During times of crisis, clear information from the government is reassuring--especially from the very top.

Tests must be conducted in other parts of the country too.

The government is preparing to circumvent procurement laws, roping in the Army in the process.

The government must be wrong to believe that citizens can't hold it to account while in quarantine.

The Nepalis being barred from entering the country from the Nepal-India border are already in dire circumstances—they must be allowed to return home.

Ensuring food supply during the time of the lockdown would have done much to palliate the pain.

We have decided to suspend publication and distribution of The Kathmandu Post, Kantipur, Nepal, Nari and Saptahik for a few days, beginning Saturday.

Medics should be kept informed and issued protective gear.

In the long run, Nepal must prioritise growing more food domestically.

Spreading misinformation is almost as harmful as spreading the virus.

The government must immediately involve the private sector.

All stakeholders, including medical workers, the government and the general public, must do their part.

Parliament cannot be allowed to stagnate any longer.

Freaking out will only make a difficult situation worse.

Politicisation has compromised the quality of education.

South Asian countries need to use the recent Covid-19 video conference as impetus to revive SAARC.

Lawmakers must indulge in proper deliberations to make the law-making process transparent.

While no one doubts KP Oli’s ability to govern, it is time he and the ruling party publicise contingency measures.

Consumer courts are needed to stop unscrupulous practices.

Politicians indulge in corruption to recover steep campaign costs.