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A Troubling Poll Season
As Nepal heads towards the March 5 elections, escalating communal and partisan violence is eroding voter confidence and raising serious concerns about the credibility and security of the democratic process.
Feb 23, 2026
Nepal’s Health Insurance Program Is Gasping for Air: ...
Nepal’s Health Insurance Program Is Gasping for Air: ...
Feb 22, 2026
Open Borders, Smart Partnerships: Nepal–India’s Eme...
Open Borders, Smart Partnerships: Nepal–India’s Eme...
Feb 20, 2026
Beyond Promises: Rethinking Democracy in Nepal
Beyond Promises: Rethinking Democracy in Nepal
Feb 20, 2026Most read this week
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Nepal’s Health Insurance Program Is Gasping for Air: Can We Save It?
Curfew extended in Gaur as Rautahat remains tense
3IMF set to disburse final US$43.2 million tranche of ECF
4Brazil, India ink critical minerals deal as leaders meet
5Import of expensive gold doubles to Rs 21.20 billion in seven months
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FDI without limits: Nepal rolls out red carpet for big investors
FDI without limits: Nepal rolls out red carpet for big inves...
Unlimited foreign capital can unsettle local businesses. Without sensible safeguards, large foreign firms could crowd out smaller Nepali enterprises
2 days ago
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Nepal: From Moon-Promises to a Nation That Builds
Nepal: From Moon-Promises to a Nation That Builds
Nepal’s path to prosperity requires moving beyond election-time “moon promises” toward disciplined institution-building, credible rules, productive investment, and measurable accountability.
3 days ago
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Security First: What Nepal Can—and Cannot—Learn from Bangladesh’s 2026 Election
Security First: What Nepal Can—and Cannot—Learn from Banglad...
Election security is not just paperwork—it is a big expense for any country.
4 days ago
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From Threat Perceptions to Shared Opportunities: Toward a New Nepal-China Narrative
From Threat Perceptions to Shared Opportunities: Toward a Ne...
Nepali society is increasingly seeking a renewed narrative in its relation with China. Earlier discourses have been framed by suspicion toward Tibetan religious and spiritual activities, as well as Nepal’s external engagements—even when such activities are undertaken by Nepali citizens o...
4 days ago
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Public Spending Bottlenecks
Public Spending Bottlenecks
With capital spending at just 15.62 per cent of its annual target, Nepal’s sluggish budget execution is weighing heavily on economic momentum and development progress.
5 days ago
OPINION
Politics in the Era of Artificial Superintelligence
Politics in the Era of Artificial Superintelligence
As artificial superintelligence reshapes governance from ballot-based consent to algorithmic coordination, the central question becomes whether democracy can adapt before human agency is rendered obsolete by optimized systems.
6 days ago
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The Perils of Impunity
The Perils of Impunity
Impunity has become entrenched in Nepal, as repeated commissions investigating abuses during protests and armed conflicts fail to deliver justice, leaving victims without accountability and perpetuating a culture of unpunished violations.
6 days ago
OPINION
Voters Deserve Vision, Not Entertainment
Voters Deserve Vision, Not Entertainment
Winning votes is temporary; earning trust through ethical, informed and inclusive communication defines true leadership.
6 days ago
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Shrinking Revenue, Shrinking Federal Promise
Shrinking Revenue, Shrinking Federal Promise
Persistent revenue shortfalls and a narrow, import-dependent tax base are forcing the federal government to cut grants to provinces and local bodies, exposing structural weaknesses in Nepal’s fiscal federalism.
Feb 16, 2026
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Building a Stronger National Army
Building a Stronger National Army
A strong, modernised, and strategically structured Nepali Army is essential to safeguarding national sovereignty and ensuring credible deterrence in an increasingly volatile regional security environment.
Feb 15, 2026