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Provincial capitals in federal Nepal: Assessing their relevance to balanced regional development

Provincial capitals in federal Nepal: Assessing their relevance to balanced regional...

The recent remarks by the Chief Minister of Far-West Province (FWP) clearly highlight his concern over the lack of progress in establishing the provincial capital (PC) of FWP.
The recent remarks by the Chief Minister of Far-West Province (FWP) clearly highlight his concern over the lack of progress in establishing the provincial capital (PC) of FWP.
Opinion 19 Jun, 2025
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Tourism on the rise in the country: Need to focus on religious tourism

Tourism on the rise in the country: Need to focus on religious tourism

The tourism sector in Nepal is virtually brimming with joy and jubilation following the arrival of record numbers of tourists last April, which was otherwise following a downhill trend after the worldwide COVID pandemic. I
The tourism sector in Nepal is virtually brimming with joy and jubilation following the arrival of record numbers of tourists last April, which was otherwise following a downhill trend after the worldwide COVID pandemic. I
Opinion 18 Jun, 2025
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Accreditation for logistics service providers: Why is it essential?

Accreditation for logistics service providers: Why is it essential?

Nepal’s geographic location makes its logistics landscape particularly complex. With various transportation modes in play – road, rail, air and inland waterways –each comes with its own standards.
Nepal’s geographic location makes its logistics landscape particularly complex. With various transportation modes in play – road, rail, air and inland waterways –each comes with its own standards.
Opinion 17 Jun, 2025
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Digital shackles: When tech sovereignty collides with war realities

Digital shackles: When tech sovereignty collides with war realities

For too long, Nepal has harboured the adolescent fantasy that it can play India and China against each other, extracting economic favours and diplomatic gestures from both while remaining immune to the region’s storms.
For too long, Nepal has harboured the adolescent fantasy that it can play India and China against each other, extracting economic favours and diplomatic gestures from both while remaining immune to the region’s storms.
Opinion 16 Jun, 2025
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China's balancing act: Terrorism and the tightrope in South Asia

China's balancing act: Terrorism and the tightrope in South Asia

The terrorist attack on 22 April in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians, including a Nepali national, marked another grim chapter in South Asia’s ongoing struggle against cross-border militancy.
The terrorist attack on 22 April in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians, including a Nepali national, marked another grim chapter in South Asia’s ongoing struggle against cross-border militancy.
Opinion 13 Jun, 2025
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Intellects we've lost to the fear of English: In classrooms, offices…. even in marriage

Intellects we've lost to the fear of English: In classrooms, offices…. even in...

I was 26 when my father introduced me to a potential match for marriage. It had been two years since a heartbreak, and I was enjoying my independence, not particularly eager to settle down. Over time, I met a few of the “candidates” he arranged. One meeting, however, stayed with me.
I was 26 when my father introduced me to a potential match for marriage. It had been two years since a heartbreak, and I was enjoying my independence, not particularly eager to settle down. Over time, I met a few of the “candidates” he arranged. One meeting, however, stayed with me.
Opinion 11 Jun, 2025
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Implementing REDD+ schemes: Engage Indigenous Peoples

Implementing REDD+ schemes: Engage Indigenous Peoples

One of the most controversial ways to fight climate warming has been the reliance on carbon markets. In essence, such programmes allow polluters to buy credits from projects, many of which are in the South of the world, that contribute to the reduction of emissions.
One of the most controversial ways to fight climate warming has been the reliance on carbon markets. In essence, such programmes allow polluters to buy credits from projects, many of which are in the South of the world, that contribute to the reduction of emissions.
Opinion 09 Jun, 2025
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Travel delay and passenger discomfort: A silent crisis on Nepal's roads

Travel delay and passenger discomfort: A silent crisis on Nepal's roads

Travel time is one of the most important parts of public transportation. It affects how productive people can be, their mood and how they plan their day. But sadly, in many parts of Nepal, this important issue is often ignored, especially in places where transport systems aren’t well-managed or don’t put passengers first.
Travel time is one of the most important parts of public transportation. It affects how productive people can be, their mood and how they plan their day. But sadly, in many parts of Nepal, this important issue is often ignored, especially in places where transport systems aren’t well-managed or don’t put passengers first.
Opinion 06 Jun, 2025
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Achieving sustainable industrial growth: Engage non-state actors to attract the right investments

Achieving sustainable industrial growth: Engage non-state actors to attract the right...

One of Nepal’s key priorities is to transition to a more industrialised nation, positioning itself as an attractive market within the group of Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs). The way this ambition unfolds will significantly shape the country's level of prosperity over the next 10 to 15 years.
One of Nepal’s key priorities is to transition to a more industrialised nation, positioning itself as an attractive market within the group of Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs). The way this ambition unfolds will significantly shape the country's level of prosperity over the next 10 to 15 years.
Opinion 05 Jun, 2025
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The dual persona of the home minister: A Jekyll and Hyde paradox

The dual persona of the home minister: A Jekyll and Hyde paradox

Around this time last year, Nepal’s Parliament was engaged in intense discussions regarding the alleged involvement of the then home minister, Rabi Lamichhane, in cooperative fund embezzlement.
Around this time last year, Nepal’s Parliament was engaged in intense discussions regarding the alleged involvement of the then home minister, Rabi Lamichhane, in cooperative fund embezzlement.
Opinion 05 Jun, 2025
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That small, high, hateful bugle: The malarial conundrum

That small, high, hateful bugle: The malarial conundrum

You’d think of it as the most implausible miniature aircraft of all — with the unbearable ‘drum beats’ in your ear. You got the whole idea right — a hazard you’d not even ‘touch’ from afar, as it were.
You’d think of it as the most implausible miniature aircraft of all — with the unbearable ‘drum beats’ in your ear. You got the whole idea right — a hazard you’d not even ‘touch’ from afar, as it were.
Opinion 29 May, 2025

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