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Indian Idol 3 winner Prashant Tamang dies of cardiac arrest
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4Democracy in Nepal is in crisis, says UML
5President Paudel pays tributes to nation builder Prithvi Narayan Shah
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A Long-awaited Pact
A Long-awaited Pact
Nepal’s proposed labour agreement with Saudi Arabia marks a long-awaited step towards safeguarding Nepali migrant workers by ensuring fair wages, insurance, workplace safety and protection from exploitation.
5 days ago
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When Most Vehicles Pollute, Enforcement Can’t Be Optional
When Most Vehicles Pollute, Enforcement Can’t Be Optional
Widespread violations revealed by emission checks show that vehicular pollution has become the norm in Kathmandu, making strict enforcement of government standards and responsible vehicle maintenance an urgent public health necessity.
6 days ago
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Public Service in Reverse Gear
Public Service in Reverse Gear
Nepal’s driving licence backlog shows how poor planning, weak accountability and corruption have turned a basic public service into years of waiting despite full payment.
Jan 05, 2026
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Nepal’s Tech Renaissance
Nepal’s Tech Renaissance
With the IT sector expanding rapidly—from 40 to 400 companies in two years—policy reforms, improved infrastructure, and youth talent are driving the nation toward becoming a regional IT hub.
Jan 02, 2026
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Proportional Representation or Political Privilege?
Proportional Representation or Political Privilege?
Political parties in Nepal face scrutiny for submitting proportional representation (PR) candidate lists dominated by elites, raising concerns that the system meant to ensure inclusivity is being misused.
Jan 01, 2026
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Ensuring Free and Fair Polls
Ensuring Free and Fair Polls
The EC has introduced a strict code of conduct for the March 5 elections, targeting money, muscle, AI misuse and digital disinformation to ensure free, fair, and transparent polls.
Dec 31, 2025
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Gen Z Protest and Balen-Rabi Unity Deal
Gen Z Protest and Balen-Rabi Unity Deal
The Rabi–Balen 'Grand Unity' deal marks a major political realignment by harnessing Gen-Z energy to challenge traditional parties, while simultaneously placing moral and democratic responsibility on its leaders for past protests and the country’s political future.
Dec 30, 2025
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Tests of Nepal’s Democratic Resolve
Tests of Nepal’s Democratic Resolve
Finally, all concerned must build a trustworthy, conducive climate for the election to make the historic March vote a grand success, ensuring a new parliament and a new government will be set up through a fresh, legitimate mandate from the people.
Dec 29, 2025
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Trust-Building Ahead of HoR Polls
Trust-Building Ahead of HoR Polls
PM Sushila Karki’s meeting with top leaders of three major parties, following President Paudel’s intervention, marks a key step in restoring political trust and paving the way for the March 5 HoR polls amid lingering post-Gen-Z tensions.
Dec 28, 2025
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RPP Reunion: Old Leaders, New Challenges
RPP Reunion: Old Leaders, New Challenges
The RPP’s reunion is set to bring Kamal Thapa back to the party fold, but shifting voter expectations and internal challenges mean the merger may strengthen survival rather than transform the party into a national powerhouse.
Dec 26, 2025