KATHMANDU: Ram Bahadur Bomjan, known globally as “Buddha Boy,” was recently acquitted by the Janakpur High Court in March 2025, overturning the previous verdict of the Sarlahi District Court. This decision marks the latest chapter in a highly controversial life that has attracted both fervent admiration and intense scrutiny. The ruling has sent shockwaves through […]
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KATHMANMDU: Nepal’s education sector is once again in turmoil as thousands of community schoolteachers, under the Nepal Teachers’ Federation, continue street protests in Kathmandu demanding immediate passage of the long-delayed School Education Bill. The protest began on April 2 after the federal parliament was prorogued without advancing the bill, which has been stalled in a […]
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Nepal’s legislature is the body responsible for making laws, ensuring checks and balances, and representing the people’s interests in the governance of the country. It is structured as a bicameral parliamentary system, meaning it consists of two separate houses: the House of Representatives (HoR) and the National Assembly (NA). This dual-chamber system is part of […]
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KATHMANDU: The High-Level Commission on Economic Reform was formed by the Government of Nepal in October 2024 to address economic stagnation, private sector mistrust, and structural inefficiencies. Chaired by former Finance Secretary Rameshwor Khanal, the commission included experts like Dr. Prakash Kumar Shrestha (National Planning Commission), Prof. Dr. Ram Prasad Gyawali (Tribhuvan University), Dr. Bishwas […]
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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: Nepal’s foreign policy has been shaped by its unique geographical location, situated between two major powers—India and China—and its commitment to preserving sovereignty, independence, and national interests. As a landlocked nation with a small economy and limited military power, Nepal has tried to tackle the complexities of international relations by adhering to a foreign […]
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KATHMANDU: The People’s Movement I (Jana Andolan I) in Nepal was a landmark pro-democracy uprising that culminated in April 1990, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s political history. For three decades, Nepal had been governed under the autocratic Panchayat system, introduced by King Mahendra in 1960 after he dissolved the first democratically elected government. […]
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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: Seven political parties from the Tarai-Madhes region have come together to form the Federal Democratic Front. This new alliance was publicly declared during a program held on April 3, 2025, aiming to ‘advocate for constitutional amendments, safeguard the federal democratic republic, and promote effective governance.’ The front is composed of several key parties: the […]
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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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