Keshab Poudel
AFGHAN CRISIS Implications To Nepal
The evacuation of over 1000 Nepalis from Afghanistan indicates that the Afghan crisis has some immediate economic implications for Nepal. However, how long term security implications of the takeover of Kabul by the Taliban are yet to be seen
By Keshab Poudel Aug 29, 2021
TOKYO OLYMPICS 2020 Grand Success
Although countries around the world, including Japan, faced a severe situation due to the rise of COVID-19 cases, with the emergence of its Delta Variant, Japan successfully hosted the 32nd Olympic Events, containing the COVID-19 cases, in the Olympic village. Postponed for a year after the Coronavirus crisis, there were many uncertainties till the last minute. As the cancellation of the Olympic would have done much damage for sports and prestige of Japan, the government of Japan held the game, taking all the precautionary measures. After successfully holding the games, containing the pandemic, the Government of Japan has demonstrated to the domestic and international opponents of holding the games that the events were a great success. With this, the 33rd edition of the Olympic Games would be held in Paris, the capital of France. As the last Olympic was devastating for South Asia with no gold, this time India’s Neeraj Chopra’s win of a gold has set a new record in the history of India as well as South Asia. For Nepal, its participation was itself a big achievement. Historically, the participation was valuable as Nepal started to take part in the Olympics from 1964’s Tokyo Olympic
By Keshab Poudel Aug 25, 2021
KUL MAN GHISING Second Inning, Several Challenges
For the previous performance and role of Kul Man Ghising in ending the decades of load shedding and turning a virtually bankrupt public entity into one of the largest profitable ventures, the Government of Nepal reappointed him as the Managing Director of NEA with expectations that his second innings can help build sustainable infrastructure for a future without power cuts and for making NEA an efficient public entity. At a time when NEA’s financial state has started to worsen with a loss of over Rs.5 billion, increasing leakage by 6 percent and frequency of power interruptions in a matter of a year, MD Ghising has resumed his job. Given his experience and commitment, MD Ghising will change the present state of affairs at NEA
By Keshab Poudel Aug 20, 2021
POLITICS Unstable All The Time
After almost two weeks of internal discussion, Prime Minister Sher Bahaduur Deuba has finally decided to expand the cabinet inducting ministers from Maoist Center and Janata Samajbadi Party. However, with a proposal of forming high-level mechanism to advise and guide the government, Maoist Center leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal has tried to enter the center of executive power. As Prachanda has played a key role to dislodge K.P. Oli government and to form new government, Prime Minister Deuba is not in a position to rebuff it. Proposed to coordinate in major decision making process of between parties and the government, this unconstitutional mechanism will likely create more frictions and conflicts between executive and party
By Keshab Poudel Aug 08, 2021
COVID-19 VACCINATION Back On Track
With the arrival of a million dozens of Chinese vaccine and following the U.S decision to provide 1.5 million J&J single dose vaccine, Nepal’s vaccination campaign seems to be returning to its track. Although Nepal’s 1.4 million elderly people, who have received the first dose of Covieshield, are waiting for the second dose, the new vaccines will help accelerate the pace of vaccination
By Keshab Poudel Jul 22, 2021
SHER BAHADUR DEUBA Fifth Inning As PM
With the verdict of the apex court, Nepali Congress leader Sher Bahadur Deuba has started his fifth inning as the prime minister. However, the question now is: will Deuba secure a majority in the House within 30 days? If Deuba fails to secure the required majority, elections will have to be held within six months
By Keshab Poudel Jul 15, 2021
MONSOON FLOOD Wreaking Havoc
As the monsoon floods are routine, rescue, relief and rehabilitation are the regular parts of the disaster and flood management in Nepal. With the shift of human settlement in the river banks and low land flood-prone areas and construction of roads and other development activities, the destruction of life and property has also intensified in those areas. Badly damaging two new settlements by Melamchi, Indrawati and Marsyangdi rivers have shown settlements and infrastructures developed along with riverside are under growing risk. As the temperature rises, there also increase the extreme weather resulting in the flash floods and GLOF
By Keshab Poudel Jul 04, 2021
COVID-19 CRISIS Helping Hands
At a time when the global community is gradually recovering and some countries are still facing the upsurge of coronavirus, the second wave of COVID-19 has created havoc in Nepal. With the increasing positive cases, hospitals, which have faced overwhelming cases, are unable to provide minimum facilities like oxygen. Thanks to the emergency health support from international communities and two neighbors, Nepal is able to sail through the most difficult phase. Although the infections rates are gradually declining, given the lack of preventive method like vaccination, one cannot rule out another devastating wave
By Keshab Poudel Jun 06, 2021
MELAMCHI PROJECT Water At The Tap
Following the discharge of water from the Sundarijal water treatment plant on March 28, the water has reached over 100,000 households through the old water pipelines of Kathmandu Valley. However, the worries of Tiresh Prasad Khatri, Executive Director of Melamchi Water Development Board, have increased. ED Khatri, who has not slept well since the beginning of filling the water in the tunnel, remains alert monitoring through his mobile app the state of water in tunnels, treatment plant and discharge rate for distribution. For all the challenges, hardship and stress, ED Khatri shares part of this historic work completion with secretary Madhav Belbase
By Keshab Poudel Apr 04, 2021
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