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The Burden of Hope – Election’s New Mandate
“Of all ills that one endures, hope is a cheap and universal cure.” – Abraham Cowley
Mar 09, 2026
A Vote for Change, a Test for RSP
A Vote for Change, a Test for RSP
Mar 09, 2026
When the Symbol Becomes the Candidate: Lessons from Nep...
When the Symbol Becomes the Candidate: Lessons from Nep...
Mar 07, 2026
I Didn’t Vote Because the Diaspora Couldn’t
I Didn’t Vote Because the Diaspora Couldn’t
Mar 06, 2026Most read this week
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RSP’s Sudan Gurung widens lead in Gorkha–1
RSP continues to lead PR vote count for HoR
3HoR election: Results of 132 constituencies out, RSP wins 104 seats so far
4Defeat in Jhapa puts Oli under pressure as calls grow for leadership accountability
5Gen-Z protest probe commission holds Oli, Lekhak responsible for the unrest
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Editorial
Elections End, Responsibility Begins
Elections End, Responsibility Begins
Nepal’s peaceful general election, driven by strong citizen participation and the Gen Z movement, marks a crucial moment for stability, development, and responsible governance.
3 days ago
OPINION
From Rallies to Reflection: Choosing Nepal’s Future
From Rallies to Reflection: Choosing Nepal’s Future
Nepal’s voters face a historic moment today, as citizens cast their ballots with the responsibility to choose accountable leaders, uphold the constitution, and shape the nation’s future.
4 days ago
Editorial
Democracy’s Reset Moment
Democracy’s Reset Moment
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The snap election offers Nepal a decisive opportunity to restore constitutional order, stabilise governance, and renew public trust through the sovereign power of the ballot.
4 days ago
OPINION
Voter's Conundrum
Voter's Conundrum
Amid rising polarisation following the Gen Z protests, the writer remains torn between old and new political forces, questioning whether either can truly deliver responsible leadership and meaningful transformation in Nepal's forthcoming snap elections.
5 days ago
OPINION
Beyond Emotion: Accountability and Institutional Reform in Nepal’s Policing Debate
Beyond Emotion: Accountability and Institutional Reform in N...
It is therefore essential that public discourse moves beyond personalization and toward structural accountability, ensuring that scrutiny strengthens democratic institutions rather than deepening mistrust.
5 days ago
Editorial
Beyond Spending: Making Farm Insurance Work
Beyond Spending: Making Farm Insurance Work
If Nepal seeks a stable food supply, reduced imports and a stronger rural economy, it must protect those who till the soil. Used effectively, farm insurance can give farmers the confidence to invest and grow.
5 days ago
OPINION
Why Nepal Must Treat Road Safety as a National Priority
Why Nepal Must Treat Road Safety as a National Priority
Road accidents are one of the most fatal, human-induced causes of mortality in Nepal.
6 days ago
OPINION
Countering Trade Deficit vs Trust Deficit
Countering Trade Deficit vs Trust Deficit
If Nepal treats these twin tracks in parallel, the trade account can be improved not only by temporary inflows or commodity cycles but by a durable expansion of productive, tradable activity- and by the restored trust that drives any modern trading economy.
6 days ago
Editorial
Elections and the Test of Institutions
Elections and the Test of Institutions
Nepal’s democracy will endure not through the rise of any single leader, but through the strength, accountability and resilience of its institutions.
6 days ago
OPINION
India’s AI Surge Means a World for Nepal
India’s AI Surge Means a World for Nepal
India’s AI surge signals a decisive bid for global technological leadership, and unless Nepal strategically partners and invests in its own digital ecosystem, it risks being left behind in the emerging AI century.
Mar 02, 2026