Nepal News archive for 31 August 2008
Suit: KBR forced Nepali men to work against will in Iraq - CNN (August 28, 2008) - [read more]
WASHINGTON (CNN) — A lawsuit filed in California against Kellogg, Brown and Root on Wednesday alleges the company and its subcontractor were involved in a human trafficking plan that forced Nepali men to work against their will in Iraq. The lawyer …
Tibetans protest against China in Nepal, dozens of exiles detained - am New York (August 28, 2008) - [read more]
KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) _ Nepalese police detained dozens of Tibetan exiles protesting in front of the Chinese diplomatic mission in Katmandu on Thursday. Police official Ramesh Thapa said more than 120 Tibetans were detained because they were …
Nepali PM: Cabinet in final shape by Saturday - Xinhua News Agency (August 29, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) — Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, known as Prachanda, said Friday the small parties would be incorporated into the government to give the cabinet “a final shape”. Prachanda, also the chairman of the Communist …
Nepali FM leaves for India for BIMSTEC meeting - Xinhua News Agency (August 28, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) — Nepali Foreign Minister Upendra Yadav left here on Thursday for India in order to take part in the 10th ministerial meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC …
Nepal Vice President accuses India for grim flood situation - Top News India (August 29, 2008) - [read more]
Kathmandu, August 29 : Nepal Vice President Parmananda Jha on Friday held Indian Government responsible for the breaches in the embankments of the Kosi river while visiting the flood-ravaged areas of Nepal recently. The flooding caused by torrential …
One dead, nine injured in police-worker clashes in southern Nepal - Monsters and Critics (August 28, 2008) - [read more]
Kathmandu - At least one person was killed and nine injured Friday when police opened fire on industrial workers whose demonstrations in southern Nepal had turned violent, media reports said Friday. The clashes erupted in the Bara district, about 90 …
Tibetans to resume protests in Nepal - Financial Times (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
Tibetan activists plan to resume protest rallies in front of the Chinese embassy in Kathmandu tomorrow even though Nepal’s new Maoist-led government is expected to treat demonstrators harshly. Nepal’s Tibetan residents, who number more than 15,000 …
India’s Floods: a Manmade Disaster? - Time (August 29, 2008) - [read more]
There was one thing different about this year’s monsoon in India. As in so many seasons past, the annual rains began in June, flooding streets and villages and claiming dozens of lives. But when the Kosi River burst its banks on Aug. 18 in the …
Nepali Times
Adoption safeguards urged (August 29, 2008) - [read more]
Two international child rights organizations have urged the Nepal government not to allow the resumption of adoption of Nepali children by foreigners until domestic safeguards are in
Deputy PM Gautam (August 29, 2008) - [read more]
UML decides to join the government after the PM agrees to have Bam Deb Gautam second in line in the
Balancing India and China (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
Reacting to the negative fallout in the Indian media of his visit to China this week, Prime Minsiter Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said he will make his first “political visit” to India in the near
Eight sworn in (August 22, 2008) - [read more]
The Maoists and MJF ministers took their oath this Friday to form the new cabinet. But the third ally, UML, pulled out from the ceremony when internal differences regarding the protocol list could not be
Over 50,000 displaced (August 21, 2008) - [read more]
The aftermath of the flood has been devastating for more than 50,000 people. PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal assures intensive rescue and relief for all affected but the flood victims are still waiting for basic provisions like
The Big Flood (August 20, 2008) - [read more]
The breach in the east embankment of the Kosi on Monday could be a sign of bigger flood catastrophes to come because the 40-year-old border barrage has outlived its lifespan, experts
A divided alliance (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal takes the oath of office and secrecy even as the coalition wrangle over the division of the ministries continues.
“Peace process comes first” (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
In his first interview after being elected prime minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal spoke to Himal Khabarpatrika.
Nepal News
Nepal seeks support of donors for development (August 30, 2008) - [read more]
“We will do our best to use the assistance in priority areas and enhance our implementation capacity,” Bhattarai told the meeting.
Nepali PM: Cabinet in final shape by Saturday (August 29, 2008) - [read more]
Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, known as Prachanda, said Friday the small parties would be incorporated into the government to give the cabinet “a final shape”. Prachanda, also the chairman of the …
India to help flood-hit Nepal (August 29, 2008) - [read more]
India and Nepal Thursday discussed ways to deal with the aftermath of floods that have severely affected people in both countries as Kathmandu sought to clear the air over Prime Minister Prachanda’s recent trip …
Nepal’s senior Maoist leader says no one can topple their govt. (August 29, 2008) - [read more]
Kathmandu, August 25 : Nepal’s senior Maoist leader and Finance Minister Dr. Baburam Bhattarai on Monday said that no one can topple the Maoist-led government.
Teens teach English in Nepal and find lasting lessons (August 28, 2008) - [read more]
Islanders Robbie Taylor and Ramsey Coles have just returned from the experience of a lifetime; not an entirely good experience, but one they will never forget.
Japan’s assistance for working children (August 28, 2008) - [read more]
The Japanese government has decided to provide US $51,277 to Shapla Neer-Citizens’ Committee in Japan under the Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO Projects Scheme of the Government of Japan.
After China, Prachanda to visit US? (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Aug 27 : After his controversial visit to China within less than a week of assuming office as republic Nepal’s first prime minister, will Maoist chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda now snub India …
Terror, trade to top BIMSTEC ministers’ agenda (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
New Delhi, Aug 27 : Terrorism is set to dominate the agenda when foreign ministers of seven South and Southeast Asian countries meet here Friday to firm up a plan for combating the common scourge and for …
United We Blog! for a Democratic Nepal
No Need for Panic, India (August 30, 2008) - [read more]
One word can’t describe India’s unnecessary concern about Nepali prime minister’s Beijing visit. That’s the combination of hypocrisy, double standard, childishness and hegemony. When their Sonia and Rahul Gandhi can visit China and meet Chinese leaders, why can’t the Nepali prime minister do so?
Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s first foreign trip to China has [...]
Paradigm Shift in Nepali Nationalism (August 29, 2008) - [read more]
Through out Nepal’s history, past regimes have tried to advocate for nationalism to balance diplomacy between China and India.
By Krishna Giri
Thanks to the CA members who have managed to appoint a Prime Minister after exhausting four months, 1/6th of the total time allocated to write the new constitution for new Nepal. They have not only [...]
Editors Announce New Papers in Nepal (August 26, 2008) - [read more]
The editors who recently resigned from Kantipur Publications have announced the new publishing company and two new newspapers.
The new company, the Nhu Republic Media, will bring out Nhu Nepal, Nepali daily, and the New Republic, English daily in about three months, said an SMS message sent out by one of the editors of a paper. [...]
Problem of Seniority in the Cabinet (and List of New Ministers) (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
…that led the UML to stay away from the oath taking ceremony. Only eight ministers were sworn-in yesterday as UML said they won’t join govt without 2nd ranking in the cabinet
The UML proposed that its senior leader Bam Dev Gautam be ranked in the second position after PM Dahal while the Maoists presented their senior [...]
New Editors in Kantipur, Kathmandu Post and Nepal Magazine (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Narayan Wagle and Prateek Pradhan, the original reporters of Kantipur and the Post respectively, who rose to the helm of the papers signaling the new era in Nepali journalism, call it a day
Outgoing editor Narayan Wagle (second from right) addresses reporters in the newsroom of Kantipur. The newly appointed editor Sudheer Sharma, first from right, [...]
Maoist ‘Revolutionary’ is the Prime Minister of Nepal (August 15, 2008) - [read more]
In what will go on the pages of the history books as one of the most important days of Nepal, Maoist revolutionary (and leader of an outfit that was branded terrorist until two years ago) Pushpa Kamal Dahal (aka Prachanda) has been elected the Prime Minister of Nepal by a majority of votes in the [...]
Hopeless Hope for New Nepal (August 14, 2008) - [read more]
By Krishna Giri
Post Constituent Assembly election Nepal has witnessed a series of political dramas that only few people get to see in their lifetime. Some of these dramas are provocative, some are reprehensible, some are revolting and some are unpatriotic. The beauty is they all are happening in the name of democracy. I am fascinated [...]
One World, One Dream: Salute to the Olympic Spirit! (August 8, 2008) - [read more]
The Summer Games have begun in Beijing today in a spectacular fashion. This is one of those rare moments when the majority of the will be watching the same thing-on their TV sets- at the same time with, perhaps, the same emotions. The world is taking part in this grand ceremony of sportsmanship and celebration [...]
Nepal News archive for 30 August 2008
Suit: KBR forced Nepali men to work against will in Iraq - CNN (August 28, 2008) - [read more]
WASHINGTON (CNN) — A lawsuit filed in California against Kellogg, Brown and Root on Wednesday alleges the company and its subcontractor were involved in a human trafficking plan that forced Nepali men to work against their will in Iraq. The lawyer …
UN aid agencies rush to flood-hit Bihar, Nepal - Top News India (August 29, 2008) - [read more]
New Delhi/Patna, Aug 29 : With incessant rains lashing catchment areas of the Kosi River, leading to dramatic rise in water levels has prompted the United Nations to rush its agencies to aid the government and independent bodies working to provide …
Nepali PM: Cabinet in final shape by Saturday - Xinhua News Agency (August 29, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) — Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, known as Prachanda, said Friday the small parties would be incorporated into the government to give the cabinet “a final shape”. Prachanda, also the chairman of the Communist …
Nepali FM leaves for India for BIMSTEC meeting - Xinhua News Agency (August 28, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) — Nepali Foreign Minister Upendra Yadav left here on Thursday for India in order to take part in the 10th ministerial meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC …
Nepal Vice President accuses India for grim flood situation - Top News India (August 29, 2008) - [read more]
Kathmandu, August 29 : Nepal Vice President Parmananda Jha on Friday held Indian Government responsible for the breaches in the embankments of the Kosi river while visiting the flood-ravaged areas of Nepal recently. The flooding caused by torrential …
One dead, nine injured in police-worker clashes in southern Nepal - Monsters and Critics (August 28, 2008) - [read more]
Kathmandu - At least one person was killed and nine injured Friday when police opened fire on industrial workers whose demonstrations in southern Nepal had turned violent, media reports said Friday. The clashes erupted in the Bara district, about 90 …
Tibetans to resume protests in Nepal - Financial Times (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
Tibetan activists plan to resume protest rallies in front of the Chinese embassy in Kathmandu tomorrow even though Nepal’s new Maoist-led government is expected to treat demonstrators harshly. Nepal’s Tibetan residents, who number more than 15,000 …
India’s Floods: a Manmade Disaster? - Time (August 29, 2008) - [read more]
There was one thing different about this year’s monsoon in India. As in so many seasons past, the annual rains began in June, flooding streets and villages and claiming dozens of lives. But when the Kosi River burst its banks on Aug. 18 in the …
Nepali Times
Deputy PM Gautam (August 29, 2008) - [read more]
UML decides to join the government after the PM agrees to have Bam Deb Gautam second in line in the
Balancing India and China (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
Reacting to the negative fallout in the Indian media of his visit to China this week, Prime Minsiter Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said he will make his first “political visit” to India in the near
Eight sworn in (August 22, 2008) - [read more]
The Maoists and MJF ministers took their oath this Friday to form the new cabinet. But the third ally, UML, pulled out from the ceremony when internal differences regarding the protocol list could not be
Over 50,000 displaced (August 21, 2008) - [read more]
The aftermath of the flood has been devastating for more than 50,000 people. PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal assures intensive rescue and relief for all affected but the flood victims are still waiting for basic provisions like
The Big Flood (August 20, 2008) - [read more]
The breach in the east embankment of the Kosi on Monday could be a sign of bigger flood catastrophes to come because the 40-year-old border barrage has outlived its lifespan, experts
A divided alliance (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal takes the oath of office and secrecy even as the coalition wrangle over the division of the ministries continues.
