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

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.

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.

The recent revelations surrounding the gold smuggling case in Nepal have raised serious concerns about the integrity of law enforcement agencies and the government's commitment to combating illicit activities. The findings of the commission formed to probe gold smuggling cases have highlighted grave errors and potential corruption within the investigation process, casting a shadow of doubt on the entire justice system.

Pokhara has long been recognized as a gem in Nepal's tourism crown. Its stunning landscapes, beautiful lakes, and vibrant culture have drawn visitors from different parts of the world. Thus, the official declaration of Pokhara as the tourism capital of Nepal on Sunday comes as validation of its undeniable allure.

The ongoing construction of the Nagdhunga Tunnel project has faced a snag. The construction work has been halted for over a month. The recent halt in tunnel construction, just meters away from completion, has stirred serious concern over its timely completion. For the past few weeks, locals have obstructed its progress, putting forth a number of demands.

THE latest Human Development Report from the UNDP presents a bleak global outlook, characterised by deepening inequalities and political polarisation. The report underscores the urgent need for collective action to navigate through these tumultuous times.

In a sobering revelation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) officially confirmed on Thursday the deaths of seven additional Nepali nationals who were fighting alongside the Russian army in Ukraine. This announcement comes amidst Nepal's prohibition on the recruitment of its nationals in foreign armies, with exceptions made only for the national armies of select friendly nations. Tragically, these individuals lost their lives in combat alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.