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

Early morning quake sends panic to Kathmandu residents

Kathmandu: The earthquake that hit early morning on Tuesday sent residents of Kathmandu in panic mode.  While many were asleep, at around 6:50 AM, students were just beginning to take their morning classes. 

The epicenter of the 6.9 magnitude earthquake is believed to be Tibet and it had a depth of 10 km, according to a separate notice from the China Earthquake Networks Centre, Reuters reported.