OPINION
The Fall of Nepal’s Gerontocracy and Rise of a New Political Order
The Fall of Nepal’s Gerontocracy and Rise of a New Political...
The September Spring of 2025 marked a generational rupture in Nepal’s political history, as Gen Z dismantled entrenched gerontocracy and paved the way for a new democratic mandate.
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ECONOMY
Hetauda Cement Industry closed for lack of raw materials
Hetauda Cement Industry closed for lack of raw materials
"We do not have coal, limestones or other raw materials. There is no immediate possibility of supply of raw materials either. Even though there is an agreement for the supply of raw materials, the contractor could not transport them due to lack of funds, so the industry had to be shut down," said Bh...
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POLITICS
Broken System, Rising Youth: How Nepal Rewrote Its Politics
Broken System, Rising Youth: How Nepal Rewrote Its Politics
Nepal’s post-2006 political order, marked by instability and elite dominance, was ultimately upended by a youth-led movement that reshaped power and expectations across the country.
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SOCIETY
First SAARC Development Report to be finalized
First SAARC Development Report to be finalized
The Second Meeting of the SAARC Inter-Governmental Expert Group on Poverty Alleviation to finalize the first SAARC Development Report with the theme “SDR 2025: Shaping the Future Together for a Resilient SAARC” was held in Malé, Maldives on Thursday, the SAARC Secretariat stated.&...
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ECONOMY
Liberalisation and Its Limits: Nepal’s Economic Crossroads
Liberalisation and Its Limits: Nepal’s Economic Crossroads
Nepal’s liberalisation has delivered significant gains, but structural weaknesses, governance gaps and uneven distribution of benefits continue to constrain inclusive and sustained growth.
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SOCIETY
No more official rides: PMO cracks down on vehicle perks below Joint Secretary level
No more official rides: PMO cracks down on vehicle perks bel...
In a move that signals a sharper push for discipline within Nepal’s bureaucracy, the government has drawn a clear line on who gets to ride in official vehicles—and who does not.
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POLITICS
Govt bars nomination of officials for foreign visits for three months
Govt bars nomination of officials for foreign visits for thr...
The government has directed all ministries, commissions and agencies not to nominate any officials for foreign visits for the next three months.
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WORLD
Trump threatens Britain with "big tariffs" over tech tax
Trump threatens Britain with "big tariffs" over tech tax
In an interview with the newspaper, Trump viewed the tax as unfairly targeting major U.S. technology companies such as Apple, Google and Meta.
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POLITICS
Revolution, Resilience and Reform: Nepal’s Long Road to Democratic Stability
Revolution, Resilience and Reform: Nepal’s Long Road to Demo...
Nepal’s modern political history is neither linear nor tranquil. It is a layered chronicle of ruptures and renewals, of suppressed aspirations resurfacing in waves, and of a society repeatedly compelled to redefine its relationship with power. From the blood-soaked courtyards of the Kot Massac...
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POLITICS
From courtroom to crisis leadership: The extraordinary journey of Sushila Karki
From courtroom to crisis leadership: The extraordinary journ...
Sushila Karki’s rare journey from Chief Justice to crisis-era Prime Minister stands as a story of reluctant leadership, institutional courage, and a historic moment that helped steer Nepal back to constitutional order.
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