Archive constitution 2000-2003

Archive

2000-2003

Rights body demands statute changes (ht 08/12/2003)

Country lacks laws to regulate constitutional bodies, say experts (ht 24/11/2003), Constitutional Council under flak (kp 26/11/2003), Bar body says CJ has lots to answer for King’s rejection of names was illegal’ (ht 29/11/2003), Precedence for revising list exists: Lohani, by Guna Raj Luitel (kp 30/11/2003), Ex-Speakers give lie to Lohani’s remarks (kp 01/12/2003), Council can recommend just one name to King, says ex-CJ (ht 01/12/2003), CJ tight-lipped on CC recommendation (kp 02/12/2003), CJ must own up for CC gaffe: NBA (kp 03/12/2003), The debate over constitutional council nomination continues (tg 03/12/2003), Rajbhandari is new CEC: Unconstitutional act: NBA (kp 04/12/2003), ‘Yes man’ Rajbhandari assumes chair amidst raging controversy, by Ameet Dhakal (kp 04/12/2003), Keshav Rajbhandari appointed Election Commission chief (ht 04/12/2003), Suggestion, Not Rejection, by Keshab Poudel (sp 05/12/2003), SC backs panel on CEC names (ht 12/12/2003)

Experts for constituent assembly (ht 23/11/2003)

Constitutional appointments, by Shiva Chandra Shrestha (ht 20/11/2003), Constitutional Council revises recommendations, another act of royal intervention (kp 23/11/2003), Three names forwarded for CEC (kp 25/11/2003), NC lambasts Ranabhat for ‘bending’ to king’s will: Ruckus over CEC appointment, by Damaru Lal Bhandari (kp 27/11/2003)

Plea in SC filed for constitutional body (Himalayan Times, 11/11/2003)

Opinion divided over constituent assembly (Kathmandu Post, 08/11/2003), Experts suggest changes in statute (Himalayan Times, 08/11/2003), Breathe life back into Constitution, urge drafters, by Ghyanashyam Ojha (Kathmandu Post, 09/11/2003), Active monarchy not acceptable, says Nepal (Himalayan Times, 09/11/2003), Constitutional means help tackle crisis: PM (Rising Nepal, 09/11/2003), Call for commitment to safeguard Constitution (Rising Nepal, 09/11/2003), The Constitution enters 14th year (Rising Nepal, 09/11/2003), Constitution day (Kathmandu Post, 10/11/2003), 14th Constitution Day observed nationwide (Kathmandu Post, 11/11/2003), Constitution: a piece of paper or more than that? (Telegraph, 12/11/2003), Constitutional reforms, by Shailendra Kumar Upadhyay (Himalayan Times, 13/11/2003), Constitutional Predicament Triggered By Political Crises, by Ganesh Raj Sharma (Spotlight, 14/11/2003), The Constitution: “I am not Yet Dead, But They have Lit My Candles”, by Bipin Adhikari (Spotlight, 13/11/2003)

Constituent assembly, by Mangal Siddhi Manandhar (Kathmandu Post, 01/11/2003)

Top statutory posts likely to be filled up soon (Kathmandu Post, 31/10/2003), Belated response (Kathmandu Post, 01/11/2003), Palace-Singha Durbar tussle over statute posts’ filling (Kathmandu Post, 08/11/2003)

Constitutional Council irked over delay in appointment to statutory bodies (Kathmandu Post, 11/10/2003), Redundant Body?: The fate of the recommendations made by the Constitutional Council remains unknown, by Keshab Poudel (Spotlight, 17/10/2003)

‘Constituent assembly will ensure people’s sovereignty’ (Kathmandu Post, 20/09/2003)

Constituent Assembly or Essential Acts of Constitutional Modernization?: Reorientation Needed, by Bipin Adhikari (Spotlight, 05/09/2003)

Constituent assembly : Why and why not?, by Vijay Kunwar (Kathmandu Post, 22/08/2003), Parties smell rat in constituent assembly (Kathmandu Post, 24/08/2003), Voices differ on constituent assembly elections (Kathmandu Post, 25/08/2003), Constituent assembly issue, by Niranjan Koirala (Kathmandu Post, 26/08/2003)

Voice of republic will emerge if new Constitution is made: Koirala (Kathmandu Post, 22/08/2003)

Recommendations forwarded for constitutional bodies (Kathmandu Post, 22/08/2003)

Constitutional debate: Where Lies The Executive Power? by Keshab Poudel (Spotlight, 25/07/2003)

Right kind of movement, by Himal Ghimire (Kathmandu Post, 23/07/2003)

