The phrase “immediate action” in Articles 114 (1) and 202 (1) remains undefined. The absence of clarity allows the government to exploit this loophole to fulfill narrow self-interests.
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The phrase “immediate action” in Articles 114 (1) and 202 (1) remains undefined. The absence of clarity allows the government to exploit this loophole to …
NPL was blockbuster. But racism remains out of discourse
The league will inevitably become the home of Nepali cricket fans, supporting their favourites, and of economic activities. But the first edition has left a …
Nepal’s engagement with China’s BRI: An Explainer
We highlight Nepal’s achievements so far in the ambitious BRI projects, where progress has stalled miserably despite signing the framework in 2017 and explore the …
UNIFIL peacekeepers face ‘deliberate’ attacks
With 876 peacekeepers, Nepal is the fourth highest contributor to the 9,732-strong United Nations Interim Forces In Lebanon (UNIFIL) as of July 31, 2024. Yet …
What do we know about Nepal’s latest torrential rainfall-induced crisis so far?
Taking stock of what transpired, impacts, losses and damages incurred, and the potential developments in the coming days following yet another severe disaster hitting the …
Transitional justice process throughout history, Where does Nepal stand?
Transitional justice includes legal and political reforms, truth-seeking mechanisms, and both judicial and nonjudicial processes to hold perpetrators of conflict accountable. The process, however, has …
Examining the ‘Presidential’ pardon of Yograj Dhakal
President Ram Chandra Paudel and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal recently pardoned a murder convict sentenced to life imprisonment despite severe criticism of the growing …
Social Activist Iih stands outside KMC for eighth day
Iih has been standing outside the Rastriya Sabha Griha since September 19 in a peaceful protest demanding KMC for systematic management of street businesses through …
The ongoing parliament obstruction: A shabby opposition tool
The prolonged stalling of the Parliament is fostering a poor political culture, at a time when the country is reeling under socio-economic stress and deprived …
Kleptocracy in Nepal: Democratisation of corruption
Vertical and horizontal kleptocratic nexus of corrupt elites are democratising corruption. A collaborative resistance should come from the public, civil society, media, and other watchdogs.
Dr. Sucheta Pyakuryal — Director of the Centre for Governance at the Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS), shares insights on public sector corruption in …
Sixteen years ago, the arbitrary post of King was replaced with the constitutional post of the President as the Head of State by the first …