Interview

Congress leader Govinda Bhattarai: The party will not split

1 month ago

Kathmandu. Despite being honest and simple, Congress leader Govinda Bhattarai is known as an 'unlucky' leader. Having led the Nepal Students Union and Tarun Dal, Bhattarai has yet to reach...

Interview: Nepali Congress General Secretary Pradeep Paudel on Democracy Day and Party Reform

1 month ago

Today marks the 20th Democracy Day. The Nepali Congress, which led the struggle for democracy, has now become the main opposition party following the House of Representatives elections held on...

Reflecting on 20 Years of Democracy: An Interview with Ramkumari Jhakri

1 month ago

Kathmandu. Ramkumari Jhakri is currently a member of the National Assembly representing the CPN-UML. Twenty years ago, Jhakri was one of the powerful student leaders who took to the streets...

Former PM Dr. Baburam Bhattarai on Kathmandu's Squatter Crisis and Urban Planning

1 month ago

Disorganized urbanization in the Kathmandu Valley, encroachment on riverbanks, and the squatter problem have been at the center of political and administrative debates for decades. In 2068 BS, under the...

Political stability of Balendra government will be conducive to advancing China-Nepal cooperation : Professor Zhang Jiadong

1 month ago

With the formation of a new government led by the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), politicians, diplomatic community, development practitioners, and the general public have been closely watching how its policies...

Student Leader Dipak Raj Joshi Criticizes Government Move to Ban Campus Political Organizations

2 months ago

There is growing speculation that the government is preparing to abolish active political student organizations in universities. The news emerged following a meeting of the University Coordination Committee on Chait...

Swastima Khadka: Redefining Nepali Cinema Through Authentic Storytelling

2 months ago

Swastima Khadka is one of the most successful actresses of recent times. Starting her journey with 'Hostel Returns', she has quickly established herself not just as a glamorous star, but...

RPP on the Brink: General Secretary Dhabal Shumsher Rana Demands Leadership Accountability and Convention

2 months ago

Kathmandu. Leaders and cadres of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) have begun to openly discuss the party being on the verge of a split. Ratopati held an extensive interview with...

Nepal's Transitional Justice Remains Stalled 20 Years After Peace Accord

2 months ago

It has been 20 years since the Comprehensive Peace Accord was signed between the government and the then-rebel CPN (Maoist), yet victims of the conflict have yet to receive justice....

Ram Krishna Dhakal on 'Talk Forward': From Musical Heights to Film Production

2 months ago

Kathmandu. Reaching the pinnacle of success and maintaining that position are two different things. However, one name that has set the standard for success in both is Ram Krishna Dhakal. Ram...

Nepal's Transport Sector Faces Challenges: An Interview with Saroj Sitaula

2 months ago

Kathmandu. Nepal's public transport sector is frequently at the center of controversy and debate. From fare adjustments and syndicates to taxi meter disputes and the entry of Indian vehicles, this...

Interview: Former JSP Nepal General Secretary Ramkumar Sharma on the party's electoral collapse

2 months ago

Kathmandu. Madhes-based parties, which have long influenced national politics by championing the agenda of Madhesi rights and identity, were wiped out in the Madhes region during this election. They failed...

Film Development Board Chair Dinesh DC Optimistic About Industry Reform Under PM Balen Shah

2 months ago

Kathmandu. Dinesh DC is the Chairman of the Film Development Board. A well-established and multifaceted personality in the Nepali media and film industry, he has been active in radio, television,...

A Conversation with Legendary Director Tulsi Ghimire on His Comeback Film 'Pahad'

2 months ago

Kathmandu. It is no exaggeration to say that Tulsi Ghimire and the Nepali film industry are synonymous. Primarily known for leaving a deep impression as a director, Ghimire is equally...

Bagmati Province to Amend Forest Act to Boost Domestic Timber Use and Curb Imports

2 months ago

Bagmati Province is exceptionally rich in forest resources. While the national forest coverage stands at 46 percent, 53 percent of the land in Bagmati Province is covered by forests. Despite...

Interview: Youth Association Nepal President Maharaj Gurung on Party Crisis

2 months ago

Kathmandu. After the defeat in the election, the CPN-UML has not been able to regain its momentum. It has not even been able to conduct an intensive review of the...