Nationwide lockdown: For corona�s control or dirty politics? Nepal has been under a countrywide lockdown for more than a month. The restriction, which was imposed by the state as a measure to control the coronavirus on March 24 for a week, has been extended thrice, and it is still uncertain when the country will... 08 May, 2020
Civil society and media: Give them their due The government must create an environment conducive for the functioning of CSOs and the media by minimising the restrictions on them. It is necessary for the civil society to engage actively in public debates on social security and... 03 Jan, 2019
Eliminate arrears, says Chief Minister Poudel Hetauda, December 13 Province 3 Chief Minister Dormani Poudel has stressed the need to check increasing arrears year on year. Speaking at an audit-related programme organised by the Office of the Auditor General in Hetauda today, Poudel described... Travel 14 Dec, 2018
AHRC urges govt to improve human rights situation Kathmandu, December 8 The Asian Human Rights Commission said Nepal saw no progress in the overall promotion and protection of human rights in 2017. “Conflict victims have been left in limbo with the transitional justice bodies doing nothing,... Travel 09 Dec, 2017
White House bars some news organisations from briefing WASHINGTON: The White House excluded several major US news organisations, including some it has criticised, from an off-camera briefing held by the White House press secretary on Friday. Reporters for CNN, The New York Times, Politico, The Los... Women 25 Feb, 2017
Report spells out factors behind Nepal hydropower corruption KATHMANDU: Lack of dependable data and manipulation of hydrological data have promoted policy corruption in Nepal's hydropower sector, according to a Transparency International Nepal's report published on Monday. Irregularities start from the stages... 27 Dec, 2016
Karzai to unveil cabinet on Tuesday KABUL: Afghan President Hamid Karzai, facing massive Western pressure to clamp down on corruption, will submit at least part of his long-awaited cabinet to parliament for approval on Tuesday, an official said. Re-elected for a second term in an August... Women 07 Dec, 2009
Learning from neighbours Political stability matters There were discrepancies after the restoration of democracy in 1990 in the sense that the political parties fell short in creating an ideal society (equal distribution of income, free from exploitation and corruption, equal footing in creating and... 05 Nov, 2009
E-procurement implementation Coming to Nepalese context There is much to be done in Nepal for good governance. As a developing country, a major portion of Nepal’s annual budget is used in the procurement of works, goods, and services. Hence, it becomes important to give more emphasis on these... 06 Aug, 2009
Constitution making No compromise on democratic principles The election to the Constituent Assembly (CA) made the CPN-Maoist the largest party in Nepal. As a leader of the largest party and head of the government, Prime Minister Prachandahas a major role in the present day politics of the country. The CA... 02 Nov, 2008
Expedite govt formation: Malik Kathmandu, June 22:British Minister for International Development Shahid Malik said today all parties should work together to form a new government based on consensus.Addressing a press conference organised here, the British minister, before wrapping... Travel 23 Jun, 2008
LETTERS Learn from the pastEvery Democracy Day leaders make empty promises on democracy and economic progress. This year too, Prime Minister G P Koirala, reminded the public of the need to correct past mistakes and pave the way for building a New Nepal. But... 21 Feb, 2007
