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Politics

What’s inside Nepali Communist Party’s election manifesto?

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With promises of 10% growth, 1.5 million jobs, Nijgadh airport, smart cities and universal drinking water, the NCP’s March 5 manifesto sets sweeping, time-bound targets—many echoing commitments made in 2017 and 2022 when the current party leaders held significant political power.

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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.

With promises of 10% growth, 1.5 million jobs, Nijgadh airport, smart cities and universal drinking water, the NCP’s March 5 manifesto sets sweeping, time-bound targets—many …

Politics  the_farsight

Midyear review cites weak capital spending, election costs and sluggish sectors as the Finance Ministry trims allocations and revises economic growth from 6% to 3.5%.

Economy  the_farsight

NRB report for mid-July 2025–mid-January 2026 reveal robust external stability, higher remittances, and credit growth, while fiscal pressures and trade deficits persist.

Economy  the_farsight

The President's visit spotlights nepotism and lax governance, as his daughter continues to serve as his Principal Private Secretary and hold key roles in his …

News  the_farsight

Trekking guides, agencies, helicopter firms, and Kathmandu hospitals staged fake helicopter evacuations for foreign trekkers to fraudulently claim insurance money.

News  Bedhika Pudasaini

The country receives the first carbon trading payout, rolls out regulation and signs a fresh agreement. But concerns remain towards the gap between potential and …

Environment  the_farsight

The elections, held on January 25, were conducted through an indirect electoral college comprising provincial assembly members and local-level mayors, chairpersons and their deputies.

Politics  the_farsight

Official forecasts and recent meteorological data show Nepal enduring another dry, warmer-than-usual winter, raising concerns over air quality, agriculture and water availability.

Environment  the_farsight

NC and UML have formed an electoral alliance for the NA election, with them contesting for 10 and seven seats, respectively.

Elections  the_farsight

Supporters of UML and RSP clashed in Jhapa-5 as rival groups gathered to file candidacies for the March 5 election, leaving a few supporters from …

Politics  the_farsight

Amid escalating tensions over Greenland and Trump’s tariff threats to the EU, gold hits another record high.

Market  the_farsight

The project has an eight year construction period, and once generation begins, estimated annual revenue is 31.48 billion rupees.

News  the_farsight

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