KOSH RAJ KOIRALA

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POLITICS, Republica Watch
Why are pro-monarchy demonstrators taking to the streets in Nepal?
Why are pro-monarchy demonstrators taking to the streets in...

Pro-monarchy forces have been staging small-scale protests across the country for the past few months, with a particular focus on Kathmandu. On Friday, the group organized a rally in the capital as a demonstration of their strength. As the pro-monarchy forces in the country have announced plan...
Mar 28, 2025

POLITICS, Republica Watch
Monarchy resurgence? Former King Gyanendra’s show of strength sparks debate in Nepal
Monarchy resurgence? Former King Gyanendra’s show of strengt...

Kathmandu witnessed a significant demonstration of royalist support on Sunday as thousands of former King Gyanendra Shah’s followers gathered to welcome him back from Pokhara. The large-scale demonstration, which began at Tribhuvan International Airport—a highly sensitive area—and...
Mar 11, 2025

POLITICS
From Kyiv to Kathmandu: Why Trump’s ‘transactional’ foreign policy matters to Nepal
From Kyiv to Kathmandu: Why Trump’s ‘transactional’ foreign...

While the spat between the two leaders has raised doubts about President Trump’s approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war, concerns are also emerging in Nepal about how the ‘transactional’ foreign policy of the new US administration could impact the country. Some experts argue tha...
Mar 01, 2025

ECONOMY
Fate of MCC-funded projects hangs in balance as US suspends funding
Fate of MCC-funded projects hangs in balance as US suspends...

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.
Feb 19, 2025

POLITICS
Development partners weigh options to fill the gap as USAID support to Nepal hangs in bala...
Development partners weigh options to fill the gap as USAID...

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.
Feb 15, 2025

POLITICS
Former VP Pun returns to active politics as ex-Prez Bhandari eyes UML leadership
Former VP Pun returns to active politics as ex-Prez Bhandari...

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.
Feb 04, 2025

POLITICS
Hopes rise for Bipin Joshi’s release as Hamas frees more Israeli hostages
Hopes rise for Bipin Joshi’s release as Hamas frees more Isr...

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.
Jan 30, 2025

POLITICS
Strategic shift in US foreign aid policy poses new challenges for Nepal
Strategic shift in US foreign aid policy poses new challenge...

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...
Jan 28, 2025

The Week
Unveiling South Asia's Paradox on Sex, Desire and Taboo
Unveiling South Asia's Paradox on Sex, Desire and Taboo

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.
Jan 25, 2025

POLITICS
Bhim Rawal’s expulsion sparks debate: Is UML embracing autocratic leadership?
Bhim Rawal’s expulsion sparks debate: Is UML embracing autoc...

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.
Jan 23, 2025
