Miss Nepal made history in more ways this year. Anushka Shrestha became the first Miss Nepal to be elected to parliament, where she has been raising issues of art and entrepreneurship. Deepmala Dhakal added a different chapter to that story this week. Born and raised in Hong Kong, she is the first non-resident Nepali to […] The post From Hong Kong to Miss Nepal, Deepmala Dhakal carries a message for the diaspora appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Constitutional bodies are institutions whose existence, functions, duties, and powers are established by a nation’s constitution. The constitution protects these bodies, and any significant changes to their powers, functions, or duties require a constitutional amendment. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) is an independent constitutional body established to minimise corruption in […] The post Ensuring the independence of Nepal’s anti-corruption commission appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

The true strength of a nation is not measured by its military capability, economic prosperity, or political influence, but by the trust, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence that bind its people together. When these foundations begin to weaken, the nation’s stability and unity are inevitably placed at risk. Nepal’s greatest strength is its diversity. People […] The post Social harmony: Nepal’s greatest national strength appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Many people believe that bathing frequently or scrubbing the body thoroughly with soap makes the skin healthier. However, the opposite can be true. Certain common bathing habits can strip away the skin’s natural oils and weaken its protective barrier. As a result, the skin may become dry, tight, rough, and more sensitive. To keep your […] The post 5 bathing habits that can harm your skin appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Imagine lying in bed with someone, moments away from becoming intimate; a loud knock at the door shatters the moment. In a panic, you hide the person you are with before opening the door. A frightened man rushes inside and pleads with you to testify in court that he is innocent. What would you do? […] The post What Miss Menuka dares to say, and what it leaves unsaid appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Every day, we generate waste without giving much thought to where it goes after we throw it away. A plastic bottle, a food wrapper, leftover food, or an old mobile phone may seem insignificant, but when multiplied by thousands of households, they become one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time. In cities like […] The post Creating value from waste: Why waste management starts with us appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

In my previous article, I suggested that Nepal’s healthcare system suffers from a memory problem. Medical records remain trapped inside individual institutions. Patients carry the burden of remembering their own medical history. Every hospital sees only one chapter of a patient’s life. The obvious question is this: What would a healthcare system look like if […] The post A healthcare system that never stops caring appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

The true strength of a nation is not measured by its military capability, economic prosperity, or political influence, but by the trust, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence that bind its people together. When these foundations begin to weaken, the nation’s stability and unity are inevitably placed at risk. Nepal’s greatest strength is its diversity. People […] The post In praise of Nepal’s social harmony appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

The team recovering the bodies of late Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja and other climbers who died in the avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak is preparing to descend to Camp 1 today. According to the ground rescue team, the first phase of the operation involves bringing the bodies of those who lost their lives in the […] The post Bodies of Nirmal Purja and other climbers to be brought to Camp 1 today appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Recently, the country watched Ganesh Nepali die. A 25-year-old ride-hailing driver, carrying debt, supporting a family, preparing for foreign employment, fined Rs 1,000 over a wheel-locked motorcycle. He died at Bir Hospital a day after setting himself on fire outside the passport office. Since then, the argument has been about accountability: the municipal police, the […] The post 18 suicides a day: Nepal’s overlooked public health crisis appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.