HELLO NEPAL

The Himalayan Times 17 August 2012   It was sad and very unfortunate to see the political interference and influence in the universities and campuses while appointing VC, campus chiefs and deans during the recent years. Why is it so happening openly in the newly born Republic Nepal? What is the motive behind this shameless political game going on in the educational institutions? Is it because the political ego of the leaders and their parties? Is there any monetary involvement behind the chairs? Who does benefit out of this dirty game? Why can’t these institutions leave in their own to fill the vacant positions based on the established criteria?   Resident doctors and students at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) have warned of obstructing all services, except the emergency room, if the university did not revoke its decision to appoint a “junior” doctor as the new dean as reported in “TUTH docs to close services from today” (THT, 15 July, Page 2)....

The Kathmandu Post 17 August 2012 Political interference in government owned or affiliated organizations and institution is seemingly growing (“Political Appointment” in TUTH August 15, Page 2) . Why can’t the political parties mind their own business and let educational and health institutions run free from politics? Paying no attention to Dr. Govind KC’s fast-unto-death protest against the political appointment to higher level officials at TUTH, political leaders have appointed UML affiliated junior doctor as Dean. This is wrong not only because the appointment is political, but also because clearly the doctor is not capable of fulfilling the responsibilities of the office of the Dean. Rai Biren Bangdel Maharajgunj, Kathmandu on line jobs  

The Himalayan Times 13 August 2012 It was not surprising to read the news report “Opposition parties shift stance on polls” (THT, August 8, Page 1) with regard to NC and UML . The bosses have now started on high volume for new polls. Otherwise, they were earlier opposing the Dr. Baburam Bhattari (BRB) led coalition government’s call for CA election. They seem extremely frustrated loosing their political title “Mananiyajeu”. That is why; they seem hell-bent after Dr. Baburam Bhattarai’s (BRB) resignation who cunningly killed CA, a few hours before its natural death. Does it make any sense to repeatedly ask BRB’s resignation who has been categorically labelled by the President as the care taker PM? Why don’t the oppositions name their common candidate as the new PM rather than hounding BRB for nothing? Why don’t they come to a consensus to hold fresh election on a suitable date and settle the on-going political and constitutional crisis soonest possible? The main issue is ...

The Himalayan Times 30 July 2012 After the sad demise of Constitution Assembly (CA), it has been almost one and half month for the common people anxiously waiting to see political solutions for the current political stalemate and constitutional vacuum. However, looking closely at the ongoing political activities, there does not seem to be any immediate solutions in hand. The major political parties continue to blame each other for the current political impasse. Opposition parties want the President to act as per their suggestions. The President continues to say that he would not take any decision undermining the good faith of the Interim Constitution as reported in “ Won’t take decision in haste: Prez” (THT, July 25, Page 5) . On the other side, the political parties in power do not seem serious in resolving the current political problem soon. Some suggest reviving the dead CA for some time to conclude the remaining jobs of new constitution. Others suggest going for the n...

The Kathmandu Post 27 July 2012 I t was good to know that the government finally decided to bring the funding system of INGOs under the purview of the Ministry of Finance, but it should have been done long ago (“Govt set to bring INGOs under MoF purview” July 25, Money 1) . This process will definitely help the government to directly monitor INGOs’ funding sources in and outside Nepal, but program budgeting and budget spending should also be closely watched to ensure the quality implementation and achievement of such development programs. Rai Biren Bangdel Maharajgunj, Kathmandu on line jobs  

Looking closely at the on-going fragile political situation of Nepal created by the major political parties, it seems that the post second Jana Andolan achievement may get slipped out of our hands sooner or later. They completely failed to draft new constitution in the last four years. What a shame act was this for them? They are still continuing to show their power hunger attitudes even at this politically fragile situation. Nepal is passing politically through an extremely difficult time. Every common people seem nervous and continue to express their dismay and dissatisfaction over the current political uncertainty and insecurity. It is very sad and unfortunate to see the major political parties still continuing to engage in power and blame games leaving the national agenda aside. They never seemed bothered about the national interest and the hard lives the general people are passing through for a long time. They simply are seen engaged in their own petty political intere...

The Kathmandu Post 13 July 2012 Prashant Jha’s article clearly portrays the crux of the current political problem and puts forward much needed political solutions (“Preserving the agenda” July 11, Page 6) . Why do NC and UML and other fringe parties continue to muddle the political atmosphere by asking PM to resign without any valid reasons? What a childish act is this? The on-going political situation has been result of the tug of war between the parties with the end result being nation being pulled into political turmoil. If they continue to act irresponsibly, the chances of materializing the post Second Jana Andolan achievements seem dismal. Rai Biren Bnagdel Maharajgunj, Kathmandu .  on line jobs  

The Himalayan Times 24 June 2012 Degrading national sovereignty It was good to know that the newly formed CPN-M seemed worrying over degrading national sovereignty and national independence, as  reported in “ CPM-N worries over degrading sovereignty” (THT, June 27, Page 5), at this time when the nation is passing through politically precarious situation due to political uncertainty and political polarization among the political parties. It is very sad and unfortunate to see them still continuing to engage in power and blame games leaving the national agenda aside. They never seemed bothered about the national interest and the hard lives the general people are passing through for a long time. They simply are seen engaged in their own petty political interests. How long the nation and its people are to suffer with these so called senior leaders’ gross negligence, irresponsible and immoral acts? While having informal chat recently with an old man whom I had met with in one of...