Saroj Bhattarai

The assertion that political stability automatically leads to development is flawed. There was stability during the 104 years of Rana rule. Similarly, the country was stable during the 30 years of Panchayat rule. But did Nepal develop during those periods? While other countries progressed, we remain...

The suspension of Nepali Congress (NC) MP Tek Prasad Gurung, who was found guilty on corruption charges, has confirmed that justice can be served at the discretion of the judge of the country. In any case, the judges decide on the basis of facts, evidence, law, precedent, principles and internationa...

The legal system incorporates a variety of judicial and quasi-judicial bodies designed to alleviate the burden on courts and provide specialized expertise. Despite the availability of alternative remedies, there is a growing tendency to bypass these channels and directly file writ petitions.

To forcefully declare a member of a certain party as a martyr is an act of insulting the real martyr and defaming the word martyr.

Since Mayor Balen Shah took charge of the Kathmandu metropolis, he has made attempts to beautify the capital city. The streets of the city are being made wider, green and colorful. The footpaths have started to look clean. It has become easier to walk. Road congestion has decreased somewhat. In the...