Can BIMSTEC be a game-changer for foreign affairs of Nepal?

Can an international cooperation mechanism like The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) be a game-changer

Impunity in Nepal: A persistent crisis of justice

A culture of impunity—where perpetrators of grave crimes evade accountability—has seeped into Nepal’s political, judicial, and social fabric, leaving victims

How the US immigration system is failing Bhutanese refugees

It is exhausting to hear some of my fellow countrymen echo political rhetoric with blanket statements like, “I don’t support

Monarchy or republic? Without budget credibility, neither will make lives better

Last few weeks, the media and the streets have been resonant with pro-monarchy voices. In response, some republican forces have

Persecuting Dalits in the name of religion

On March 20, 2081, houses of Dalit community were demolished in Aurahi Municipality-5, Siraha district of Madhesh Province of Nepal.

Nepal a more corrupt country than last year, Transparency International report

Kathmandu: According to the Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2024 unveiled on Tuesday, Nepal has become a more corrupt country than it was a year ago. According to CPI 2024, Nepal scored 34 points—one point less than it was last year, out of 100 points. Nepal’s score was 35 last year.  The TIA has recommended effective anti-corruption drive to minimize corruption in the country.

In South Asia, Nepal stands as the fourth least corrupt country after Bhutan (72 points) and India and the Maldives (38 points each).

According to CPI 2024, Denmark is the least corrupt country in the world with 90 points and South Sudan the most corrupt country with eight points.