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Will Nepal’s New Government Usher in a New Electoral System?
By Pratistha Rijal
The current coalition, while fragile, has enough seats to undertake constitutional amendment, and potentially do away with Nepal’s mixed electoral system.
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Nepal’s Khadga Prasad Oli Takes Oath as Prime Minister for 4th Time
By Binaj Gurubacharya
He will have to win a vote of confidence within a month to continue in office.
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Foes CPN-UML and the Nepali Congress Turn Friends to Form New Nepali Government
By Sudha Ramachandran
The political promiscuity of its parties, not the electoral system, is responsible for the country’s prolonged instability.
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How Nepali Cricket Is Becoming a Beacon of Hope and Soft Power
By Shishir Bhatta
Despite a lackluster performance at the latest T20 World Cup, Nepal’s cricket is poised for rapid growth.
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Was Pakistan’s ISI Involved in the Nepal Royal Massacre of 2001?
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
A new book co-authored by a former Indian ambassador to Nepal claims that Dawood Ibrahim, with the support of the ISI, instigated the crown prince to kill King Birendra and others.
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Electric Vehicles Sales Boom in Nepal
By Binaj Gurubacharya
The shift is helping to save on oil imports and alleviate smog.
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Nepal’s Deputy PM Crosses Swords With Largest Media House
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
Riled by news coverage of his corruption and illegal holding of two passports, Rabi Lamichhane reportedly ordered the arrest of the chairman of Kantipur Media Group.
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Controversial Map in Nepal’s Currency Note Irks India
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
The Nepali map features territories that India also claims and is in control of.
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Jabin Jacob on China’s Growing Influence in South Asia
By Sudha Ramachandran
“Chinese influence has only encouraged instability in Nepalese politics.”
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Why Nepal Escalated Its Map Dispute With India
By Rishi Gupta
It’s no coincidence that the move came just as Nepal’s left-alliance government faces a crucial floor test.
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Decoding Japan Foreign Minister Kamikawa’s Tour of Africa, Europe, and South Asia
By Rishi Gupta
Across this diverse geography, countering Chinese influence is one of Tokyo’s cardinal interests.
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Nepal’s Media Industry Is Facing a Severe Financial Crisis
By Mahabir Paudyal
Nepali journalists say they frequently go months without pay. The hollowing out of the Fourth Estate leaves the country vulnerable to disinformation at a critical time.