Guna Raj Luitel
Guna Raj Luitel
Luitel is an editor-in-chief of Nagarik National Daily. He's been active in Nepali Journalism since more than two and half decades. His expertise is on political, social and developmental issues. He's been writing his regular column 'byroadko batoma' since one and half decades. Before editing Nagarik National daily, he worked for major media organizations in various capacities.
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POLITICS
PM expresses frustration with UML over parliament obstruction
PM expresses frustration with UML over parliament obstructio...
KATHMANDU, August 16 : Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has stated that conspiracies are being hatched from various quarters to derail the current constitutional course because the government has taken proactive measures to combat corruption.
Aug 16, 2023
SOCIETY
Women raped during armed conflict ask: Where is the state?
Women raped during armed conflict ask: Where is the state?
KATHMANDU, June 22: “A girl who was under the control and detention of the government security forces for three years had a one-and-a-half-year-old child in her arms when she was freed. Who is responsible for finding out the father of the child born in state captivity?
Jun 22, 2023
POLITICS
PM Dahal to bring NC in confidence while electing President and Speaker
PM Dahal to bring NC in confidence while electing President...
KATHMANDU, Jan 15: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that his responsibility has increased after all political parties in parliament including the largest party, Nepali Congress, gave him the vote of confidence.
Jan 15, 2023
SOCIETY
Nepal: The culture of silence among journalists on the rise
Nepal: The culture of silence among journalists on the rise
Babita Basnet, the editor of the vernacular weekly, Ghatana Ra Bichar, was heavily trolled by a group of people for one of her recent articles. Her article called for making a policy review of a law related to rape cases. She cited some examples of teen rape offenders whom she had visited in jails a...
May 03, 2022
SOCIETY
Scars of Maoist Insurgency: ‘Dear PM, first save the victims!’
Scars of Maoist Insurgency: ‘Dear PM, first save the victims...
KATHMANDU, March 31: Rape victims, who had been dormant for 15 years since the peace process between the then rebel CPN (Maoist) and the government began, have finally started raising their voices. In a two-day conference held in the capital on Tuesday, the women victims of the conflict decided to b...
Mar 31, 2022
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Let there be testing, testing, testing: Dr Pun
Let there be testing, testing, testing: Dr Pun
It is not known whether the disease is spreading its tentacles in the towns and villages and this state of ignorance could turn out to be costly, says Dr Pun.
Mar 28, 2020
OPINION
Ode to my friend Shujaat
Ode to my friend Shujaat
Shujaat Bhukari was a lone reasoned voice in a deeply divided society. He loved Kashmir and he firmly believed there was no other solution than peaceful dialogue to end the ongoing impasse
Jun 28, 2018
SOCIETY, SPECIAL
Recurrent plane crashes at Lukla Airport
Recurrent plane crashes at Lukla Airport
KATHMANDU, May 28: The investigation into aircraft crash often comes to the conclusion that the concerned pilot is responsible for the crash. After drawing such a conclusion attributing plane crash to the negligence of the concerned pilot, the responsibility of the concerned authority comes to an en...
May 28, 2017