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The Regulatory Dam – Obstructing the Private Sector Flow
The article argues that without urgent legal reform and a level playing field for the private sector, Nepal will continue to waste surplus energy and miss opportunities for economic growth and cross-border power trade.
Dec 17, 2025
The Echo of 1954: Why Nepal’s India Policy Keeps Repe...
The Echo of 1954: Why Nepal’s India Policy Keeps Repe...
Dec 17, 2025
Time to Move from Tolerance to Action
Time to Move from Tolerance to Action
Dec 17, 2025
Why Metro Rail in Kathmandu?
Why Metro Rail in Kathmandu?
Dec 16, 2025Most read this week
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Two candidates rejected, 14 withdraw as UML heads into crucial voting
Remittance inflow increases by 31.4 percent in 4 months
3Gorkha Brewery, Khalisisi launch nationwide bottle recycling drive
4Corruption case filed against PRIA Project Chief Munakarmi, spouse
5Canvassing intensifies at UML 11the General Convention venue
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The True Cost of the Gen Z Movement
The True Cost of the Gen Z Movement
What began as a peaceful, popular protest devolved into arson, vandalism and chaos, undermining the movement’s original goals.
1 day ago
OPINION
Big Tech’s Impacts on Fragile Democracy
Big Tech’s Impacts on Fragile Democracy
Nepal’s fragile democracy is increasingly threatened by unregulated social media platforms that help amplify AI-generated disinformation content while operating above the regulation and democratic oversight. Although they have proven helpful for media and public participation, their lack of ac...
2 days ago
Editorial
NPL-2: Putting Nepal on the Global Cricketing Map
NPL-2: Putting Nepal on the Global Cricketing Map
With its successful organization, the NPL-2 gave Nepali cricket a much-needed time to shine on the world stage.
2 days ago
OPINION
Finding Species First: Nepal’s Conservation Challenge
Finding Species First: Nepal’s Conservation Challenge
Nepal’s rich insect biodiversity remains largely undocumented. Effective conservation and sustainable management require urgent nationwide insect surveys, strengthened research institutions, and citizen participation to record and protect these vital species before they vanish.
3 days ago
Editorial
UML’s Defining Moment
UML’s Defining Moment
The convention is expected to elect a new leadership at a time when pressure has been mounting within the party for the top leadership to make way for a younger generation.
3 days ago
OPINION
Belem and the Battle for Truth: COP 30’s People vs Power Showdown
Belem and the Battle for Truth: COP 30’s People vs Power Sho...
COP 30 in Belém exposed the persistent failure of global climate talks to confront fossil fuel–driven injustice, while underscoring that real climate solutions continue to emerge from people-led movements and frontline communities rather than the UNFCCC process.
3 days ago
OPINION
Fixing Nepal’s Broken Medico-Legal System
Fixing Nepal’s Broken Medico-Legal System
Nepal’s medico-legal procedure for rape cases lacks clear guidelines, leaving survivors vulnerable to inconsistent examinations and secondary trauma. A comprehensive national framework is urgently needed to protect victims’ rights, ensure proper evidence collection, and uphold justice.
5 days ago
Editorial
Agreement or Appeasement?
Agreement or Appeasement?
Prime Minister Karki’s 10-point agreement with Gen-Z has raised doubts over trust, legality and political consensus.
5 days ago
OPINION
Cultural Assimilation or the Quiet Theft of Culture
Cultural Assimilation or the Quiet Theft of Culture
Culture has no boundaries and should be a medium for sharing, learning and celebration across the world.
6 days ago
Editorial
Ending Project Paralysis in Nepal
Ending Project Paralysis in Nepal
Project cancellations alone won’t fix Nepal’s infrastructure woes.
6 days ago