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When Generations Drift Apart
Rapid technological and social changes are widening the generational gap, making dialogue, empathy, and mutual understanding more important than ever.
Jun 15, 2026
The Sunday Solution to Nepal's Education Crisis
The Sunday Solution to Nepal's Education Crisis
Jun 15, 2026
A Tea Crisis Years in the Making
A Tea Crisis Years in the Making
Jun 15, 2026
Budhigandaki Stalled: A Governance Failure, Not an Engi...
Budhigandaki Stalled: A Governance Failure, Not an Engi...
Jun 12, 2026Most read this week
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HoR deliberation on budget allocation under ministry headings on June 15, 16
NC leader Sitaula urges immediate resolution of internal rifts to save party unity
3BFIs’ lending against share collateral surges 15.5 % to Rs 162.53 billion in 10 months
4NRB flags governance failure among key challenges in Nepal’s banking sector
5Man dies of electric shock while using drill machine in Makwanpur
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A New Flight Path for Pokhara
A New Flight Path for Pokhara
Flydubai’s direct Pokhara–Dubai flights mark a turning point for Nepal’s underutilised international airports, offering fresh hope for tourism growth, labour mobility, and broader aviation development.
3 days ago
Editorial
A Wise Retreat by the Opposition, But Accountability Still Matters
A Wise Retreat by the Opposition, But Accountability Still M...
The opposition deserves credit for ending the parliamentary deadlock, but Prime Minister Balendra Shah must still uphold the fundamental democratic principle of accountability to parliament.
4 days ago
OPINION
A Budget for Transformation—or Another Missed Opportunity?
A Budget for Transformation—or Another Missed Opportunity?
Nepal's 2026/27 budget combines ambitious economic reforms and governance measures with a strong pro-growth agenda, but its success will depend on implementation amid mounting fiscal and debt pressures.
5 days ago
Editorial
Powering Nepal's EV Future
Powering Nepal's EV Future
Nepal's electric vehicle ambitions will succeed only if the country rapidly expands its charging infrastructure to match rising EV adoption and growing hydropower generation.
5 days ago
OPINION
NHRC Investigation and the Perils of Parallelism
NHRC Investigation and the Perils of Parallelism
NHRC’s investigation into the September 2025 Gen Z movement, driven in part by concerns over international accreditation, exceeded its statutory role and created a harmful parallel oversight process that risks undermining Nepal’s constitutional governance framework.
6 days ago
OPINION
Seizing the Moment: Balen Shah and the Future of Nepal–India Relations
Seizing the Moment: Balen Shah and the Future of Nepal–India...
Now is the time for Prime Minister Balen Shah to take the next step and visit India. Such a visit could help shape the next chapter of one of South Asia’s most important and enduring relationships.
6 days ago
Editorial
Breaking the Cycle of Monsoon Losses
Breaking the Cycle of Monsoon Losses
With more than 226,000 people potentially at risk this monsoon, Nepal must prioritise preparedness and prevention rather than repeating the familiar cycle of disaster, damage assessment and relief.
6 days ago
OPINION
Open Doors, Empty Promises
Open Doors, Empty Promises
Record remittances mask a migration system that shifts recruitment, health, and social security burdens almost entirely onto migrant workers.
Jun 08, 2026
Editorial
Powering Nepal with Pension Savings
Powering Nepal with Pension Savings
SSF’s planned investment in Nepal’s energy sector could generate strong long-term returns and support national development, but only if guided by transparency, rigorous due diligence, and prudent risk management.
Jun 08, 2026
OPINION
Nepal’s Energy Future Depends on How We Use Power
Nepal’s Energy Future Depends on How We Use Power
Nepal’s next energy revolution lies not in producing more electricity, but in turning its consumption into a national campaign that drives jobs, reduces imports and builds prosperity.
Jun 05, 2026