“Peace process comes first” (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
In his first interview after being elected prime minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal spoke to Himal Khabarpatrika.
Miss New Nepal (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Organisers of the Dabur Vatika Miss Nepal competition have appealed to Prime Minister Dahal to save their show from threats by Maoist-affiliated organizations and other
Nepal News
Nepal’s senior Maoist leader says no one can topple their govt. (August 29, 2008) - [read more]
Kathmandu, August 25 : Nepal’s senior Maoist leader and Finance Minister Dr. Baburam Bhattarai on Monday said that no one can topple the Maoist-led government.
Teens teach English in Nepal and find lasting lessons (August 28, 2008) - [read more]
Islanders Robbie Taylor and Ramsey Coles have just returned from the experience of a lifetime; not an entirely good experience, but one they will never forget.
Japan’s assistance for working children (August 28, 2008) - [read more]
The Japanese government has decided to provide US $51,277 to Shapla Neer-Citizens’ Committee in Japan under the Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO Projects Scheme of the Government of Japan.
After China, Prachanda to visit US? (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Aug 27 : After his controversial visit to China within less than a week of assuming office as republic Nepal’s first prime minister, will Maoist chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda now snub India …
Terror, trade to top BIMSTEC ministers’ agenda (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
New Delhi, Aug 27 : Terrorism is set to dominate the agenda when foreign ministers of seven South and Southeast Asian countries meet here Friday to firm up a plan for combating the common scourge and for …
High-level government team to camp in Sunsari for rescue works (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
A high-level government team headed by ministers of defense and physical planning is to execute its works by camping at the flood-affected region so as to make effective the rescue and relief efforts for …
Israel Resumes Visas For Nepali Workers (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
Kathmandu, 26 August: After a gap of 15 months, the government has resumed granting permission to Nepali job aspirants for employment in Israel.
New Nepal govt. to keep equal distance from India, China (August 26, 2008) - [read more]
South East Asia News.Net Monday 25th August, 2008 Kathmandu, Aug 25 : Nepali Foreign Minister Upendra Yadav has reportedly said that his country would keep an equal distance from both India and China since “the …
United We Blog! for a Democratic Nepal
Paradigm Shift in Nepali Nationalism (August 29, 2008) - [read more]
Through out Nepal’s history, past regimes have tried to advocate for nationalism to balance diplomacy between China and India.
By Krishna Giri
Thanks to the CA members who have managed to appoint a Prime Minister after exhausting four months, 1/6th of the total time allocated to write the new constitution for new Nepal. They have not only [...]
Editors Announce New Papers in Nepal (August 26, 2008) - [read more]
The editors who recently resigned from Kantipur Publications have announced the new publishing company and two new newspapers.
The new company, the Nhu Republic Media, will bring out Nhu Nepal, Nepali daily, and the New Republic, English daily in about three months, said an SMS message sent out by one of the editors of a paper. [...]
Problem of Seniority in the Cabinet (and List of New Ministers) (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
…that led the UML to stay away from the oath taking ceremony. Only eight ministers were sworn-in yesterday as UML said they won’t join govt without 2nd ranking in the cabinet
The UML proposed that its senior leader Bam Dev Gautam be ranked in the second position after PM Dahal while the Maoists presented their senior [...]
New Editors in Kantipur, Kathmandu Post and Nepal Magazine (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Narayan Wagle and Prateek Pradhan, the original reporters of Kantipur and the Post respectively, who rose to the helm of the papers signaling the new era in Nepali journalism, call it a day
Outgoing editor Narayan Wagle (second from right) addresses reporters in the newsroom of Kantipur. The newly appointed editor Sudheer Sharma, first from right, [...]
Maoist ‘Revolutionary’ is the Prime Minister of Nepal (August 15, 2008) - [read more]
In what will go on the pages of the history books as one of the most important days of Nepal, Maoist revolutionary (and leader of an outfit that was branded terrorist until two years ago) Pushpa Kamal Dahal (aka Prachanda) has been elected the Prime Minister of Nepal by a majority of votes in the [...]
Hopeless Hope for New Nepal (August 14, 2008) - [read more]
By Krishna Giri
Post Constituent Assembly election Nepal has witnessed a series of political dramas that only few people get to see in their lifetime. Some of these dramas are provocative, some are reprehensible, some are revolting and some are unpatriotic. The beauty is they all are happening in the name of democracy. I am fascinated [...]
One World, One Dream: Salute to the Olympic Spirit! (August 8, 2008) - [read more]
The Summer Games have begun in Beijing today in a spectacular fashion. This is one of those rare moments when the majority of the will be watching the same thing-on their TV sets- at the same time with, perhaps, the same emotions. The world is taking part in this grand ceremony of sportsmanship and celebration [...]
Nepal’s Presidential Election: Victory of Anti-Maoist Forces (August 8, 2008) - [read more]
By Bishnu Pathak
The 100-day marathon of uncertainty after the April 10 Constituent Assembly (CA) election finally ended on July 21, 2008 when Dr. Ram Baran Yadav of the NC-UML-MJF alliance won the run-off with 306 (52%) out of the 590 ballots cast. The Maoists candidate Ram Raja Prasad Singh was defeated with 282 [...]
Nepal News archive for 28 August 2008
Nepali Congress to hold general convention - Top News India (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Aug 27: The Central Working Committee (CWC) members of the Nepali Congress (NC) demanded that the party should call its 12th General Convention as soon as possible to reunite the party. During the party CWC meeting, Nepali Congress member …
Army integration within six months in Nepal: Defense Minister - Top News India (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Aug 27: Nepal’s Defense Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa ‘Badal’ has said that the process of integration of army will be completed between three to six months. Talking to media persons in Itahari on Tuesday, Badal said that a special …
Nepali president visits flood-affected region - Xinhua News Agency (August 25, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) — Nepali President Ram Baran Yadav visited the flood-affected regions in Sunsari district in the southeast on Monday. According to Sunsari Chief District Officer Durga Prasad Bhandari, President Yadav inspected the …
Nepali president to visit flood-affected region - Xinhua News Agency (August 25, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) — Nepali President Ram Baran Yadavis set to visit the flood-affected regions in Sunsari district on Monday. President Yadav will be accompanied by senior government officials. He will seek information regarding the relief …
Food riots as Indian floods destroy 250,000 homes - International Herald Tribune (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
PATNA, India : Food riots erupted on Wednesday in eastern India, where more than two million people have been forced from their homes and about 250,000 houses destroyed in what officials say are the worst floods in 50 years. One person was killed in …
Nepal’s rulers must release child soldiers - Turkish Daily News (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
Nepal’s former rebel Maoists, who now lead the country’s government, should immediately release children from their remaining guerrilla army, the U.N. stated yesterday. Around 19,000 former fighters, including 3.000 underage combatants, have been in …
Leave now or risk death, Indian villagers are told - Detroit Free Press (August 26, 2008) - [read more]
NEW DELHI, India — Indian officials appealed to more than 1 million people in flood-ravaged northern India to flee for their lives Tuesday, saying they faced death from a surging river if they remained in their homes. The death toll from this year’s …
Food riots as Bihar floods destroy 250,000 homes - Reuters India (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
PATNA, India (Reuters) - Food riots erupted on Wednesday in Bihar, where more than two million people have been forced from their homes and about 250,000 houses destroyed in what officials say are the worst floods in 50 years. One person was killed …
Nepali Times
Balancing India and China (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
Reacting to the negative fallout in the Indian media of his visit to China this week, Prime Minsiter Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said he will make his first “political visit” to India in the near
Eight sworn in (August 22, 2008) - [read more]
The Maoists and MJF ministers took their oath this Friday to form the new cabinet. But the third ally, UML, pulled out from the ceremony when internal differences regarding the protocol list could not be
Over 50,000 displaced (August 21, 2008) - [read more]
The aftermath of the flood has been devastating for more than 50,000 people. PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal assures intensive rescue and relief for all affected but the flood victims are still waiting for basic provisions like
The Big Flood (August 20, 2008) - [read more]
The breach in the east embankment of the Kosi on Monday could be a sign of bigger flood catastrophes to come because the 40-year-old border barrage has outlived its lifespan, experts
A divided alliance (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal takes the oath of office and secrecy even as the coalition wrangle over the division of the ministries continues.
“Peace process comes first” (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
In his first interview after being elected prime minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal spoke to Himal Khabarpatrika.
Miss New Nepal (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Organisers of the Dabur Vatika Miss Nepal competition have appealed to Prime Minister Dahal to save their show from threats by Maoist-affiliated organizations and other
PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal (August 15, 2008) - [read more]
Former guerrilla chieftain, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, has been elected the first prime minister of the Republic of Nepal after winning a vote in the Constituent Assembly in which the UML, MJF and 13 smaller parties supported his
Nepal News
After China, Prachanda to visit US? (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Aug 27 : After his controversial visit to China within less than a week of assuming office as republic Nepal’s first prime minister, will Maoist chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda now snub India …
Terror, trade to top BIMSTEC ministers’ agenda (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
New Delhi, Aug 27 : Terrorism is set to dominate the agenda when foreign ministers of seven South and Southeast Asian countries meet here Friday to firm up a plan for combating the common scourge and for …
High-level government team to camp in Sunsari for rescue works (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
A high-level government team headed by ministers of defense and physical planning is to execute its works by camping at the flood-affected region so as to make effective the rescue and relief efforts for …
Israel Resumes Visas For Nepali Workers (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
Kathmandu, 26 August: After a gap of 15 months, the government has resumed granting permission to Nepali job aspirants for employment in Israel.
