Fully Unmask the Fake Bhutanese Refugee Scam

Published On: May 12, 2023 07:41 AM NPT By: Republica

The so-called top politicians and big political parties are warned not to dig their political graves themselves by trying to shield the accused.

Unjustifiable statute of limitation

Published On: May 11, 2023 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica

The government's proposal to amend the Prevention of Corruption Act, 2002, by setting the statute of limitation to five years for prosecuting corruption cases has raised concerns among various stakeholders, including Transparency International (TI) Nepal as well as legal and constitutional experts.

Review wasteful expenditure for economic recovery

Published On: May 10, 2023 07:35 AM NPT By: Republica

The upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2023/24 is a topic of great importance and concern for the people of Nepal. With the country facing numerous challenges, it is imperative that the government takes a human-centered approach to development and austerity measures in the new budget, as suggested by several lawmakers in both the National Assembly and the House of Representatives (HoR).

The recent revelation by Former Additional Inspector General of Nepal Police Bigyan Raj Sharma regarding the release of two people arrested earlier in connection with the fake Bhutanese refugees scam under political pressure has raised serious concerns about the justice system in Nepal. It is alarming to hear that high-profile leaders of the ruling parties including the then Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand are allegedly involved in such heinous crimes, and despite the evidence, they were able to influence the release of the accused.

Take measures to boost production of milk at home

Published On: May 8, 2023 07:26 AM NPT By: Republica

The National Dairy Development Board's decision to recommend importing milk from India has sparked protests among farmers in Chitwan, who feel that the government has neglected their needs. It is essential that the government takes note of the farmers' concerns and promotes domestic production.

The public perception of federalism is increasingly negative, and there is a growing dislike among the people, particularly towards the provincial governments, which constitute the second tier of government in the country's federal structure adopted in 2015 and implemented two years later in 2017.

Switching to the EV Culture: The Sooner, the Better

Published On: May 6, 2023 07:25 AM NPT By: Republica

It seems Nepal has started taking steps in the right direction when it comes to promoting electric vehicles (EVs) and building the necessary infrastructure to support EV transportation. According to a recent news report, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is preparing to bring into operation 51 more fast charging stations within the next month.

Winter Session of Parliament Fails to Warm up Hopes

Published On: May 5, 2023 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica

The winter session of the federal parliament was an utter failure. Not a single Bill was passed in the four long months of the session which had begun on January 9. This is an extremely disappointing outcome.

Politicization of Crime or Criminalization of Politics?

Published On: May 4, 2023 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica

The arrest of a gang of conmen in the capital who swindled Nepalis by promising to send them to the USA in the guise of Bhutanese refugees has led to the arrest of other high-profile people, including a government secretary and a security advisor to a former home minister.

Nepal and the Future of Asia Cup 2023

Published On: May 3, 2023 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica

Nepal defeated the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the final of ACC Men’s Premier Cup on Tuesday at the TU cricket ground in Kathmandu. The nation's glorious victory over the UAE is nothing short of a prodigious feat.