The Petroleum products get dirtier and dirtier, and the hidden dependency is no longer hidden. The only thing that makes our economy and environment cleaner is electricity.
NEA is more than doubling its current generation capacity by adding another 1,300MW of hydro-power in the coming fiscal year, of which peak consumption has dropped to 700MW, with night time consumption as low as 450MW. 
The Government of Nepal has risen the excise tax to 30-80% depending on the peak power capacity of the car, and the customs duty also to 80%.
So, Where is the policy going?

Petroleum Economy

Youths came to the streets all over Nepal.
Why did they protest in the streets? What was the purpose? Was the protest against the Lockdown, or for PCR Tests, or for the economy? Does protest means only criticizing the government or helping the government as well?
Will there be any protests in the near future in Nepal? 
For answers please listen to our podcast.
#protest #Nepal #government #PCRtest #covid19

Protest and Beyond

Are the mass media on the side of the power in the manipulation of the masses, or are they on the side of the masses in the liquidation of meaning, in the violence perpetrated on meaning, and in fascination? Is it the media that induce fascination in the masses, or is it the masses who direct the media into the spectacle?
#media #media_sensationalism #free_media #responsible_media

Speak Your Mind

Media Sensationalism

India and China: Two supreme actors for creating a Asian Century. They are the futures of Asia. But the recent border disputes have shattered the dreams for an Asian lead in the international order.
What is the way forward? What are the factors escalating and deescalating the tensions?
For the answers: Listen to our Podcast.

Contemporary India-China Relations

A weekly podcast with friends talking about national and international affairs.