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'Nepal's geopolitical space growing complex amid global power competition'

Kathmandu, Feb. 10 -- Experts from Nepal, China, India and the United States said Nepal's geopolitical position has become more complex as global power centres compete for influence. They argued that ... Read More


'People's panel' questions politics and media at Kantipur Conclave

Kathmandu, Feb. 10 -- Speakers at a " The People's Panel" session of the Kantipur Conclave 2026 said frustration with traditional politics and media has pushed non-traditional voices into the mainstre... Read More


China's panda diplomacy is becoming a liability for Beijing

Nepal, Feb. 10 -- Japan said goodbye to its last two giant pandas on January 27, as twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei were returned from their host country to China. Their departure has left Japan without a... Read More


At least five dead as bus plunges into Tamakoshi river in Ramechhap

Ramechhap, Feb. 10 -- A passenger bus operated by Araniko Yatayat, travelling from Kathmandu to Okhaldhunga, fell into the Tamakoshi river near Lilauti in ward 6 of Manthali Municipality in Ramechhap ... Read More


Nobel laureate Ebadi criticises Iran's human rights record

Kathmandu, Feb. 9 -- Nobel Peace Prize winner and human rights activist Shirin Ebadi on Monday highlighted the challenges of upholding democracy and protecting human rights in countries governed by ri... Read More


What Nepal can learn from St Kitts and Nevis

Nepal, Feb. 9 -- St Kitts and Nevis, a small two-island nation in the Caribbean, once plagued with high public debt, decline of its outdated sugar industry, limited revenue sources and a weak domestic... Read More


Citizen security in democracy

Nepal, Feb. 9 -- After the Gen Z uprising, questions arose about Nepal's security apparatus's rapid response capacity. Equally significant was the question: Why is there more repression in movements c... Read More


KMG chair Sirohiya calls for informed debate to strengthen democracy

Kathmandu, Feb. 9 -- Kantipur Media Group chair Kailash Sirohiya said a conscious society is built on accurate information, debate and dialogue, highlighting the need for sustained public engagement a... Read More


Kantipur Conclave 2026 kicks off in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Feb. 9 -- Kantipur Conclave 2026 began in Kathmandu on Monday, bringing together political leaders, thinkers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, journalists and young activists for two days of de... Read More


MBUST holds first commencement ceremony

Nepal, Feb. 9 -- Madan Bhandari University of Science and Technology on Saturday held its first commencement ceremony, marking a milestone for Nepal's newest public university. The ceremony at Donor ... Read More