- Saturday, 10 January 2026
Security for Polls
With just 55 days to go for the House of Representatives (HoR) polls, election fever is gripping the entire country. Elections, the source of legitimacy to rule a nation in a democracy, also give a fillip to the economy, as larg
Reform Public Education
Education is considered a key means of empowering citizens. It equips an individual with the necessary knowledge and skills to cope with life's challenges. The development of any society is meas
Averting Winter Illnesses
With winter at its peak, the cold-induced ailments have surged, leading to a rise in patients with respiratory problems in hospitals. The cold wave in the Tarai and snowfall in the mountainous districts have disru
Conserving Waterbirds
Nepal is a sanctuary for numerous bird species, both native and migratory. Various migratory birds from as far away as Siberia stop by Nepal's wetlands to escape the harsh winter and hatch their fledglings. A
Missing Fiscal Autonomy
Federal system is based on the principle that the political and legal autonomy of sub-national governments ensures recognition, opportunities, and economic benefits for the people. Under the unitary system
Congress At Crossroads
The Nepali Congress is synonymous with democracy in Nepal. Formed on April 9, 1950, through the merger of the Rastriya Nepali Congress, constituted on January 25, 1947, and the Nepal Prajantra Congress forme
Restoring Confidence
It's been nearly four months since the Gen-Z movement tore through Nepal. What began as a peaceful protest against rampant corruption and social media ban quickly spiralled into a nationwide moveme
End Unequal Pay
Despite the necessary constitutional and legal instruments, women continue to be exploited due to the entrenched patriarchal mindset. Women's inequality is not confined to any specific area but spans all social
Poll Uncertainty Ends
With the submission of closed lists of the candidates contesting the House of Representatives (HoR) elections under the proportionate representation (PR) category by all political parties, all speculations about the pol
Unyielding Dry Spell
Despite Nepal being an agrarian country and a significant number of its population being involved in agriculture, it is highly vulnerable to climate change and erratic weather patterns. Ours, to a large ex
Parties Vow For Polls
In a welcome step, the three major political parties have pledged to participate in the general elections slated for March next year. They made such a commitment during their meeting with Prime Minister Sushila Kar
Land Rules Relaxed
Land is a primary factor for undertaking development activities and establishing industries for the production of goods and services. Without the availability of appropriate land, neither development works nor ind
Vital Social Security
The role of farmers in feeding people cannot be overstated, nor can the work of sewage workers who keep the urban drainage flowing. Likewise, construction workers build crucial infrastructure that enables tra
