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Bulldozers Halted, Bigger Questions Begin
The Supreme Court’s halt on Kathmandu’s eviction drive exposes a deeper governance dilemma: land clearance without rehabilitation planning risks repeating cycles of displacement for the most vulnerable.
May 11, 2026
Beyond the Headline Numbers: What the Report Shows and ...
Beyond the Headline Numbers: What the Report Shows and ...
May 08, 2026
Reform or Overreach?
Reform or Overreach?
May 08, 2026
Rebuilding Trust in Nepal’s Transitional Justice Proc...
Rebuilding Trust in Nepal’s Transitional Justice Proc...
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Remittance Economy at a Cost
Remittance Economy at a Cost
Nepal’s heavy reliance on foreign employment is boosting remittances but exposing a deep domestic job crisis marked by unemployment, skill shortages, and long-term development risks.
4 days ago
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Beyond Lipulekh: Why India and Nepal’s Civilisational Bond Will Outlast Border Frictions
Beyond Lipulekh: Why India and Nepal’s Civilisational Bond W...
Despite recurring disputes like Lipulekh, the deep civilizational, cultural, and people-to-people ties between India and Nepal ensure that their relationship remains resilient and ultimately guided by cooperation over conflict.
5 days ago
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Beyond Noise and Protest: A Diplomatic Roadmap for Nepal on Lipulekh
Beyond Noise and Protest: A Diplomatic Roadmap for Nepal on...
Nepal must move beyond routine protests and adopt a strategic, solution-oriented diplomatic approach to the Lipulekh dispute that safeguards its sovereignty while engaging India and China through structured cooperation.
5 days ago
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A Tougher Law, A Bigger Test
A Tougher Law, A Bigger Test
Nepal’s new law strengthens DoMLI’s authority to combat financial crime through centralized and expanded investigative powers, but its success will depend on transparent and accountable enforcement.
5 days ago
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Beyond Everest: Nepal’s Next Tourism Strategy
Beyond Everest: Nepal’s Next Tourism Strategy
Nepal must shift from a fragile, international-focused tourism model to a diversified, resilient strategy that leverages domestic travel, emerging niches, and policy reform for sustainable growth.
6 days ago
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Quiet Diplomacy Over Border Noise
Quiet Diplomacy Over Border Noise
Nepal must firmly defend its sovereignty in the Lipulekh dispute while prioritizing quiet, sustained diplomacy, as only respectful negotiations—not public posturing—can resolve long-standing tensions and ensure regional stability.
6 days ago
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Remittance Paradox: Nepal’s Growth Engine or Economic Trap?
Remittance Paradox: Nepal’s Growth Engine or Economic Trap?
Nepal’s reliance on remittances sustains households and foreign reserves in the short term but fuels inflation, weakens domestic production, and traps the economy in a cycle of import dependence.
May 04, 2026
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Reform Drive or Power Reset?
Reform Drive or Power Reset?
A sweeping purge of political appointees in Nepal could either mark a genuine reform of public institutions or simply reset the cycle of political favoritism, depending on who replaces them.
May 04, 2026
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A Test of Political Will for Federalism
A Test of Political Will for Federalism
A decade after federalism’s adoption, weak political will and centralised governance have stalled its implementation, making meaningful intergovernmental dialogue crucial for restoring its promise.
May 01, 2026
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Reclaiming Land, Ignoring Lives?
Reclaiming Land, Ignoring Lives?
Kathmandu Metropolitan City’s riverbank demolition drive has displaced hundreds of families, raising urgent concerns over humanitarian relief, housing policy gaps and the treatment of genuine squatters.
May 01, 2026