Pokhara International Airport welcomed its first daily international flight. Can the government sustain it?
The flight should not lead to complacency among Nepal’s authorities.
The flight should not lead to complacency among Nepal’s authorities.
The court’s rulings can be questioned, but expecting the judiciary to rule in the government’s favour goes against the principle of separation of powers.
Its expertise, channelled through meaningful consultations, is essential to making better, more coherent laws.
Sound preparation and competent governance can reduce the damage of forecasted heavy rain.
Resuming trade operations through Tatopani would greatly help traders facing heavy financial losses and consumers already weighed down by inflation.
The ruling majority must step back from overreach, learn from past political mistakes, and respect the court.
Families of the missing face legal barriers to relief and property rights. The government must act now.
The Prithvi Highway disruption underscores the need for dependable alternative routes.
Proposed changes to the NRB Bill threaten monetary stability and regulatory independence.
Countries certify a battery before it’s sold. Nepal certifies almost nothing. That gap needs fixing.
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.