OPINION
Caretaker Governments and the Future of Fair Elections
Caretaker Governments and the Future of Fair Elections
Nepal’s repeated reliance on caretaker governments during political crises highlights a growing debate over whether a constitutionally mandated, non-partisan interim administration is necessary to ensure free and fair elections or whether it undermines democratic accountability.
Jan 14, 2026
Editorial
Nepal’s Demographic Advantage at Risk
Nepal’s Demographic Advantage at Risk
Nepal risks squandering its demographic advantage as widespread youth unemployment and low labour force participation turn a young population into an economic burden rather than a driver of growth.
Jan 14, 2026
POLITICS
NC rival factions forge path to unity, but Deuba question looms large
NC rival factions forge path to unity, but Deuba question lo...
Leaders familiar with the developments said the two sides are likely to strike a deal and avert an imminent party split if they can agree on the role and position Deuba should hold until the regular general convention scheduled for May.
Jan 14, 2026
ECONOMY
Locals demand shares in Makarigad Hydropower Company Ltd
Locals demand shares in Makarigad Hydropower Company Ltd
The locals have put forth various demands including that shares be given to the citizens of the area affected by the project.
Jan 13, 2026
ECONOMY
Nigalo Hotel to issue IPO
Nigalo Hotel to issue IPO
To move forward with the IPO process, the hotel has appointed Muktinath Capital as the issue and sales manager.
Jan 13, 2026
POLITICS
NC Special General Convention concludes closed-door session
NC Special General Convention concludes closed-door session
NC Special General Convention concludes closed session, approves political and organizational reports by General Secretary Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma.
Jan 13, 2026
SOCIETY
Vapes worth 22.4 million confiscated
Vapes worth 22.4 million confiscated
The Nepal Police, Armed Police Force and Mustang Customs Office seized 16,000 units of vape from a container bearing the registration number plate Na 6 Kha 7591 on Monday evening.
Jan 13, 2026
ECONOMY
Post-unrest rebuilding to cost Rs 36 billion: Govt report
Post-unrest rebuilding to cost Rs 36 billion: Govt report
Gen Z protests damaged 2,671 buildings and 12,659 vehicles nationwide
Jan 13, 2026
POLITICS
NC General Secy Thapa says Special General Convention signals NC’s readiness for change
NC General Secy Thapa says Special General Convention signal...
NC General Secretary Gagan Thapa says Special General Convention shows the party is ready for change and a transformed NC can drive national transformation.
Jan 13, 2026
POLITICS
NC General Secy Thapa says Special General Convention signals NC’s readiness for change
NC General Secy Thapa says Special General Convention signal...
Addressing the conclusion of the closed-door session, NC General Secretary Gagan Thapa said the Special General Convention sent a clear message that the party is ready to change.
Jan 13, 2026