Category: Politics

Friday, I was on leave from this blog, which you might have observed. I failed to write and upload anything – be it a diary of the day. I would have done it should I be able to subscribe a Druknet line at home and manage a computer. Many...

Months after the Maoists activated their former militias as the youth wing under the banner of Young Communist League (YCL) to heighten pressure on the Nepali Congress led government to immediately declare a republic through the interim parliament, Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala evoked a stern warning of action...

Political parties say the efforts are on to settle the grumbles that have put a deadlock on the peace process and jeopardised the unity of the eight parties. Yet, the situation on the ground has not improved and the parties are still pointing their fingers at each other for...

Three days apart, one Himalayan kingdom practiced to move towards democracy, another Himalayan kingdom celebrated the anniversary of the king’s power incise amidst an escalating security situation where the masses continue to demonstrate for a republic. The story is of Bhutan and Nepal. On April 21, Bhutan observed the...

As investigations continue over the Garu carnage to dig out the facts behind the ghastly killing of 27 people, mostly the members of the Maoist party, reports reflect contradictory findings, thus making the whole investigation process further complicated. Investigation from the government side is yet to start as the...

A week after the Election Commission (EC) announced its inability to hold constituent assembly polls in June, the eight party leaders continue to wobble around the political fiasco unable to reach any decision towards fixing a new date and address the constitutional obstacle created by the likely postponement of...