Nepal’s flawed afforestation campaign: From fruitless plantations to biodiversity decline

Nepal, a country renowned for its rich biodiversity and Himalayan landscapes, faced significant deforestation challenges in the mid-20th century. By

Critical legal studies: How it reflects Nepal’s political reality

As a faculty member teaching Jurisprudence at a government university in Biratnagar, I once delivered a lecture on Critical Legal

Dear climate activists, are you ready for the challenge?

Climate justice is a moral imperative and all young peoples should be involved and engaged in the cause. This call

Victim’s Right to Privacy: A Promise Half-Kept by the Justice System

In Nepal, the right to privacy for victims of crimes such as rape, human trafficking, and sexual assault is not

Civic movement is the cornerstone of democracy

Freedom of civic movement is the cornerstone of democracy. Civil society and non-governmental organizations should be recognized as essential partners

Siromani Dhungana

Siromani Dhungana is a journalist who is well-versed in analyzing Nepal’s political, economic and social sectors. Over the course of his career, he has worked as a print and radio journalist covering political, economic and social issues. He has also utilized his deep understanding of Nepal to assist state bodies, non-profit and development sector organizations in conducting research and developing policies. Dhungana serves as a lecturer of journalism at both Tribhuvan University and Purvanchal University of Nepal. Email: [email protected]


Grand political alliance in Nepal: A bid for stability or a path to political tyranny?

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Uncovering Nepali-Chinese trafficking nexus that traps Nepali youths in dark web

Kathmandu: Nepali and Chinese traffickers are trapping Nepali youths and holding them hostage in Southeast

Nepali women are sold to Chinese men and forced into prostitution, labor exploitation

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