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Op-ed

The NRB crisis: when politics trumps economics

Karan Poudel

The country’s central bank, which is the last line of defence for its fragile economy, has been left adrift by the country elite political class that treats vital institutions as bargaining chips in their never-ending power game

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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.

The country’s central bank, which is the last line of defence for its fragile economy, has been left adrift by the country elite political class …

Op-ed  Karan Poudel

PM Oli was on an official state visit to Thailand last week — the first since both countries began bilateral relations in 1959. Relations remain …

International  Shreyada Regmi

While recent and even past Supreme Court ruling underscores the importance of privacy, Nepal’s privacy law has also stepped up with protections for personal data, …

Politics  Pragya Dhakal

P4D Nepal operates four free community centres for Dalit children across Parsa district in Madhesh Province to fulfil their learning gaps caused by historical oppression …

News  Vivek Baranwal

While beginning this conversation about the Madhesh Library and Research Centre with its coordinator Anshu Kumar and co-founder and patron Aavash Guru — we stumbled …

Interview  Vivek Baranwal

A highlight into the amendments in the laws through the recently introduced ordinance on improving business and investment climate of the country

News  Sariman Shakya

The new registration includes crucial bills related to citizenship, decentralising police to provinces, and a controversial social media bill.

News  the_farsight

The Constitution provides for ordinance in Article 114 under Part 9 for federal government, and in Article 202 under Part 15 for provincial government.

Politics  the_farsight

The phrase “immediate action” in Articles 114 (1) and 202 (1) remains undefined. The absence of clarity allows the government to exploit this loophole to …

Op-ed  Prem Kumar Sah

The league will inevitably become the home of Nepali cricket fans, supporting their favourites, and of economic activities. But the first edition has left a …

Politics  Vivek Baranwal

We highlight Nepal’s achievements so far in the ambitious BRI projects, where progress has stalled miserably despite signing the framework in 2017 and explore the …

Politics  the_farsight

With 876 peacekeepers, Nepal is the fourth highest contributor to the 9,732-strong United Nations Interim Forces In Lebanon (UNIFIL) as of July 31, 2024. Yet …

International  the_farsight

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