Air pollution has become an inescapable problem globally, killing more than 8 million people annually, according to UNICEF. Around 90 per cent of these deaths happen in developing nations undergoing rapid
The ongoing war in West Asia has shattered peace and stability in the region, long considered a hub of global trade and business. The risky military confrontation began after the US and Israel jointly attacked Iran on February 28, prom
Checking the weather conditions has now become part of people's everyday routine to plan their activities accordingly. In today’s world, where smartphones are very common, this simpl
Nepal abolished child marriage in 1963, but the practice remains rampant, leading to teen pregnancies despite efforts by the government and non-governmental organisations to eradicate it
Nepal has now entered a new phase of political development with the successful conclusion of election to the House of Representatives. These elections provided a constitutional outlet to a transition sparke
The magnificent snow-capped mountains of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH), stretching in a continuous range, not only lure thousands of tourists and mountaineers every year, providing an important source
Nepal is at the frontline of geographical and climate change vulnerabilities. No wonder then that natural hazards like floods and landslides are frequent occurrences here, especially during the monsoon season
Following the landslide victory of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in the recently held House of Representatives elections, all eyes are on its leadership to see how it will respond to the economic and foreign policy challenges. The party fo
The recent weather conditions from the Himalayan region to the Kathmandu Valley have brought both relief and disruption. Snowfall in the Himalayas and rainfall in the hills and plains provided much-needed respite to the people affect
The brutal gang rape and murder of Inisha BK, a minor, has once again startled the nation. BK, 16, was found unconscious in Janagaran Community forest in Surkhet on the morning of Saturday, March 7. She was rushed to the provincial hos
As the dry season approaches, Nepal faces an unusual environmental crisis, with forest fires emerging as the biggest menace. Dry weather, coupled with human negligence, causes hundreds of forest fire incidents across the country ever
The effects of the ongoing conflict in Western Asia have started to spiral across the world, raising fears of a broader regional war and disruptions to the global supply systems. Since the latest war began on February 28, with coord