The construction company had agreed to complete the project for Rs14 billion. So why was it given Rs22 billion?

Many local units are doing a very good job in terms of improving the quality of school education under their jurisdictions.

On relations with India, Damak industrial park could be one reason for New Delhi’s suspicion. If so, we should ask ourselves—must the park be built at that precise location?

When it comes to cybercrimes, it’s not just about passing a few laws. A big part of the solution lies in having strong regulatory systems and institutions.

Even after someone is elected national President from a political party, that person remains a political figure. They should be allowed to think politically.

Around 400 organisations have been directly affected by USAID fund cuts. We guess 30,000 to 35,000 people in Nepal will lose their jobs.

Time has come to think about whether the queer movement has relied too much on USAID and other global sources of funding.

We need to expedite the process of digitalisation of service delivery and further expand online services. That will significantly reduce bribery, corruption and promote good governance.

Freedom of expression protects all forms of information, regardless of the truth or falsehood of the content.

It’s high time we adopted an early voting system for those staying outside their constituencies.

Nearly 300,000 landless Dalits and squatters should get priority during land distribution.

Pushpa Kamal Dahal treated Congress as a junior partner while portraying himself as the leader who had become prime minister because of his acumen.

Eighteen years since the signing of the CPA, no one believes Nepal will go back to war. And that is the number one criteria for success.

It may increase pressure on South Asian states to reduce their reliance on China. I also anticipate considerable continuity with Biden on country-specific approaches.

Government must follow up on legal obligations of the individuals who have signed contracts pledging to come back from abroad.

Balendra Shah should be more open and transparent, interact with people and get involved in debates.

There are a number of concrete proposals to enhance cooperation in different areas and to remove institutional shortcomings.

A national framework may define the policy but the policy must reach every single child. So the provinces, the municipalities, the village councils—they all need to come together.

It is not possible to find a universally accepted character in such a fragmented society, where even conflict victims remain poles apart on several issues.

No need to be suspicious about the BRI. We have to focus on how to derive maximum benefits from its projects.