More questions to Nepal Police and govt

Published On: October 9, 2018 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica

The report of the high-level investigation committee formed to look into the rape and murder of Nirmala Panta actually states the obvious. And there is where the big problem lies.

No immunity for acid attackers

Published On: October 8, 2018 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica

When a girl or a woman is sexually assaulted, raped, or acid-attacked, apart from great physical harm, it ravages her psychology forever. The trauma they have to cope with and the stigma they have to bear with are indescribable.

Do more than name-only market monitoring

Published On: October 7, 2018 02:30 AM NPT By: Republica

As festival season approaches, government agencies meant for market monitoring wake up. They take media with them, close down few shops and proclaim that the market is all in shape.

Tackle BoP deficit to ward off crisis

Published On: October 4, 2018 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica

The Balance of Payment (BoP) position has slipped into a deficit of Rs 24.77 billion in the very first month of the current fiscal year 2018/19.

20,000 trees of neglect

Published On: October 3, 2018 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica

Here is a serious reason to worry. The price of timber in the local market is going all time high.  If one has to purchase timber for constructing houses, one has to pay as much as Rs 6,000 per cubic meter.

Open Dharke-Sitapaila road for all seasons

Published On: October 2, 2018 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica

Traveling to Kathmandu through Naubise-Nagdhunga road section or vice versa becomes an ordeal-like situation for both passengers as well as drivers. The vehicles coming to Kathmandu through Mungling and Narayanghat run smoothly.

Educate children about sexual abuse

Published On: October 1, 2018 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica

Horrifying stories of rape of children, even as young as five, have gripped the psyche of our nation. It has raised terror among parents and children.

Time for soul-searching within NCP

Published On: September 30, 2018 02:30 AM NPT By: Republica

Political leaders often defend their respective parties’ stance on issues and tend to justify the unjustifiable, no matter how illogical those may seem at times. Whether they are in the opposition or in the government, they tend to hide their shortcomings.

Big disappointment before Dashain

Published On: September 27, 2018 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica

The KP Oli government gave a good impression by taking a number of bold steps toward bringing about some much-needed reforms in the country. Initial steps to end transport syndicate was one of such acts. PM Oli was appreciated from all sides.

Undermining research

Published On: September 26, 2018 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica

The expensive private hospitals in Kathmandu and beyond have the passion for conducting research of public health importance. The names would make us believe so, for the phrase ‘research center’ is attached to names of these hospitals. It turns out that the name is meant to deceive.