Editorial

The unfolding crisis in Venezuela has once again exposed a fundamental contradiction in the global order: international law is proclaimed as universal, yet applied selectively. For small and medium-sized countries, the recent developments are not merely about Venezuela or its leadership. They are about the fragile promise that sovereignty, democracy,…

Hetauda’s recent road expansion, which has seen dozers moving through the market area, demolishing houses and businesses, underscores a persistent tension in Nepal’s urban development: the conflict between infrastructure growth and citizens’ livelihoods. While road widening and modernization are critical for improving connectivity, easing traffic, and promoting trade, the sudden…

The events that unfolded today, where the government led by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli faced off with young, largely unorganized Gen Z protestors, reveal the consequences of policy missteps and harsh crackdowns. Scenes from the protest areas show police entering the Civil Hospital, beating students, firing tear gas, and…

What should not have happened has, unfortunately, occurred. Despite nearly a month of protests by community school teachers across Nepal demanding their rights and improvements in the education system, the government remained unresponsive. Today, clashes in Kathmandu between police and protesting teachers resulted in serious injuries to both teachers and…

The Friday incident at Tinkune was as condemnable as it was revealing of serious lapses in governance and administrative capacity. Allowing two politically opposed groups to stage demonstrations on the same day should have demanded careful planning and sensitivity from both the ruling parties and the Home Administration. However, Prime…