New Nepal govt. to keep equal distance from India, China (August 26, 2008) - [read more]
South East Asia News.Net Monday 25th August, 2008 Kathmandu, Aug 25 : Nepali Foreign Minister Upendra Yadav has reportedly said that his country would keep an equal distance from both India and China since “the …
Nepali president to visit flood-affected region (August 26, 2008) - [read more]
Nepali President Ram Baran Yadavis set to visit the flood-affected regions in Sunsari district on Monday.
In fuel-starved Nepal, filling tank is a full day’s job (August 25, 2008) - [read more]
Monday, August 25, 2008 KATHMANDU: The three men standing by their cars as night fell peered into the little white taxi, and recognising the Nepali cab driver as a friend, hissed, “Need petrol? We know where …
Maoist PLA men flee camps accusing torture (August 25, 2008) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Aug 25 : The CPN is leading the government but its People’s Liberation Army combatants living in the camps continue to face torture and inhuman treatment in the cantonments, Nepalnews said here …
United We Blog! for a Democratic Nepal
Editors Announce New Papers in Nepal (August 26, 2008) - [read more]
The editors who recently resigned from Kantipur Publications have announced the new publishing company and two new newspapers.
The new company, the Nhu Republic Media, will bring out Nhu Nepal, Nepali daily, and the New Republic, English daily in about three months, said an SMS message sent out by one of the editors of a paper. [...]
Problem of Seniority in the Cabinet (and List of New Ministers) (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
…that led the UML to stay away from the oath taking ceremony. Only eight ministers were sworn-in yesterday as UML said they won’t join govt without 2nd ranking in the cabinet
The UML proposed that its senior leader Bam Dev Gautam be ranked in the second position after PM Dahal while the Maoists presented their senior [...]
New Editors in Kantipur, Kathmandu Post and Nepal Magazine (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Narayan Wagle and Prateek Pradhan, the original reporters of Kantipur and the Post respectively, who rose to the helm of the papers signaling the new era in Nepali journalism, call it a day
Outgoing editor Narayan Wagle (second from right) addresses reporters in the newsroom of Kantipur. The newly appointed editor Sudheer Sharma, first from right, [...]
Maoist ‘Revolutionary’ is the Prime Minister of Nepal (August 15, 2008) - [read more]
In what will go on the pages of the history books as one of the most important days of Nepal, Maoist revolutionary (and leader of an outfit that was branded terrorist until two years ago) Pushpa Kamal Dahal (aka Prachanda) has been elected the Prime Minister of Nepal by a majority of votes in the [...]
Hopeless Hope for New Nepal (August 14, 2008) - [read more]
By Krishna Giri
Post Constituent Assembly election Nepal has witnessed a series of political dramas that only few people get to see in their lifetime. Some of these dramas are provocative, some are reprehensible, some are revolting and some are unpatriotic. The beauty is they all are happening in the name of democracy. I am fascinated [...]
One World, One Dream: Salute to the Olympic Spirit! (August 8, 2008) - [read more]
The Summer Games have begun in Beijing today in a spectacular fashion. This is one of those rare moments when the majority of the will be watching the same thing-on their TV sets- at the same time with, perhaps, the same emotions. The world is taking part in this grand ceremony of sportsmanship and celebration [...]
Nepal’s Presidential Election: Victory of Anti-Maoist Forces (August 8, 2008) - [read more]
By Bishnu Pathak
The 100-day marathon of uncertainty after the April 10 Constituent Assembly (CA) election finally ended on July 21, 2008 when Dr. Ram Baran Yadav of the NC-UML-MJF alliance won the run-off with 306 (52%) out of the 590 ballots cast. The Maoists candidate Ram Raja Prasad Singh was defeated with 282 [...]
New Nepal, New Thoughts (August 6, 2008) - [read more]
By Bhupendra Khanal
Efforts to form the first ever Maoist-led government in Nepal are going on. The new government will have many challenges going forward and they will have to work actively and aggressively. It is challenging but not impossible.
Here are my suggestions for the new Nepal Government.
1. Integration to Global Economy Free Trade Agreement with [...]
Nepal News archive for 27 August 2008
Nepali Congress to hold general convention - Top News India (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Aug 27: The Central Working Committee (CWC) members of the Nepali Congress (NC) demanded that the party should call its 12th General Convention as soon as possible to reunite the party. During the party CWC meeting, Nepali Congress member …
Army integration within six months in Nepal: Defense Minister - Top News India (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Aug 27: Nepal’s Defense Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa ‘Badal’ has said that the process of integration of army will be completed between three to six months. Talking to media persons in Itahari on Tuesday, Badal said that a special …
Nepali president visits flood-affected region - Xinhua News Agency (August 25, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) — Nepali President Ram Baran Yadav visited the flood-affected regions in Sunsari district in the southeast on Monday. According to Sunsari Chief District Officer Durga Prasad Bhandari, President Yadav inspected the …
Nepali president to visit flood-affected region - Xinhua News Agency (August 25, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) — Nepali President Ram Baran Yadavis set to visit the flood-affected regions in Sunsari district on Monday. President Yadav will be accompanied by senior government officials. He will seek information regarding the relief …
Food riots as Indian floods destroy 250,000 homes - International Herald Tribune (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
PATNA, India : Food riots erupted on Wednesday in eastern India, where more than two million people have been forced from their homes and about 250,000 houses destroyed in what officials say are the worst floods in 50 years. One person was killed in …
Nepal’s rulers must release child soldiers - Turkish Daily News (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
Nepal’s former rebel Maoists, who now lead the country’s government, should immediately release children from their remaining guerrilla army, the U.N. stated yesterday. Around 19,000 former fighters, including 3.000 underage combatants, have been in …
Leave now or risk death, Indian villagers are told - Detroit Free Press (August 26, 2008) - [read more]
NEW DELHI, India — Indian officials appealed to more than 1 million people in flood-ravaged northern India to flee for their lives Tuesday, saying they faced death from a surging river if they remained in their homes. The death toll from this year’s …
Food riots as Bihar floods destroy 250,000 homes - Reuters India (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
PATNA, India (Reuters) - Food riots erupted on Wednesday in Bihar, where more than two million people have been forced from their homes and about 250,000 houses destroyed in what officials say are the worst floods in 50 years. One person was killed …
Nepali Times
Balancing India and China (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
Reacting to the negative fallout in the Indian media of his visit to China this week, Prime Minsiter Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said he will make his first “political visit” to India in the near
Eight sworn in (August 22, 2008) - [read more]
The Maoists and MJF ministers took their oath this Friday to form the new cabinet. But the third ally, UML, pulled out from the ceremony when internal differences regarding the protocol list could not be
Over 50,000 displaced (August 21, 2008) - [read more]
The aftermath of the flood has been devastating for more than 50,000 people. PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal assures intensive rescue and relief for all affected but the flood victims are still waiting for basic provisions like
The Big Flood (August 20, 2008) - [read more]
The breach in the east embankment of the Kosi on Monday could be a sign of bigger flood catastrophes to come because the 40-year-old border barrage has outlived its lifespan, experts
A divided alliance (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal takes the oath of office and secrecy even as the coalition wrangle over the division of the ministries continues.
“Peace process comes first” (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
In his first interview after being elected prime minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal spoke to Himal Khabarpatrika.
Miss New Nepal (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Organisers of the Dabur Vatika Miss Nepal competition have appealed to Prime Minister Dahal to save their show from threats by Maoist-affiliated organizations and other
PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal (August 15, 2008) - [read more]
Former guerrilla chieftain, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, has been elected the first prime minister of the Republic of Nepal after winning a vote in the Constituent Assembly in which the UML, MJF and 13 smaller parties supported his
Nepal News
Israel Resumes Visas For Nepali Workers (August 27, 2008) - [read more]
Kathmandu, 26 August: After a gap of 15 months, the government has resumed granting permission to Nepali job aspirants for employment in Israel.
New Nepal govt. to keep equal distance from India, China (August 26, 2008) - [read more]
South East Asia News.Net Monday 25th August, 2008 Kathmandu, Aug 25 : Nepali Foreign Minister Upendra Yadav has reportedly said that his country would keep an equal distance from both India and China since “the …
Nepali president to visit flood-affected region (August 26, 2008) - [read more]
Nepali President Ram Baran Yadavis set to visit the flood-affected regions in Sunsari district on Monday.
In fuel-starved Nepal, filling tank is a full day’s job (August 25, 2008) - [read more]
Monday, August 25, 2008 KATHMANDU: The three men standing by their cars as night fell peered into the little white taxi, and recognising the Nepali cab driver as a friend, hissed, “Need petrol? We know where …
Maoist PLA men flee camps accusing torture (August 25, 2008) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Aug 25 : The CPN is leading the government but its People’s Liberation Army combatants living in the camps continue to face torture and inhuman treatment in the cantonments, Nepalnews said here …
10,000 Indian flood victims have entered Nepal for relief: Report (August 25, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU: Around 10,000 flood victims from India have entered Nepal to seek relief material, being distributed in the Himalayan nation, according to a report.
Floods force thousands to flee homes in India, Nepal (August 25, 2008) - [read more]
Floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains left some 50,000 people homeless in India’s remote northeast, officials said on Wednesday, warning of more rains in one of the country’s most flood-prone regions.
Nepal foreign minister to visit India Thursday (August 24, 2008) - [read more]
Bangladesh News.Net Sunday 24th August, 2008 Even as Nepal’s first Maoist Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ sparked a controversy by making China his first international destination, a fresh ripple …
United We Blog! for a Democratic Nepal
Editors Announce New Papers in Nepal (August 26, 2008) - [read more]
The editors who recently resigned from Kantipur Publications have announced the new publishing company and two new newspapers.
The new company, the Nhu Republic Media, will bring out Nhu Nepal, Nepali daily, and the New Republic, English daily in about three months, said an SMS message sent out by one of the editors of a paper. [...]
Problem of Seniority in the Cabinet (and List of New Ministers) (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
…that led the UML to stay away from the oath taking ceremony. Only eight ministers were sworn-in yesterday as UML said they won’t join govt without 2nd ranking in the cabinet
The UML proposed that its senior leader Bam Dev Gautam be ranked in the second position after PM Dahal while the Maoists presented their senior [...]
New Editors in Kantipur, Kathmandu Post and Nepal Magazine (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Narayan Wagle and Prateek Pradhan, the original reporters of Kantipur and the Post respectively, who rose to the helm of the papers signaling the new era in Nepali journalism, call it a day
Outgoing editor Narayan Wagle (second from right) addresses reporters in the newsroom of Kantipur. The newly appointed editor Sudheer Sharma, first from right, [...]
