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Pipe burst calls for improved coordination

A recent Melamchi water pipeline rupture in Kathmandu’s Babarmahal created chaotic scenes in the capital's busy thoroughfare. The ejected water submerged roads and nearby government and judicial buildings, compelling employees and residents to evacuate, resulting in the destruction of importan...
1 hour ago
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Algorithmic Sovereignty: Conscious AI and the End of Human C...

The "Godfather of AI" recently told Andrew Marr that artificial intelligence has already developed consciousness—and could one day seize control of the world. This suggests that AI systems are no longer merely processing data but are potentially "thinking" and "understanding" in ways that tran...
2 days ago
Editorial

Dual LPG Price Plan Must Not Harm the Public

The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has mulled a plan to sell cooking gas, known as LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), at different prices for homes and businesses. The idea is simple: hotels, restaurants, and other commercial users would pay the full price while families would pay less since the government...
3 days ago
OPINION

Increasing Relevance of PPPs in Infrastructure Development

Every country's economic development and progress are based on its infrastructure development. Many developed nations have used Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a model for funding, planning, and completing large-scale infrastructure projects in recent decades.
3 days ago
Editorial

Is a second stock exchange in Nepal a misstep?

The government’s effort to establish a second stock exchange in Nepal while neglecting the much-needed restructuring and reform of the existing Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) is an illogical move.
4 days ago
OPINION

Nepal’s Debt Crisis and Corruption

The cases of bribery, nepotism, and embezzlement that continue to plague Nepal are classic hallmarks of a kleptocracy.
4 days ago
Editorial

Bring Realistic Budget

The government recently decided to slash the national budget by Rs 168 billion, reducing it to Rs 1.692 trillion. The decision highlights a recurring problem in Nepal’s fiscal planning: the tendency to propose overly ambitious budgets, which later needs significant downsizing. The mid-year adj...
5 days ago
OPINION

Trump 2.0 and Nepal

In a nutshell, the coming four years of Trump’s tenure will be a tumultuous period for Nepal, at least, from the point of view of foreign policy dynamics.
5 days ago
Editorial

National Shame Projects !

The idea of national pride projects was introduced with the hope that the projects would enhance public services and stimulate economic growth. This also aimed to expedite the projects at the desired pace, with additional priority and commitment in terms of budget and other resources.
6 days ago
Editorial

Highway to Progress

The pace of infrastructure development, which is crucial to a country's overall growth, has been frustratingly slow in Nepal. This is evident when we consider the Mid-Hill Highway. For example, barely 90% of this highway's 135-kilometer Baglung stretch has been completed.
Feb 07, 2025