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Politics

How to form the next government constitutionally?

Sabin Jung Pande

Protesting groups and factions of young people are demanding a new face, including the appointment of a caretaker government, only after the dissolution of the lower house. However, the Constitution does not allow the President to dissolve the House unilaterally.

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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.

Protesting groups and factions of young people are demanding a new face, including the appointment of a caretaker government, only after the dissolution of the …

Politics  Sabin Jung Pande

Widespread arson and mob violence during the second day of protests have brought the nation to a standstill, targeting key state institutions and raising grave …

News  the_farsight

Social media platforms, like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, YouTube, etc., operate globally, generating billions of dollars in annual revenues. However, they pay little to no …

Politics  the_farsight

India says border trade with China through Lipulekh Pass dates back to 1954 and is open to “constructive interaction” on the agreed outstanding border issues.

News  the_farsight

As Parliament prepared to pass a landmark Federal Civil Service Bill, a quiet last-minute insertion threatened to undo a key ethical safeguard—the two-year cooling-off period …

Politics  the_farsight

Like a cactus planted in asphalt, Nepal’s public transport system stands prickly and out of place, rooted in outdated laws, resistant to reform, and painfully …

Politics  Vivek Baranwal

A political culture in question: public funds are being funnelled into partisan projects in Nepal.

Politics  Suchita Khadka

To help reduce inequalities among the provinces and fund public services, the federal government disburses intergovernmental fiscal transfers, commonly known as grants.

Economy  the_farsight

Opposition lawmakers raise questions about neutrality in the visit visa probe

Politics  Suchita Khadka

Bureaucratic redundancy in overseas travel, which is often tough to navigate for aspiring migrant workers on their own, has created routes for exploitation

Politics  Suchita Khadka

The entire Gaza population is at severe risk of famine by September 30, and nearly 71,000 children and 17,000 pregnant and breastfeeding mothers risk acute …

International  the_farsight

The 47th President of the United States, Donald J Trump completes 100 days in office marked by erratic governance, shifts in the global order, rifts …

International Relations  Shreyada Regmi

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