It’s tempting to believe that India has been communalised beyond repair.
Department of Health Services has a Plan B for a few infections but its Plan C envisions shutting down all schools, public transport and gatherings in case of a mass outbreak.
Don’t make a mockery of the process of constitutional amendment.
Sweden seems to have uncovered an excellent approach—a pioneering law has made selling sex legal but buying illegal.
The Chinese embassy’s statement objecting to an article published by the Post is against press freedom and breaches diplomatic protocol, they say.
New and expectant mothers deserve all the help they can get.
According to its study, there will be a 30-70 per cent rise in the frequency of landslides in the border regions of China and Nepal that would pose threats to the region’s infrastructure and communities living downstream.
AAP’s win has been attributed to connecting with the people at the grassroots, which Nepal’s alternative forces have failed to do, political analysts say.
The government plans to place any coronavirus patients in public hospitals, but these hospitals have few ICU beds that are almost always occupied.
Cabinet to finalise plan today to send in a 274-seater A330 to rescue citizens from the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak.
According to Raja Mohan, India’s foreign policy has been largely about four broad concerns – the neighbourhood, the expanded neighbourhood, the international system that is changing fundamentally, and the great power relations.
Every week, dozens of migrant workers from Nepal leave for South Korea, where over a dozen cases of coronavirus have been reported.
Three health workers screening hundreds of passengers at TIA is a tough ask, chief doctor says.
We can’t have read this much news in our entire lives, but we are scared because, you never know, the virus might find a host in one of us.
With the government turning its citizens against each other, the world’s largest democracy is fast losing its legitimacy as a secular republic.
The campaign target should be revised in view of the coronavirus outbreak and a certain drop in arrivals.
The revelation by three suspected ISIS operatives arrested in Delhi displays an intelligence failure on the part of Nepal’s security agencies.
The year 2019 saw more incidents related to press freedom violation than in the past seven years, according to a report of Freedom Forum Nepal.
Nepal’s human development index of 0,579 indicates that people are living longer, are more educated and have greater incomes, according to the Human Development Report.
The regional bloc of seven South Asian countries and Afghanistan has largely been held hostage to the rivalry between India and Pakistan, say analysts.
“They failed to convince the voters as to what they would bring to the table if they were given a chance”.
Most of these women are suffering from diseases related to uterus and many of them have physical injuries from domestic abuse meted out to them.
There are 15 five-star hotels in the country, and a dozen more are being planned even as existing hotels continue to report a significant drop in profit.
Think tanks can play a significant role in helping countries like Nepal deal with the changes.
India has decided to put a halt on its joining the largest planned free trade area.
A core value for a country to develop, the federal govenrment must make amends.
Raveesh Kumar, spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs, says the map has not revised the boundary and that it accurately depicts India’s sovereign territory.
In a press statement, the Foreign Ministry refers to media reports and commentary before asserting that the matter would be resolved diplomatically.
Shishapangma, at 8,027m, in China was the last among the world’s 14 eight-thousanders in Purja’s list.
In the wake of singer Durgesh Thapa and rapper VTEN’s arrest, Nepali artists say that the police’s actions are alarming and people need to resist them.
The perpetrators have to face the full weight of their actions.
Nepal also asked Bangladesh to allow the export of local cardamom, yarn and broom grass (amriso) without any hurdles during the first day of trade talks.
Culture and society, Economics
Reimagining Nepal and developing it warrants a broad outlook that listens to its people and shows regard for their displeasure.
Chinese President Xi Jinping returns after concluding his two-day state visit to Nepal.
Although Krishna Bahadur Mahara has tendered his resignation, the government and ruling party have yet to take a concrete position while the police still haven’t pursued a criminal case.
The DSC Prize longlist reflects the coming-of-age of South Asian literature.
A two-day training programme in Kathmandu led by the Communist Party of China on Xi Jinping Thought had drawn criticism from various quarters.
Culture and society, Headline-2
Nepal’s criminal justice system continues to make access to justice complicated and challenging for victims of rape, according to the report.
Culture and society, Headline-1
Nepali women still grapple with sexist language and expressions that most men easily dismiss.
Nepal is seen as a key part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
While there is a legitimate fear of the slowing growth having trickle-down effects, Nepal may benefit in the short term.
State agencies are just gearing up for meetings to chart out strategies to combat the disease.