Maoist ‘Revolutionary’ is the Prime Minister of Nepal (August 15, 2008) - [read more]
In what will go on the pages of the history books as one of the most important days of Nepal, Maoist revolutionary (and leader of an outfit that was branded terrorist until two years ago) Pushpa Kamal Dahal (aka Prachanda) has been elected the Prime Minister of Nepal by a majority of votes in the [...]
Hopeless Hope for New Nepal (August 14, 2008) - [read more]
By Krishna Giri
Post Constituent Assembly election Nepal has witnessed a series of political dramas that only few people get to see in their lifetime. Some of these dramas are provocative, some are reprehensible, some are revolting and some are unpatriotic. The beauty is they all are happening in the name of democracy. I am fascinated [...]
One World, One Dream: Salute to the Olympic Spirit! (August 8, 2008) - [read more]
The Summer Games have begun in Beijing today in a spectacular fashion. This is one of those rare moments when the majority of the will be watching the same thing-on their TV sets- at the same time with, perhaps, the same emotions. The world is taking part in this grand ceremony of sportsmanship and celebration [...]
Nepal’s Presidential Election: Victory of Anti-Maoist Forces (August 8, 2008) - [read more]
By Bishnu Pathak
The 100-day marathon of uncertainty after the April 10 Constituent Assembly (CA) election finally ended on July 21, 2008 when Dr. Ram Baran Yadav of the NC-UML-MJF alliance won the run-off with 306 (52%) out of the 590 ballots cast. The Maoists candidate Ram Raja Prasad Singh was defeated with 282 [...]
New Nepal, New Thoughts (August 6, 2008) - [read more]
By Bhupendra Khanal
Efforts to form the first ever Maoist-led government in Nepal are going on. The new government will have many challenges going forward and they will have to work actively and aggressively. It is challenging but not impossible.
Here are my suggestions for the new Nepal Government.
1. Integration to Global Economy Free Trade Agreement with [...]
Nepal News archive for 26 August 2008
UN urges Nepal to free children from Maoist camps - Reuters UK (August 26, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Aug 26 (Reuters) - A top United Nations envoy urged Nepal’s Maoist-led government and its former rebel army to release thousands of former child soldiers still languishing in Maoist camps. The world body estimated last year that there were …
India’s “river of sorrows” threatens more floods - International Herald Tribune (August 26, 2008) - [read more]
PATNA, India : Rising rivers in eastern India swamped new areas and destroyed homes on Tuesday, affecting more than 2 million people, as some frustrated villagers beat up officials and others remained glued to radio weather bulletins. Torrential …
Nepali Congress analyses its future role - Newstrack India (August 25, 2008) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Aug 26 (ANI): The central committee meeting of Nepali Congress (NC) the main opposition party continues for the second day today. The meeting is evaluating the party’s performance after the party was forced to stay in the opposition …
In fuel-starved Nepal, filling tank is a full day’s job - Arab Times (August 25, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Aug 26, 2008 (AFP) - The three men standing by their cars as night fell peered into the little white taxi, and recognising the Nepali cab driver as a friend, hissed, ‘Need petrol? We know where you can get some.’ The driver slowed, and …
Nepali FM says to keep “equal distance” from China, India - Xinhua News Agency (August 24, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) — Nepali Foreign Minister Upendra Yadav said Sunday the new Nepali government will keep “equal distance” from its two neighbors, India and China. The dynamics of diplomatic ties has changed and the government will …
Chinese premier meets new Nepali PM - Xinhua News Agency (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
BEIJING, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met here on Sunday with new Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, known as Prachanda, discussing bilateral relations and the Beijing Olympic Games. Congratulating Prachanda on his swearing …
47 per cent water is unsafe for drinking in Kathmandu: Survey - Thaindian.com (August 26, 2008) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Aug. 26 (ANI): A recent survey by the NGO Forum for Urban Water and Sanitation (NGOFUWS) and tested by consumers themselves found that chlorine content in 47 per cent of piped water samples collected from 120 places of the Kathmandu Valley …
Thousands marooned in Bihar as Kosi river breaches bank - Hindustan Times (August 26, 2008) - [read more]
Thousands of people were marooned in Bihar after the Kosi river breached its banks upstream in Nepal, flooding villages and towns in many areas across the state. The floods have claimed 45 lives so far. Floodwaters entered new areas on Tuesday and …
Nepali Times
Eight sworn in (August 22, 2008) - [read more]
The Maoists and MJF ministers took their oath this Friday to form the new cabinet. But the third ally, UML, pulled out from the ceremony when internal differences regarding the protocol list could not be
Over 50,000 displaced (August 21, 2008) - [read more]
The aftermath of the flood has been devastating for more than 50,000 people. PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal assures intensive rescue and relief for all affected but the flood victims are still waiting for basic provisions like
The Big Flood (August 20, 2008) - [read more]
The breach in the east embankment of the Kosi on Monday could be a sign of bigger flood catastrophes to come because the 40-year-old border barrage has outlived its lifespan, experts
A divided alliance (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal takes the oath of office and secrecy even as the coalition wrangle over the division of the ministries continues.
“Peace process comes first” (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
In his first interview after being elected prime minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal spoke to Himal Khabarpatrika.
Miss New Nepal (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Organisers of the Dabur Vatika Miss Nepal competition have appealed to Prime Minister Dahal to save their show from threats by Maoist-affiliated organizations and other
PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal (August 15, 2008) - [read more]
Former guerrilla chieftain, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, has been elected the first prime minister of the Republic of Nepal after winning a vote in the Constituent Assembly in which the UML, MJF and 13 smaller parties supported his
Prachanda likely PM (August 14, 2008) - [read more]
Nepal News
In fuel-starved Nepal, filling tank is a full day’s job (August 25, 2008) - [read more]
Monday, August 25, 2008 KATHMANDU: The three men standing by their cars as night fell peered into the little white taxi, and recognising the Nepali cab driver as a friend, hissed, “Need petrol? We know where …
Maoist PLA men flee camps accusing torture (August 25, 2008) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Aug 25 : The CPN is leading the government but its People’s Liberation Army combatants living in the camps continue to face torture and inhuman treatment in the cantonments, Nepalnews said here …
10,000 Indian flood victims have entered Nepal for relief: Report (August 25, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU: Around 10,000 flood victims from India have entered Nepal to seek relief material, being distributed in the Himalayan nation, according to a report.
Floods force thousands to flee homes in India, Nepal (August 25, 2008) - [read more]
Floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains left some 50,000 people homeless in India’s remote northeast, officials said on Wednesday, warning of more rains in one of the country’s most flood-prone regions.
Nepal foreign minister to visit India Thursday (August 24, 2008) - [read more]
Bangladesh News.Net Sunday 24th August, 2008 Even as Nepal’s first Maoist Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ sparked a controversy by making China his first international destination, a fresh ripple …
Nepal Army rescues stranded persons (August 24, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Aug. 21: The Nepali Army has so far rescued 417 persons stranded due to the flooding in Sripur, Haripur, Kushaha VDCs of Sunsari district since August 18.
Nemwang asks Nepal CA members not to delay formation of new government (August 24, 2008) - [read more]
Nepal Constituent Assembly Chairman Subash Chandra Nemwang on Thursday urged the members of the CA to fasten up the formation of a new government as they have already delayed the task of drafting a new …
Ex-king faces fresh eviction (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU: The installation of a Maoists-led coalition government on Friday came as a fresh blow for ousted king Gyanendra, who now faces eviction from the mansion that had been his refuge since quitting the …
United We Blog! for a Democratic Nepal
Problem of Seniority in the Cabinet (and List of New Ministers) (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
…that led the UML to stay away from the oath taking ceremony. Only eight ministers were sworn-in yesterday as UML said they won’t join govt without 2nd ranking in the cabinet
The UML proposed that its senior leader Bam Dev Gautam be ranked in the second position after PM Dahal while the Maoists presented their senior [...]
New Editors in Kantipur, Kathmandu Post and Nepal Magazine (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Narayan Wagle and Prateek Pradhan, the original reporters of Kantipur and the Post respectively, who rose to the helm of the papers signaling the new era in Nepali journalism, call it a day
Outgoing editor Narayan Wagle (second from right) addresses reporters in the newsroom of Kantipur. The newly appointed editor Sudheer Sharma, first from right, [...]
Maoist ‘Revolutionary’ is the Prime Minister of Nepal (August 15, 2008) - [read more]
In what will go on the pages of the history books as one of the most important days of Nepal, Maoist revolutionary (and leader of an outfit that was branded terrorist until two years ago) Pushpa Kamal Dahal (aka Prachanda) has been elected the Prime Minister of Nepal by a majority of votes in the [...]
Hopeless Hope for New Nepal (August 14, 2008) - [read more]
By Krishna Giri
Post Constituent Assembly election Nepal has witnessed a series of political dramas that only few people get to see in their lifetime. Some of these dramas are provocative, some are reprehensible, some are revolting and some are unpatriotic. The beauty is they all are happening in the name of democracy. I am fascinated [...]
One World, One Dream: Salute to the Olympic Spirit! (August 8, 2008) - [read more]
The Summer Games have begun in Beijing today in a spectacular fashion. This is one of those rare moments when the majority of the will be watching the same thing-on their TV sets- at the same time with, perhaps, the same emotions. The world is taking part in this grand ceremony of sportsmanship and celebration [...]
Nepal’s Presidential Election: Victory of Anti-Maoist Forces (August 8, 2008) - [read more]
By Bishnu Pathak
The 100-day marathon of uncertainty after the April 10 Constituent Assembly (CA) election finally ended on July 21, 2008 when Dr. Ram Baran Yadav of the NC-UML-MJF alliance won the run-off with 306 (52%) out of the 590 ballots cast. The Maoists candidate Ram Raja Prasad Singh was defeated with 282 [...]
New Nepal, New Thoughts (August 6, 2008) - [read more]
By Bhupendra Khanal
Efforts to form the first ever Maoist-led government in Nepal are going on. The new government will have many challenges going forward and they will have to work actively and aggressively. It is challenging but not impossible.
Here are my suggestions for the new Nepal Government.
1. Integration to Global Economy Free Trade Agreement with [...]
British Belles Bethi (Plant Paddy and Dance) (August 2, 2008) - [read more]
Saturday photo blog: British girls and boys and locals of Ghattitaar village of Ilam district in eastern Nepal take part in paddy plantation in tune with the Bethi tradition. The tradition has almost disappeared in other parts of the district though it has survived itself in this village. While some farmers are starting to plant [...]
