Some media persons were thrashed during the demonstration organised by the UCPN (Maoist) in Kathmandu on May 9. In this regard, Nepalnews asks media persons, mainly the photojournalists, what should be done to protect the press freedom?
Monday, 10 May 2010 20:14
"Firstly, the government must fulfill its commitment to protect press freedom by taking action against the violators. Likewise, every political party and their affiliate organisations should show...
Leaders of major political parties are claiming that the new constitution will be promulgated by May 28. Nepalnews asks people on the streets if they believe the claims of the leaders:
Thursday, 08 April 2010 08:01
"All the leaders, political parties and CA members are running after power. They are not committed to writing the new constitution, so I think there is no possibility of the constitution being promulgated by May 28." Bishnu Prasad Dhakal, businessperson
Nepal Army has opened fresh recruitment while there are reports of the Maoists giving 'military trainings' to their cadres in different parts of the country. Nepalnews asks people on the streets how they view these developments:
Thursday, 08 April 2010 08:01
“In my opinion it’s is about creating crisis and problems in our country and moving towards civil war. I suggest both should stop this and follow the mandate of the peace process and the agreement”. Anju Sharma, Student.
Congress president and former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala's death has raised fears of more political uncertainty in the country. Nepalnews asks people on the Kathmandu streets how they see the post-GPK political scenario:
Thursday, 25 March 2010 07:13
"In my opinion, the future of our country will be good after his death because nothing was happening when he was alive. But we can't predict what will happen. Let's hope for the better". Yug Jyoti...
The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) recently announced 12-hr daily load-shedding. In this context Nepalnews asks members of the general public what could be done to minimise the power crisis:
Saturday, 13 March 2010 14:21
"The government should come up with proper hydropower policy to attract investment in major projects. It should concentrate on completing the ongoing projects on time. Immediate solution to the...
The recent daylight murder of media entrepreneur Jamim Shah has exposed the slack security system in the capital. Nepalnews asks members of the general public how they view the security situation in the Valley:
Friday, 19 February 2010 20:08
""The murder of Jamim Shah is the clear example of how unprepared and careless the police authorities and the Home Ministry are. Now the ordinary people have to be vigilant instead of relying on the police to provide security and check crime.". Binod Upreti, Jobholder.
The government has formally launched Nepal Tourism Year (NTY) 2011. Nepalnews asked the general public what must be done to make it a success:
Friday, 19 February 2010 20:08
""For the success of NTY 2011, the political instability in our country must end immediately. Nepal Tourism Board and the Nepal government must concentrate their efforts on advertising NTY. There must be cleanliness and healthy environment in the cities, all bandhs must stop and the reach of transportation must expand to remote areas. The major thing is if the constitution is not written within the given time, then NTY 2011 will not be a success”. Alina Sitaula, Student.
Hindus in Nepal and elsewhere celebrated Mahashivaratri on February 12. Nepalnews asked some people how they celebrated Mahashivaratri:
Friday, 12 February 2010 19:31
""I will go to Pashupatinath temple and smoke marijuana with Baba ji just like many others do. This find Shivaratri an exciting festival". Ghanashyam Khanal, Jobholder.
"Firstly, the government must fulfill its commitment to protect press freedom by taking action against the violators. Likewise, every political party and their affiliate organisations should show...
"All the leaders, political parties and CA members are running after power. They are not committed to writing the new constitution, so I think there is no possibility of the constitution being promulgated by May 28." Bishnu Prasad Dhakal, businessperson
“In my opinion it’s is about creating crisis and problems in our country and moving towards civil war. I suggest both should stop this and follow the mandate of the peace process and the agreement”. Anju Sharma, Student.
"In my opinion, the future of our country will be good after his death because nothing was happening when he was alive. But we can't predict what will happen. Let's hope for the better". Yug Jyoti...
"The government should come up with proper hydropower policy to attract investment in major projects. It should concentrate on completing the ongoing projects on time. Immediate solution to the...
""The murder of Jamim Shah is the clear example of how unprepared and careless the police authorities and the Home Ministry are. Now the ordinary people have to be vigilant instead of relying on the police to provide security and check crime.". Binod Upreti, Jobholder.
""For the success of NTY 2011, the political instability in our country must end immediately. Nepal Tourism Board and the Nepal government must concentrate their efforts on advertising NTY. There must be cleanliness and healthy environment in the cities, all bandhs must stop and the reach of transportation must expand to remote areas. The major thing is if the constitution is not written within the given time, then NTY 2011 will not be a success”. Alina Sitaula, Student.
""I will go to Pashupatinath temple and smoke marijuana with Baba ji just like many others do. This find Shivaratri an exciting festival". Ghanashyam Khanal, Jobholder.