Editorial
EditorialNepal’s revived Industrial Security Force must ensure business protection
Following billions in losses from civil unrest, the government’s push to protect commercial enterprises requires permanent units and swift prosecution to restore investor confidence.
EditorialMonsoon disasters demand more than rescue
The government must identify where the risks lie before more disasters and deaths expose them.
EditorialMake inclusion a reality, not rhetoric
Previous governments excluded marginalised communities from vital roles. The new one must not.
EditorialLegacy parties can no longer ignore the need for reform
Refusal of old parties to change course could ultimately lead to their own political collapse.
EditorialNo more shelving of study commission reports
Governments form probe panels to quell public outrage but often shelve their findings afterwards.
EditorialGas shortages require swift government response
Logistical improvements must be paired with clear legal limits on cylinder ownership to prevent hoarding.
EditorialStrengthen public service platforms amid rising public frustration
Requiring citizens to access public services digitally also means ensuring reliable platforms.
EditorialNepal’s inclusion commissions are broke, powerless and mostly used as waiting rooms for politicians
Unless the inclusion commissions are empowered now, Nepal’s inclusion project remains mere window-dressing.
EditorialConflict victims need justice, not another test of their patience
With thousands of complaints pending, the government must ensure independent leadership and resources to complete transitional justice.
EditorialUrgent need for market action amid skyrocketing prices
Nepali households are left to battle surging prices alone. The government must monitor markets better.
EditorialWhy Nepal’s secular fabric is facing its toughest test yet
As fluid networks and external influences stoke communal fires, Nepal’s reactive security approach is no longer enough.
EditorialSunsari crisis shows why consultation matters
The Shah administration has adopted a consultative approach, which it should continue to embrace.
EditorialCome together, right now
Leaders, civil society and citizens must reject division and rebuild trust in Tarai.
EditorialEnd attacks against health workers, keep health services running
Attacks on doctors must be dealt with firmly, but suspending essential health services only punishes patients.
EditorialSunsari incident exposes high-handedness in mob control
Repeated use of lethal force in crowd control reflects gaps in training, equipment and accountability.
EditorialNepal’s exam leak is about much more than one WhatsApp group
Beyond the financial and emotional toll, the WhatsApp leak proves Nepal’s history of exam compromises is far from over.
EditorialHaving a camera and a mic doesn’t make you a journalist
As self-styled journalists trade ethics for engagement, the line between reporting and intimidation is blurring.
EditorialShould Nepal restrict minors’ access to social media?
Facing evidence of a youth mental health crisis, countries are banning social media for minors.
EditorialLeft alliance can only succeed with a clear purpose
A communist alliance is welcome, but it must prove it has learned from past mistakes.
EditorialFertiliser crisis is hitting farmers hard. Fix it
Arrest of Nepali farmers in India reveals how fertiliser shortage is forcing them to seek risky choices.