Nepalis are still struggling to find cooking gas. The government cannot afford to ignore it
Authorities should clearly communicate to the public that they will guarantee access to cooking gas.
Authorities should clearly communicate to the public that they will guarantee access to cooking gas.
The August 26 floods have disrupted some tourism sites, but most of Nepal’s major destinations remain open.
Returning children to classrooms can restore normalcy, but their grief and trauma need equal attention.
True institutional reform can only take root when current leadership stops bypassing due process, transparently investigates corruption, and implements verifiable accountability measures across every branch of government.
Urgent government action is needed to address women’s health, safety and dignity during this critical time.
Modernised telemetry, cross-border data sharing and evacuation laws are essential to protect vulnerable communities.
Nepal has contributed little to global warming but is bearing its devastating consequences.
Counselling should extend beyond the worst-affected districts to places where affected people have relocated or come from.
Until road connectivity is restored, the state cannot effectively reach the people it is striving to save.
The right to basic and emergency health services, clean water and sanitation is non-negotiable in disasters.
With the disaster still unfolding, the country can recover only if those affected feel supported.
Recurrent floods and glacial lake outbursts expose Nepal’s vulnerability and underscore the need for stronger early-warning systems and preparedness.
Critical shortages of basic vaccines and acute therapies during peak disease seasons highlight urgency of the matter.
With regional energy demands shifting, Nepal needs to ramp up transmission infrastructure and export agreements.
The government must challenge the systems that allow social ills such as rape to persist.
The country’s hard-won secular compromise must not be sacrificed on one man’s quest for political survival.
The judiciary cannot afford another prolonged institutional dispute when thousands of cases remain pending.
RSP has taken a positive step on attendance. It must now ensure Parliament functions effectively.
Following billions in losses from civil unrest, the government’s push to protect commercial enterprises requires permanent units and swift prosecution to restore investor confidence.
The government must identify where the risks lie before more disasters and deaths expose them.