Constitution in deep fridge, by Puran P. Bista (Kathmandu Post, 22/07/2003)

Neither secular, nor Hindu (Nepali Times, 18/07/2003), Secularism vs Hindu Kingdom, by Ameet Dhakal (Kathmandu Post, 22/07/2003)

Task team suggests massive constitutional overhaul (Kathmandu Post, 30/06/2003)

Dump present statute, for Maoist draft: Legal expert (Himalayan Times, 16/06/2003)

Discourse on Constitution held (Kathmandu Post, 09/06/2003), Legal experts demand new statute (Himalayan Times, 09/06/2003)

NSP for constituent assembly, by Sarita Giri (Kathmandu Post, 13/05/2003)

Call for secular state opposed (Kathmandu Post, 13/05/2003)

Issues of constituent assembly, by Tara Kanel (Kathmandu Post, 12/05/2003)

From ambiguity to trust: Recommended changes in the existing constitution that should satisfy everyone, by Alok K Bohara (Nepali Times, 09/05/2003)

Constitution racist, sexist bilge, argues scholar (Himalayan Times, 05/05/2003)

Movement to restore constitutional process, by Bipin Adhikari (Kathmandu Post, 28/04/2003)

Do we need a new constitution? Experts divided (Kathmandu Post, 26/04/2003)

Politicians Are Criticizing This Constitution To Hide Their Own Faults, interview with Mukunda Regmi (Spotlight, 11/04/2003)

Civilian control of military, by Jishnu Subedi (Kathmandu Post, 03/04/2003)

‘Constitution needs to be amended’ (Kathmandu Post, 24/03/2003)

Constitutional Debate, by Shirish B. Pradhan (Rising Nepal, 14/03/2003)

Government: The Constitutionality Question, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (Rising Nepal, 05/03/2003)

Constitutional Crisis (Updated), by Ananta Raj Luitel (Himalayan Times, 03/03/2003)

Constitutional reforms can resolve the crisis, says Chaudhary, by Sagun S Lawoti (Himalayan Times, 25/02/2003)
See also editorial Reformed vs new (Himalayan Times, 26/02/2003)

Missed opportunity number 13, by Akhileshwar M. Tripathi (Kathmandu Post, 17/11/2002)

Revival Is Survival?, by Keshab Poudel (Spotlight, 15/11/2002)

Constitution: A New Crisis, by Keshab Poudel (Spotlight, 11/10/2002)

What Has Gone Wrong? by Keshab Poudel (04/10/2002)

Article 127 coming into sharp focus! (Telegraph, 04/09/2002)
See also Article 127 (People's Review, 05/09/2002)

Bonus miles for Deuba, by C.K. Lal (Nepali Times, 30/08/2002)

Right to Dissolve Parliament: Political Or Constitutional? by Keshab Poudel (Spotlight, 28/06/2002)

Constitutionalism perverted (People's Review, 13/06/2002)

Move to alter Constitution gets underway, by Damaru Lal Bhandari (Kathmandu Post, 16/05/2002)

Constitutional Reform: Focus On Local Governance (Rising Nepal, 30/04/2002)

Let’s not hesitate for constitutional amendment, by Arjun Bhandari (Kathmandu Post, 16/04/2002)

Constitutional solutions and beyond, by Bhim Rawal (Kathmandu Post, 15/04/2002)

Constitutional wrangling, by Raman Raj Misra (People's Review, 11/04/2002)

Intellectuals against constitutional amendment (People's Review, 04/04/2002)

Constitutional Amendment: Hectic Discussions On, by Ritu Raj Subedi (Rising Nepal, 04/04/2002)

Constituent assembly the only solution, says Dhungana (Kathmandu Post, 24/03/2002)

Congress changes (Nepali Times, 22/03/2002)
Originally published in Deshantar, 17/03/2002

Constitutional Amendment: Eureka! by Keshab Poudel (Spotlight, 22/03/2002)

Contours of constitutional changes Nepal really needs, by Madan P. Khanal (People's Review, 21/03/2002)

What happens if the Army demands a greater role? by Mukunda Regmi (People's Review, 21/03/2002)

Constitutionalism, in this sense, sets limits on the power of government and the people, by Alfred Diebold (Telegraph, 20/03/2002)

Amendment bid distant from rational sentiment! (Telegraph, 20/03/2002)
See also Civil society denied their legitimate right to discuss matter of constitutional reforms (Telegraph, 20/03/2002)

Focus of constitutional amendment, by Alok K Bohara (Kathmandu Post, 20/03/2002)

Constitution contention, by Puskar Bhusal (Nepali Times, 15/03/2002)

Amendment Of The Constitution: Is It The Only Way Out? by Prem N. Kakkar (Rising Nepal, 15/03/2002)

Constitutional amendment is to please India and for political interests (People's Review, 14/03/2002)
Interview with senior advocate Balkrishna Neupane

Govt to start amendment process (Kathmandu Post, 12/03/2002)

Why do we need constitutional reforms? by Madhukar S.J.B. Rana (Nepali Times, 08/03/2002)

Stress on constitutional amendment (Kathmandu Post, 26/02/2002)
See also Urge to register amendment proposal (Kathmandu Post, 26/02/2002), Constitutional amendment, by Nagendra Chhetri (Kathmandu Post, 26/02/2002), Constitution makers against amendment (Kathmandu Post, 28/02/2002), Grand design behind constitution amendment (People's Review, 28/02/2002), PM calls for 4-party discussion on Constitution amendment (Kathmandu Post, 01/03/2002), Prolonging Instability, by Keshab Poudel (Spotlight, 01/03/2002), Constitution no bar for Constituent Assembly (Kathmandu Post, 02/03/2002), Amendment Of Constitution: Broader Participation Needed, by Mitra Pariyar (Rising Nepal, 03/03/2002), A constitution per decade, by Raman Raj Misra (Kathmandu Post, 04/03/2002), UML justifies constitutional amendment bid (Kathmandu Post, 05/03/2002), GP Koirala in minority (People's Review, 07/03/2002), Constitution amendment, is it necessary? by B.N. Dahal (People's Review, 07/03/2002), Debate on Constitution: Diversionary Ploy, by Keshab Poudel (Spotlight, 08/03/2002), Is Constitution reform agenda the sole prerogative of the UML, Congress? (Telegraph, 13/03/2002), NC to discuss Constitution amendment (Kathmandu Post, 15/03/2002), NC gives authority to govt on constitution amendment, by Yuvraj Acharya (Kathmandu Post, 17/03/2002)

Amendment in the 1990 constitution; but why? (Telegraph, 13/02/2002)

What next for Deuba ? by Alok Bohara (Kathmandu Post, 06/12/2001)

Need for critical review of constitution, by Soorya Lal Amatya (Kathmandu Post, 06/11/2001)
See also Constitution Day: Time For Evaluation, by Mohan K.C. (Rising Nepal, 07/11/2001), After 11 years debate continues on constitutional reforms, by Binaj Gurubacharya (Kathmandu Post, 08/11/2001), It's too early to evaluate Constitution, says Kisunji, by Sriacharya / Junarbabu Basnet (Rising Nepal, 08/11/2001), Constitution Day: Guilty parties (People's Review, 08/11/2001), All party meet voices need for constitutional reforms (Kathmandu Post, 09/11/2001), Constitution day (Kathmandu Post, 09/11/2001), Spirit Of Constitution (Rising Nepal, 09/11/2001), Nepal’s Constitution: Foundation Of Democratic Ideals, by Prem N. Kakkar (Rising Nepal, 09/11/2001), For the people, by the people, of the people, by CK Lal (Nepali Times, 09/11/2001), Constitution Day: Ritualistic Respect, by Keshab Poudel (Spotlight, 23/11/2001)

Is constitution for violation ? by Raman Raj Misra (Kathmandu Post, 18/10/2001)
See also An Appraisal (Rising Nepal, 19/10/2001)

Constitutional reforms (People's Review, 04/10/2001)

There Is No Fault In The Institutions Envisaged By The Constitution (Spotlight, 07/09/2001)
Interview wirh Mukunda Regmi

Terai leaders bent on constitutional amendment (Kathmandu Post, 13/08/2001)

All-Out Assault, by Keshab Poudel (Spotlight, 03/08/2001)

NSP for constitutional amendment (Kathmandu Post, 26/07/2001)

Nepal's constitution does not help secure gender justice, by Harinder Thapaliya (Telegraph, 30/05/2001)

Comstitutional Development: Continuity with Change, by Keshab Poudel (Spotlight, 25/05/2001)
Book review of Ram Kumar Dahal, Constitutional and Political Developments In Nepal, Kathmandu: Ratna Pustak Bhandar.

