Reinstatement of Constituent Assembly or fresh elections? Which option do you think is better for promulgating the constitution and why?
Thursday, 12 July 2012 16:43
"Conducting another CA election will be a huge and unnecessary investment. I don't even see the possibility of election. Reinstatement of CA seems to be a promising option. But it should be reinstated only for a few days." Ambika Raj Poudel, college lecturer
Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai completed one year in office on August 28. Nepalnews asks general public how they assess his premiership:
Thursday, 12 July 2012 16:43
"I think PM Bhattarai wanted to work seriously but was not that successful. The performance was not that bad. The past government too had not achieved anything." -Shiva Raj Poudel
Is Barack Obama's re-election to US presidency something to be cheered by Nepalis?
Thursday, 12 July 2012 16:43
"Is there anything wrong in appreciating someone for his intelligence? I wish Nepal had one Obama who could make the changes Nepal deserved. Learn from him guys! We only have stupid corrupt politicians in Nepal. And yes, it's worth being happy for Obama because each household in Nepal has one or two of family members in America! Almost all the Nepalis have dream to go to America and have a better life – some for good reason and some for stupid reasons." Nits Rana
President Ram Baran Yadav has renewed the deadline to the parties to pick a consensus Prime Minister. Do you think the parties will agree on consensus PM as claimed by main opposition parties, NC and UML?
Thursday, 12 July 2012 16:43
"In the absence of elected parliament to elect the new PM, it's just the desire of President Ram Baran Yadav to be in active role as king Gyanendra. His step is not a solution to the present crisis." Ramesh Man Tuladhar
To reduce traffic congestion, the traffic police have enforced new regulations for school buses according to which the buses must enter the schools before 9 am and drop the students to their destinations by 4.
Sunday, 10 June 2012 08:09
To reduce traffic congestion, the traffic police have enforced new regulations for school buses according to which the buses must enter the schools before 9 am and drop the students to their destinations by 4. Will these regulations make any difference in the situation?
The govt. recently organised a week-long cleaning campaign in Kathmandu Valley, mobilising govt. employees and volunteers. Do you think this kind of campaign will make the city cleaner in a sustainable way?
Tuesday, 01 May 2012 11:10
"The authorities should enforce strict penalty against those littering in public places. Seasonal campaign like the recent one not is going to work. To make the city cleaner, the city dwellers must feel their ownership to the place." Bishnu Ojha, teacher
The issue of federalism has been the trickiest issue of the constitution-drafting and the key parties remain sharply divided over it. Nepalnews asks few members of the general public for their views on the subject:
Tuesday, 01 May 2012 11:10
"The federal model to be adopted in the new constitution should be acceptable to all. It should not leave any room for vioiiiilence. Parties have not sufficiently informed the general public how federalism works and how it is good for them." Sita Marasini, jobholder
"Conducting another CA election will be a huge and unnecessary investment. I don't even see the possibility of election. Reinstatement of CA seems to be a promising option. But it should be reinstated only for a few days." Ambika Raj Poudel, college lecturer
"I think PM Bhattarai wanted to work seriously but was not that successful. The performance was not that bad. The past government too had not achieved anything." -Shiva Raj Poudel
"Is there anything wrong in appreciating someone for his intelligence? I wish Nepal had one Obama who could make the changes Nepal deserved. Learn from him guys! We only have stupid corrupt politicians in Nepal. And yes, it's worth being happy for Obama because each household in Nepal has one or two of family members in America! Almost all the Nepalis have dream to go to America and have a better life – some for good reason and some for stupid reasons." Nits Rana
"In the absence of elected parliament to elect the new PM, it's just the desire of President Ram Baran Yadav to be in active role as king Gyanendra. His step is not a solution to the present crisis." Ramesh Man Tuladhar
"I guess he was there to garner support for himself. I have no faith in any of the politicians."
To reduce traffic congestion, the traffic police have enforced new regulations for school buses according to which the buses must enter the schools before 9 am and drop the students to their destinations by 4. Will these regulations make any difference in the situation?
"The authorities should enforce strict penalty against those littering in public places. Seasonal campaign like the recent one not is going to work. To make the city cleaner, the city dwellers must feel their ownership to the place." Bishnu Ojha, teacher
"The federal model to be adopted in the new constitution should be acceptable to all. It should not leave any room for vioiiiilence. Parties have not sufficiently informed the general public how federalism works and how it is good for them." Sita Marasini, jobholder