Nepal News archive for 25 August 2008
Nepali PM Prachanda leaves for Beijing - Xinhua News Agency (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) — Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda”, the first elected prime minister of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal and chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) (CPN-M) on Saturday left capital Kathmandu for Beijing …
Nepali new PM delivers 1st live TV speech - Xinhua News Agency (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) — Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, the first elected prime minister of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal and chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) (CPN-M), delivered his first live TV speech as prime minister …
Nepal Prime Minister Prachanda, Ex-Rebel Leader, Names Cabinet - Bloomberg (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
Aug. 23 (Bloomberg) — Nepal’s Prime Minister Prachanda named a coalition Cabinet with ex-rebel commander Ram Bahadur Thapa as defense minister, giving him control of the army he battled during the nation’s civil war. Prachanda, leader of the …
Prachanda pledges Panchsheel ties with India, China - Hindustan Times (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
Nepal’s first Maoist Prime Minister Prachanda says his government’s priority would be to protect the republic’s sovereignty and bring lasting peace and to foster friendly ties with neighbouring countries, including India and China. In a 15-minute …
Nepal PM to meet Chinese President - Hindustan Times (August 21, 2008) - [read more]
Nepal’s Prime Minister Prachanda will meet Chinese president Hu Jintao and premier Wen Jiabao during his visit to China. Prachanda is scheduled to leave for Beijing today to take part in the closing ceremony of the Olympics. The Nepali PM is …
Prachanda heads for China after becoming PM - Freshnews (August 22, 2008) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Aug 23 (IANS) A day after swearing in his new cabinet on a note of discord, Nepal’s first Maoist Prime Minister Prachanda Saturday left Kathmandu for Beijing, his first destination abroad after assuming office. Accompanied by his wife …
Nepal’s Maoist PM Prachanda names coalition cabinet - Reuters India (August 22, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Nepal’s Maoist Prime Minister Prachanda picked a coalition cabinet on Friday and named ex-guerrilla commander Ram Bahadur Thapa as defence minister in charge of the army that once battled the rebels. Thapa is seen as a hardliner …
Nepal’s new government appoints 8 ministers - International Herald Tribune (August 22, 2008) - [read more]
KATMANDU, Nepal : Nepal’s newly elected prime minister appointed eight ministers to his Cabinet on Friday, but bickering over the choices has led one party in the ruling coalition to threaten to pull out of the government. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal …
Nepali Times
Eight sworn in (August 22, 2008) - [read more]
The Maoists and MJF ministers took their oath this Friday to form the new cabinet. But the third ally, UML, pulled out from the ceremony when internal differences regarding the protocol list could not be
Over 50,000 displaced (August 21, 2008) - [read more]
The aftermath of the flood has been devastating for more than 50,000 people. PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal assures intensive rescue and relief for all affected but the flood victims are still waiting for basic provisions like
The Big Flood (August 20, 2008) - [read more]
The breach in the east embankment of the Kosi on Monday could be a sign of bigger flood catastrophes to come because the 40-year-old border barrage has outlived its lifespan, experts
A divided alliance (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal takes the oath of office and secrecy even as the coalition wrangle over the division of the ministries continues.
“Peace process comes first” (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
In his first interview after being elected prime minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal spoke to Himal Khabarpatrika.
Miss New Nepal (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Organisers of the Dabur Vatika Miss Nepal competition have appealed to Prime Minister Dahal to save their show from threats by Maoist-affiliated organizations and other
PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal (August 15, 2008) - [read more]
Former guerrilla chieftain, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, has been elected the first prime minister of the Republic of Nepal after winning a vote in the Constituent Assembly in which the UML, MJF and 13 smaller parties supported his
Prachanda likely PM (August 14, 2008) - [read more]
Nepal News
Floods force thousands to flee homes in India, Nepal (August 25, 2008) - [read more]
Floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains left some 50,000 people homeless in India’s remote northeast, officials said on Wednesday, warning of more rains in one of the country’s most flood-prone regions.
Nepal foreign minister to visit India Thursday (August 24, 2008) - [read more]
Bangladesh News.Net Sunday 24th August, 2008 Even as Nepal’s first Maoist Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ sparked a controversy by making China his first international destination, a fresh ripple …
Nepal Army rescues stranded persons (August 24, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Aug. 21: The Nepali Army has so far rescued 417 persons stranded due to the flooding in Sripur, Haripur, Kushaha VDCs of Sunsari district since August 18.
Nemwang asks Nepal CA members not to delay formation of new government (August 24, 2008) - [read more]
Nepal Constituent Assembly Chairman Subash Chandra Nemwang on Thursday urged the members of the CA to fasten up the formation of a new government as they have already delayed the task of drafting a new …
Ex-king faces fresh eviction (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU: The installation of a Maoists-led coalition government on Friday came as a fresh blow for ousted king Gyanendra, who now faces eviction from the mansion that had been his refuge since quitting the …
Nepal leaders blame both India and Nepal governments for Sunsari flood disaster (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
South East Asia News.Net Friday 22nd August, 2008 Kathmandu, Aug 22 : Political leaders and experts in Nepal have blamed the Nepal Government’s negligence and the Indian Government’s bullying tactics for the …
1st cabinet of FDR Nepal formed (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
The cabinet of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal was formed on Friday afternoon in capital Kathmandu.
Prachanda emphasis on nationalism and socio-economic changes in Nepal (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
Nepal Prime Minister Prachanda has laid heavy emphasis on promotion and consolidation of nationalism, consolidating the republic and work for socio-economic changes in Nepal.
United We Blog! for a Democratic Nepal
Problem of Seniority in the Cabinet (and List of New Ministers) (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
…that led the UML to stay away from the oath taking ceremony. Only eight ministers were sworn-in yesterday as UML said they won’t join govt without 2nd ranking in the cabinet
The UML proposed that its senior leader Bam Dev Gautam be ranked in the second position after PM Dahal while the Maoists presented their senior [...]
New Editors in Kantipur, Kathmandu Post and Nepal Magazine (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Narayan Wagle and Prateek Pradhan, the original reporters of Kantipur and the Post respectively, who rose to the helm of the papers signaling the new era in Nepali journalism, call it a day
Outgoing editor Narayan Wagle (second from right) addresses reporters in the newsroom of Kantipur. The newly appointed editor Sudheer Sharma, first from right, [...]
Maoist ‘Revolutionary’ is the Prime Minister of Nepal (August 15, 2008) - [read more]
In what will go on the pages of the history books as one of the most important days of Nepal, Maoist revolutionary (and leader of an outfit that was branded terrorist until two years ago) Pushpa Kamal Dahal (aka Prachanda) has been elected the Prime Minister of Nepal by a majority of votes in the [...]
Hopeless Hope for New Nepal (August 14, 2008) - [read more]
By Krishna Giri
Post Constituent Assembly election Nepal has witnessed a series of political dramas that only few people get to see in their lifetime. Some of these dramas are provocative, some are reprehensible, some are revolting and some are unpatriotic. The beauty is they all are happening in the name of democracy. I am fascinated [...]
One World, One Dream: Salute to the Olympic Spirit! (August 8, 2008) - [read more]
The Summer Games have begun in Beijing today in a spectacular fashion. This is one of those rare moments when the majority of the will be watching the same thing-on their TV sets- at the same time with, perhaps, the same emotions. The world is taking part in this grand ceremony of sportsmanship and celebration [...]
Nepal’s Presidential Election: Victory of Anti-Maoist Forces (August 8, 2008) - [read more]
By Bishnu Pathak
The 100-day marathon of uncertainty after the April 10 Constituent Assembly (CA) election finally ended on July 21, 2008 when Dr. Ram Baran Yadav of the NC-UML-MJF alliance won the run-off with 306 (52%) out of the 590 ballots cast. The Maoists candidate Ram Raja Prasad Singh was defeated with 282 [...]
New Nepal, New Thoughts (August 6, 2008) - [read more]
By Bhupendra Khanal
Efforts to form the first ever Maoist-led government in Nepal are going on. The new government will have many challenges going forward and they will have to work actively and aggressively. It is challenging but not impossible.
Here are my suggestions for the new Nepal Government.
1. Integration to Global Economy Free Trade Agreement with [...]
British Belles Bethi (Plant Paddy and Dance) (August 2, 2008) - [read more]
Saturday photo blog: British girls and boys and locals of Ghattitaar village of Ilam district in eastern Nepal take part in paddy plantation in tune with the Bethi tradition. The tradition has almost disappeared in other parts of the district though it has survived itself in this village. While some farmers are starting to plant [...]
Nepal News archive for 24 August 2008
Nepali PM Prachanda leaves for Beijing - Xinhua News Agency (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) — Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda”, the first elected prime minister of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal and chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) (CPN-M) on Saturday left capital Kathmandu for Beijing …
Nepali new PM delivers 1st live TV speech - Xinhua News Agency (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) — Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, the first elected prime minister of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal and chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) (CPN-M), delivered his first live TV speech as prime minister …
Nepal Prime Minister Prachanda, Ex-Rebel Leader, Names Cabinet - Bloomberg (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
Aug. 23 (Bloomberg) — Nepal’s Prime Minister Prachanda named a coalition Cabinet with ex-rebel commander Ram Bahadur Thapa as defense minister, giving him control of the army he battled during the nation’s civil war. Prachanda, leader of the …
Prachanda pledges Panchsheel ties with India, China - Hindustan Times (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
Nepal’s first Maoist Prime Minister Prachanda says his government’s priority would be to protect the republic’s sovereignty and bring lasting peace and to foster friendly ties with neighbouring countries, including India and China. In a 15-minute …
Nepal PM to meet Chinese President - Hindustan Times (August 21, 2008) - [read more]
Nepal’s Prime Minister Prachanda will meet Chinese president Hu Jintao and premier Wen Jiabao during his visit to China. Prachanda is scheduled to leave for Beijing today to take part in the closing ceremony of the Olympics. The Nepali PM is …
Prachanda heads for China after becoming PM - Freshnews (August 22, 2008) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Aug 23 (IANS) A day after swearing in his new cabinet on a note of discord, Nepal’s first Maoist Prime Minister Prachanda Saturday left Kathmandu for Beijing, his first destination abroad after assuming office. Accompanied by his wife …
Nepal’s Maoist PM Prachanda names coalition cabinet - Reuters India (August 22, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Nepal’s Maoist Prime Minister Prachanda picked a coalition cabinet on Friday and named ex-guerrilla commander Ram Bahadur Thapa as defence minister in charge of the army that once battled the rebels. Thapa is seen as a hardliner …
Nepal’s new government appoints 8 ministers - International Herald Tribune (August 22, 2008) - [read more]
KATMANDU, Nepal : Nepal’s newly elected prime minister appointed eight ministers to his Cabinet on Friday, but bickering over the choices has led one party in the ruling coalition to threaten to pull out of the government. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal …
Nepali Times
Eight sworn in (August 22, 2008) - [read more]
The Maoists and MJF ministers took their oath this Friday to form the new cabinet. But the third ally, UML, pulled out from the ceremony when internal differences regarding the protocol list could not be
Over 50,000 displaced (August 21, 2008) - [read more]
The aftermath of the flood has been devastating for more than 50,000 people. PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal assures intensive rescue and relief for all affected but the flood victims are still waiting for basic provisions like
The Big Flood (August 20, 2008) - [read more]
The breach in the east embankment of the Kosi on Monday could be a sign of bigger flood catastrophes to come because the 40-year-old border barrage has outlived its lifespan, experts
A divided alliance (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal takes the oath of office and secrecy even as the coalition wrangle over the division of the ministries continues.
