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Budget 2026/27

What is budget, and how is it formed?

Every mid-Ashar, Nepal's fiscal year ends and a new fiscal year begins. Before the start of the new year, the government announces the budget for the coming year. For everyone from the private sector to the general public, the budget is the most important basis for planning for the future.

Economy

Let there be more international students in Nepal

In this second episode, we talk with Prof. Uddhab Pyakurel, Kathmandu University School of Arts, who emphasises that Nepal’s government must prioritise international students — for instance — simplify the visa process and fees for them and extend adequate support to universities, and budgetary support to extend scholarship opportunities to international students.

Society

For balanced international relations, the house has to be in order first

This episode with Gaurab Shumsher Thapa touched upon the foundational understanding of the broader themes of international relations, the history of Nepal's IR, the essence of soft power, national interest, and the principle of Panchsheel.

Our elections need reform

From voter registration to AI regulation, ballot design to absentee voting, Nepal’s electoral system is long overdue for reform.

Democracy in Practice Aman Pant

Personalities and polarisation dominate Nepal’s electioneering

Since nomination day on January 20, Nepal’s election campaign has been marked by polarising rhetoric, personality-driven politics, and viral spectacle, even as declared prime ministerial …

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NC-UML alliance sweeps all 18 contested NA seats, NC emerges largest party

The elections, held on January 25, were conducted through an indirect electoral college comprising provincial assembly members and local-level mayors, chairpersons and their deputies.

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National Assembly election on January 25: What you need to know

NC and UML have formed an electoral alliance for the NA election, with them contesting for 10 and seven seats, respectively.

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Voter registration surpasses half a million

New voter enrolment crosses half a million as deadlines near, with in-person biometric and national identity registrations surging ahead of the 2026 federal elections.

Elections the_farsight

ECN extends voter enrollment deadline. Calls party registration for 2026 HoR, NA polls

Voter registration is extended to November 21, political parties can now register for upcoming upper and lower house elections, and the ECN invites public feedback …

Elections the_farsight

The time is now: Operationalise absentee voting

Nepal has a historic chance to enfranchise millions of Nepalis through absentee voting mechanism. The law exists. Ground work is there. A bold political will …

Elections Aman Pant

How millions of Nepalis are exiled from voting

Nepal’s elections are built for the privileged. For millions of internal and overseas migrants, voting isn’t just hard, it's nearly impossible leaving them politically disenfranchised.

Elections Aman Pant

Wednesdays #2: Elections, Costs and Constitution

Our Deep Dive this week examines the cost of democracy—financially, politically, and constitutionally—as Nepal grapples with elections under extraordinary uncertainty.

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