the poll counting centres.
