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Curbing Import Dependence to Fix Trade Gap
Rising imports outpace exports, widening Nepal’s trade deficit and highlighting the need for industrial growth.
Dec 24, 2025
Army Commits to Democratic Norms, But Questions Remain
Army Commits to Democratic Norms, But Questions Remain
Dec 23, 2025
100 Days Gone, Election Now the Test
100 Days Gone, Election Now the Test
Dec 22, 2025
UML Leads, NC Must Act
UML Leads, NC Must Act
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Nepal Cannot Heal Without National Dialogue
Animal rights groups urge rethink of Chitwan elephant festival events
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5Blueprint prepared for economic and banking sector reforms
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Fixing Governance First to Rescue Ailing PEs
Fixing Governance First to Rescue Ailing PEs
Less interference and smarter management can turn Nepal’s public enterprises into vibrant entities
Dec 08, 2025
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Nepal’s Milestone in Carbon Trading
Nepal’s Milestone in Carbon Trading
Nepal’s new Carbon Trading Regulation 2082 opens a historic opportunity to turn climate action into economic growth—if the country can implement it with transparency, community participation and strategic foresight.
Dec 07, 2025
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CIAA Must Continue Chasing Bigger Fish
CIAA Must Continue Chasing Bigger Fish
With the government pledging to act more decisively, the public can hope this marks the beginning of a genuine crackdown on corruption.
Dec 05, 2025
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Making Kathmandu Liveable
Making Kathmandu Liveable
Nothing is more important than public health. Kathmandu must become a place people choose to live not out of necessity, but out of desire.
Dec 04, 2025
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Aid Falls by 74%: Is Nepal Losing the World’s Trust?
Aid Falls by 74%: Is Nepal Losing the World’s Trust?
The government must proactively engage with traditional and emerging donor nations and agencies to assure them that longstanding obstacles and irregularities are being addressed.
Dec 03, 2025
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Mergers, Manoeuvres and Uncertainty
Mergers, Manoeuvres and Uncertainty
The merger of Bibeksheel Sajha into the RSP reflects a broader trend of convenience-driven realignments amid growing political polarisation.
Dec 02, 2025
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Agriculture Progress Hinges on Reliable Data
Agriculture Progress Hinges on Reliable Data
If our policymakers make the right decision based on survey reports, it can speed up overall economic progress, which will benefit Nepali families reliant on the farming sector.
Dec 01, 2025
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Keeping Nepalis Safe from Online Harm
Keeping Nepalis Safe from Online Harm
To stay safe, individuals must be cautious, informed and proactive. And as a country, Nepal must strengthen its laws, institutions and public awareness so that social media remains a tool for empowerment—not exploitation.
Nov 30, 2025
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Nepal’s Agriculture at a Crossroads
Nepal’s Agriculture at a Crossroads
Nepal’s rising reliance on rice imports underscores the urgent need for a comprehensive national agricultural revival plan.
Nov 28, 2025
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Reservation for Whom?
Reservation for Whom?
Nepal’s Reservation Model Must Evolve to Stay Fair
Nov 27, 2025