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Analysis of the law on marine environment protection of the People's Republic of China
Full text linkIn the year of 1983, the People’s Republic of China enacted the sweeping legislation to combat maritime environmental problems of the nation and to work on those issues. The law was specifically formulated to protect the maritime environment of the China and to protect the resources, prevent damage caused by pollution and maintain the ecological balance of the sea. The purpose of enacting the said law was to deal with the effect of coastal construction projects near the maritime, offshore oil prospecting and development, land source pollutants and the damage by ships which are caused to the sea. It became an utmost need to save the maritime environment and therefore, a law on the same subject was enacted. Through this article the author intends to analyse the Law of Marine Environment Protection of People’s Republic of China. The article will first discuss the environmental laws enacted by China and then shift its discussion upon analysing the legal aspects of Marine Environmental Protection Law. The article will then focus on the recent developments or amendments that have been made in the law and the importance it carries
The increase of online journalism in Nepal
No full textIn the past two decades, Nepal has gone through revolutionary changes in the traditional model and the online or digital model of journalism, progressively adapting to contemporary global trends in news-making. Both models are developing and show greater participation of the people. However, these two models have certain pros and cons, which make them preferable to other models in terms of accessibility, low price, reliability and enforceability. This article plans to offer a hypothetical reflection on the emergence of online journalism in Nepal. At the same time, the article discusses how traditional media has evolved over time and the impact of digital media on the working of traditional media. This article also argues that, to ensure the best and positive use of the internet and related technologies for communication, Nepal needs to develop an online media policy. Consequently, the author concludes that both models do not run contrary to each other and can work together for greater results
Community radios in Nepal during the pandemic: A case study
Full text linkNepali media is prone to spreading fake news, and the damage caused by misinformation intensifies during a crisis. Taking into consideration a variety of works from scholars, the authors looked at the various factors that affected the news media in Nepal such as technology, government policies and fear during a public health crisis. In this analysis, two communication theories were used, namely, social responsibility theory of the press and agenda-setting theory. The authors intended to analyze misinformation’s impact on Nepal during the pandemic and how the effect was minimized greatly through community radio. In this regard, the authors looked into instances of misinformation and drew a parallel to current situation in Nepal. Secondly, the paper analysed the negative impacts caused by misinformation in Nepal in general and during COVID-19. The third aspect that the author focused on was the positive effect that community radio had on the country and how several other measures could be adopted to tackle the situation. The authors found that community radio played an influential positive role in alleviating the threat posed by fake news in Nepal, and this method could be sought after during crises to tackle misinformation. The paper concluded with the iteration that the local communities which adopted radio as a means of communication during COVID-19 did a thorough job of holding the fort in handling the spread of fake news. It was concluded that Nepal had attempted to reach out to indigenous communities through radios, and, although many other steps needed to be taken, this was a step in the right directio
Nepal’s Government Fires on Youth Protesters
Full text linkGen Z, the most digitally connected generation the country has ever known, is staking its claim to a future rooted in transparency, civic freedom, and fairness. Authorities must listen, not shoot
When Wildfires Close Borders: Tatopani, Trade and Climate Risk
Full text linkThe temporary closure of the Tatopani border following a massive wildfire in China’s Nyalam-Khasa corridor may seem like an isolated environmental incident. However, it exposes deeper vulnerabilities in Nepal-China trade. With the Rasuwagadhi crossing already closed after the July 2025 floods, Tatopani had become the main overland trade route, leaving hundreds of containers stranded and supply chains disrupted. The closure highlights Nepal’s heavy reliance on a few fragile Himalayan corridors and the power asymmetry in border management, as decisions on reopening are largely controlled by the Chinese side. Beyond immediate disruptions, the incident also highlights how climate volatility is becoming a structural factor in Himalayan connectivity, complicating trade diversification efforts and revealing the absence of institutionalised Nepal-China mechanisms to manage cross-border environmental risks
Nepal needs strict law and its implementation to control misinformation and sensationalisation
Full text linkJournalism is considered one of the most crucial pillars of democracy as it connects the public to the political and social worlds. With the help of journalism, people are made aware of the happenings in and around the world. The public’s perception of journalism speaks volumes in itself. They have faith in journalism that it reports the truth of events in their totality, without any manipulation or corruption
Nepal’s proposed international airport poses a threat to the environment
Full text linkNijgadh is planned to be the largest airport in South Asia in terms of area, covering 8,045.79 hectares. While a new international airport is needed, the Nijgadh dream comes with an environmental nightmare
Myanmar’s Tax relief measures
Full text linkThe government of Myanmar has issued tax relief measures for businesses in the form of tax credits due to the economic losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, under notification 65/2020. The measures come in the form of tax credits and also deductible tax expenses for the current financial year
China’s inroads in SE Asia with vaccine diplomacy
Full text linkRussia, India and the USA have also entered the race for vaccine diplomacy, but China has made considerable strides in Southeast Asia
The misconceptions of legal positivism and the way ahead
Full text linkThe definition of legal positivism is that the thesis depends on the social facts rather than the merits
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