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Stable Score, Shrinking Trust
Stable Score, Shrinking Trust
Nepal’s stagnant corruption score reflects deep-rooted governance weaknesses, warning that without urgent institutional reform and credible leadership, public trust and democratic integrity will continue to erode.
6 days ago
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Spending Without Speed
Spending Without Speed
With over a quarter of government programmes showing no progress and capital spending stuck at just 11.66 per cent halfway through the fiscal year, weak planning and poor budget discipline are undermining Nepal’s development momentum.
Feb 13, 2026
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Insurance Without Assurance
Insurance Without Assurance
The national health insurance programme is facing a severe crisis, with widespread complaints, hospital service suspensions, and financial imbalances exposing structural flaws that threaten access to care for millions of citizens.
Feb 12, 2026
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Inspection ritual continues as LPG shortage hits households
Inspection ritual continues as LPG shortage hits households
The current shortage is happening at a time when the country is under a caretaker government that is not exactly in a position to take decisions.
Feb 11, 2026
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Time to curb recurrent spending to boost growth
Time to curb recurrent spending to boost growth
Nepal’s challenge is not having recurrent expenditure, but its size and weak link to performance. Salaries and allowances rise year after year, offices expand, new agencies appear, and programs are added with little review.
Feb 10, 2026
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Moral Decline and Criminal Trends
Moral Decline and Criminal Trends
Rising crime, weakening moral values, and emerging cyber threats in Nepal underscore the urgent need for societal awareness, personal responsibility, and effective law enforcement.
Feb 09, 2026
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Why Nepal Must Prioritise Labour Agreements
Why Nepal Must Prioritise Labour Agreements
Nepal must urgently expand and enforce bilateral labour agreements to protect its overseas workers from exploitation and ensure foreign employment delivers security, dignity, and economic benefits.
Feb 09, 2026
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Nepal’s Cancer Crisis
Nepal’s Cancer Crisis
Delayed diagnosis, limited access to treatment and systemic weaknesses continue to fuel high mortality in Nepal, even though many cancers are preventable and curable if detected early.
Feb 08, 2026
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Caution Over Credit
Caution Over Credit
Banks’ caution is understandable. Home and share-backed loans are easier to recover if conditions deteriorate. They generate regular cash flows and pose fewer surprises. Past lending excesses left banks burdened with bad loans, making them reluctant to finance long-gestation projects with unce...
Feb 06, 2026
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When Cost-Cutting Threatens Universal Health Coverage
When Cost-Cutting Threatens Universal Health Coverage
The government’s decision to cap outpatient health insurance at Rs 25,000 per family risks undermining the very purpose of the programme by making essential healthcare less accessible to low-income, chronically ill and vulnerable citizens.
Feb 05, 2026