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  The Himalayan Times 23 June 2022 Listen to people’s voices The universal definition of democracy is a rule of the people, for the people and by the people. It means that democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people. In fact, the citizens of the country elect their representatives, who, in turns, form the government to rule the country and such government is to work for the welfare of the people. I am not so sure whether any past or the present government is aware of these universally accepted norms and values of democracy, looking at the way they run the country. I know for sure that our political leaders, especially senior ones, never hesitate to claim to be the champion of democracy, but in practical terms they have always failed to perform accordingly. For a democracy to function properly, it is essential that any government should respect the people and take them seriously, not only those who have voted them, but all other people. Fu...

NEPAL-ZONE OF PEACE NEPAL-Zone of Peace (ZoP) was a proposition made by Late King Birendra during his coronation ceremony in 1975. His Majesty had formally asked the international community to endorse his proposal that the United Nations should declare Nepal a ZoP, so as to give a new dimension to the Nepalese non-alignment. More than 130 countries had accepted and endorsed “Nepal –Zone of Peace”. However, our southern neighbour never felt comfortable to endorse this proposal because of its hostile political thinking towards its neighbours. The seven-point definition declaring Nepal a Zone of Peace included: 1. Nepal will adhere to the policy of peace, non-alignment and peaceful co-existence and will constantly endeavor to develop friendly relations with all countries of the world regardless of their social and political systems and particularly with its neighbors on the basis of equality and respect for each other’s independence and sovereignty. 2. Nepal will be seeking peac...

The Himalayan Times 16 June 2022 Source of commission Chemical fertiliser was introduced into Nepal in the early 1950s with the introduction of a small quantity of ammonium sulphate from India, imported by private traders. Chemical fertiliser has become a political commodity for many years which has been creating havoc among the farmers when they need it the most during rice plantation seasons. This situation has been hitting hard to both the farmers and the country’s economic growth which largely depends on agriculture. It normally takes six months to procure chemical fertiliser following a global tender call under the Public Procurement Act. If so, why don’t the government and its concerned ministry begin the process on time so that the fertilizers reach farmers field on right time?    According to the Agriculture Ministry, Nepal's annual requirement of chemical fertiliser stands at more than 700,000 tonnes. Demand for chemical fertiliser has increased enormously in...

  Japanese surprising research   1. *Acidity* not only caused by diet errors, but more dominated because of *stress*. 2. *Hypertension* not only caused by too much consumption of salty foods, but mainly because of errors in *managing emotions*. 3. *Cholesterol* is not only caused by fatty foods, but the *excessive laziness* or sedentary lifestyle is more responsible. 4. *Asthma* not only because of the disruption of oxygen supply to lungs, but often *sad feelings* make lungs unstable. 5. *Diabetes* not only because of too much consumption of glucose, but selfish & *stubborn attitude* disrupts the function of the pancreas. 6. *Kidney stones* : .Not only Calcium Oxalate deposits, but pent up *emotions and hatred* 7. *Spondylitis* : not only L4L5 or cervical disorder; but over burdened or *too much worries* about future If we want to be healthy then first 1) *Fix your Mind* 2) Do regular *Exercises*, 2) *Move* around, 3) Do *Meditation* 4) *Laugh* ...

  The Himalayan Times 9 June 2022 Political dishonesty Nepal and its people have experienced several political changes in the last seven decades, called upon by the political leaders of different political parties. Such changes have not significantly brought any notable improvements in the overall national development and living standards of the common people besides benefitting just the leaders themselves, their families and near ones. However, they still continue to cling to power by hook and crook and play unproductive politics that has contributed nation to rely on foreign loans and grants for meeting the operational expenses and development budget, thus tarnishing the national image in the international arena. This is not to blame them but to make them aware about the nation and people who are suffering immensely from their irresponsible and insensible political acts. The recent immature politically-motivated decision of Madhav Kumar Nepal-led CPN (Unified Socialist) t...

  The Himalayan Times 2 June 2022 Populist fiscal budget The Nepal government on Sunday made public its annual budget of Rs 1.793 trillion for the fiscal year 2022-23, highlighting 'Make in Nepal’ and ‘Made in Nepal’ campaigns realising their importance now. The budget’s main focus seems to be on inclusive development, inflation control, providing adequate resources to the provincial and local governments, and a self-reliant economy by boosting home grown agricultural products. Rising imports from daily consumable items, ready-made garments, petroleum products to construction materials has hit hard to the country’s vulnerable economic situation. However, the government blames the COVID pandemic and the on-going Russian military operation in Ukraine.  Out of the allocated expenditure, the government has targeted to finance Rs 1.240 trillion through revenue mobilisation. For the remaining amount, the government plans to meet from domestic borrowing of Rs 256 billion and ...