Curiosity, Environment, Headline-1
With the possibility of an outbreak, it’s important to understand the disease and recognise its symptoms.
India must treat Kashmiris like its own citizens the way it claims and not alienate them any longer.
Diplomacy, Headline-1, Opinion
Nepal’s geostrategic position makes it the perfect place for clandestine diplomatic consultations.
Despite decades of surveillance and awareness programmes, hundreds of women continue to be trafficked across the open Nepal-India border every year.
Culture and society, Environment
46 rhinos died last year, the highest ever mortality rate due to natural causes in a year.
Culture and society, Curiosity
Following global concern, a few restaurants in Kathmandu are consciously limiting their use of plastic straws by switching to sustainable alternatives.
Denying, normalising or downplaying climate change impacts in our personal lives often leads to climate inaction.
Amid geopolitical concerns, a changing climate and the increasing intrusion of the modern world, young nomads are abandoning their traditional way of life.
Local authorities announce general amnesty.
Sunny Shakya explores his inner child with his exhibition ‘Toygraphy’.
She escaped child marriage, now she is helping others do the same.
How Nepal’s communications minister went from being a fierce reporter to a hardline politician against free press.
The online sphere has become toxic in Nepal.
Nepal’s prime minister celebrated democratic freedoms in his UK speech but it contradicts what he’s doing at home.
Culture and society, Current affairs
Nepal will struggle to achieve SDGs and universal health coverage without ensuring quality health care, experts say.
The species is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN red list.
Culture and society, Current affairs
The man who’s climbed Everest 24 times says traffic jams aren’t killing climbers, inexperienced guides are.
Series of blasts reminiscent of Maoist insurgency days.
Culture and society, Current affairs
As climbing season draws to a close, Everest experiences its most deaths in four years.
Culture and society, Headline-1
Sherpa breaks his own record and is untouched as the man who has summited Everest the most number of times.
Business, Culture and society, Headline-1
A special report by Tsering D Gurung looks at conditions for tea workers in Nepal.
Much needs to be done before Nepal can end its complete dependency on India for third-country trade.
Authorities at the regulatory body said the pilot may have allowed the co-pilot to take off because there were no passengers on board.
Culture and society, Current affairs, Headline-2
Police has said it will arrest anyone who is found playing the game after the district court allowed to implement a ban on Wednesday.
Nepalese farmers are finding new ways to combat inspections.
Everything you need to know about the biggest gold smuggling racket in Nepal.
Culture and society, Current affairs, Headline-2
An investigation by The Kathmandu Post, in partnership with BuzzFeed News, shows that the World Wide Fund for Nature continues to ignore violations of human rights inside Nepal’s conservations areas.
Its leader says intention was to warn Ncell, not to harm members of public and that the party ‘apologises for the loss of life’.
A Post investigation shows Australia-based Traveller Assist used the helicopter rescue scam to market itself as the sole representative of global insurance firms.
Culture and society, Headline-2
Cold winter nights add to the trauma of women banished to period huts.
The government is currently working on a total of eight laws that would either be formulated or be considered for amendment.
Businessmen exploiting legal loopholes while channelising illicit cash into the country.
Suu Kyi visit to Nepal is perfect opportunity to stand up for human rights argues rights groups.
Nepal’s new social security scheme—a campaign that marketing analysts said was worth millions of rupees – was overshadowed by a government publicity stunt.
The Prime Minister has been accused by his party members of limiting his leadership to a small faction, failing to govern efficiently, and displaying authoritarian tendencies.
Leaders from the seven-nation regional grouping emphasise importance of exploring multiple avenues of connectivity, ranging from physical to digital platforms.
The Nepalese Prime Minister’s stated goal is to ensure prosperity to all, but a medical bill will profiteer only a tiny section.
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has hailed the pact on railway connectivity with China.
Jun 15, 2018-Nepal’s foreign policy under Prime Minister KP Oli has been a matter of serious discussion in the public domain.
The fight for the 21st century is not a fight against extremism, poverty or paradigms but a fight against plastic.
The Nepalese prime minister will have a sizable shopping list to pursue when he visits China for an official state visit later this month.
Nepal can unleash the Greater Himalayan Region’s true potential only if it adopts trilateralism.
Nepal can unleash the Greater Himalayan Region’s true potential only if it adopts tri-lateralism.