Keshab Poudel

Political Deadlock

Although the government has presented its budget before the Legislature Parliament, the whole process was in the back bench, given the country's business to hold the second round of elections, which are coming closer.

By Keshab Poudel

2017 Jun 18

Nepal Army Mission Diplomacy

COAS General Rajendra Chhetri’s recent visit to the United States has enhanced Nepal’s diplomatic image

By Keshab Poudel

2017 Jun 05

BUDGET Scattered Money

With the completion of local elections, development affairs will be taken care of by the local bodies.

By Keshab Poudel

2017 Jun 05

PPA IN DOLLAR Too Little Too Late

Following years of obstruction, Nepal Electricity Authority has come up with a set of Power Purchasing Agreement PPA Directives for electricity purchasing

By Keshab Poudel

2017 Jun 05

LOCAL POLL II On Balance

Even with the postponement of the second phase of local elections by weeks for June 28, RJPN’s participation in the elections is unlikely

By Keshab Poudel

2017 Jun 04

“Second Phase Vote Count Will Be Faster” Gopi Nath Mainali

After the successful conclusion of the first phase of local elections, the Election Commission is now preparing to conduct the second phase of the elections. As the preparations go on in a full swing, Election Commission secretary GOPI NATH MAINALI spoke to NEW SPOTLIGHT on various issues. Excerpts:

By Keshab Poudel

2017 Jun 04

SHER BAHADUR DEUBA PM In Waiting

Nepali Congress leader Sher Bahadur Deuba is likely to begin his fourth tenure as prime minister this week

By Keshab Poudel

2017 Jun 04

Politics of Economy

By Keshab Poudel

2017 May 22

ECONOMY Record Growth

Despite growth rebounding strongly, the World Bank’s recently released economic update shows that risks are also mounting

By Keshab Poudel

2017 May 22

ELECTION COMMISSION Diplomats, No Observers

Unlike in the past, the Election Commission has decided not to allow Kathmandu-based diplomats to observe the second phase of the local elections

By Keshab Poudel

2017 May 21

PRACTICAL ACTION Food Security

(POSANFS) has shown how it could bring a drastic change not just in food security, but in women empowerment, commercialization and nutrition

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By Keshab Poudel

2017 May 21

POLITICS What's Up Next?

If growing disputes between ruling NC-Maoist alliance and CPN-UML are settled, nothing can be ruled out

By Keshab Poudel

2017 May 21

LED BULBS Energy Saver

Nepal Electricity Authority is importing LED Bulbs to save over 200 MW power during the peak hour in coming November

By Keshab Poudel

2017 May 21

NEPAL IN OBOR A Geo-political Matter

Despite so many apprehensions with its southern neighbor, Nepal has joined OBOR at the last minute under a geo-political compulsion

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By Keshab Poudel

2017 May 21

LOCAL POLLS What's Up?

Despite filing their nominations, candidates are seeking votes amidst the clouds of uncertainty looming large. What is in store then?

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By Keshab Poudel

2017 May 07

RECONSTRUCTION On Their Own

Two years have already passed since major earthquakes hit Nepal killing 9000 people, injuring others by many more thousands and destroying houses in hundreds of thousands. Sadly, however, an overwhelming majority of the earthquake victims are still l

By Keshab Poudel

2017 May 07

“The Problem Is The Hill Mindset” Professor Lok Raj Baral

Renowned scholar, international relations expert and political scientist PROFESSOR LOK RAJ BARAL has been known for his scholarly contributions in Nepal as well as around the world. Prof Baral spoke to Keshab Poudel.