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’s post-earthquake recovery: What the UN can do

I still remember the chaos of April 25, 2015. The ground beneath me trembled violently, buildings cracked like fragile shells,

Views from the ground: Why are locals protesting construction of cable car in Pathibhara?

A major dispute has erupted over the proposed cable car project at the famous Pathibhara Temple in Taplejung, Nepal. One

Unpopular opinion: Can Nepal join the Commonwealth?

This piece, centered on novel ways for Nepal to promote itself worldwide, is about a provocation that might be easily

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.