- Thursday, 21 May 2026
Ritu Raj Subedi
Executive And Judiciary At Odds ?
As the Balendra Shah-led government has moved with speed and decisiveness to implement the ‘100-point reform agenda,’ some of its key decisions have come under scrutiny by the court. This, of course, has posed an obstacle to deliver on its promises made to the people during the elections. The Supreme Court (SC) has issued temporary orders to block the government’s decisions to abolish trade unions of civil servants and studen
Corruption Control And Growth In Priority
Good governance is the key to stability, growth, equality and prosperity. Many regimes across the world have collapsed when they fail to deliver good governance and development to the people. Good governance promotes efficient resource
Left Unity Talks: A Desperate Move
Following their humiliating debacle in the March 5 general elections, the top leaders of the CPN-UML and the Nepali Communist Party (NCP) have discreetly begun talks to unite their parties. This is seen as an attempt t
Nepal’s Long Tryst With Democracy
Nepal’s tryst with democracy is long and enduring. Nepali people have waged several peaceful movements for democracy, human rights, and economic justice over the past 75 years. They have emerged triump
Balen, Gagan Trigger Electoral Tremors
Elections to the House of Representatives (HoR), scheduled for March 5 this year, are expected to be momentous for several reasons. Every election, conducted in the aftermath of political upheavals, has endorse
Robust Public Media
Today, The Rising Nepal reaches its 61st year, setting a new milestone in Nepali journalism. The birth of TRN heralded a new era marked by a tumultuous political
Culture Bridges Friendship Across Borders
This title evokes two dimensions of cultural studies that are related to time and space. Connectivity is related to time because the temporal dimension of culture should be approa
10-Party Unity: A Struggle For Survival
The communist movement in Nepal has faced an existential threat, thanks to the Gen Z movement. This youth revolt emerged independently of the traditional left and democratic party
Ecological Significance Of Modiaain
Fiction is a flexible and effective medium to present the diverse picture of human characters and the significance of the milieu where it is set. A good fictional work presents a very sign
Thriving Nepal-China Ties
Nepal and China have maintained a profound friendship since antiquity. Their bond continues to be a global exemplar, notwithstanding their significantly different geographical sizes, economic strengths and
Constitutional Resiliency And Gen Z Movement
Nepal's Constitution has reached 10 years old today, marking a milestone in deepening the culture of constitutionalism and democratic governance. Constitution Day offers a moment to reflect on its adaptiv
Time To Display Diplomatic Acumen
Nepal is now facing a diplomatic stand-off with India and China, its immediate two neighbours, over their recent deal to resume bilateral trade through Lipulek Pass, located in the far-western part of Nepal. Despite enjoying cordial relatio
Focus On Implementation Of Past Accords
As Nepal and China are observing the 70th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations, the focus must be shifted to implementing various bilateral agreements signed between the two nations. Despite having close and c
Honour Unsung Heroes
Nepali migrant workers are often considered unsung heroes because their contribution to the national economy is not well recognised. As they return home after toiling in foreign soils for year
Bolster Public Institutions For Robust Republic
The republican system, established 17 years ago, has already taken deeper root. In 2008, the country's politics took a historic course: the 240-year monarchy was formally abolished by the elected Constitue
