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Deuba must deliver

Published On: July 14, 2021 07:48 PM NPT By: Republica

Oli’s reluctance to step down even after failing to win a vote of confidence in parliament and his abrupt decision to dissolve parliament and announce a midterm election amid the COVID-19 pandemic had raised serious concerns that this could derail the political course in the country. The apex court’s verdict has brought the political course back on track for now. But the journey ahead is still precarious.

Let’s act responsibly

Published On: July 6, 2021 03:33 PM NPT By: Republica

Although prohibitory orders have been relaxed, the risk of COVID-19 transmission still exists. Let’s all act responsibly now so that we do not have to regret it later.

We need a functioning govt

Published On: May 14, 2021 11:35 AM NPT By: Republica

Do everything possible to save lives. We can think of ‘happy Nepalis and prosperous Nepal’ only if we have a healthy nation. The next few weeks are crucial. We can defeat the virus. We call upon the prime minister to make it his personal mission to bring things under control, and provide hope to the people who are struggling to survive at this hour.

Act now!

Published On: April 26, 2021 10:16 AM NPT By: Republica

The second wave of the coronavirus has begun to swallow our health systems. Hospitals and health workers in cities like Nepalgunj have been pleading with the government to provide them with the necessary resources to treat the patients. Major hospitals, both public and private, in Kathmandu have said that they have run out of beds and other resources to treat additional COVID-19 patients. Dr Sagar Kumar Rajbhandari, director of Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital (STIDH), said that hospitals will soon be on the brink of collapse if we do not act now. We have seen Prime Minister Oli violating public health protocols set by the health ministry.