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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.
3 days ago
POLITICS

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 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 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

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 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
POLITICS

Bhim Rawal’s expulsion sparks debate: Is UML embracing autoc...

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.
Jan 22, 2025
POLITICS

MCC approves additional $50 million for Nepal to cover incre...

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. 
Jan 03, 2025
POLITICS

President Carter leaves an enduring legacy in Nepal’s journe...

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.  
Dec 30, 2024
SOCIETY

US firm fined over $ 55 million for bribing Nepali officials...

The Illinois-based company was implicated in bribery schemes involving government officials in Nepal and South Africa, aiming to secure business with state-owned airlines. The AAR admitted to conspiring to pay bribes between 2015 and 2020, resulting in nearly $24 million in illicit profits from the...
Dec 24, 2024