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Mess, en masse
Published On: December 22, 2016 12:35 AM NPT By: Republica
The collective resignation on Tuesday of around 1,200 engineers and technicians deployed for post-quake reconstruction in 11 worst-hit districts is a sign of irresponsibility all around.
No respite
Published On: December 21, 2016 12:45 AM NPT By: Republica
In a welcome development, Nepal Rastra Bank’s headline inflation rate in November climbed down to 4.8 percent, the lowest it has been in the past one decade. The last time we had under-5 inflation was back in June, 2007.
We have long argued that the price of petroleum products Nepal imports should reflect international market price. In a market economy, the price of any product is determined by the subtle interplay between the forces of demand and supply.
Good riddance
Published On: December 19, 2016 12:35 AM NPT By: Republica
Some might wonder about the significance of the Supreme Court mandamus order last Thursday asking the government to take necessary steps to end the reign of transport syndicates.
Pinocchio’s promise
Published On: December 17, 2016 12:45 AM NPT By: Republica
CPN-UML lawmaker Rabindra Adhikari in his tweet captured the skeptical popular mood when he questioned why the prime minister had failed to disclose his salary account.
Old poison
Published On: December 15, 2016 12:45 AM NPT By: Republica
Old beliefs die hard. The ones related to religions are particularly sticky. The new Nepali constitution outlaws any kind of discrimination based on caste, creed and gender. Yet Nepali women continue to face many kinds of discriminations just because of their gender
Back to people
Published On: December 14, 2016 12:45 AM NPT By: Republica
As much as we would like to see timely local polls, the chances of it happening by the target time of April, 2017, are pretty slim. This is because the deadlock over the constitution, it appears, will drag on for some time yet.
Deadly delay
Published On: December 13, 2016 12:45 AM NPT By: Republica
There is a troubling mismatch between government commitment and delivery when it comes to supplying each and every Nepali with essential medicines. On paper, over 100 essential medicines are available to the general public, at zero cost for the most needy.
What’s new?
Published On: December 12, 2016 12:45 AM NPT By: Republica
When Narendra Lal Shrestha was elected the new president of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), the football governing body in the country, in October, he vowed to bring Nepali football “back on track”.
Golden oldies
Published On: December 10, 2016 12:45 AM NPT By: Republica
Two monuments in Kathmandu valley tell two vastly different tales about Nepal’s efforts to preserve its historical heritage. The Kasthamandap Temple adjoining the Kathmandu Durbar Square, the temple after which the valley gets its name, was completely destroyed by last year’s earthquakes.
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