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Features
6 min read
The nationwide local elections, held for the second time since Nepal went federal, concluded at 5pm with relatively free and fair voting, amid sporadic incidents of violence.
Perspectives
6 min read
Federalism appears to be working in exactly the two places—with distinct regional identities—where it was most likely to work.
News Analysis
5 min read
Registration and voting regulations are making it difficult for many Nepalis to get to the polls
Perspectives
8 min read
The Prime Minister’s habit of bulldozing decisions through party and government has alienated all his allies
News
4 min read
The court has ordered that Sher Bahadur Deuba be appointed prime minister by Tuesday and that the reinstated House meet within a week’s time, by Sunday.
News
3 min read
The number of Dalit candidates for top jobs in municipal and village councils is near zero despite commitments for inclusion in the constitution and party documents.
News
3 min read
The Supreme Court steps in to put a stop to the NCP’s latest attempt to hoist also-rans to positions of power