“Peace process comes first” (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
In his first interview after being elected prime minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal spoke to Himal Khabarpatrika.
Miss New Nepal (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Organisers of the Dabur Vatika Miss Nepal competition have appealed to Prime Minister Dahal to save their show from threats by Maoist-affiliated organizations and other
PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal (August 15, 2008) - [read more]
Former guerrilla chieftain, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, has been elected the first prime minister of the Republic of Nepal after winning a vote in the Constituent Assembly in which the UML, MJF and 13 smaller parties supported his
Prachanda likely PM (August 14, 2008) - [read more]
Nepal News
Ex-king faces fresh eviction (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU: The installation of a Maoists-led coalition government on Friday came as a fresh blow for ousted king Gyanendra, who now faces eviction from the mansion that had been his refuge since quitting the …
Nepal leaders blame both India and Nepal governments for Sunsari flood disaster (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
South East Asia News.Net Friday 22nd August, 2008 Kathmandu, Aug 22 : Political leaders and experts in Nepal have blamed the Nepal Government’s negligence and the Indian Government’s bullying tactics for the …
1st cabinet of FDR Nepal formed (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
The cabinet of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal was formed on Friday afternoon in capital Kathmandu.
Prachanda emphasis on nationalism and socio-economic changes in Nepal (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
Nepal Prime Minister Prachanda has laid heavy emphasis on promotion and consolidation of nationalism, consolidating the republic and work for socio-economic changes in Nepal.
China provides $50,000 flood relief to Nepal (August 22, 2008) - [read more]
Chinese ambassador to Nepal Zheng Xianglin handed over $50,000 of flood emergency relief to Nepal on Friday.
19-point code of conduct for Nepal (August 22, 2008) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Aug. 22 : The three-party coalition of Nepal to lead the new government has announced a 19-point code of conduct to be followed by ministers.
Food riots as floods swamp South Asia (August 22, 2008) - [read more]
Flood victims demanding food and shelter beat up government officials in India on Friday as monsoon rains spread misery among millions of people across South Asia and forced thousands from their homes.
Sorry, goddess, off to school (August 22, 2008) - [read more]
AN ANCIENT custom in Nepal of worshipping a virgin girl-child residing in a palace as a “living goddess” is set to be scrapped after it was branded outdated by the Supreme Court, which ruled that the “deity” …
United We Blog! for a Democratic Nepal
Problem of Seniority in the Cabinet (and List of New Ministers) (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
…that led the UML to stay away from the oath taking ceremony. Only eight ministers were sworn-in yesterday as UML said they won’t join govt without 2nd ranking in the cabinet
The UML proposed that its senior leader Bam Dev Gautam be ranked in the second position after PM Dahal while the Maoists presented their senior [...]
New Editors in Kantipur, Kathmandu Post and Nepal Magazine (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Narayan Wagle and Prateek Pradhan, the original reporters of Kantipur and the Post respectively, who rose to the helm of the papers signaling the new era in Nepali journalism, call it a day
Outgoing editor Narayan Wagle (second from right) addresses reporters in the newsroom of Kantipur. The newly appointed editor Sudheer Sharma, first from right, [...]
Maoist ‘Revolutionary’ is the Prime Minister of Nepal (August 15, 2008) - [read more]
In what will go on the pages of the history books as one of the most important days of Nepal, Maoist revolutionary (and leader of an outfit that was branded terrorist until two years ago) Pushpa Kamal Dahal (aka Prachanda) has been elected the Prime Minister of Nepal by a majority of votes in the [...]
Hopeless Hope for New Nepal (August 14, 2008) - [read more]
By Krishna Giri
Post Constituent Assembly election Nepal has witnessed a series of political dramas that only few people get to see in their lifetime. Some of these dramas are provocative, some are reprehensible, some are revolting and some are unpatriotic. The beauty is they all are happening in the name of democracy. I am fascinated [...]
One World, One Dream: Salute to the Olympic Spirit! (August 8, 2008) - [read more]
The Summer Games have begun in Beijing today in a spectacular fashion. This is one of those rare moments when the majority of the will be watching the same thing-on their TV sets- at the same time with, perhaps, the same emotions. The world is taking part in this grand ceremony of sportsmanship and celebration [...]
Nepal’s Presidential Election: Victory of Anti-Maoist Forces (August 8, 2008) - [read more]
By Bishnu Pathak
The 100-day marathon of uncertainty after the April 10 Constituent Assembly (CA) election finally ended on July 21, 2008 when Dr. Ram Baran Yadav of the NC-UML-MJF alliance won the run-off with 306 (52%) out of the 590 ballots cast. The Maoists candidate Ram Raja Prasad Singh was defeated with 282 [...]
New Nepal, New Thoughts (August 6, 2008) - [read more]
By Bhupendra Khanal
Efforts to form the first ever Maoist-led government in Nepal are going on. The new government will have many challenges going forward and they will have to work actively and aggressively. It is challenging but not impossible.
Here are my suggestions for the new Nepal Government.
1. Integration to Global Economy Free Trade Agreement with [...]
British Belles Bethi (Plant Paddy and Dance) (August 2, 2008) - [read more]
Saturday photo blog: British girls and boys and locals of Ghattitaar village of Ilam district in eastern Nepal take part in paddy plantation in tune with the Bethi tradition. The tradition has almost disappeared in other parts of the district though it has survived itself in this village. While some farmers are starting to plant [...]
Nepal News archive for 23 August 2008
Nepali PM Prachanda leaves for Beijing - Xinhua News Agency (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) — Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda”, the first elected prime minister of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal and chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) (CPN-M) on Saturday left capital Kathmandu for Beijing …
Nepali new PM delivers 1st live TV speech - Xinhua News Agency (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) — Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, the first elected prime minister of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal and chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) (CPN-M), delivered his first live TV speech as prime minister …
Nepal Prime Minister Prachanda, Ex-Rebel Leader, Names Cabinet - Bloomberg (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
Aug. 23 (Bloomberg) — Nepal’s Prime Minister Prachanda named a coalition Cabinet with ex-rebel commander Ram Bahadur Thapa as defense minister, giving him control of the army he battled during the nation’s civil war. Prachanda, leader of the …
Prachanda pledges Panchsheel ties with India, China - Hindustan Times (August 23, 2008) - [read more]
Nepal’s first Maoist Prime Minister Prachanda says his government’s priority would be to protect the republic’s sovereignty and bring lasting peace and to foster friendly ties with neighbouring countries, including India and China. In a 15-minute …
Nepal PM to meet Chinese President - Hindustan Times (August 21, 2008) - [read more]
Nepal’s Prime Minister Prachanda will meet Chinese president Hu Jintao and premier Wen Jiabao during his visit to China. Prachanda is scheduled to leave for Beijing today to take part in the closing ceremony of the Olympics. The Nepali PM is …
Prachanda heads for China after becoming PM - Freshnews (August 22, 2008) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Aug 23 (IANS) A day after swearing in his new cabinet on a note of discord, Nepal’s first Maoist Prime Minister Prachanda Saturday left Kathmandu for Beijing, his first destination abroad after assuming office. Accompanied by his wife …
Nepal’s Maoist PM Prachanda names coalition cabinet - Reuters India (August 22, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Nepal’s Maoist Prime Minister Prachanda picked a coalition cabinet on Friday and named ex-guerrilla commander Ram Bahadur Thapa as defence minister in charge of the army that once battled the rebels. Thapa is seen as a hardliner …
Nepal’s new government appoints 8 ministers - International Herald Tribune (August 22, 2008) - [read more]
KATMANDU, Nepal : Nepal’s newly elected prime minister appointed eight ministers to his Cabinet on Friday, but bickering over the choices has led one party in the ruling coalition to threaten to pull out of the government. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal …
Nepali Times
Eight sworn in (August 22, 2008) - [read more]
The Maoists and MJF ministers took their oath this Friday to form the new cabinet. But the third ally, UML, pulled out from the ceremony when internal differences regarding the protocol list could not be
Over 50,000 displaced (August 21, 2008) - [read more]
The aftermath of the flood has been devastating for more than 50,000 people. PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal assures intensive rescue and relief for all affected but the flood victims are still waiting for basic provisions like
The Big Flood (August 20, 2008) - [read more]
The breach in the east embankment of the Kosi on Monday could be a sign of bigger flood catastrophes to come because the 40-year-old border barrage has outlived its lifespan, experts
A divided alliance (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal takes the oath of office and secrecy even as the coalition wrangle over the division of the ministries continues.
“Peace process comes first” (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
In his first interview after being elected prime minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal spoke to Himal Khabarpatrika.
Miss New Nepal (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Organisers of the Dabur Vatika Miss Nepal competition have appealed to Prime Minister Dahal to save their show from threats by Maoist-affiliated organizations and other
PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal (August 15, 2008) - [read more]
Former guerrilla chieftain, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, has been elected the first prime minister of the Republic of Nepal after winning a vote in the Constituent Assembly in which the UML, MJF and 13 smaller parties supported his
Prachanda likely PM (August 14, 2008) - [read more]
Nepal News
China provides $50,000 flood relief to Nepal (August 22, 2008) - [read more]
Chinese ambassador to Nepal Zheng Xianglin handed over $50,000 of flood emergency relief to Nepal on Friday.
19-point code of conduct for Nepal (August 22, 2008) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Aug. 22 : The three-party coalition of Nepal to lead the new government has announced a 19-point code of conduct to be followed by ministers.
Food riots as floods swamp South Asia (August 22, 2008) - [read more]
Flood victims demanding food and shelter beat up government officials in India on Friday as monsoon rains spread misery among millions of people across South Asia and forced thousands from their homes.
