Kathmandu, July 15 -- In what comes as yet another attempt to refuse powers to sub-national governments, the federal government has not handed over the authority of licensing radio and cable television up to 1000 watts to the provinces.

Amending the existing Broadcasting Act through a revision to Some Nepal Acts, the federal government has already paved the way for the provinces to begin the works that fall under their jurisdictions.

Province 3 has already endorsed the Provincial Media Management Act-2075 and Provincial Media Management Regulation-2075 and has been urging the federal government to hand over the responsibilities.

After drafting necessary laws, the province has already established its office of the press registrar, which...