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Empower sub-national governments to avoid blunting federalism

Narayan Prasad Ghimire Kathmandu, June 25 : On June 12, Deputy General Secretary of CPN UML, Prithvi Subba Gurung, proposed the reduction in number of federal ministries from the existing 25 to 12. During deliberations on the Appropriation Bill underway in the House of Representatives, the ruling party leader demanded

Let’s ban social media or regulate it

Numerous studies have shown that social media can significantly affect students' academic performance. The constant notifications, messages, and the temptation

Whistleblower Protection Bill: A Weak and Immature Attempt

Corruption has become a major concern for every country. In the context of Nepal, corruption has spread like an infectious

Our priority must be investing in human capital: PM Dahal

For Least Developed Countries like Nepal, concessionality is critical. We are vulnerable to multiple crises, and there is a genuine

Inflation Targeting in an Age of Climate Change

Far from being an esoteric topic for academic economists to discuss among themselves, this is a serious practical challenge that

The 1.5°C Target for Global Warming Must Prevail

Even if governments meet all their existing climate pledges, the odds against global warming staying below 1.5°C are seven to

Turning Challenges into Triumph: The Mahakali River Basin Story

Pranjal Devkota Water-related challenges, such as drinking water scarcity and the wise use of available resources, are significant issues in

Iran’s Succession Crisis Is a Legitimacy Crisis

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash on May 19, was an insubstantial man in an insignificant

Nurture republican values to meet people’s aspiration

The republic is an epoch-making regime change in Nepal. The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly on May 28, 2008

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The Global Implications of Georgia’s Political Crisis

The trajectory of the deep-sea port project in the Georgian town of Anaklia is illustrative. A joint venture between Georgia’s