KOSH RAJ KOIRALA

The latest communication from the US government confirming that the funding pause applies to MCC-funded projects has raised concerns not only about the delays but also about the projects' successful completion.

Development partners in Nepal have begun discussions to address potential funding gaps as the new administration in the US reviews USAID funding worldwide, including Nepal.

Former Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun has officially re-entered active party politics, with the CPN (Maoist Center) assigning him a defined role within the party. 

With Hamas beginning to release foreign nationals alongside Israeli hostages as part of the latest ceasefire deal with Israel, there are strong hopes that a Nepali national believed to be in their captivity will soon be freed.

With uncertainty looming over whether ongoing funding will continue after the 90-day pause—during which the US government will "reevaluate and realign" its foreign aid—concerns are growing about how this will shape US-Nepal relations and whether Nepal will retain its priority in US forei...

The book is structured into six chapters, each building on the discourse surrounding sex, desire, and taboo. The first chapter sets the theoretical foundation, discussing Foucault’s The History of Sexuality and its limitations in understanding the South Asian context.

The ruling CPN-UML expelled the party’s Vice Chairman Bhim Rawal last month and suspended two other prominent leaders, alleging that they breached the party’s discipline.

The ruling CPN-UML’s expulsion of Vice Chairman Bhim Rawal and suspension of two other leaders has raised questions about whether the party is shifting toward autocratic leadership by suppressing dissent.

The MCC Board of Directors has approved an additional $50 million in funding for the Nepal Compact, bringing the total Compact value to $747 million. 

President Carter’s connection to Nepal has left an enduring legacy in the country's journey from conflict to peace, particularly through his role in facilitating the end of the decade-long armed conflict and helping the integration of Maoist rebels into mainstream politics.