Nepal at a crossroads: A political reset is now unavoidable Nepal is in an unusually fragile political moment. The dissolution of the House of Representatives, the formation of an interim government with a narrow mandate, and a powerful youth-led uprising have collectively exposed deep cracks in our democratic system.
Amid political limbo in Nepal, where does Nepal's Human Rights Commission stand? The aftermath of the Gen Z protest in Nepal is only testing the resilience of democracy. Political uncertainty has become more evident following the protest.
Post-Gen Z movement political polarisation: Consequence on poll outcome The nation has witnessed a dramatic polarisation in the left parties in particular after the Gen Z movement caused the unbelievable collapse of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) coalition, which enjoyed near to two-thirds majority, in less than two days.
From revolt to renewal: Why timely elections are Nepal's last democratic guardrail Nepal’s Generation Z remains caught in a fraught liminal moment, in a country still reverberating from September’s protests that shook its political foundations and ignited hopes of renewal.
Political arena overcrowded: New parties mushrooming Political parties are the crucial pillars of parliamentary politics as they act as bridges between citizens and the state. Without political parties, democracy becomes a distant voice rather than a living conversation.
Demobilizing young anger to sports In every nation that has successfully transformed its youth into disciplined, innovative, and patriotic citizens, sports have played a central role.
The Chitwan Elephant Festival must end its abuse of elephants Since every single major sponsor of the Chitwan Elephant Festival has now distanced themselves from the event and committed to never sponsoring or supporting it in any way in the future, it’s clear that momentum is shifting.
A national strategy for Nepal: Ten pillars of stability and transformation Nepal stands today at a moment of profound uncertainty. Political polarisation, politics fragmentation, unreliable economy, eroding public trust, fragile diplomacy, confused tools and institutions of the state, and growing geopolitical revelation have pushed the nation into a cycle of instability.
Week-long reinstatement of Parliament: To embody Gen Z's ideal through national reconciliation National opinion remains incredibly divided for or against the reinstatement of the Parliament in the country.
Nepal's logistics ecosystem: Challenges, realities, and the way forward Nepal’s logistics ecosystem stands at a defining point, shaped by its landlocked geography, high dependency on transit through neighbouring countries, and limited domestic infrastructure.
Nepal's energy landscape at a crossroads: Solar and storage: Untapped giants Nepal’s energy landscape is at a critical juncture, requiring urgent strategic choices.
Caretaker government: It has no business purging diplomats Nepal is tired. Not the kind of tiredness that sleep resolves, the kind that comes from watching the same political play performed over and over again with new actors and the same script.
Nepal must keep its date with democracy - On time and without excuse As the year draws to a close, Nepal once again stands at a defining juncture, caught between its constitutional obligations and the familiar temptations of political expediency.
Past and future of Gen Z phenomenon: From Ram's "Ramayan" to Rijal's "Beyond the Borders" The Gen Z phenomenon manifested itself in the form of a political movement in Nepal, which led to the collapse of a government exercising near to two-thirds majority almost overnight. The Gen Zees movement had initially begun to seek an end to the corruption spreading like a bush fire in the country. Nepal’s ranking at 107th among 180 countries of the world in the Corruption Perception Index reflects this scenario very vividly.
Nepal Nepal to Send Two Elephant Calves to Qatar on December 17 Two elephant calves born at the Elephant Breeding and Training Centre in Khorsor, Chitwan National Park, are scheduled to be sent to Qatar on December 17.
Entertainment What we learned in the first two episodes of Taylor Swift's Disney+ Eras Tour docuseries In August 2024, three dates were canceled in Vienna over an apparent plot to launch an attack on the concerts.
Kathmandu UML central committee to have 301 members In his inaugural address, Chairperson Oli emphasized that the large turnout of party cadres at the opening ceremony of the 11th National Congress reaffirmed the legitimacy and strength of political parties in the country.
Sports Raphinha scores 2 as Barcelona wins to add pressure on Real Madrid's Alonso before crunch game Raphinha was key to Barcelona winning La Liga and Copa del Rey last season, when Hansi Flick’s side also reached the Champions League semifinals.
Nepal NRN Social Club Oman Submits Memorandum to ILO, Embassy NRN Social Club Oman have submitted a memorandum to the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Embassy of Nepal in Muscat.
Kathmandu Prez urges govt to focus solely on election President Ramchandra Paudel has urged the government to concentrate fully on conducting the forthcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5, 2026.
Sports Salah returns to help Liverpool beat Brighton and Arsenal needs 2 own-goals to see off Wolves The question now as Salah heads off to the Africa Cup of Nations: Is there a future for him at Anfield when he comes back?
World Thai and Cambodian leaders agree to renew ceasefire after deadly clashes, Trump says Trump announced the agreement via social media following calls with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet.
World Gunmen kill at least 11 people at a Jewish event at Sydney's Bondi Beach Two gunmen shot dead at least 11 people on Sunday at a Jewish event being held at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, Australian authorities said, declaring it a terrorist attack. One gunman was fatally shot by police and the second arrested.
Business Gorkha Brewery, Khalisisi launch nationwide bottle recycling initiative Gorkha Brewery, part of the Carlsberg Group, has partnered with waste-management firm Khalisisi to launch a nationwide recycling campaign under the theme “Never Leave a Bottle Behind.”
Health Kathmandu Declaration calls for stronger health financing, evidence-based policy to advance UHC Issuing a joint declaration, participants of a conference on health economics called for stronger investment in health, better use of evidence in policymaking, and improved financial protection for households.
Nepal Delayed projects face contract cancellation, says Minister Ghising Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Kul Man Ghising has said the government has no option but to terminate contracts of development projects that remain stalled.
