It hurts when India and China, Nepal’s supposedly closest friends, so openly undercut its interests.

Snakebites are becoming common across Nepal, with 20,000 to 40,000 cases reported every year.

The energy minister is doing the country a disservice by meddling in Nepal Electricity Authority.

Law enforcement must set an example by helping women seeking justice in cases of marital rape.

Squatters live where they do only out of necessity; they have nowhere else to go.

There are high chances of abuse of any future laws on snooping.

Sister wings of political parties either need to be disbanded or revamped to serve their intended purpose.

The province’s plan to restructure its administration should be cautiously welcomed.

Why do we have to wait for donors to supply us with emergency Japanese Encephalitis vaccines?

The School Education Bill must be drafted in national interest through good-faith consultations.

The state authorities seemingly believe their job is done when they throw criminals behind bars.

How many settlements must be swept away, and how many must die before we take climate risks seriously?

Until we punish those who make errors like the one on the cooling-off period, they will keep repeating.

If the southern neighbour grants Nepal’s request for food accreditation, both countries will benefit.

The proposed laws seem to align with the patriarchal narrative of ‘men will be men’.

The decision of 16 student unions to advocate for meritocracy comes as a breath of fresh air.

Regular monitoring of water suppliers and stringent punishment of contaminators is a must.

A year into office, the coalition is increasingly losing relevance by failing to deliver on its promises.

Lax enforcement of guidelines has emboldened industries to continue with problematic practices.

The KMC’s new ban on smoking in public places is laudable. It should not be limited to publicity stunts.