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

Civic movement is the cornerstone of democracy

Freedom of civic movement is the cornerstone of democracy. Civil society and non-governmental organizations should be recognized as essential partners

Can children help solve world’s pressing problems?

Simone Galimberti

The world is facing several daunting challenges. Can children and youths come to rescue us? 

Nepal requires Rs 21.065 trillion to implement SDGs goals, says National Planning Commission

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Kathmandu: The National Planning Commission (NPC) has said that investment of Rs 21.065 trillion is

Risk communication for reducing disaster impacts

Dr Vidhu Prakash Kayastha

The past year has been a stark reminder of Nepal’s vulnerability to natural disasters, with

Global pressure mounting on Bhutan to release political prisoners

The DMN News

Kathmandu: The European Union has written to the government of Bhutan to release political prisoners. 

Curfew time extended in Birgunj

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Birgunj: The Parsa District Administration Office has extended the time of the curfew imposed in

Prisoners of conscience: Pro-monarchy leaders of Nepal continue to be detained

The DMN News

Kathmandu: Three leaders supporting restoration of monarchy have been in custody ever since the pro-monarchy

Ajimas in Kathmandu: The guardians of the ancient city

Dr Vidhu Prakash Kayastha

The presence of the Ajimas in the heart of the spiritually-connected Kathmandu Valley has given

Taxes, loans, and little return: Is Nepal’s federal government too big?

Akash Shrestha

Suppose you’ve taken a loan. You could either use this money to pay your rent,