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Revamp the Insurance Sector
Revamp the Insurance Sector
A worrying trend in the nation’s insurance industry is indicated by a sudden rise in life insurance policy cancellations. Over 45,000 life insurance policies were surrendered prematurely in the first five months of the current fiscal year, causing a loss of Rs 6.10 billion in insured amounts....
Jan 01, 2025
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A Concrete First Step
A Concrete First Step
The government must ensure that the newly formed authority and other regulatory mechanisms function transparently and efficiently to restore public trust in the cooperative sector.
Dec 31, 2024
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Follow Through Fiscal Discipline
Follow Through Fiscal Discipline
The preparation of the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year (FY 2025/2026) has hit a stumbling block due to the delay in amending legislation, which undoubtedly demonstrated sloppiness on the part of the authorities in charge of streamlining budget preparation and presentation on time.
Dec 30, 2024
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NOC's sham election
NOC's sham election
The Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC) on Saturday held a controversial election for its executive committee despite the Supreme Court (SC)’s order against holding the election.
Dec 29, 2024
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The Crisis of Cocaine Trafficking thru Nepal
The Crisis of Cocaine Trafficking thru Nepal
Over the past few years, Nepal has emerged as a significant transit hub for cocaine trafficking, a trend that carries broader regional consequences. For instance, cocaine seizures have surged from 11.8 kg in 2023 to over 30 kg in 2024.
Dec 28, 2024
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Intolerant UML Leadership
Intolerant UML Leadership
At present the UML Chairman Oli is a party strongman who can make or mar the career of anyone within his party, which has made many in the party either mute spectators of his actions or his stooges. Ditto is the case in the Maoist Center, as nobody in that party dares the party Supremo and Chairman...
Dec 27, 2024
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Launch Fresh Investigation into NAC Wide-Body Aircraft Corruption Scam
Launch Fresh Investigation into NAC Wide-Body Aircraft Corru...
As the CIAA appears to have failed to investigate the case thoroughly, this case must be further investigated based on those details, and the top politicians found involved in the corruption must also be held accountable.
Dec 26, 2024
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Preserve Sanctity of Presidency
Preserve Sanctity of Presidency
Nepal's political grapevine has come alive lately with speculation that the former President and Vice President would return to active politics by rejoining their previous parties, trivializing their esteemed offices highly respected for their dignity, impartiality and unifying capability.
Dec 25, 2024
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Exploring Oil Reserves in Dailekh
Exploring Oil Reserves in Dailekh
The exploration of crude oil in Dailekh is a significant development, yet Nepal ought to carefully weigh the benefits and challenges of pursuing oil extraction against its commitment to clean energy and sustainable development.
Dec 24, 2024
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Invest in Cricket
Invest in Cricket
The recently-conducted Nepal Premier League (NPL) was a huge success, invigorating everyone engaged in cricket, including players, officials, referees, coaches, and many more who benefited from it. It has also helped Nepal gain worldwide recognition for cricket.
Dec 23, 2024