- Friday, 20 June 2025
Air Pollution Perils
Nepal’s identity as a pristine Himalayan nation is under constant threat. Its snowy mountains and glaciers are melting fast, with disastrous consequences for the people living in its vicinity and beyond. Clim
Beating Urban Heat
Kathmandu Valley is heating up fast — and not so much because of climate change. The heat is powered more by domestic, human-driven urbanisation, uncontrolled construction, destruction of greenery, and he
Meet Budget Goals
All provinces unveiled their new fiscal year's budget on Sunday, putting greater emphasis on capital spending, infrastructure development and employment generation. Their fiscal outlay seeks to align with the
E-book Culture
With the onset of the digital era, people began to spend more time with gadgets. Smartphones, tablets and laptops have become essential items for almost all people. They get all the information, from the prices of
Rising Risk Of Dengue
As the monsoon season has arrived, concerns about the outbreak of dengue have started making headlines. Nepal has seen multiple dengue outbreaks since detecting its first case in a traveller returning from In
US Tariff Challenges
United States President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs levied on the goods entering that country have sent shockwaves across the world's economy, crashing global share markets and sending some export
Sound Monetary Regime
Next month, Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is scheduled to unveil a monetary policy that is significant for the overall growth of the economic sector. The government has already presented the budget for the fiscal ye
Ensure Labour Justice
The Nepal government has reiterated its commitment to dignified work abroad to promote an equitable workforce. Analysis of worker experiences reveals the effects of inclusive growth and social protectio
Combating Drug Abuse
Drug addiction is an alarming public health and social issue, affecting individuals, families and society as a whole. Studies show that youth from the age group 15 to 25 typically fall victim to substance abuse.
Competitive State Media
The press is rightly called the fourth estate because of its power to influence public and hold the government accountable for its actions. Today, digital media has taken over traditional ones such as radio, print a
Climate Collaboration
A climate hazard is an extreme climatic event that has the potential to cause harm to natural systems or society. Heat waves, droughts and flooding are some of the examples of such a hazard. With climate change,
Contain Plastic Pollution
The use of plastics has greatly made our lives easier. Cheap, durable, lightweight and highly versatile, plastics are used in a dizzying array of applications daily. The rise of global consumerism has only added to th
Readiness For Disaster
With the adoption of new technology, meteorologists can now predict when and where rain will fall. Precise equipment has even helped to gauge the intensity and amount of rainfall. This is indeed a big scientif
