- Wednesday, 18 February 2026
No Kids In Campaigns
As the country edges closer to the House of Representatives elections, the Election Commission has issued a 64-point directive to the political parties, their candidates and others. One of them states that parties s
Uphold Election Integrity
The campaign for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections has entered a new phase after the Election Commission (EC) set 15 days for canvassing. Now the political parties and candidates are permitted
Check Election Costs
With the elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) approaching, the tempo has reached fever pitch. Elections bring political action to a high point, mobilising the voters and candidates alike. As the candidat
Ballot Lesson For Nepal
Elections make a fundamental contribution to democratic governance. As democratic governance is conducted through people's representatives, elections enable voters to select leaders and hold them accountab
For Stronger CIAA
Nepal ranks 109th out of 180 countries in Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index, 2025. Rampant corruption from policy levels to the grassroots is the reason Nepal is among the least developed countries. Com
Austerity For Recovery
The Sushila Karki-led government, formed at the critical political juncture in September last year, is efficiently discharging its historic responsibility. On one hand, it has to conduct the elections slated for March 5 to hand over power to the el
Invest In Child Health
Although child health is one of the priority programmes of the government, the results of the Nepal Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (NMICS) 2024/25 show a disturbing trend. Years of policy commitments, donor support, and health secto
Checking Disinformation
With the March 5 House of Representatives elections approaching, disinformation campaigns have emerged as a formidable threat to free and fair elections. Social media platforms have become inundated with disinformation. Turboc
Voter Education Vital
In a democracy, elections are a fundamental mechanism that connects the government and the people. They serve as the most reliable means of expressing the aspirations and needs of citizens. This is why countries hold elections when
Make Roads Safe
Road accidents are alarmingly common in Nepal. Not a single day passes without reading or hearing news of fatal road crashes. These road accidents leave scores of passengers and pedestrians dead or maimed. In one of the latest incident
Nepal-Japan Bonhomie
Nepal-Japan relations date back to the 18th century. The ties became formal with the establishment of diplomatic relations on September 1, 1956. Marked by goodwill, friendliness, and cooperation, the time-tested ties endure notwiths
Insurance In Trouble
The National Health Insurance Programme (NHIP) is a crucial pillar towards shielding individuals from unexpected burdens on health care expenses. It is managed and implemented by t
PM Defends Gen Z Revolt
Nepal is now on the cusp of a new democratic evolution. This transformation is taking place on the back of ballots. Elections to the House of Representatives are being held to institu
