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Never undermine people's voices

Hami Nepal is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting communities and individuals in need, guided by its motto ‘For the People, By the People’. Its core mission is to assist individuals and communities in need, particularly during emergencies and crises, with a focus on directly connecting donors with recipients, and delivering aid efficiently and transparently. It was set up after the 2015 earthquake, but was formally registered and gained recognition in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. Hami Nepal is led by 36-year-old civic activist Sudan Gurung, and mentored by renowned ophthalmologist Sanduk Ruit. Gurung started the organisation after he lost his own son in the 2015 earthquake, and now has over hundreds of thousands of members, growing by the hour. With the old guards gone, there is a power vacuum with multiple actors with competing interests to fill it. GenZ’s youth-led activism has brought new energy for political reform. However, its real test begins now — whethe...

Ganga Sonam- Nepal Idle Season 6 Winner

Ganga Sonam from Sindhupalchowk district beat four other participants to win the Nepal Idol season 6, which saw Sikkim's Babita Thapamagar winning the second spot. In the grand finale on Sunday evening, Sonam received a cash prize of Rs. 2.5 million. Thapamagar was declared the first runner up. She received a cash prize of Rs. 1 million while the third prize went to Darshana Gandhari. Ganga was a favourite among the viewers for her sweet voice since the beginning of the competition, which was organised by AP1 HD television.

Utmost dissatisfaction and frustration

Nepal Police is the national and primary law enforcement agency of Nepal. It is primarily responsible for maintaining law and order, prevention of crime and crime investigation within the jurisdiction determined by the Constitution of Nepal. Apart from its primary role, it conducts a vast array of duties such as VIP protection, Security of Vital Installations, Traffic management, Secret services, Intelligence collection, Riot Control, Disaster management, Hostage rescue and various other Ceremonial roles. Nepal Police is currently led by Inspector General of Police Deepak Thapa, who is the 31 st IGP, since 18 March 2025. It is not free of politics; there are ongoing allegations and discussions regarding political interference in its operations, including promotions and transfers, which are often influenced by political parties and their leaders. Lawmakers and retired officials have pointed to this interference as a significant challenge, eroding public trust and hindering the orga...