KATHMANDU: In a country grappling with political fatigue and institutional inertia, a single sentence from a ruling Nepali Congress leader has triggered a wave of reflection on the state of governance in Nepal. “It’s been a month since the AIG post has remained vacant, and there’s no concern about promotion,” wrote National Planning Commission’s former […]
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KATHMANDU: When CPN (UML) Chairman K.P. Sharma Oli assumed office as Nepal’s Prime Minister on July 15, 2024, he faced a monumental challenge: mending his strained relationship with its powerful southern neighbor, India. Despite repeated overtures, including formal invitations to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the diplomatic thaw Mr. Oli hoped for has yet to […]
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KATHMANDU: As the month of Chait arrives, the streets of Kathmandu are alive with protests. From royalists to political parties, teachers, doctors, and various groups, demonstrations have been intensifying, making this month feel like one of unrest and calls for change. What began as sporadic protests have now evolved into daily events, with rallies, sit-ins, […]
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KATHMANDU: March 28 was not just a day of protest—it was a test of the Nepali state’s commitment to restraint, justice, and democratic policing. As more truth emerges, one thing becomes clear: this wasn’t merely crowd control gone wrong. It may have been a systematic overreach of state force—with civilians paying the highest price. What […]
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KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah “Balen” is unlike any other mayor in Nepal. He is not just a local leader; he is a phenomenon. While other mayors are rarely discussed outside their municipalities, Balen is compared not to his counterparts but directly to the Prime Minister and top political figures of Nepal. He does not […]
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KATHMANDU: In Nepal, few figures have captured the public’s imagination with as much controversy and transformation as Durga Prasai. A decade ago, he was relatively unknown outside his base in Jhapa. But in the first week of July 2018, a single photograph catapulted him into national consciousness. The image, originally taken earlier that year, depicted […]
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KATHMANDU: The sudden decision to remove Kulman Ghising, the Executive Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), has placed the K.P. Sharma Oli-led government in an uncomfortable spotlight. At a time when public discontent with the government and the system is simmering on the streets, this controversial move has added fuel to the fire. The […]
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KATHMANDU: Bidya Devi Bhandari may have stepped down as Nepal’s President on March 13, 2023, but she is far from retired. Even without an official political position, she remains one of the most powerful figures in Nepal’s leftist politics. Leaders across the CPN-UML spectrum—whether allies, critics, or emerging politicians—seek her advice. While she maintains a […]
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KATHMANDU: Former King Gyanendra Shah has emerged from the shadows, his “sweeping” campaign stirring echoes of Nepal’s monarchic past. Strolling the streets with an almost theatrical flair, Shah’s moves have unsettled Nepal’s fragile political equilibrium, forcing republican leaders to confront a figure they thought consigned to history. His return to the spotlight has united political […]
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