Sorry, goddess, off to school (August 22, 2008) - [read more]
AN ANCIENT custom in Nepal of worshipping a virgin girl-child residing in a palace as a “living goddess” is set to be scrapped after it was branded outdated by the Supreme Court, which ruled that the “deity” …
Nepal seeks India help to repair barrage (August 21, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU: Ministry for Water Resource today requested India to help reconstruct the damaged parts of Koshi River embankment.
Nepal Maoist head sworn in as PM (August 21, 2008) - [read more]
The Nepalese Maoist leader, Prachanda, has been sworn in as prime minister, completing his transition from rebel leader to constitutional politician.
Bihar on red alert following breach of Kosi barrage (August 21, 2008) - [read more]
Following a breach in the Kosi barrage in Nepal, a red alert has been sounded in Supaul, Madhepura and Araria districts of Bihar.
Nepal court in landmark ‘goddess’ rights ruling (August 21, 2008) - [read more]
A Nepali tradition of locking a young virgin girl in a palace and worshipping her as a “living goddess” has been dealt a blow with the country’s Supreme Court ruling she has the right to go to school.
United We Blog! for a Democratic Nepal
New Editors in Kantipur, Kathmandu Post and Nepal Magazine (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Narayan Wagle and Prateek Pradhan, the original reporters of Kantipur and the Post respectively, who rose to the helm of the papers signaling the new era in Nepali journalism, call it a day
Outgoing editor Narayan Wagle (second from right) addresses reporters in the newsroom of Kantipur. The newly appointed editor Sudheer Sharma, first from right, [...]
Maoist ‘Revolutionary’ is the Prime Minister of Nepal (August 15, 2008) - [read more]
In what will go on the pages of the history books as one of the most important days of Nepal, Maoist revolutionary (and leader of an outfit that was branded terrorist until two years ago) Pushpa Kamal Dahal (aka Prachanda) has been elected the Prime Minister of Nepal by a majority of votes in the [...]
Hopeless Hope for New Nepal (August 14, 2008) - [read more]
By Krishna Giri
Post Constituent Assembly election Nepal has witnessed a series of political dramas that only few people get to see in their lifetime. Some of these dramas are provocative, some are reprehensible, some are revolting and some are unpatriotic. The beauty is they all are happening in the name of democracy. I am fascinated [...]
One World, One Dream: Salute to the Olympic Spirit! (August 8, 2008) - [read more]
The Summer Games have begun in Beijing today in a spectacular fashion. This is one of those rare moments when the majority of the will be watching the same thing-on their TV sets- at the same time with, perhaps, the same emotions. The world is taking part in this grand ceremony of sportsmanship and celebration [...]
Nepal’s Presidential Election: Victory of Anti-Maoist Forces (August 8, 2008) - [read more]
By Bishnu Pathak
The 100-day marathon of uncertainty after the April 10 Constituent Assembly (CA) election finally ended on July 21, 2008 when Dr. Ram Baran Yadav of the NC-UML-MJF alliance won the run-off with 306 (52%) out of the 590 ballots cast. The Maoists candidate Ram Raja Prasad Singh was defeated with 282 [...]
New Nepal, New Thoughts (August 6, 2008) - [read more]
By Bhupendra Khanal
Efforts to form the first ever Maoist-led government in Nepal are going on. The new government will have many challenges going forward and they will have to work actively and aggressively. It is challenging but not impossible.
Here are my suggestions for the new Nepal Government.
1. Integration to Global Economy Free Trade Agreement with [...]
British Belles Bethi (Plant Paddy and Dance) (August 2, 2008) - [read more]
Saturday photo blog: British girls and boys and locals of Ghattitaar village of Ilam district in eastern Nepal take part in paddy plantation in tune with the Bethi tradition. The tradition has almost disappeared in other parts of the district though it has survived itself in this village. While some farmers are starting to plant [...]
Covering Bhutanese Refugees in America (August 2, 2008) - [read more]
Saturday blog: A reporter’s notebook
Bhutanese siblings Dilli Prasad Odari, 20, Man Maya Odari, 25, Yani Maya Odari, 22, stand in the doorway of their Pittsburgh apartment. Pic by Andy Starnes/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
By Deepak Adhikari
On the chilly winter mornings in Kathmandu, I would nurture a dream. It was not an American Dream per se. But it [...]
Nepal News archive for 22 August 2008
Floods force thousands to flee homes in India, Nepal - Reuters (August 20, 2008) - [read more]
GUWAHATI, India (Reuters) - Floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains left some 50,000 people homeless in Assam, officials said on Wednesday, warning of more rains in one of the country’s most flood-prone regions. Floodwaters swamped some 100 villages …
Code of conduct of new Nepali gov’t announced - Xinhua News Agency (August 21, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) — The three-party coalition of Nepal to lead the new government announced a 19-point code of conduct to be followed by the ministers, The Rising Nepal reported on Friday. The code of conduct was signed by leaders of the …
Nepali parties agree on key portfolio division - Xinhua News Agency (August 21, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) — The three-party alliance of Nepal Thursday agreed to expand the shape of the new cabinet by Friday after they finalized the allocation of key portfolios among the partner parties, state-run newspaper The Rising Nepal …
After Politics, Nepal Suffers a Food Crisis, Monsoon Havoc - OhmyNews (August 21, 2008) - [read more]
With Nepali politics calming down following the election of the Maoist leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal — known as Prachanda — as prime minister, this impoverished Himalayan country plunged into crisis due to natural havoc and food crisis. The Himalayan …
Nepal’s ‘living goddesses’ get health care - Globe and Mail (August 20, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU — Nepal’s Supreme Court has ordered the government to ensure basic health care and education for virgin girls worshipped as “living goddesses” in a centuries-old tradition in the Himalayan country. A few children, some as young as 3 or 4 …
Nepal: Goddess has right to go to school - Guardian Unlimited (August 20, 2008) - [read more]
A centuries-old custom in Nepal of worshipping a virgin girl-child residing in a palace as a “living goddess” has been scrapped after it was branded outdated by the supreme court, which ruled that the “deity” must go to school. Religious authorities …
From correspondents in Kathmandu - News.com.au (August 20, 2008) - [read more]
ALMOST 50,000 people have been forced to flee after monsoon rains washed away a dam in southern Nepal. The dam, on the Saptakoshi river, burst yesterday following heavy downpours, Government disaster management official Suman Ghimire said, adding …
Nepal’s ex-guerrillas take on civilian rule - Christian Science Monitor (August 20, 2008) - [read more]
Katmandu, Nepal - In the past four months, Nepal has seen its longtime Maoist rebels come to power and its 240-year-old monarchy abolished. But even bigger changes loom now that former rebel leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal – whose nom de guerre …
Nepali Times
Over 50,000 displaced (August 21, 2008) - [read more]
The aftermath of the flood has been devastating for more than 50,000 people. PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal assures intensive rescue and relief for all affected but the flood victims are still waiting for basic provisions like
The Big Flood (August 20, 2008) - [read more]
The breach in the east embankment of the Kosi on Monday could be a sign of bigger flood catastrophes to come because the 40-year-old border barrage has outlived its lifespan, experts
A divided alliance (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal takes the oath of office and secrecy even as the coalition wrangle over the division of the ministries continues.
“Peace process comes first” (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
In his first interview after being elected prime minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal spoke to Himal Khabarpatrika.
Miss New Nepal (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Organisers of the Dabur Vatika Miss Nepal competition have appealed to Prime Minister Dahal to save their show from threats by Maoist-affiliated organizations and other
PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal (August 15, 2008) - [read more]
Former guerrilla chieftain, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, has been elected the first prime minister of the Republic of Nepal after winning a vote in the Constituent Assembly in which the UML, MJF and 13 smaller parties supported his
Prachanda likely PM (August 14, 2008) - [read more]
On offensive over defence (August 12, 2008) - [read more]
With the election of prime minister slated for Friday, political parties are still trying to cobble together a consensus candidate. But there has been hard bargaining in closed-door sessions over the defence
Nepal News
Nepal seeks India help to repair barrage (August 21, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU: Ministry for Water Resource today requested India to help reconstruct the damaged parts of Koshi River embankment.
Nepal Maoist head sworn in as PM (August 21, 2008) - [read more]
The Nepalese Maoist leader, Prachanda, has been sworn in as prime minister, completing his transition from rebel leader to constitutional politician.
Bihar on red alert following breach of Kosi barrage (August 21, 2008) - [read more]
Following a breach in the Kosi barrage in Nepal, a red alert has been sounded in Supaul, Madhepura and Araria districts of Bihar.
Nepal court in landmark ‘goddess’ rights ruling (August 21, 2008) - [read more]
A Nepali tradition of locking a young virgin girl in a palace and worshipping her as a “living goddess” has been dealt a blow with the country’s Supreme Court ruling she has the right to go to school.
US provides $50000 relief aid for flood victims (August 20, 2008) - [read more]
The United States Wednesday announced $50,000 for emergency relief supplies to the victims of flood in Sunsari district.
Miss Nepal becomes Maoist government’s first casualty (August 20, 2008) - [read more]
Miss Nepal, Nepal’s oldest and best-known beauty pageant, has become the first casualty of the new Maoist government, with the organisers mulling scrapping it after the former rebels announced a Kathmandu …
UN official calls on Nepali PM (August 20, 2008) - [read more]
Under-Secretary-General and Chefde Cabinet of the United Nations Vijay Nambiar called on Nepali newly elected Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” in Nepali capital Kathmandu, local newspaper The …
PM Prachanda faces first crisis as floods wreak havoc (August 20, 2008) - [read more]
The 54-year-old former guerrilla chief who on Monday took oath of office and secrecy in the name of the people, strode into the Prime Minister’s Office in Singh Durbar, the heart of Nepal’s government where key …
United We Blog! for a Democratic Nepal
New Editors in Kantipur, Kathmandu Post and Nepal Magazine (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Narayan Wagle and Prateek Pradhan, the original reporters of Kantipur and the Post respectively, who rose to the helm of the papers signaling the new era in Nepali journalism, call it a day
Outgoing editor Narayan Wagle (second from right) addresses reporters in the newsroom of Kantipur. The newly appointed editor Sudheer Sharma, first from right, [...]
Maoist ‘Revolutionary’ is the Prime Minister of Nepal (August 15, 2008) - [read more]
In what will go on the pages of the history books as one of the most important days of Nepal, Maoist revolutionary (and leader of an outfit that was branded terrorist until two years ago) Pushpa Kamal Dahal (aka Prachanda) has been elected the Prime Minister of Nepal by a majority of votes in the [...]
Hopeless Hope for New Nepal (August 14, 2008) - [read more]
By Krishna Giri
Post Constituent Assembly election Nepal has witnessed a series of political dramas that only few people get to see in their lifetime. Some of these dramas are provocative, some are reprehensible, some are revolting and some are unpatriotic. The beauty is they all are happening in the name of democracy. I am fascinated [...]
One World, One Dream: Salute to the Olympic Spirit! (August 8, 2008) - [read more]
The Summer Games have begun in Beijing today in a spectacular fashion. This is one of those rare moments when the majority of the will be watching the same thing-on their TV sets- at the same time with, perhaps, the same emotions. The world is taking part in this grand ceremony of sportsmanship and celebration [...]
Nepal’s Presidential Election: Victory of Anti-Maoist Forces (August 8, 2008) - [read more]
By Bishnu Pathak
The 100-day marathon of uncertainty after the April 10 Constituent Assembly (CA) election finally ended on July 21, 2008 when Dr. Ram Baran Yadav of the NC-UML-MJF alliance won the run-off with 306 (52%) out of the 590 ballots cast. The Maoists candidate Ram Raja Prasad Singh was defeated with 282 [...]
New Nepal, New Thoughts (August 6, 2008) - [read more]
By Bhupendra Khanal
Efforts to form the first ever Maoist-led government in Nepal are going on. The new government will have many challenges going forward and they will have to work actively and aggressively. It is challenging but not impossible.
Here are my suggestions for the new Nepal Government.
1. Integration to Global Economy Free Trade Agreement with [...]
British Belles Bethi (Plant Paddy and Dance) (August 2, 2008) - [read more]
Saturday photo blog: British girls and boys and locals of Ghattitaar village of Ilam district in eastern Nepal take part in paddy plantation in tune with the Bethi tradition. The tradition has almost disappeared in other parts of the district though it has survived itself in this village. While some farmers are starting to plant [...]
Covering Bhutanese Refugees in America (August 2, 2008) - [read more]
Saturday blog: A reporter’s notebook
Bhutanese siblings Dilli Prasad Odari, 20, Man Maya Odari, 25, Yani Maya Odari, 22, stand in the doorway of their Pittsburgh apartment. Pic by Andy Starnes/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
By Deepak Adhikari
On the chilly winter mornings in Kathmandu, I would nurture a dream. It was not an American Dream per se. But it [...]
Nepal News archive for 21 August 2008
“Living goddesses” have rights, Nepal court says - Reuters India (August 19, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Nepal’s Supreme Court has ordered the government to ensure basic health care and education for virgin girls worshipped as “living goddesses” in a centuries-old tradition in the Himalayan nation. A few children, some as young as …
Nepal’s new Maoist PM to attend Olympics close - Reuters India (August 19, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Nepal’s new Maoist prime minister will travel to Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the Olympics, a government official said on Tuesday, in what would be his first trip abroad as the country’s leader. Pushpa Kamal Dahal …
Nepal assembly votes in presidential run-off - Tehran Times (August 20, 2008) - [read more]
Nepal assembly votes in presidential run-off KATHMANDU (AFP) — Nepal’s lawmakers lined up to vote Monday in a run-off to elect the country’s first president, a vital step to ending weeks of political deadlock following abolition of the monarchy here …
Nepali gov’t seeks Indian help to repair river barrage - Xinhua News Agency (August 19, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) — Ministry for Water Resource of Nepal Tuesday requested India to help reconstruct the damaged parts of Koshi River embankment, The Himalayan Times reported on Wednesday. “We have sent a letter to the Indian embassy …
Nepal’s ‘living goddesses’ get health care - Globe and Mail (August 20, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU — Nepal’s Supreme Court has ordered the government to ensure basic health care and education for virgin girls worshipped as “living goddesses” in a centuries-old tradition in the Himalayan country. A few children, some as young as 3 or 4 …
Nepali PM instructs bureaucrats to serve people - Xinhua News Agency (August 19, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) — One day after taking the oath of office and secrecy, Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” Tuesday instructed the government secretaries to keep in mind the problems and interests of the people. The Prime …
‘Living goddesses’ have rights: Nepal court - Times of India (August 19, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s supreme court has ordered the government to ensure basic health care and education for virgin girls worshipped as “living goddesses” in a centuries-old tradition in Nepal. A few children, some as young as three or four, in the …
“Living goddesses” have rights says Nepal court - International Herald Tribune (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU : Nepal’s Supreme Court has ordered the government to ensure basic health care and education for virgin girls worshipped as “living goddesses” in a centuries-old tradition in the Himalayan nation. A few children, some as young as three or …
Nepali Times
The Big Flood (August 20, 2008) - [read more]
The breach in the east embankment of the Kosi on Monday could be a sign of bigger flood catastrophes to come because the 40-year-old border barrage has outlived its lifespan, experts
A divided alliance (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal takes the oath of office and secrecy even as the coalition wrangle over the division of the ministries continues.
“Peace process comes first” (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
In his first interview after being elected prime minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal spoke to Himal Khabarpatrika.
Miss New Nepal (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Organisers of the Dabur Vatika Miss Nepal competition have appealed to Prime Minister Dahal to save their show from threats by Maoist-affiliated organizations and other
PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal (August 15, 2008) - [read more]
Former guerrilla chieftain, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, has been elected the first prime minister of the Republic of Nepal after winning a vote in the Constituent Assembly in which the UML, MJF and 13 smaller parties supported his
Prachanda likely PM (August 14, 2008) - [read more]
On offensive over defence (August 12, 2008) - [read more]
With the election of prime minister slated for Friday, political parties are still trying to cobble together a consensus candidate. But there has been hard bargaining in closed-door sessions over the defence
PM to be elected by CA (August 8, 2008) - [read more]
The Big Four failed to agree on the formation of a new government, despite a three day extension of the deadline given by President Yadav that ended at 8PM on
Nepal News
Miss Nepal becomes Maoist government’s first casualty (August 20, 2008) - [read more]
Miss Nepal, Nepal’s oldest and best-known beauty pageant, has become the first casualty of the new Maoist government, with the organisers mulling scrapping it after the former rebels announced a Kathmandu …
UN official calls on Nepali PM (August 20, 2008) - [read more]
Under-Secretary-General and Chefde Cabinet of the United Nations Vijay Nambiar called on Nepali newly elected Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” in Nepali capital Kathmandu, local newspaper The …
PM Prachanda faces first crisis as floods wreak havoc (August 20, 2008) - [read more]
The 54-year-old former guerrilla chief who on Monday took oath of office and secrecy in the name of the people, strode into the Prime Minister’s Office in Singh Durbar, the heart of Nepal’s government where key …
Nepal court in landmark ‘goddess’ rights rulin (August 20, 2008) - [read more]
A Nepali tradition of locking a young virgin girl in a palace and worshipping her as a “living goddess” has been dealt a blow with the country’s Supreme Court ruling she has the right to go to school.
200 Tibetan protesters arrested (August 19, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU: More than 200 Tibetan exiles, mostly Buddhist monks, nuns and youths, were arrested in Nepal’s capital yesterday as they tried to protest outside a Chinese embassy building, police said.
Bihar fears repeat of last year’s floods (August 19, 2008) - [read more]
Patna, Aug 19 : Hundreds of villages across Bihar feared a repeat of last year’s devastating floods following breaches in barrages and embankments, official sources said Tuesday.
Prachanda is sworn in (August 19, 2008) - [read more]
KATHMANDU: A former Maoist guerilla leader who led a decade-long insurgency against Nepal’s Hindu monarchy was sworn in yesterday as the Himalayan republic’s first prime minister.
“Living goddesses” have rights, court says (August 19, 2008) - [read more]
Nepal’s Supreme Court has ordered the government to ensure basic health care and education for virgin girls worshipped as “living goddesses” in a centuries-old tradition in the Himalayan nation.
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New Editors in Kantipur, Kathmandu Post and Nepal Magazine (August 18, 2008) - [read more]
Narayan Wagle and Prateek Pradhan, the original reporters of Kantipur and the Post respectively, who rose to the helm of the papers signaling the new era in Nepali journalism, call it a day
Outgoing editor Narayan Wagle (second from right) addresses reporters in the newsroom of Kantipur. The newly appointed editor Sudheer Sharma, first from right, [...]
Maoist ‘Revolutionary’ is the Prime Minister of Nepal (August 15, 2008) - [read more]
In what will go on the pages of the history books as one of the most important days of Nepal, Maoist revolutionary (and leader of an outfit that was branded terrorist until two years ago) Pushpa Kamal Dahal (aka Prachanda) has been elected the Prime Minister of Nepal by a majority of votes in the [...]
Hopeless Hope for New Nepal (August 14, 2008) - [read more]
By Krishna Giri
Post Constituent Assembly election Nepal has witnessed a series of political dramas that only few people get to see in their lifetime. Some of these dramas are provocative, some are reprehensible, some are revolting and some are unpatriotic. The beauty is they all are happening in the name of democracy. I am fascinated [...]
One World, One Dream: Salute to the Olympic Spirit! (August 8, 2008) - [read more]
The Summer Games have begun in Beijing today in a spectacular fashion. This is one of those rare moments when the majority of the will be watching the same thing-on their TV sets- at the same time with, perhaps, the same emotions. The world is taking part in this grand ceremony of sportsmanship and celebration [...]
Nepal’s Presidential Election: Victory of Anti-Maoist Forces (August 8, 2008) - [read more]
By Bishnu Pathak
The 100-day marathon of uncertainty after the April 10 Constituent Assembly (CA) election finally ended on July 21, 2008 when Dr. Ram Baran Yadav of the NC-UML-MJF alliance won the run-off with 306 (52%) out of the 590 ballots cast. The Maoists candidate Ram Raja Prasad Singh was defeated with 282 [...]
New Nepal, New Thoughts (August 6, 2008) - [read more]
By Bhupendra Khanal
Efforts to form the first ever Maoist-led government in Nepal are going on. The new government will have many challenges going forward and they will have to work actively and aggressively. It is challenging but not impossible.
Here are my suggestions for the new Nepal Government.
1. Integration to Global Economy Free Trade Agreement with [...]
British Belles Bethi (Plant Paddy and Dance) (August 2, 2008) - [read more]
Saturday photo blog: British girls and boys and locals of Ghattitaar village of Ilam district in eastern Nepal take part in paddy plantation in tune with the Bethi tradition. The tradition has almost disappeared in other parts of the district though it has survived itself in this village. While some farmers are starting to plant [...]
Covering Bhutanese Refugees in America (August 2, 2008) - [read more]
Saturday blog: A reporter’s notebook
Bhutanese siblings Dilli Prasad Odari, 20, Man Maya Odari, 25, Yani Maya Odari, 22, stand in the doorway of their Pittsburgh apartment. Pic by Andy Starnes/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
By Deepak Adhikari
On the chilly winter mornings in Kathmandu, I would nurture a dream. It was not an American Dream per se. But it [...]