HELLO NEPAL

Ganga Sonam from Sindhupalchowk district beat four other participants to win the Nepal Idol season 6, which saw Sikkim's Babita Thapamagar winning the second spot. In the grand finale on Sunday evening, Sonam received a cash prize of Rs. 2.5 million. Thapamagar was declared the first runner up. She received a cash prize of Rs. 1 million while the third prize went to Darshana Gandhari. Ganga was a favourite among the viewers for her sweet voice since the beginning of the competition, which was organised by AP1 HD television.

Nepal Police is the national and primary law enforcement agency of Nepal. It is primarily responsible for maintaining law and order, prevention of crime and crime investigation within the jurisdiction determined by the Constitution of Nepal. Apart from its primary role, it conducts a vast array of duties such as VIP protection, Security of Vital Installations, Traffic management, Secret services, Intelligence collection, Riot Control, Disaster management, Hostage rescue and various other Ceremonial roles. Nepal Police is currently led by Inspector General of Police Deepak Thapa, who is the 31 st IGP, since 18 March 2025. It is not free of politics; there are ongoing allegations and discussions regarding political interference in its operations, including promotions and transfers, which are often influenced by political parties and their leaders. Lawmakers and retired officials have pointed to this interference as a significant challenge, eroding public trust and hindering the orga...

Civil Service - in a state of collapse The nation’s civil service is heavily criticized for being heavily politicized, leading to a decline in its efficiency, accountability, and ethical standards. This politicization involves in various ways: the dominance of political considerations in recruitment, promotion, and transfer of civil servants undermining the merit-based systems among others. Political connections and affiliations seem to be playing a significant role in the selection and advancement of civil servants, rather than merit and qualifications. This has invited a perception of unfairness and resentment among civil servants, impacting their motivation and morale. The heavily politicization of the civil service has undermined the principle of meritocracy, where promotions and appointments are based on competence and performance. This has resulted in less qualified individuals holding key positions, leading to poor service delivery and a decline in public trust and fostere...