ICYMI: Here are our top stories from Sunday, January 5
Here are some of the stories from The Kathmandu Post ( January 5, 2020) Pradesh Aryal, who has Down syndrome, has been working as a dishwasher at Coffee Express in Durbar Marg’s Sherpa Mall for a year. Elisha Shrestha/TKP
Here are some of the stories from The Kathmandu Post ( January 5, 2020)
Intelligence department announces vacancies but officials have security concerns
For the first time in its history, the National Intelligence Department, the country’s sole intelligence agency, on Friday announced vacancies for 232 positions of assistant informers through the Public Service Commission.
Previously, the intelligence department itself would announce vacancies and conduct tests, but as per the new constitution, those who receive salaries and perks from the state should be selected through the Public Service Commission via a competitive examination. This means that the NID will now be an inclusive institution, just like other government entities.
Adults with Down syndrome don’t just need sympathy—they need jobs
Routine tasks make Pradesh Aryal happy. Gathering dirty dishes, loading them carefully into the sink and meticulously cleaning the cups and plates are among the most fulfilling experiences he has had in his 21 years.
“I have a huge responsibility at work. People here need me,” said Aryal, beaming with pride.
Law Ministry aims to get Transitional Justice Act amended from ongoing session of Parliament
After a months-long hiatus, the government has said it will start consultations with the concerned parties beginning January 13 for an amendment to the Transitional Justice Act, with an aim to conclude the transitional justice process, which has been dragging on for over a decade now.
The Ministry of Law and Justice will collect comments and feedback from all seven provinces and then launch a national level consultation before giving a final shape to the draft amendment bill on Enforced Disappearances Enquiry and Truth and Reconciliation Act-2014, according to officials.
Traffic police to constitute task force to monitor public transport anomalies
Using public transport in Kathmandu is a cumbersome affair. Passengers often complain not only about being forced to travel on overcrowded vehicles but also about overcharging by taxis.
Despite traffic police’s measures in the past and officials’ repeated commitments to address the problems, there has been little respite for commuters.
Former Maoist leaders in ruling party fear their apprehensions about merger are coming true
Two years ago, when the CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Centre) leaderships were working to announce the merger of the two parties, there were concerns and apprehensions among the rank and file of the two parties.
Second and third rung leaders expressed their concerns privately, but in public, they toed their leaderships’ line. Leaders from both parties knew that the merger was a compulsion—more for the Maoist party than the UML. Maoist leaders, hence, were more apprehensive. The parties merged in May 2018 to become the Nepal Communist Party (NCP).
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