Focus on Implementation of BRI Projects

Published On: March 29, 2024 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica

The ambitious Chinese cooperation program, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), has been a much-discussed topic in Nepal for years, but progress in its implementation has been lacking. Each successive government in Nepal in the past few years appears reluctant to take the BRI to implementation, mainly due to the controversy surrounding it.

Improve sorry state of government hospitals

Published On: March 28, 2024 07:33 AM NPT By: Republica

The government-owned hospitals are the primary choice for ordinary people in case they are taken ill. The main reasons behind this are affordable and quality treatment of diseases.  Yet, the dismal condition of the government-owned hospitals in the country compels ordinary citizens to seek treatment in private hospitals, where appointments with doctors are more readily available.

Reconsider multi-billion rupee petroleum pipeline investment

Published On: March 27, 2024 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica

India's reported refusal to provide a subsidy of approximately Rs 17 billion for the construction of two petroleum pipelines and a fuel storage facility, as previously agreed between the two countries, has lately drawn media headlines.

Do not make mockery of landless people

Published On: March 26, 2024 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica

A democratic country is never without a government. Even if a government steps down, its continued existence is to ensure there's no governance vacuum. In this manner, while individuals leading or residing within the government may change, the essence of governance remains constant. The continuity of government implies that each preceding administration's responsibilities also fall upon the succeeding one.

AAP trap: On Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest

Published On: March 25, 2024 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raises disturbing questions about the direction of India’s democracy and federalism. The political intent of the arrest of a key leader of the Opposition, and a serving Chief Minister in the run-up to the general election, is unmistakable.

Speaker Ghimire’s Ill-timed Foreign Visit

Published On: March 24, 2024 07:20 AM NPT By: Republica

Amidst a period of parliamentary obstruction, with bills awaiting discussion and budgetary concerns unattended, Speaker Devraj Ghimire has left for Geneva, Switzerland, leading a 10-member delegation to attend the 148th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) from March 23 to March 27.

The quick, if not hasty, filling up of two vacancies in the Election Commission of India (ECI) has attracted justified criticism. The multi-member body got two new members within days of the resignation of Arun Goel, an Election Commissioner (EC) whose appointment itself came in the midst of a Constitution Bench hearing for a truly independent process of selecting members of the panel that conducts and supervises India’s elections

Ruling parties' pledges must translate into action

Published On: March 22, 2024 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica

It has been three weeks since the formation of a new alliance and a week since Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal secured a vote of confidence in the parliament. During this time, the new political alliance comprising five political parties have unveiled their 'minimum policy priority and common resolution'. This step comes amidst parliamentary discussions on the principles and priorities of the budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year.

Take effective measures to curb policy corruption

Published On: March 21, 2024 07:25 AM NPT By: Republica

The recent scams involving corruptions and misuse of authority that have surfaced have unveiled the distorted face of Nepalese politics and the upper echelons of bureaucracy. Firstly, the instances of corruption and irregularities have proliferated in the country with the direct involvement of politicians and senior bureaucrats.

It is a somber reality that road accidents have become a common occurrence in our country, often with terrible loss of lives as well as crippling injuries. On Tuesday morning, the country woke up to a shocking piece of news about the death of nine individuals in the Baglung bus accident. As many as 28 others have sustained injuries after the ill-fated bus en route from East Rukum to Kathmandu met with an accident at Jaulepani, Nisikhola Rural Municipality-6, along the mid-hill highway.