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Politics

PMO defends nepotism controversy. Questions remain over secretariat staff!

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Media reports suggest the Chief Private Secretary appointed his wife and other relatives. The office says the hires were based on trust, not nepotism, but has yet to disclose all 20 appointees in the leanly staffed secretariat.

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Economy

Let there be more international students in Nepal

In this second episode, we talk with Prof. Uddhab Pyakurel, Kathmandu University School of Arts, who emphasises that Nepal’s government must prioritise international students — for instance — simplify the visa process and fees for them and extend adequate support to universities, and budgetary support to extend scholarship opportunities to international students.

Society

For balanced international relations, the house has to be in order first

This episode with Gaurab Shumsher Thapa touched upon the foundational understanding of the broader themes of international relations, the history of Nepal's IR, the essence of soft power, national interest, and the principle of Panchsheel.

Media reports suggest the Chief Private Secretary appointed his wife and other relatives. The office says the hires were based on trust, not nepotism, but …

Politics  the_farsight

For Nepal, where rivers, hydropower and mountain settlements depend on Himalayan ice and snow, the findings point to rising disaster threats and long-term water insecurity …

Environment  the_farsight

Fitch affirms Nepal’s ‘BB-’ rating, citing strong reserves and concessional debts even amid economic and political disruptions.

News  the_farsight

Clashes between UML cadres and Gen Z activists in Simara injured several youths, disrupted flights, and prompted curfews, with authorities calling for restraint and investigations.

News  the_farsight

A seven-party coalition representing 76 members voted to remove Speaker Ram Chandra Mandal, citing partisan conduct and procedural irregularities. The move also reflects broader concerns …

Politics  the_farsight

NRB reports higher remittance inflows, a larger current account surplus, and increased foreign exchange reserves in the first three months of the fiscal year, alongside …

Finance  the_farsight

An AI literacy and civic-tech fellowship in Kathmandu wrapped up on Saturday, as five young practitioners displayed prototypes addressing public-service gaps and social problems. Organisers …

Tech  the_farsight

The Inland Revenue Department honoured top contributors across 16 categories for transparency, timely compliance and high revenue.

Finance  the_farsight

New voter enrolment crosses half a million as deadlines near, with in-person biometric and national identity registrations surging ahead of the 2026 federal elections.

Elections  the_farsight

On Monday afternoon, Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal‑1 (ICT‑1) found ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina guilty of “crimes against humanity” committed during the July–August 2024 …

International  the_farsight

Voter registration is extended to November 21, political parties can now register for upcoming upper and lower house elections, and the ECN invites public feedback …

Elections  the_farsight

The ex-prime minister is being tried in absentia for crimes against humanity; Yunus’s decision to pair a reform referendum with February elections and Hasina’s media …

International  the_farsight

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