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Govt sacks NEA Executive Director Kulman Ghising, Shakya appointed new ED
Janamat-Nagarik Unmukti Party reach merger deal to form ‘Nagarik Janamat Party’
3Oli, Deuba, and Dahal hold talks on transitional justice
4PPMO blacklists four construction companies
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Navigating Energy Crisis During Dry Season
Navigating Energy Crisis During Dry Season
The potential power outage has become the talk of the town and a matter of growing concern among ordinary people after Energy Minister Deepak Khadka confirmed the return of power cuts while addressing the National Assembly meeting on Wednesday. Public anxiety persists even as the government formally...
2 days ago
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World Water Day 2025 on Glacier Preservation: What It Means for Nepal?
World Water Day 2025 on Glacier Preservation: What It Means...
Glaciers supply water to Nepal’s rivers, especially during dry months when rainfall is very limited.
Nepal recorded around 1,541 glacial lakes by 2010, more than double since the 1970s. Many of these lakes risk bursting suddenly, causing destructive floods called Glacial Lake Outburst F...
2 days ago
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Say No to Racial, Caste Discrimination
Say No to Racial, Caste Discrimination
Caste discrimination and racism are major problems in Nepal. Despite having legal recourse against race and caste discrimination, lower-caste individuals are discriminated against on a daily basis. In rural Nepal, for example, individuals of what is considered to be "upper castes" will not touch low...
3 days ago
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With Love to SEE Takers
With Love to SEE Takers
The Secondary Education Examination (SEE) started on Thursday throughout Nepal, a milestone in the life of over half a million students. The nationwide examination is a massive academic event, with over 500,000 students appearing in their exams in almost 2,080 examination centers.
4 days ago
OPINION
Nepal’s Police and APF Acts: The Debate Nepal Can’t Ignore
Nepal’s Police and APF Acts: The Debate Nepal Can’t Ignore
The incumbent Home Minister deserves recognition for initiating the long-overdue amendments to the Nepal Police Act and the Armed Police Force (APF) Act. Although Nepal was never colonized, its Police Act of 1955 fundamentally adopted a colonial-style policing framework.
4 days ago
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Ensure Deeper Investigation into the Smuggling Racket
Ensure Deeper Investigation into the Smuggling Racket
The recent seizure of foreign currency worth Rs 250 million and the arrest of Kushang Lama, a truck driver from Sindhupalchowk, on the charge of transporting the foreign currency, has revealed that gold smuggling remains rampant in Nepal.
5 days ago
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Journey with Dolls
Journey with Dolls
Dolls,while being merely playthings, were also vessels of culture, history, and imagination.
Dolls can also serve as a reflection of societal values and aspirations. Children’s doll play often mirrors the prevailing cultural norms and ideals of beauty, gender roles, and social status.
5 days ago
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Ensure Merit-based Appointments
Ensure Merit-based Appointments
The government's recent appointments in the police force and the academic area are a significant step toward guaranteeing competent leadership in key institutions. The appointments hint at the government's dedication to seniority and meritocracy, which is aptly demonstrated by the choice to name Add...
6 days ago
OPINION
Neta vs Janata
Neta vs Janata
I could have easily titled this piece as “leaders vs followers” but the sweetness that comes with the use of Nepali words neta vs janata, in a politicalized context, can never be found in English words.
6 days ago
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Act with Urgency on Administrative Reforms
Act with Urgency on Administrative Reforms
Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel’s candid admission that the government is struggling to meet even recurrent expenditures through existing revenue sources should serve as a wake-up call for Nepal’s leadership. The fiscal warning is clear: without bold and immediate reforms, the government&...
Mar 18, 2025