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Tackling Years of Hydropower Gridlock
Tackling Years of Hydropower Gridlock
Nepal forms high-level committees to fix stalled power deals and streamline hydropower approvals, aiming to unblock projects worth 13,000 MW.
4 days ago
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High-Stakes SEE
High-Stakes SEE
The Secondary Education Examination (SEE) has begun amid high pressure and expectations, sparking debate over its continued relevance and the need to balance timely results with student well-being.
Apr 03, 2026
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When Justice Fails the Most Vulnerable
When Justice Fails the Most Vulnerable
The violence against Dalit women and girls in Nepal is not incidental but rooted in structural inequalities of caste, gender and poverty, requiring systemic reform rather than episodic outrage.
Apr 02, 2026
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NC at a Crossroads: Unity or Unraveling
NC at a Crossroads: Unity or Unraveling
The Nepali Congress faces a critical moment where deepening factional divisions risk undermining its legacy, electoral relevance, and ability to act as a cohesive political force.
Apr 01, 2026
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From Promise to Performance
From Promise to Performance
The Balen-led government’s early reform push and streamlined cabinet have raised public expectations, but its credibility will hinge on delivering good governance, ensuring impartial justice, and tackling corruption decisively.
Mar 31, 2026
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Rewriting Accountability: Nepal’s Governance Reset
Rewriting Accountability: Nepal’s Governance Reset
The ambitious 100-point action plan of Balen Shah-led government seeks to restore public trust through sweeping governance reforms, historic asset scrutiny of political elites and a results-driven push for accountability, justice, and improved service delivery.
Mar 30, 2026
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Gaps in Gen Z Protest Probe Report
Gaps in Gen Z Protest Probe Report
A detailed yet uneven report on the September protests raises serious accountability concerns while leaving critical gaps that could undermine both justice and security confidence.
Mar 27, 2026
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Offsetting Trade Deficit
Offsetting Trade Deficit
Nepal’s surging trade deficit underscores deep structural weaknesses, driven by import dependence and missed opportunities to boost domestic production and exports.
Mar 26, 2026
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A step toward safer tourism
A step toward safer tourism
Nepal should present itself as a safe and responsible trekking destination. When safety systems are strong, visitors feel confident. When visitors feel confident, arrivals rise.
Mar 25, 2026
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Harmony at Risk
Harmony at Risk
Rising communal tensions in Nepal, fuelled by misinformation, weak leadership and poor law enforcement, threaten the country’s long-standing tradition of unity in diversity and demand urgent, long-term solutions.
Mar 24, 2026