Nepal elections: Impunity meets politics
In Nepals election season, symbols are never just symbols. They are triggers. A flag goes up in flames in one district. A bell rings in …
Candidate watch: Deepak Prakash Bhatt from Kanchanpur-3
Deepak Prakash Bhatt, 53, is a senior leader of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified MarxistLeninist) and a nationally recognised voice on security, foreign policy, …
What’s inside Rastriya Prajatantra’s election manifesto?
In its manifesto for the March 5 election, the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) promises what it describes as a structural reset of the Nepali state. …
Candidate watch: Sobita Gautam from Chitwan-3
Sobita Gautam was the youngest directly elected lawmaker in Nepals history when she won a seat in the House of Representatives in 2022 at the …
Social, economic agendas inside Ujyalo Nepal, Gatisheel, Shram Sanskriti manifestos
The manifestos of the three emerging parties, Ujyalo Nepal Party, Gatisheel Loktantrik Party, and Shram Sanskriti Party, have sharply contrasting economic and social agendas, each …
Wave of resignations hits Rastriya Swatantra Party
As election closes in, a wave of resignations has hit the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). The most recent defection came from Bharat Prasad Parajuli, the …
What’s inside Rastriya Swatantra Party’s election manifesto?
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has released its manifesto ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives elections, presenting a 100-point Citizen Contract aimed at …
Trishuli bus plunge: Death toll reaches 19
At least 19 persons have died and another 24 injured when a passenger-ferrying bus heading to Kathmandu from Pokhara met with an accident in Dhading …
What’s inside Nepali Congress’s election manifesto?
The Nepali Congress has released its election manifesto, adding its vision to a crowded political field. The party, one of the oldest in the country, …
NEPSE falls; Nepal lifts FDI cap; KFC wins trademark case against KKFC
Week in NEPSE: Feb 15-19 NEPSE opened the week, slipping by 8.2 points from the previous Thursdays close. The index reached as high as 2,682.2 …
CityPulse: What’s ahead this week
Looking for something interesting to dive into this week in Kathmandu? From stand-up comedy to sacred art, and a special jazz tribute, heres whats happening. …
What’s inside CPN-UML’s election manifesto?
As Nepal approaches the March 5 general election, the CPN-UML has unveiled an expansive 2026 manifesto built around two pillars: a 25-point national transformation roadmap …
