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The High Cost of Failed Farming Reform
A decade after launching the PM Agriculture Modernization Program with massive spending and lofty promises, Nepal’s agriculture sector remains trapped in weak governance, wasted subsidies, and disappointing results.
May 22, 2026
Public Dairy, Private Players, and the Politics of Milk
Public Dairy, Private Players, and the Politics of Milk
May 21, 2026
Debt, Politics and the Decline of NAC
Debt, Politics and the Decline of NAC
May 20, 2026
NHRC Must End the Silence
NHRC Must End the Silence
May 19, 2026Latest
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Arrears Balloon, Accountability Shrinks
Arrears Balloon, Accountability Shrinks
Nepal’s ballooning public arrears—driven by weak financial discipline, political interference, and lack of accountability—highlight a deep governance crisis that threatens fiscal efficiency, public trust, and national development.
4 days ago
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Chasing Megawatts, Ignoring Risks
Chasing Megawatts, Ignoring Risks
Nepal’s ambitious hydropower expansion risks creating economic and financial instability unless the government addresses storage capacity, domestic demand and cross-border market access alongside megawatt targets.
May 15, 2026
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Inside Custody, Outside Accountability
Inside Custody, Outside Accountability
A family in Sindhuli is demanding transparency and an independent investigation after a 22-year-old man died in police custody under disputed circumstances, raising serious questions about possible foul play and custodial accountability.
May 14, 2026
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SEE Results Arrive Early—But at What Cost?
SEE Results Arrive Early—But at What Cost?
Nepal’s SEE results were released in record time with improved pass rates, but questions remain about whether faster processing has preserved fairness and academic integrity.
May 13, 2026
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Beyond Price Transparency Week
Beyond Price Transparency Week
Nepal’s rising inflation and recurring market irregularities highlight the urgent need for a permanent, transparent, and technology-driven market monitoring mechanism rather than short-term inspection campaigns.
May 12, 2026
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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.
May 11, 2026
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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