Editorial
New Foreign Aid Policy
New Foreign Aid Policy
Nepal has a long history of receiving foreign aid. The country's foreign aid journey spans over seven decades going all the way back to the 1950s. Ever since, foreign assistance has formed a cornerstone of Nepal’s economic planning, constituting up to 30% of the national development budget. Ne...
May 06, 2025
WORLD
Israel cabinet approves plan for Gaza 'conquest'
Israel cabinet approves plan for Gaza 'conquest'
Israel's security cabinet approved the expansion of military operations in Gaza including the "conquest" of the Palestinian territory, an official said Monday, after the army called up tens of thousands of reservists for the offensive.
May 06, 2025
OPINION
Sagarmatha Sambaad: Uniting the World to Save the Himalayas
Sagarmatha Sambaad: Uniting the World to Save the Himalayas
In the Himalayas, snowfall has plummeted to a 23-year low, threatening the freshwater supply for nearly two billion people across Asia.
Nepal has been witnessing a sharp increase in extreme weather events—including landslides and floods—largely driven by climate change. In 2024 alone, s...
May 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Cloudy skies, rain likely across hilly regions
Cloudy skies, rain likely across hilly regions
The country is currently experiencing the influence of westerly and local winds, along with a partial effect of moisture-laden winds coming from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).
May 06, 2025
Entertainment, Music
Indian Idol 12 winner Pawandeep Rajan critically injured in road accident, Uttarakhand CM...
Indian Idol 12 winner Pawandeep Rajan critically injured in...
Indian Idol 12 winner Pawandeep Rajan has been seriously injured in a road accident that took place in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh. According to a report in India Today, the accident occurred during the early hours of Monday, around 3 am. The singer was first admitted to a nearby private hospital but was...
May 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Bhutan Watch dedicates latest journal to late Dr Rizal
Bhutan Watch dedicates latest journal to late Dr Rizal
The Bhutan Watch, a leading platform promoting open, intellectual discourse on issues critical to the Bhutanese people through publications and discussions that encourage dialogue on important social, political, and cultural topics while fostering space for diverse voices, has released the sixth edi...
May 06, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Govt close to finalizing modality to fund 10,800 MW Karnali-Chisapani Multipurpose Project
Govt close to finalizing modality to fund 10,800 MW Karnali-...
The government is moving forward with plans to construct the 10,800 MW Karnali-Chisapani Multipurpose Project (KCMP) under a financing modality that will involve investments from Nepal, India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
May 06, 2025
WORLD
US mountain climber dies in Nepal
US mountain climber dies in Nepal
US climber died attempting to scale the world's fifth-highest mountain, Makalu, his expedition organiser said Monday, the second death of this climbing season.
May 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepal projected to become an aging society by 2111 BS
Nepal projected to become an aging society by 2111 BS
Nepal is projected to become an aging society by 2111 BS, according to the 2021 national census. The census shows that around 80 percent of Nepalis are expected to live up to the age of 60—about 85 percent of women and 75 percent of men.
May 06, 2025
POLITICS
Parliamentary committee fails to complete work on School Education Bill, deadline extend b...
Parliamentary committee fails to complete work on School Edu...
The subcommittee, formed under the Education, Health and Information Technology Committee of the House of Representatives and chaired by UML MP Chhabilal Bishwakarma, failed to complete its work within 35 days.
May 05, 2025