Shaping Nepal’s development: A note on MCC, BRI, and the need for a unified foreign policy

Nepal stands at a significant crossroads in its developmental journey. At a time when the country aims to implement large-scale

The digital frontline: Protecting women and girls from online violence

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, marking the start of 16 Days of Activism against

Envisioning future of urban green and blue spaces in Nepal

The government of Nepal reported at least 224 deaths, 158 injuries, 28 missing persons due to severe flooding, including at

Comparing two coalition cultures: Case of Germany and Nepal

Germany’s coalition building functions very differently from the one in Nepal. After an election we have exploratory discussions, called Sondierungsgespräche

Climate change poses a threat to national security. What should Nepal do about it?

Most countries have finally realized the challenges posed by climate change to national, regional and global security. The justification for

Rojina Shrestha of RSP wins Kathmandu-16 by-elections

Kathmadu: Rojina Shrestha of the Rastriya Swatantra Party has been elected ward chair of Kathmandu Metropolitan City-16, securing 2,902 votes.

Her nearest rival Laxmiratna Tuladhar of the UML got 2,220 votes, while Congress candidate Devendra Pathak garnered 2,214 votes. Unified Socialist’s Min Bahadur Manandhar received 1,092 votes, and Shyam Krishna Shrestha of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party secured 774 votes.

A total of 10,558 votes were cast, with 180 declared invalid. The by-election was held following the death of Mukunda Rijal, elected ward chair in 2022 with 4,018 votes from Congress.

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