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• 4 months ago

Kathmandu — Former King Gyanendra Shah has released a rare video message warning of growing national challenges, choosing to speak on Prithvi Jayanti, a day that commemorates Nepal’s unifier, Prithvi Narayan Shah. The timing has added symbolic weight to the message, drawing wide public attention given Gyanendra’s long silence since Nepal became a republic in 2006. In the video, circulated widely on social media, the former monarch speaks in a calm but serious tone, expressin [...]
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• 4 months ago

As Nepal heads toward the 2026 general elections, the mood across the country is restless, skeptical, and quietly expectant. This is not shaping up to be a routine vote. For many citizens, it feels like a moment of reckoning — a chance to decide whether the country continues along its familiar, unstable political path or finally moves toward something more credible and effective. After years of revolving governments, broken promises, and economic strain, public patience is wearing thin. [...]
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• 4 months ago

1. Introduction: A Party Confronting Its Moment of Reckoning The Nepali Congress (NC), once the undisputed pillar of Nepal’s democratic struggle and parliamentary politics, is facing one of the most profound crises in its history. This crisis is not merely electoral; it is generational, ideological, and institutional. Two interconnected developments have accelerated this decline: the emergence of a politically assertive Gen Z movement and the meteoric rise of independent leaders, most n [...]
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• 4 months ago

Could Nepal's Monarchy Make a Comeback? Examining the Possibility of Royal Restoration As political instability persists in Nepal's young republic, debates over the abolished monarchy have resurfaced—but constitutional and popular obstacles make restoration highly unlikely KATHMANDU — Seventeen years after Nepal voted to abolish its 240-year-old monarchy and establish itself as a federal democratic republic, questions about the royal institution's potential return c [...]
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• 4 months ago

Kathmandu, January 2026 — Corruption within Nepal’s corporate ecosystem is increasingly being exposed as systemic rather than incidental, with multiple government oversight bodies documenting persistent malpractice across financial administration, immigration processes, and land management. Findings from the Office of the Controller and Auditor General (OCG), the Department of Immigration (DOI), and the Land Revenue Department point to entrenched networks of collusion between public [...]
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• 5 months ago

As Nepal approaches the pivotal March 5 election, the political landscape of the capital is vibrating with a unique energy. At the center of this political storm is Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balen Shah. The incumbent mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City has transcended his initial role as a protest candidate to become a formidable force in national politics. With the March 5 election looming, Shah’s campaign strategy and political positioning are offering a blueprint for a new gene [...]
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• 5 months ago

Nepal's Gen Z Protests Rock Government After PM Resignation, Demanding Political Reform   A youth movement that began online escalates into deadly violence, highlighting deep-seated grievances as an interim government prepares for March elections   KATHMANDU, Nepal – A Gen Z-led protest movement that escalated into deadly violence, resulting in 21 deaths and over 400 injuries, has forced the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and plunged Nepal int [...]
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• 11 months ago

KATHMANDU, June 9, 2025 — The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) demonstrated strong momentum on Monday, with the benchmark index climbing 23.19 points to close at 2,653.09, representing a solid 0.88% gain that energized investor sentiment across the capital market. Strong Trading Activity Drives Market Performance Monday's trading session witnessed robust investor participation, with daily turnover reaching Rs 8.68 billion—a significant figure that underscores growing market con [...]
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• 11 months ago

Kathmandu, Nepal — Nepal's House of Representatives remains paralyzed for the third consecutive week as ruling and opposition parties continue their standoff over demands to investigate the visit visa scam involving high-ranking immigration officials. The parliamentary impasse, which began on May 27, has stalled crucial legislative business, including the national budget discussion scheduled to commence Tuesday. Opposition parties are maintaining their obstruction of proceedings unt [...]
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• 11 months ago

Kathmandu, Nepal — In a groundbreaking medical achievement, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) has successfully performed Nepal's first gender-affirming surgery, marking a historic milestone for transgender healthcare in the country. The landmark procedure was conducted on a 25-year-old transgender woman from Janakpur, eliminating the need for Nepali transgender individuals to seek expensive medical treatment abroad. International Collaboration Leads Medical Breakthrou [...]
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• 11 months ago

What is the Current State of Corruption in Nepal? Nepal's corruption landscape remains deeply entrenched despite decades of legal reforms and institutional mechanisms. The nation currently ranks 107th out of 180 countries in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index 2024, with a concerning score of 34 out of 100. Current Corruption Statistics in Nepal Year CPI Rank Score (0-100) Regional Average [...]
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• 3 years ago

Nepal Lawyer Services, the largest online web portal for lawyers in Nepal, is excited to announce that it is offering a special promotion for all new and old free plan lawyers. Lawyers can now upgrade to a Platinum Membership for free and enjoy all the benefits for 90 days. With the Platinum Membership, lawyers can book appointments with ease, increase their badge visibility, and make their phone number and email address visible to potential clients. They can also receive customer reviews, al [...]
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