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Beyond Balancing: Nepal’s Strategic Path to Peaceful Development
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Bulldozers Halted, Bigger Questions Begin
Bulldozers Halted, Bigger Questions Begin
The Supreme Court’s halt on Kathmandu’s eviction drive exposes a deeper governance dilemma: land clearance without rehabilitation planning risks repeating cycles of displacement for the most vulnerable.
4 days ago
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Reform or Overreach?
Reform or Overreach?
The government’s decision to revoke 12 trade unions has sparked a national debate, balancing the push for depoliticized institutions against concerns over the protection of democratic rights to organize.
May 08, 2026
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Remittance Economy at a Cost
Remittance Economy at a Cost
Nepal’s heavy reliance on foreign employment is boosting remittances but exposing a deep domestic job crisis marked by unemployment, skill shortages, and long-term development risks.
May 07, 2026
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A Tougher Law, A Bigger Test
A Tougher Law, A Bigger Test
Nepal’s new law strengthens DoMLI’s authority to combat financial crime through centralized and expanded investigative powers, but its success will depend on transparent and accountable enforcement.
May 06, 2026
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Quiet Diplomacy Over Border Noise
Quiet Diplomacy Over Border Noise
Nepal must firmly defend its sovereignty in the Lipulekh dispute while prioritizing quiet, sustained diplomacy, as only respectful negotiations—not public posturing—can resolve long-standing tensions and ensure regional stability.
May 05, 2026
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Reform Drive or Power Reset?
Reform Drive or Power Reset?
A sweeping purge of political appointees in Nepal could either mark a genuine reform of public institutions or simply reset the cycle of political favoritism, depending on who replaces them.
May 04, 2026
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Reclaiming Land, Ignoring Lives?
Reclaiming Land, Ignoring Lives?
Kathmandu Metropolitan City’s riverbank demolition drive has displaced hundreds of families, raising urgent concerns over humanitarian relief, housing policy gaps and the treatment of genuine squatters.
May 01, 2026
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Growth Abroad, Gaps at Home: Nepal’s Labour Dilemma
Growth Abroad, Gaps at Home: Nepal’s Labour Dilemma
Nepal’s growing dependence on foreign employment is easing household incomes and supporting the economy, but it also reflects deep structural job shortages and a rising risk of long-term labour force depletion.
Apr 30, 2026
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Growth Without Momentum
Growth Without Momentum
Nepal’s economy faces deep structural weaknesses and slowing growth, but with decisive reforms and effective execution, it still holds strong potential for sustainable recovery and transformation.
Apr 29, 2026
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Lease the Future, Don’t Lose It
Lease the Future, Don’t Lose It
The government should promptly renew the lease of the Kirtipur Cricket Stadium and ensure its protection as a national asset. The prolonged uncertainty could undermine past investments and disrupt Nepal’s growing progress in international cricket.
Apr 28, 2026