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Resolve Hierarchy Row for a United NC

The party’s top leadership must take decisive actions to mend the internal conflict that plagues the party. Only a united NC can provide strong leadership to the country and help navigate the pressing challenges the country faces now. 
4 days ago
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Leadership Appointment Conundrum in TJ bodies

Three leading human rights organizations – Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the International Commission of Jurists – recently urged Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to appoint qualified, impartial, and independent leadership and officials at the two transitional justice bodies...
5 days ago
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An Opportunity to Rebuild Public Trust

After suspending the investigation for a long time, Nepal Police has taken a fresh initiative to find the culprits behind the murder of teenage girl Nirmala Panta.
6 days ago
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A Welcome Powerful Move

With such power generation goals, Nepal needs to pace up in moving that quantity of electricity not only across the country but across borders and that too efficiently.
Dec 19, 2024
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Aviation Safety Standards

Nepal remains on the European Union's aviation safety blacklist, which concerns stakeholders of the Nepali aviation sector. At the same time, it hints at the country's utter failure in persuading the EU to remove our airline carriers from the blacklist.  
Dec 18, 2024
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Controlling Cross-Border Drug Smuggling

It is concerning to note that the smuggling of marijuana from Nepal’s hill districts to India via the porous border in Madhesh districts has been on the rise lately. The recent incident in Siraha, where a large quantity of this illegal drug was seized by chance following a car accident, shows...
Dec 17, 2024
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The Forgotten Law

Nepal's Social Practices (Reform) Act 2033 BS, enacted during the early years of King Birendra’s reign, has been effectively dead since its inception. The 47-year old law consists of 21 sections. Despite its enactment, none of its provisions have been implemented.
Dec 16, 2024
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Settle the dues to construction entrepreneurs expeditiously

The Federation of Contractors’ Associations of Nepal (FCAN) has demanded that the government and the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) coordinate to make arrangements for payment to construction companies.
Dec 15, 2024
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Channelize remittance into productive sectors

Nepal continues seeing an unprecedented surge in remittances, which has been a key revenue source to keep the country’s economy afloat. According to Nepal Rastra Bank, the country received remittances amounting to Rs 521.63 billion in the first four months of the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/...
Dec 14, 2024
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For Sustainable Integrated Water Resources Management

The main goals envisaged by the strategy include those identified by the major stakeholders, including civil society organizations and private sector enterprises around the Kamala Basin. These goals are critical for improving the ecology and livelihoods of people and bringing economic prosperity to...
Dec 13, 2024