Government plans on limiting the freedom of women, again!
The Immigration Department proposed a discriminatory amendment in working procedure to restrict women under 40 years of age from travelling […]
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The economics of protests
Protests have been an imperative aspect of Nepal as it has resulted in phenomenal structural shifts in the political landscape […]
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For a safer Koteshwor-Kalanki road
Recently, the traffic police department has set up traffic cones along multiple parts of the Koteshwor-Kalanki section of the ring […]
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Accommodating foreign investment in Nepalese agriculture sector
Nepal predominantly being an agrarian country needs to make the agriculture sector competent through commercialization and diversification. In recent times, […]
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Freedom of expression, where are we headed?
Freedom of expression is defined as the ability of an individual or group of individuals to express their beliefs, thoughts, ideas, […]
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Eminent domain v Private property rights
When the people vote for their government, they put forward their trust and hope for the best representation. The people […]
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Is the parliament now back at work?
A country’s economy goes hand-in-hand with its politics. Political and civic freedom are prerequisites in the success of its people’s […]
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What does a socialism-oriented constitution mean?
Article 4 of Part 1 of the Constitution of Nepal, 2015 clearly maintains that Nepal is a socialism-oriented State apart […]
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Proposed changes to Immigration Procedures violates Nepalis’ right to freedom of movement
The government’s proposed changes to Immigration Procedures, 2008, which requires English language skills, a School Leaving Certificate, and an insurance scheme […]
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Urban affair: The incoordination and the denial of access to drinking water
In the earlier blog, I had spoken of how the lack of coordination between local governments and federal agencies had led […]
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Reforms rather than forced commitments
With its recent initiation, the government is planning to hold the Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) at the local levels accountable by […]
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Promises and realities of FDI in Nepal
The Department of Industry (DOI) has reported an increase in FDI pledges and commitments in the last quarter. Nepal received […]
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For a timely supply of fertilizers for Nepali farmers, the subsidy scheme needs reform
Like every year, Nepali farmers this year faced an acute shortage of chemical fertilizers during the paddy plantation period. Due […]
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Three reasons why ban on alcohol advertisement is not a judicious policy
In the late 1990s, Nepal for the first time restricted the advertisement of alcoholic beverages in electronic media. The government […]
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The government needs to refrain from blanket price control on bottled water
If your neighbourhood is like mine, which is not connected to a water supply line of Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited […]