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Pollution and Pandemic
WITHOUT F EAR OR FAVOUR Nepal’s largest selling English daily Vol XXVIII No. 253 | 8 pages | Rs.5 O O Printed simultaneously in Kathmandu, Biratnagar, Bharatpur and Nepalgunj 31.2 C -0.7 C Monday, November 09, 2020 | 24-07-2077 Biratnagar Jumla As winter sets in, Nepal faces double threat: Pollution and pandemic Studies around the world show the risk of Covid-19 fatality is higher with longer exposure to polluted air which engulfs the country as temperatures plummet. ARJUN POUDEL Kathmandu, relative to other cities in KATHMANDU, NOV 8 respective countries. Prolonged exposure to air pollution Last week, a 15-year-old boy from has been linked to an increased risk of Kathmandu, who was suffering from dying from Covid-19, and for the first Covid-19, was rushed to Bir Hospital, time, a study has estimated the pro- after his condition started deteriorat- portion of deaths from the coronavi- ing. The boy, who was in home isola- rus that could be attributed to the tion after being infected, was first exacerbating effects of air pollution in admitted to the intensive care unit all countries around the world. and later placed on ventilator support. The study, published in “When his condition did not Cardiovascular Research, a journal of improve even after a week on a venti- European Society of Cardiology, esti- lator, we performed an influenza test. mated that about 15 percent of deaths The test came out positive,” Dr Ashesh worldwide from Covid-19 could be Dhungana, a pulmonologist, who is attributed to long-term exposure to air also a critical care physician at Bir pollution. -
Nepali Times
#178 9-15 January 2004 24 pages Rs 25 Weekly Internet Poll # 118 Q. Do you agree with the governments plan Parties unleash to arm civilians to fight Maoists? students to put pressure on the king. Total votes:1,465 Weekly Internet Poll # 119. To vote go to: www.nepalitimes.com Q. If a referendum were to be held, what type of system would you vote for? At the gates A phalanx of police block the approach to the royal palace at Darbar Marg from student protesters on Tuesday afternoon. NARENDRA SHRESTHA slogans. leader arrested two weeks ago on accusing the king of trying to NAVIN SINGH KHADKA The protests are getting more charges of sedition, told us: We divide the parties by meeting he last time scenes like this violent, and some analysts fear it are not going to tolerate it if the them. But fissures have again were seen so close to the royal could spiral out of control. The parties reach an agreement with appeared in the five-party alliance: palace was during the students now say they will the king. We want the king out of the Congress wants restoration of Peoples Movement in 1990. continue their agitation even if politics. Students admit the parliament, the UML favours an All this week, student party bosses call it off, and they Maoists have infiltrated their ranks protestorsT and police fought have warned politicians not to sell and joined the rallies. Senior pitched battles in the centre of out to the king. minister Kamal Thapa said the Editorial p2 Kathmandu. -
Media Development in Nepal Since 1990: Challenges and Central Role of Regulation and Reform
Media development in Nepal since 1990: challenges and central role of regulation and reform (Source: Equal Access 2007) Nirmal Prasad Rijal A thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy School of Media and Communication Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University Melbourne, Australia March 2014 1 Keywords Nepal, media, democracy, diversity, pluralism, media policy, regulation, conflict, transition 2 Abstract This thesis is the result of an exploration of the development of media in Nepal from 1990. 1990 is the year that Nepal began a prolonged transition to democracy. This transition included multiple civil movements aimed at freedom and democracy; an armed civil conflict; sweeping socio-political transformations; and a protracted and yet incomplete peace process. Nepal emerged from decades of autocracy in 1990 and liberal constitutional and legal provisions facilitated increased citizens’ participation in media and politics, the strengthening of civil society, and an emphasis on identities. However, growing political polarization, bad governance, a decade (1996-2006) of armed conflict, a royal coup and an unresolved peace process have made the transition to democracy complex and protracted. The central argument in this thesis is that media reform is a complicated task when a State is not stable and unable to effectively provide the basic functions related to order, security and rule of law – functions that only the State can provide. In the absence of an effectively functioning State and adequate public policy, there is a high likelihood that media becomes subject to political and commercial manipulation, especially when the existing media regulatory environment fails to keep pace with the rapidly changing media landscape, and when there are gaps in regulation. -
Democracy and Peace in Federal Nepal About International Alert
Democracy and peace in federal Nepal About International Alert International Alert works with people directly affected by conflict to build lasting peace. Together, we believe peace is within our power. We focus on solving the root causes of conflict, bringing together people from across divides. From the grassroots to policy level, we come together to build everyday peace. Peace is just as much about communities living together, side by side, and resolving their differences without resorting to violence as it is about people signing a treaty or laying down their arms. That is why we believe that we all have a role to play in building a more peaceful future. www.international-alert.org © International Alert 2018 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without full attribution. Cover image: © Sanjog Manandhar/International Alert Democracy and peace in federal Nepal March 2018 4 | International Alert Democracy and peace in federal Nepal Contents Executive summary 3 Introduction 4 Securing democracy and peace 6 Towards a federal republic 9 Four emerging challenges 11 Constitutional amendments 11 Conflict over jurisdiction and resources 11 Implementing federalism 12 Inclusion and claims over multiple narratives 13 Moving forward 15 Democracy and peace in federal Nepal International Alert | 5 Executive summary During and following all three tiers of the 2017 elections, the configurations of power shifted in Nepal, thereby affecting the nature of contention in politics and society. This policy paper analyses the changing nature of peace and conflict in relation to the recent elections and the post-election context. -
NC Working to Finalise Candidates for 1St Phase
T emperature: Max: 30.5°c Min: 13.5°c Coldest: Jumla: 9.3°c Hottest: Bhairahawa: 36.4°c the kathmandupost.ekantipur.com kaCAPITAL EDITION l PRINTED SIMULTANEOUthSLY IN KATHMANDU, BIRATNAGAR, BHARATmaPUR AND NEPALGUNJ nduposSTANDt PRICE RS 5.00 Vol XXV No 241 | 12+4 Pages NEPAL’S LARGEST SELLING ENGLISH DAILY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2017 (03-O7-2074) PAGE 9 PAGE 5 PAGE 12 LIFE & STYLE WORLD SPORTS money M argaret Atwood receives Spain moves to suspend Chelsea earn No power cuts this 2017 Kafka award Catalan autonomy high-scoring draw Tihar, says NEA The Kathmandu Post wishes its readers, advertisers and well-wishers a happy TIHAR As we go on annual Tihar break, the next edition of The Post will be available on October 23 (Monday). KANTIPUR MEDIA GROUP n An elderly woman plucks marigold flowers for the Tihar festival at Ichangu in Kathmandu. POST PHOTO: SANJOG MANANDHAR federal and provincial polls NC working to finalise candidates for 1st phase POST REPORT KATHMANDU, OCT 19 The ruling Nepali Congress Left alliance close to dividing (NC) on Thursday expedited discussions in the party to pick its candidates for the constituencies for leaders first-past-the-post election sys- tem for the first phase of fed- Leaders claimed that the Top leaders of both the par- eral and provincial polls UML picks FPTP parties have agreed to give ties, including Maoist scheduled for November 26. three chief ministerial posts Centre Chairman Pushpa Given the hectic festival contestants for to the Maoist Centre, which Kamal Dahal and UML activities in the coming two has staked claim to Chairman KP Oli, will also days, the NC was in a bid to 32 districts Provinces 2, 5 and 6.