Politics
Mayor Balen Shah Criticizes US Aid, Calls to End Diversity Visa(DV) Program
Mayor Balen Shah has expressed his views on social media in response to US President Donald Trump’s comments about fraud in US aid to Nepal.
February 21, 2025
Why is Nepal’s GDP a joke?
Nepal’s GDP is a fucking disgrace, and I’m done biting my tongue about it! This country is choking on corruption, and every goddamn person in power is too busy stuffing their pockets to give a shit!
February 20, 2025
First President Yadav Credits 2007 Revolution for Nepal’s Democratic Rights
Dr. Ram Baran Yadav, the first President of Nepal, emphasized that the historic revolution of 2007 BS (1950/51 AD) laid the foundation for the rights and freedoms enjoyed by Nepalis today. His remarks came during an interview with the Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) on Monday, marking National Democracy Day.
February 19, 2025
Prime Minister Oli Visits Kirtipur Burn Hospital, Inquires About Health of Injured Leaders
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli visited the Kirtipur Burn Hospital this afternoon to inquire about the health condition of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Bishnu Poudel and Mayor of Pokhara Dhanraj Acharya, who are currently undergoing treatment for burn injuries.
February 17, 2025
Balloon Explosion Injures Nepal Officials at Tourism Event
Nepal’s Deputy Prime Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel and Pokhara Metropolitan City Mayor Dhanraj Acharya were injured by burn injuries Saturday when a gas-filled balloon exploded at the inaugural ceremony of Pokhara Tourism Year 2025. Paudel had head and hand injuries and Acharya had facial burns. The two officials were initially treated at local hospitals — Paudel at Gandaki Hospital and Acharya at Fishtail Hospital — before being airlifted to the Kirtipur Burn Hospital in the capital, Kathmandu, for specialized treatment. Both are stable and being cared for by medical professionals, the mayor’s private secretary, Pun Lama said.
February 15, 2025
NRCC to Host Panel on Boosting Research with Digital Tools and Collaboration
The Nepal Research and Collaboration Center (NRCC) is organising its annual panel discussion entitled, “Building a Sustainable Research Ecosystem in Nepal: Digital Tools, Collaboration, and Policy”, on 16th February at St. Xavier’s College, Maitighar, 11:00 am-3:00 pm. Open and free to all, the event will discuss how' frontier digital tools — AI and online platforms' can enable research in Nepal while fostering collaborative models between the government, the university, the private sectors and research organizations. Renowned speakers such as Minendra Rijal, Rabindra Prasad Dhakal, Sunita Gautam, Bikash Gurung, and Bhaskar Bhatt will highlight issues like funding gaps and infrastructure deficits and suggest actionable policies to strengthen Nepal’s research landscape. As the only monthly Research Talks and STEM campaign, NRCC founded in 2019, has played its major role in promoting research and has contributed in establishing a research culture to drive Nepal forward. So take advantage of this time to go speak to specialists, and be a part of the history of research in the future of the country!
February 15, 2025
Nepal Moves Closer to Becoming a Middle-Income Country by 2026
Nepal is now at the brink of a transformational moment by graduating from the LDC category by 2026. The country’s progress and challenges are outlined in a comprehensive report recently certified by Nepal’s National Assembly Sustainable Development Sub-Committee. Under the leadership of Dr. Shakya, the subcommittee interacted with important stakeholders like the National Planning Commission and the Finance Ministry to evaluate Nepal’s economy in the backdrop of international standards. Though it has already been recognized on two of the three UN-mandated indices—the Human Assets Index and the Environmental Vulnerability Index—it is still working toward meeting the Gross National Income criterion. This report, commended by Committee President Kamala Devi Pant as a roadmap for Nepal’s government to strengthen its economy and catalogue paths to better living standards, is a major step on the road to development for Nepal.
February 15, 2025
Nepal’s Foreign Minister Heads to Oman for Key Conference
Nepal’s four-member delegation to the Eighth Indian Ocean Conference to be held in Muscat, Oman, from February 15 has been led by Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana. The theme for the conference is "Voyage to New Horizons of Maritime Partnership" and will see global leaders come together to address pressing concerns such as trade, security as well as climate change in the Indian Ocean region. Minister Rana will also take part in a special session “Amplifying the Voice of the Global South” representing the interests of developing countries like Nepal at the global negotiations. Apart from the conference, Minister Rana is also expected to hold a series of high-level talks focusing on the areas that could further strengthen the Nepal-Oman relations including trade, tourism and cooperation in renewable energy, and four to five agreements would be signed. She will also virtually interact with the Nepali diplomats stationed in GCC countries to discuss the issues facing the Nepali diaspora and improving diplomatic outreach. This visit highlights Nepal’s increasing engagement in regional and global diplomacy, especially the strengthening of ties with major players like Oman. Minister Rana’s engagements underscore Nepal’s commitment to contribute to the resolution of global issues while pursuing its national interests.
February 14, 2025
Nepal, India Discuss Energy Cooperation During Ministerial Meeting in New Delhi
Nepal’s Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation, Dipak Khadka, met with India’s Minister of Power, Manohar Lal Khattar, in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss bilateral energy collaboration.
February 13, 2025
Prime Minister Oli Says It’s “Too Early” to Predict Fate of New Government Laws
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli told reporters on Thursday that it is “too early” to know whether six temporary laws introduced by the government will be approved by Nepal’s parliament. The Prime Minister shared this while answering questions at the Federal Parliament Building in Kathmandu.
February 9, 2025