OPINION
Nepal’s 3P Problem: Why Policies Fail to Deliver
Nepal’s 3P Problem: Why Policies Fail to Deliver
Nepal’s policymaking repeatedly fails to deliver results due to deep structural gaps in people, process, and performance, turning well-intentioned policies into weak implementation outcomes.
Apr 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Former Prime Minister Karki honored with ‘Nagarik Nayak 2083’
Former Prime Minister Karki honored with ‘Nagarik Nayak 2083...
Born on August 29, 1947 in Shankharapur, Morang, she is also Nepal’s first female Chief Justice.
Apr 24, 2026
WORLD
Indian embassy in Iran urges citizens to avoid travel "whether by air or land"
Indian embassy in Iran urges citizens to avoid travel "wheth...
In a post on X, the Embassy stated that Indians should refrain from travelling to Iran by any mode and advised those already in the country to leave in coordination with the mission.
Apr 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Media is not just a means of delivering information: Chairperson Gyawali
Media is not just a means of delivering information: Chairpe...
Speaking at a special event organized on the occasion of the organization’s 17th anniversary, she emphasized that media is not just a tool for information dissemination but a powerful force in shaping society. She stressed the need to strengthen the voice of the people.
Apr 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Alarming levels of violence against pregnant and postpartum women in Nepal: 38% face abuse
Alarming levels of violence against pregnant and postpartum...
According to a recent study published by the Forum for Women, Law and Development, nearly 38 percent of women have faced some form of abuse during these stages. Specifically, 38.4 percent experienced violence during pregnancy, and 35.9 percent after childbirth.
Apr 24, 2026
OPINION
The Fall of Nepal’s Gerontocracy and Rise of a New Political Order
The Fall of Nepal’s Gerontocracy and Rise of a New Political...
The September Spring of 2025 marked a generational rupture in Nepal’s political history, as Gen Z dismantled entrenched gerontocracy and paved the way for a new democratic mandate.
Apr 24, 2026
ECONOMY
Hetauda Cement Industry closed for lack of raw materials
Hetauda Cement Industry closed for lack of raw materials
"We do not have coal, limestones or other raw materials. There is no immediate possibility of supply of raw materials either. Even though there is an agreement for the supply of raw materials, the contractor could not transport them due to lack of funds, so the industry had to be shut down," said Bh...
Apr 24, 2026
POLITICS
Broken System, Rising Youth: How Nepal Rewrote Its Politics
Broken System, Rising Youth: How Nepal Rewrote Its Politics
Nepal’s post-2006 political order, marked by instability and elite dominance, was ultimately upended by a youth-led movement that reshaped power and expectations across the country.
Apr 24, 2026
SOCIETY
First SAARC Development Report to be finalized
First SAARC Development Report to be finalized
The Second Meeting of the SAARC Inter-Governmental Expert Group on Poverty Alleviation to finalize the first SAARC Development Report with the theme “SDR 2025: Shaping the Future Together for a Resilient SAARC” was held in Malé, Maldives on Thursday, the SAARC Secretariat stated.&...
Apr 24, 2026
ECONOMY
Liberalisation and Its Limits: Nepal’s Economic Crossroads
Liberalisation and Its Limits: Nepal’s Economic Crossroads
Nepal’s liberalisation has delivered significant gains, but structural weaknesses, governance gaps and uneven distribution of benefits continue to constrain inclusive and sustained growth.
Apr 24, 2026