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The Madhes water crisis has exposed the historical inattention of the federal government. This is nothing new, Kathmandu has always disregarded the plains. Wards, municipalities and cities of the Tarai have had to make do on their own. nepalitimes.com/opinion/border…
Brazil is setting the stage for a highly productive COP30 – one focused on bridging divides, building trust, and delivering genuine progress. The task ahead is daunting, but the chance to rebuild momentum is real, write COP30 Special Envoys. nepalitimes.com/opinion/no-cop…
Media consumption is shifting, readers are fragmented by algorithm and devices, but it is good, old-fashioned reporting that keeps society well-informed. Journalism that is fair and balanced provides perspective to make sense of the cacophony @kundadixit. nepalitimes.com/opinion/publis…
Madhes districts have highest outmigration rates in Nepal, crop failure and lack of water is going to add to the push factor this year. If this is the situation during the monsoon, many wonder what will it be like in the dry season, writes Chandrakishore. nepalitimes.com/opinion/border…
“I feel that the sharks have learned as much from the pitchers that they have gotten. We’ve learned a lot about markets that we have no expertise in. They have gotten us back in touch about how the younger generation is thinking.” nepalitimes.com/news/swimming-…
To mark our 25th anniversary, we asked longtime readers and well-wishers what Nepali Times means to them, and why they read the paper. Find out what keeps them coming back every Friday, and online. Watch the video here: youtube.com/watch?v=7QCo5X…
A decade ago on 28 July 2015, torrential rain killed over 30 people in Kaski. The tragedy left emotional scars the community carries to this day, exposing how climate change induced disasters affect survivors' mental health. Anek Rajbhandari reports: nepalitimes.com/news/the-unsee…
· Melamchi Water Supply Project · Pokhrara International Airport · Bhairawa International Airport · Upper Tama Kosi Hydroelectric Project . Kathmandu-Tarai Expressway What do these biggest infrastructure projects in Nepal have in common? nepalitimes.com/here-now/nepal…
It may be time for Nepal to look beyond the ‘two boulders’ to promote foreign direct investment from countries like Japan, Korea, the Gulf states and Europe. West Asia, where our migrant workers are, also have untapped investment and tourism opportunities. nepalitimes.com/here-now/looki…
Himal Media Mela 2025 was a hands-on, crash course for journalists on video journalism, design and deploying TikTok, Instagram, YouTube for impactful content dissemination. Details here: nepalitimes.com/news/the-prese…
Nepali Times celebrated its 25th anniversary on 25 July. We thank all our well-wishers, partners and readers for two-and-half decades of support. We will continue to need your goodwill in the challenging years ahead for journalism. Photos: NEPALI TIMES
Promises of electoral reforms have not materialised into plans of action in Nepal. With two years to go until the 2027 polls, there might not be enough time to ensure out of country voting or modify the electoral system — even if relevant laws are passed. nepalitimes.com/here-now/looki…
An entire generation has grown older reading Nepali Times, joined now by a new cohort of younger readers. They are assured of consistently high quality journalism to interpret and analyse what is happening and what to expect. It is content with context. nepalitimes.com/editorial/movi…
Nepali Times publisher @kundadixit in his weekly newsletter ruminates about getting old, as the newspaper he started marks the 25th year of publication this week. nepalitimes.substack.com/p/journalists-…
"In an age when facts do not matter, journalism needs to be more proactive and go where the audience is." In case you missed this year's Himal Media Mela or fancy a session by session recap, read here: nepalitimes.com/news/the-prese…
The Nepali version of Shark Tank lacks the drama of the US version. It is a feel-good show that Nepali audiences prefer. When bowing out of deals, the Sharks are graceful as well, offering other help such as networking or contacts to soften the ‘no’. nepalitimes.com/news/swimming-…
Where will Nepal be in 2050? The country’s population will peak at 36 million, the poverty rate will drop to near zero. Better highways and railways will boost connectivity. But, that is only if all goes well. Read the full analysis by Sonia Awale. nepalitimes.com/here-now/nepal…
In this instalment of Kripa Joshi's monthly comic strip 'Miss Moti Escapes': Miss Moti and the Ice cream. @missmoti @kripakreations
That’s a wrap! The #HimalMediaMela2025 concluded with engaging workshops on digital journalism, AI, social media and content creation, and the future of news, fostering conversations on the evolving media landscape. See you all next year.
#Editorial For us at Nepali Times, this 25th anniversary is a milestone and a time to plan for the decades ahead. It is time to look back at the last 25 years, and forward to where Nepal could be (or should be) in the next 25, writes Editor Sonia Awale. nepalitimes.com/editorial/movi…