Crime and impunity

Published On: October 15, 2019 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica

Arrest of Mohammand Aftab Alam

Build on agreements

Published On: October 14, 2019 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica

Wrapping up his two-day state visit to Nepal, Chinese President Xi Jinping returned home on Sunday.

Important in every way

Published On: October 13, 2019 02:30 AM NPT By: Republica

Xi Jinping’s visit to Nepal

Dashain and expectations

Published On: October 3, 2019 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica

Dashain is almost here. Soon the government offices and private institutions, including the media houses, will close down for the celebration.

Speaker of scandal

Published On: October 2, 2019 09:13 AM NPT By: Republica

The news of the Speaker of the House of Representatives Krishna Bahadur Mahara’s rape attempt on a woman employee working at the parliament secretariat has shocked and infuriated everyone. The public image of Mahara has gone downhill overnight and there are calls for fair investigation over the matter. Mahara has denied allegations of rape.

Last hope on Melamchi

Published On: October 1, 2019 02:30 AM NPT By: Republica

The government has signed an agreement with Chinese contractor Sinohydro Corporation Limited to complete the remaining construction work of Melamchi Water Supply Project (MWSP).

Rise of intolerance

Published On: September 30, 2019 03:47 AM NPT By: Republica

The ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) cadres, in what seems like the nod from the government, are becoming extremely intolerant toward anyone who raises the question about misrule, corruption and irregularities. This is going to be costly for the government which is already earning notoriety for failing to govern as per the aspirations of people.

It’s your own fault

Published On: September 29, 2019 02:25 AM NPT By: Republica

As criticisms are pouring in from various sectors on the government for its failure in smooth service delivery and good governance, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has been seen to take some measures to hold his cabinet colleagues to account in recent months. To that end, he had his ministers sign performance agreements on July 31 directing them to complete certain tasks. Some of the performance agreements also clearly spelled the jobs and responsibilities of his ministers, ranging from seven to 20.

Tame inflation

Published On: September 26, 2019 02:05 AM NPT By: Republica

It need not be emphasized how inflation affects the general people. Prices of daily goods go up way too high. People lose purchasing capacity. And when the people cannot purchase goods, production falls and ultimately whole of the economy suffers badly and at times irrevocably. Nepal at the moment stands poised to face crippling inflation if recent data is anything to go by.

Gaping holes

Published On: September 25, 2019 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica

Potholes and dusts have almost become one of the defining attributes of the Kathmandu Valley. When it rains these potholes get filled with water, which when the vehicles ram upon, splash around nearby pedestrians and bikers. Kathmandu’s potholes have proven to be death traps too.