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Why We Must Stop Building in Nepal’s Floodplains
Avoid the Costly Consequences of Building Against Nature
Oct 16, 2026
Disaster, inflation and a subdued Dashain
Disaster, inflation and a subdued Dashain
Oct 16, 2026
Beyond Relief: Building a Resilient Himalaya
Beyond Relief: Building a Resilient Himalaya
Oct 15, 2026
The Tibet Act and Nepal’s Strategic Balancing Act
The Tibet Act and Nepal’s Strategic Balancing Act
Oct 15, 2026Most read this week
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FinMin Dr Wagle urges ADB to support Nepal’s post-disaster recovery
CAAN plans new navigation system to curb flight diversions at Pokhara Airport
3Inflation up by three-fold to 6.34 percent in mid-September
4Govt invites proposals for green urea plant with 500,000-tonne annual capacity
5Minister orders feasibility studies for expansion of Tarigaun, Rara Airports
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From Delhi to Kathmandu: A New Push for BIMSTEC
From Delhi to Kathmandu: A New Push for BIMSTEC
India’s leadership, Nepal’s strategic importance and the collective strength of seven nations offer an opportunity to reshape regional security and prosperity.
1 day ago
Editorial
Roads Must Be Completed, Not Just Started
Roads Must Be Completed, Not Just Started
Road construction is not an achievement until it is completed on time and delivers the promised benefits to citizens.
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The Story of a Name: Market Morality and the True Cost of Being Unique
The Story of a Name: Market Morality and the True Cost of Be...
Business shortcuts are always tempting. Building a new name, creating original packaging and earning shelf space alongside the market leader are massive challenges. Bad actors often choose to make their brand name, packaging and taste closely resemble those of the market leader so that consumers are...
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OPINION
The Bhotekoshi Disaster – The Urgency of a Reconstruction Conference
The Bhotekoshi Disaster – The Urgency of a Reconstruction Co...
Nepal should convene an international reconstruction conference without delay to turn growing global attention into concrete financing commitments, prioritizing grants and climate-resilient recovery for communities devastated by the Bhotekoshi disaster.
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Editorial
Making Nepal’s Paddy Economy Work
Making Nepal’s Paddy Economy Work
Government paddy procurement can support farmers, but lasting food security requires lower production costs, better market linkages, reliable storage and transparent policies that make domestic rice production profitable.
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OPINION
Nepal’s BA LLB: Reform It or Replace It
Nepal’s BA LLB: Reform It or Replace It
Nepal must overhaul its five-year BA LLB programme through updated curricula, early clinical training, transparent tuition, institutional support for mooting and predictable bar examinations—or replace it with a more intensive four-year professional degree.
3 days ago
Editorial
Flood Recovery Needs Action, Not Red Tape
Flood Recovery Needs Action, Not Red Tape
The government should establish a powerful, time-bound mechanism under the prime minister, backed by a one-window system and firm deadlines, to remove bureaucratic hurdles and expedite the reconstruction of hydropower projects damaged by the Bhotekoshi floods.
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OPINION
Gen Z Needs Political Parties of Its Own
Gen Z Needs Political Parties of Its Own
The same generation that can scrutinize governments is itself extraordinarily easy to scrutinize.
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Editorial
Red Card Corruption, Restore Nepali Football's Glory
Red Card Corruption, Restore Nepali Football's Glory
FIFA’s suspension of Nepal’s football teams has exposed years of governance failures. Restoring the sport’s glory requires transparent finances, independent investigations and accountability that puts players before administrators.
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OPINION
The Next Test for Nepal’s Youth-Led Politics
The Next Test for Nepal’s Youth-Led Politics
Nepal’s youth have made remarkable gains in political participation, but the country’s youth-led government must now turn that political momentum into jobs, economic opportunity and stronger protections for Nepalis seeking livelihoods at home and abroad.
Oct 09, 2026