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Nepal successfully hosted the panel discussion “Nepal’s Next Decade” at Xavier International College on February 13, bringing together policymakers, entrepreneurs, academics, and youth leaders to discuss the country’s economic and governance priorities for the coming decade.

The event, organized by Students for Liberty, opened with remarks from Nitisha Ban, who stressed that Nepal’s policies over the next 10 years must be evidence-based and rooted in the principles of liberty. 

She emphasized that sustainable progress depends on a governance framework that balances individual freedoms with innovation and economic growth.

Youth activist and advocate Nabin Giri facilitated the main discussion.

Amit Agrawal, Co-Founder of IME Khalti, highlighted Nepal’s potential to generate IT exports worth Rs 2 trillion. 

Urging youth to move beyond the “landlocked mindset,” he called for proactive engagement in AI and entrepreneurial ventures. 

Agrawal warned that weaponised digital regulation could stifle startups and innovation, underscoring the importance of protecting digital property rights to retain talent. 

Sabita Bhandari, Attorney General, addressed governance and accountability, noting that GenZ’s primary demand is good governance and proper legal processes. She clarified that all decisions regarding allegations against her have been made in accordance with the Constitution and Section 36 of the Criminal Procedure Code 2017.

Economic analyst Murahari Parajuli observed that Nepal has yet to achieve meaningful economic transformation despite political upheavals. 

Advocating for personal freedom and an open market economy, he argued against excessive government intervention. 

Dr Arjun Singh Saud of Tribhuvan University highlighted the importance of investing in digital skills and technical expertise. He recommended localizing AI applications in education and healthcare while ensuring curricula align with industry demands.

The discussion concluded with consensus that Nepal’s next decade should be guided by evidence-based policymaking, digital innovation, economic openness, and a commitment to liberty-oriented governance.

A pedestrian died after being hit by a scooter at Sangam Marga in Gaindakot Municipality-8, Nawalparasi on Saturday. 

The deceased has been identified as Lakhan Tamang (50). 

The scooter( Pradesh 3-02-014 Pa 1433) knocked him down last night. 

Critically injured in the incident, Tamang was taken to Chitawan-based Bharatpur College of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital but breathed his last during the course of treatment. 

District Police Office, Nawalparasi Information Officer and Deputy Superintendent of Police, Anil Pundit, said that police have taken  scooter rider Prabin Thapa Magar (26) of Gaindakot-8 for further investigation. 

Two persons died in a motorcycle accident near the Jhanj bridge along the Gaur-Gangapipra road section in Durgabhagawati Rural Municipality-4, Rautahat on Sunday. 

The deceased have been identified as bike rider Jitendra Sah and pillion rider Punam Devi Sah (22) of Yamunamai Rural Municipality-4, Saruatha. 

According to Bishnu Pradip Basyal, Information Officer at the District Police Office, Rautahat, critically injured in the incident, they were rushed to the Gaur Provincial Hospital, but breathed their last during the course of treatment. 

The incident occurred when the motorbike with registration number BR30U 1371 heading towards Gaur from Gangapipara hit a sisau tree. 

There is partial influence of westerly winds in the country. 

According to the Weather Forecasting Division, currently the high hills and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces have been covered by partial cloud while remaining areas have clear weather. Some places in the Tarai region will experience fog until midday today. 

The mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Karnali Provinces will generally be cloudy, while the hilly and mountainous regions in the rest of the provinces will have partial clouds. The Tarai region will have clear weather this afternoon. 

There is a possibility of light rain/snowfall at a few places in the high hilly and mountainous areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces, and at one or two places in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Province as well as in the high hilly and mountainous areas of the remaining provinces.

The Division indicated that some areas of the Tarai region will experience haze tonight. 

The high hilly and mountainous areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces will be partly cloudy, while the weather will remain mainly clear in the remaining areas. 

There is a chance of light rain/snowfall at one or two places in the high hilly and mountainous areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces.