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Engage Political Parties to Hold Timely Election

If the interim government is to oversee a successful transition, it must first restore law and order. Peace and security are the indispensable prerequisites for the election. Only then can dialogue with political parties assure the country that the government is committed to delivering a free and fa...
11 minutes ago
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Riverine Disasters: Managing Flood, Landslide and Debris Flo...

Nepal is highly vulnerable to floods, debris flows, and glacial lake outburst floods, with hundreds of lives lost and billions in damages each year. Strengthening early warning systems, resilient infrastructure, land-use planning, and cross-border coordination is critical to reduce risks and bu...
2 days ago
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Nepal’s Gen Z and the New Sovereignty: Why Influence Is Inev...

The September uprising showed how fragile our foundation has become.
2 days ago
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Commendable Disaster Preparedness

Torrential monsoon rains once again exposed Nepal’s vulnerability to natural disasters, claiming dozens of lives across eastern and central regions. Yet, the government’s swift and coordinated response this year marked a rare example of effective disaster management, minimizing casualtie...
3 days ago
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India and Nepal: Friends Through Storm and Sunshine

India and Nepal share a unique civilisational bond rooted in history, culture, and people-to-people ties, with open borders and deep mutual trust. Despite political turbulence in Nepal, India reaffirmed its steadfast friendship by swiftly supporting Nepal’s democratic transition and pledging c...
4 days ago
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Gen Z Protest: Reflection of Popular Discontent

Nepal’s Gen Z–led protest in September 2025 toppled the Oli government within just two days, making it one of the shortest political uprisings in the region’s history. The revolt reflected deep frustration among youths over corruption, misgovernance, unemployment, and the dominance...
6 days ago
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Durga Puja in Kolkata: A Kaleidoscope of 1960s Memories

In the 1960s, Durga Puja in Calcutta was more than a festival—it was a dazzling blend of art, devotion, and community spirit that transformed the entire city. From the soul-stirring Mahishasuramardini on Mahalaya to the bittersweet farewell of Dashami, the celebration etched unforgettable memo...
6 days ago
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Gen Z’s Wake-Up Call to Nepali Congress

Gen Z’s frustration with entrenched political parties has turned into a powerful demand for accountability, merit, and change, directly challenging the old guard in Nepal. The Nepali Congress now faces a defining choice: embrace young leadership and reform, or risk being swept aside by history...
Sep 30, 2025
OPINION

That Unforgettable 2017 Evening When Mahabir Pun and SoftBan...

The question now is whether Nepal will let leaders like him translate vision into systemic change, or whether he will remain an exception in a system that rewards privilege over merit.
Sep 29, 2025
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Traveling during festivals: Roads and life must be safer

The Kathmandu-Narayangarh highway, one of the country's vital road links, has recently had several landslides that have closed parts of the road for days.
Sep 29, 2025