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Nepal's household biogas dream is quietly collapsing

Kathmandu, Dec. 21 -- In Tanahu district, one of the many areas where Nepal has promoted household biogas for decades, the technology is now showing clear signs of decline. As researchers moved throu... Read More


Today's weather: December 21, 2025

Kathmandu, Dec. 21 -- The weather will remain partly cloudy in Sudurpaschim Province this afternoon, while conditions will be mainly clear across the rest of the country, according to the Meteorologic... Read More


Of heroes and politicians

Nepal, Dec. 21 -- The perennial quest of heroes is the root of the problems and romances of people everywhere. This concept has struck me at this moment of history, when we are voluntarily searching f... Read More


Earthquakes, 'Guthis' and lessons

Nepal, Dec. 21 -- Until just before the First World War, Nepal maintained a largely self-reliant socio-economic system rooted in cotton cultivation, local iron extraction and brass-based artisanal ind... Read More


Nepal Demographic Health Survey faces funding crisis

Kathmandu, Dec. 21 -- The fate of the Nepal Demographic and Health Survey planned for 2026 is in jeopardy, as authorities have failed to secure funding for the study, which is instrumental in shaping ... Read More


AI slop and science

Nepal, Dec. 21 -- Over the past three years, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has had a profound impact on society. AI's impact on human writing, in particular, has been enormous. The large lan... Read More


Tarai cold hits the poor the most. No relief in sight

Rautahat, Dec. 21 -- Approximately six kilometres south-east of the East-West Highway lies Chetanagar village, where a small thatched hut on the edge of the settlement tells a stark story of winter ha... Read More


RSP chief Lamichhane says 'no alternative to elections', rejects calls for House reinstatement

Kathmandu, Dec. 21 -- Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) chair Rabi Lamichhane has said that the country must head to elections, insisting there is "no alternative" under the present circumstances. Addre... Read More


Deltin Nepal inaugurates Khushi Children's Park

Kathmandu, Dec. 21 -- Deltin Nepal Pvt Ltd (Maharaja The Royal Casino) inaugurated Khushi Children's Park in Narayan Chaur, Naxal, Kathmandu, on Saturday. The event was inaugurated by Gagan Kumar Thap... Read More


East Bengal FC win inaugural SAFF Women's Club Championship

Kathmandu, Dec. 21 -- The SAFF Championship was something "we wanted to conquer and make history-and we did it," a proud Anthony Samson Andrews, the head coach of East Bengal FC, said in the post-matc... Read More