Statute inclusive, dynamic: PM Oli

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the country’s constitution was an inclusive and dynamic document which could be amended if anyone feels it has compromised their rights. Addressing a special ceremony organised at the Tundikhel on the occasion of sixth Constitution Day and the National Day on Saturday, the Prime Minister said the government was always prepared to correct or amend any ambiguity, if any. “On the 6th of June this year, the parliament unanimously decided on the matters...

Nepal's COVID-19 death toll crosses 400 with 11 fatalities

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) on Saturday confirmed 11 COVID-19 related deaths. With this, Nepal's COVID-19 death toll reached 401 and the death rate stands at 0.64 per cent.

Kathmandu Valley records 711 new cases of COVID-19

In 10,333 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 711 persons, 278 females and 433 males, were found with the novel coronavirus infection in the Valley itself, revealed the daily report released by the MoHP today.

COVID-19 update: 1,204 new cases, 1,447 recovered, tally stands at 62,797

In 10,333 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 1,204 persons were found with the novel coronavirus infection, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing today.

Local Governments, Women Empowerment And Constitution

When the colorful evening of Asoj 3, 2072 BS (September 20, 2015) was witnessing the gracious presence of the first President of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal Dr. Ram Baran Yadav, there was an unprecedented wave of curiosity in the Constituent Assembly hall at Baneshwor. It was truly one of the unique moments when President Yadav, standing at the rostrum, had repeatedly touched his forehead with a copy of the constitution as a gesture of his high respect and honour to the newly created constitution....

‘Everyone Participated in Constiutional Process’

It took about 70 years for the Nepali people's desire of making their constitution through the Constituent Assembly to be fulfilled. Whenever the people became weak, the Constituent Assembly got pushed back. As the people grew stronger, so did the possibility of establishing such an assembly. The Constituent Assembly, first declared in 1951, finally materialised in 2006. The people were so strong that when the first Constituent Assembly dissolved, a second Constituent Assembly was elected which...

Constitution: Expectations And Reality

The federal constitution of Nepal was promulgated on Sept 20, 2015. It has been already five years since the constitution was enacted and promulgated to herald a new era in the polity of the country. Through this constitution, Nepal has instituted both republicanism and federalism at one go. It is something that is achieved by a nation to usher democratic transformation and development meaningfully with a distinct break from the past.

Internalising Federal Values In Staff Adjustment

The adjustment of staff of the unitary government as per the spirit of the constitution has remained an unsettled problem in the process of federalisation of the nation. Operationalisation of federal values in Nepal has been a top agenda of all state and local governments since the country entered the federal democratic system. Article 302 (2) of the constitution enables the federal government to arrange for the continued delivery of services by making adjustments of the employees serving in the...

Embrace The Spirit Of Constitution

We are observing the 5th Constitution Day and National Day today with various programmes across the country. Promulgated on Asoj 3, 2072 B.S. (September, 20, 2015), this is the first national charter drafted by the people's representatives. So, this inclusive democratic statute holds a lot of significance in the annals of nation’s history. Federalism, republicanism, democracy, human rights, social justice, proportional representation, independent judiciary and free press are some key features...

Labour Pangs Before Birth Of New Charter

The inordinately long-wait of the Nepali people to have a constitution written by their representatives had come to an end on September 20, 2015. The then Constituent Assembly had endorsed the constitution with the resounding 'yeah' vote. Dr. Ram Baran Yadav, the then head of the state, had presented the new charter to the nation, rendering the nation a federal democratic republic state. The new constitution has been eulogised for being the most democratic, inclusive and all encompassing charter...