Democratic decision-making: Learning from �honeybee democracy� Honeybees make decisions without the queen telling them what to do. However, in our political system, the leaders are expected to take all the decisions, and are criticised if they fail to do so Democratic decision-making is an appealing idea being... 29 Nov, 2019
Cuban LGBT activists defy government, hold unprecedented indie pride parade HAVANA: Cuban gay rights activists held an unauthorized independent pride parade in Havana on Saturday despite the Communist government warning against it and calling it subversive, an unprecedented show of civil society in the one-party... Women 12 May, 2019
THT 10 YEAR SAGO: Post-poll, vital issues on the back burner Kathmandu, May 9, 2008 A number of vital decisions have been put on hold considering the post-election transition phase, government sources said. On February 4, the incumbent cabinet had decided to speed up the process to form five commissions,... 10 May, 2018
Thai king's office seeks changes to draft constitution BANGKOK: Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn's office has requested changes to a draft constitution regarding his royal powers, the prime minister said on Tuesday. The constitution drafted by the military is central to the junta's plan to hold a general... Women 10 Jan, 2017
Details of public feedback on draft statute sought KATHMANDU: Former president of Federation of Nepali Journalists Bishnu Nisthuri on Sunday filed a petition at Parliament Secretariat demanding details of public opinion collected from all 240 constituencies on the draft constitution. Nisthuri said he... Horoscopes 12 Sep, 2016
Thai draft charter won approval of 61.35 pc voters BANGKOK: A draft military-backed constitution in Thailand won the approval of 61.35 percent of those who voted in a referendum on the weekend, the Election Commission said on Wednesday in releasing the final results of the vote. The results... Women 10 Aug, 2016
Thai voters overwhelmingly approve junta-backed co BANGKOK: Thai voters on Sunday overwhelmingly approved a new junta-backed constitution that lays the foundation for a civilian government influenced by the military and controlled by appointed - rather than elected - officials. Although... Women 08 Aug, 2016
Thais vote on new constitution that could dilute democracy BANGKOK: Thais voted Sunday in a referendum on a new constitution that critics say is tailor-made for the military government to stay in control for several years and entrench a new, quasi-democratic system that gives vast powers to appointed... Women 07 Aug, 2016
Day of democracy in communist Vietnam in vote on party's parliament HANOI: Vietnam will showcase its five-yearly day of democracy on Sunday with an election for a parliament tightly controlled by a Communist Party that is seeing unprecedented challenges to its four-decade political monopoly. Some 69 million... Women 22 May, 2016
Assad says he can form new Syria government with opposition MOSCOW/BEIRUT: President Bashar al-Assad said it would not be difficult to agree on a new Syrian government including opposition figures, but his opponents responded on Wednesday that no administration would be legitimate while he remained in... Women 31 Mar, 2016
Thai deputy PM sets July 31 vote on charter, 2017 election BANGKOK: The deputy prime minister of Thailand's military government says a referendum on a new constitution will be held on July 31 and will be followed by a general election before the end of next year, whether or not the new charter is... Women 11 Feb, 2016
Constitution can not satisfy all: CJ Kathmandu, January 8 Chief Justice Kalyan Shrestha today said too much politics over the constitution was unnecessary. Launching two books ‘Sambidhanbad’ (constitutionalism) and ‘Sambidhanka bibadit antarbastu’ (contentious contents of... Horoscopes 09 Jan, 2016
