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Economic struggle persists
The world economy hit a recession during the pandemic COVID-19. The lockdown in Nepal had forced many out of business and employment in 2020. According to official estimates and economists, it will take while before Nepal reaches its pre-pandemic economic stage. Shankar Sharma, the former vice-chairperson of the National Planning Commission, added that “the pandemic…
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News Digest – Gender & Social Inclusion (February 25 – March 3, 2021)
Photo: RSS Rape case in Gorkha: A rape case has been instituted against a man for holding a 14-year-old girl hostage and raping her in Gorkha. The perpetrator…
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News Digest – Federalism (February 25 – March 3, 2021)
Photo: RSS Administrative issues: On February 28, the Sudurpashchim Pradesh cabinet meeting appealed to recommend two ordinances with the provincial chief. The ordinance is related to the Administrative…
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Democracy and Governance
News Digest – Democracy & Governance (February 18 – February 24, 2021)
Photo: RSS Politics & Democracy The Supreme Court: House Reinstatement: Responding to the Supreme Court’s order regarding the contempt of court case filed against PM Oli, the prime minister presented himself at the SC on February 18. Two separate cases were filed against PM Oli for making ‘demeaning remarks against senior advocate Krishna Prasad Bhandari.…
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News Digest: Democracy & Governance (February 11 – February 17)
Politics & Democracy House Dissolution: Stating that democracy has been “murdered” in Nepal, NCP chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal sought international community’s support to save Nepal’s democracy. The Chand-led Nepal Communist Party showed its readiness to sit for talks with the government. However, the Oli-led government fears that the party will join NCP’s rival faction and,…
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Economy and Development
Nepal’s trade relations with its neighbors and the role of economic diplomacy
Photo: RSS Centre for Social Inclusion and Federalism (CESIF) organized a webinar on February 24, 2020, focusing on “Nepal’s trade relations with its neighbors and the role of economic diplomacy.” Speakers: Mr Purushottam Ojha – He served as the Secretary of Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies. He is currently a freelance consultant in the…
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Economic struggle persists
The world economy hit a recession during the pandemic COVID-19. The lockdown in Nepal had forced many out of business and employment in 2020. According to official estimates and economists, it will take while before Nepal reaches its pre-pandemic economic stage. Shankar Sharma, the former vice-chairperson of the National Planning Commission, added that “the pandemic…
Federalism
News Digest – Federalism (February 18 – February 24, 2021)
Photo: RSS Administrative Issues: On February 19, the governor of Province 2 Tilak Pariyar was released from his post and was replaced by Rajesh Jha. After the recommendation from Cabinet, President Bidya Devi Bhandari appointed Jha as governor of Province 2. On February 21, the Prachanda-Nepal faction registered a no-confidence motion against Chief Minister Sher Dhan Rai.…
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News Digest – Federalism (February 11 – February 17)
Administrative Issues: On February 10, Chief of Province 2, Tilak Pariyar ratified the Province Civil Service Act, 2077 BS. According to the Act, the civil servants get mandatory retirement from the service after completion of 60 years. Similarly, the civil servant can also retire from the service on their own after 53 years. Financial service, planning…
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Gender and Social Inclusion
News Digest – Gender & Social Inclusion (February 18 – February 24, 2021)
Photo: RSS Police arrest accused of Bhagirathi rape case: A 17-year-old boy arrested on the charge of rape after he confessed to commission of the crime on February 17. The accused revealed that the crime was an act of vengeance against the victim. The accused and victim went to the same school and resided in…
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News Digest – Gender & Social Inclusion (February 11 – February 17)
Online harassment charges against a man: Police detained Binay Jung Basnet from New Bus Park on February 16 charging him of online harassment against Sapana Roka Magar. The complaint was lodged on February 14 for harassing Magar and threatening her online to make inappropriate pictures public. Investigative developments in Bhagrathi Case: Police have deducted that…
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International Relation and Foreign Affairs
Nepal’s trade relations with its neighbors and the role of economic diplomacy
Photo: RSS Centre for Social Inclusion and Federalism (CESIF) organized a webinar on February 24, 2020, focusing on “Nepal’s trade relations with its neighbors and the role of economic diplomacy.” Speakers: Mr Purushottam Ojha – He served as the Secretary of Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies. He is currently a freelance consultant in the…
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Disputes on the Northern Border of Nepal—The Case of Humla
Photo: RSS Centre for Social Inclusion and Federalism (CESIF) held an event on February 9, 2021, focusing on ‘Disputes on the Northern Border of Nepal – The Case of Humla’ at Hotel Summit, Sanepa, Lalitpur. Jiwan Bahadur Shahi, Karnali Province’s opposition Nepali Congress leader and lawmaker, was the chief presenter at the event. Former Director…
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