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Mission Learning, by Keshab Poudel (Spotlight, 18/05/2001)

Experts mull over SC opinion, by Pramod Poudel (Kathmandu Post, 02/05/2001)
See also Court Verdict: Royal Option, by Keshab Poudel (Spotlight, 04/05/2001), Citizenship Bill violates Constitution: Supreme Court (People's Review, 03/05/2001), Supreme Court opinion and after (People's Review, 03/05/2001) and In a state of statelessness, by C.K. Lal (Nepali Times, 04/05/2001) as well as editorial Powder keg (Nepali Times, 04/05/2001) and Now what? (Nepali Times, 04/05/2001)

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Constitutional ceiling, by Utpal Raj Misra (Kathmandu Post, 30/04/2001)

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Be Serious (Rising Nepal, 02/04/2001)

Constitution has flaws: Bhattarai (Kathmandu Post, 01/04/2001)

Writ filed at SC (Kathmandu Post, 31/03/2001)
On a writ petition filed at the Supreme Court Friday demanding revocation of those clauses in the Constitution that do not allow a Nepali woman to transfer her citizenship right to her children.

CIAA: Hangover From The Past, by Keshab Poudel (Spotlight, 02/03/2001)

Several constitutional crises in the making ! (Telegraph, 28/02/2001)

Need to review Constitution: Shrestha (Kathmandu Post, 22/02/2001)

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Recent trends of constitutionalism, by Rudra Prasad Sharma (Kathmandu Post, 06/02/2001)

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Amendment of Constitution not necessary (Rising Nepal, 30/01/2001)
Statement of Supreme Court judge Laxman Prasad Aryal

An appraisal of constitutional reform, by Dr Shyam Kant Silwal & Bal Bahadur Mukhia (Kathmandu Post, 08/01/2001)

Constitution reform or party reform?, by Shreedhar Gautam (Kathmandu Post, 28/12/2000)

Nationalities call for constitutional amendment (Kathmandu Post, 26/12/2000)

NC, UML to jointly study constitution amendment proposal (Kathmandu Post, 07/12/2000)

Pols divided, as always, over constitution amendment (Kathmandu Post, 04/12/2000)

Is UML’s call for constitutional reforms justified (Kathmandu Post, 02/12/2000)

Constitutional Amendment Not Needed Yet (Spotlight, 01/12/2000)
Interview with Kusum Shrestha, a renowned constitutional lawyers

Quarreling with one's tools, by Yadav Khanal (People's Review, 30/11/2000)

Constitution tinkering, by Binod Bhattarai (Nepali Times, 24/11/2000)
see also editorial Left, right. Left, right (Nepali Times, 24/11/2000)

A decade of governance in Nepal: Constitutional perspective, by Bharat Bahadur Karki (People's Review, 23/11/2000)
part 2 (30/11/2000), part 3 (07/12/2000)

Who’s afraid of a constitutional review? by M R Josse (Kathmandu Post, 22/11/2000)

Thus spoke Birendra, Girija, Madhav..., by Ramesh Sharma (People's Review, 16/11/2000)

HM's Constitution day message is loud and clear (Telegraph, 15/11/2000)

Constitution Day: Annual Ritual, by Keshab Poudel (Spotlight, 10/11/2000)

Constitution assures equal rights: CJ (Rising Nepal, 10/11/2000)

What ails our Constitution?, by Shrish S. Rana (People's Review, 09/11/2000)
see also Review Needed (People's Review, 09/11/2000)

No need to change Constitution: PM Koirala (Kathmandu Post, 09/11/2000)
see also Uphold constitution in letter and spirit : PM: ‘Fault lies not in constitution’ (Rising Nepal, 09/11/2000)

Constitution Day 2000: Constitutional crisis fastly approaching! (Telegraph, 08/11/2000)

Strengthen the constitution (Kathmandu Post, 08/11/2000)

Constitution or attitude, which needs changing?, by Binaj Gurubacharya (Kathmandu Post, 08/11/2000)

Politicians blamed for distortions in constitutional practices (Kathmandu Post, 06/11/2000)

The Ten-Year Itch (Nepali Times, 03/11/2000)

‘Extreme Left And Right Forces Have Begun To Challenge The Constitution And Democracy’ (Spotlight, 03/11/2000)
Interview with Biswa Nath Upadhyaya

Constitution: In A Political Crisis, by Keshab Poudel (Spotlight, 03/11/2000)

National anthem, by Subash Atreya (Kathmandu Post, 25/08/2000)

A case for federalism, by Sanjay Serchan (Kathmandu Post, 20/06/2000)

Bicameralism: Independence & Complementarity, by Ram Bahadur K.C. (Rising Nepal, 10/06/2000)

Constitutional Council: Debatable Role, by Keshab Poudel (Spotlight, 26/05/2000)

New accounting system contravenes Constitution (Kathmandu Post, 12/02/2000)