Last month, when an ill-fated bus carrying students and teachers fell 600 metres from the road at Ramri, Dang, killing at least 23 people, my heart sank in despair.

Today’s young generation has had to confront unprecedented challenges and opportunities at the same time. Even though young people outnumber other age groups across the world, they remain neglected.

The two-yearly election to the Free Student Union (FSU) was held after a gap of eight years amid clashes and sporadic violence.

Petty politics is slowing down the reconstruction process and hurting the earthquake survivors

It is unfair to doubt the patriotism of Christians, as they love this country just like other Nepalis

We can make a difference by refusing to buy products made using child labour

Mother Teresa’s sincerity to help the poorest among the poor is touching

If rural infrastructure is developed, youths will have no reason to migrate to the cities

Adopting the new grading system without ensuring quality will have serious consequences

Cursed by geography but blessed with scenic beauty, the region has great tourism potential

Around 16,500 Nepalis, mostly women and children, have been trafficked from Nepal in the last two years alone

Political leaders have always exploited the resilience and diligence of the Nepali people

Countries need to make renewable energy their priority to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Seven months have passed since the quake, but the victims are yet to be rehabilitated

Nepal has adequate potential to generate the much-needed energy