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Rewriting Accountability: Nepal’s Governance Reset
Rewriting Accountability: Nepal’s Governance Reset
The ambitious 100-point action plan of Balen Shah-led government seeks to restore public trust through sweeping governance reforms, historic asset scrutiny of political elites and a results-driven push for accountability, justice, and improved service delivery.
1 day ago
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Ballots Deliver Decisive Change—Now the Hard Part Begins
Ballots Deliver Decisive Change—Now the Hard Part Begins
Nepal’s 2026 election marked a quiet but decisive shift toward performance-based politics, where voters rejected complacency and demanded accountability without unrest.
2 days ago
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From Hydropower to Computing Power: Can Nepal Become South Asia’s Green Data Hub?
From Hydropower to Computing Power: Can Nepal Become South A...
Nepal could leverage its vast hydropower potential to become a regional green data hub, but doing so will require major reforms in governance, connectivity, financing and energy strategy.
2 days ago
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Govt to form High-Level Probe Committee into September 9 arson and vandalism
Govt to form High-Level Probe Committee into September 9 ars...
The government has decided to form a high-level investigation committee within a week to probe the incident that occurred on September 9—a day after the Gen Z protest in Kathmandu.
3 days ago
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When Hope Becomes Political
When Hope Becomes Political
Balen Shah’s rise as Nepal’s Prime Minister embodies both psychological and political hope, highlighting the delicate balance between public expectations, charismatic leadership, and the need for strong institutions to turn hope into lasting change.
4 days ago
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Nepal’s Young Guns at the Crease: Don’t Celebrate Too Soon
Nepal’s Young Guns at the Crease: Don’t Celebrate Too Soon
In a rejoinder to Dr. Ghanashyam Bhatta’s article, Usha Pokharel uses cricket as a metaphor to caution Nepal’s new political leaders that a landslide electoral win is only the “first innings,” and true governance demands patience, strategy, and respect for the complexities of...
4 days ago
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Nepal Has Voted to Break Its Cage
Nepal Has Voted to Break Its Cage
Nepal’s vote is a revolt against exhausted parties, stale ideologies, and political decay.
4 days ago
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Gaps in Gen Z Protest Probe Report
Gaps in Gen Z Protest Probe Report
A detailed yet uneven report on the September protests raises serious accountability concerns while leaving critical gaps that could undermine both justice and security confidence.
4 days ago
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A QR Code Revolution in India–Nepal Connectivity
A QR Code Revolution in India–Nepal Connectivity
The adoption of India’s UPI in Nepal is transforming cross-border transactions, boosting tourism and trade, and deepening economic and people-to-people connectivity between the two nations.
5 days ago
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Nepal’s Constitutional Right to Health: Promise vs Delivery
Nepal’s Constitutional Right to Health: Promise vs Delivery
Federalism was meant to bring services closer to communities, but overlapping mandates can blur responsibility—who pays for drugs, staff facilities, manages supply chains, and answers when services fail.
5 days ago