It is customary in democratic countries to have some normative expectations from political parties and political actors. These are commonly expressed as Codes of Conduct (CoCs).

Noise pollution is a major health hazard; Nepal must learn to curb it through regulation and enforcement

Impacts of global warming on a poor country like Nepal are manifold. The obvious impact of global warming is the diminution of snow fall in the Himalayas.

This year’s disaster, stemming from landslides in the hills and floods in the plains has been the most severe in several years, but it is not a new phenomenon.

Six Madhes-centred parties merged in April to form a national level party called the Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJP-N), but they have not shunned their old regional approach.

The Traffic Control Department of Nepal Police has recently implemented a plan penalising the blowing of vehicular horns in inappropriate places. This was a long overdue and welcome step. But there are various flaws in this plan--especially in its execution.

That the first phase of the local elections has been held is a great achievement. The government and the Election Commission (EC) deserve to be complimented on this feat; they have overcome several hurdles along the way.

Local level polls, if held successfully, will ensure a more vibrant exercise of democracy than ever before

I was on China Southern Airlines travelling from Brisbane to Kathmandu, with a layover in Guangzhao.

On several occasions, I have been referred to as a journalist. While I have never identified myself as a journalist, I have been writing about my personal views as a political analyst.

I saw a satirical note on Facebook posted by renowned opinion maker Karna Shakya a few weeks ago in which he said that the Nepali diaspora in Australia is attracting the youth from Nepal

I am not an expert in international relations, but as a student of political science, I keep more than a common reader’s interest in global politics.

I have come to Australia five times and lived with my children in Darwin, Cairns, Brisbane and Sydney for a total of 34 months, spread over a period of 18 years.

The possibility has been virtually lost during the political uncertainties of the past decade

From an objective review of the recent misdirected trends in Nepali politics, it is discernible that the country is headed towards constitutional failure.