Decoding the deferral

In July 2025, during the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris, Nepal’s bid to inscribe Tilaurakot,

Nepal’s flawed afforestation campaign: From fruitless plantations to biodiversity decline

Nepal, a country renowned for its rich biodiversity and Himalayan landscapes, faced significant deforestation challenges in the mid-20th century. By

Critical legal studies: How it reflects Nepal’s political reality

As a faculty member teaching Jurisprudence at a government university in Biratnagar, I once delivered a lecture on Critical Legal

Dear climate activists, are you ready for the challenge?

Climate justice is a moral imperative and all young peoples should be involved and engaged in the cause. This call

Victim’s Right to Privacy: A Promise Half-Kept by the Justice System

In Nepal, the right to privacy for victims of crimes such as rape, human trafficking, and sexual assault is not

The DMN News


One killed in gang war, four accused arrested

Kathmandu: One person was killed in a clash between two gangs in Kumari Tole of

Dr Govinda KC begins 22nd hunger strike, demands PM Dahal’s resignation

Kathmandu: Dr Govinda KC, a campaigner for medical education reform, has started a hunger strike

Australia expels Indian spies for stealing secrets about country’s defense projects

Kathmandu: Australia kicked out Indian spies after they were caught trying to steal secrets about

Lamichhane declined prime minister offer, then Congress labeled him cooperative fraud, KP Oli claims

Gagan Thapa, general secretary of Nepali Congress, said Nepal Congress will not allow the house

Publisher’s Note

What makes a democracy strong and vibrant? How can the media play the dual role

The DMN News goes live

Kathmandu: Democracy Media Network unveiled The DMN News, an English-language digital newspaper, in Kathmandu on

Editorial | How not to let Nepali democracy backslide

Nepali democracy is suffering at the hands of those who are entrusted to uphold it. 

Interview | Local governments must evolve as effective, and accountable institutions: Devendra Brahma, Deputy Mayor, Pyuthan Municipality

Kathmandu: Until the 2022 local elections, Devendra Brahma had a different identity. He was known