Nepal News archive for 31 December 2009
Add paper to your list of decor ideas - Deseret News (December 31, 2009) - [read more]
The scrapbooking craze is spinning off into a different phenomenon if you judge this year’s books by their covers. Decorating with paper — whether it’s hand-dyed lokta harvested from shrubs in Nepal or your standard white copy-machine variety …
From American Dream to nightmare - Boston Herald (December 31, 2009) - [read more]
I f Surendra Dangol’s death just saddens us, he will have died in vain because what it ought to do is enrage us. This 39-year-old native of Nepal was a reminder that “immigrant” still captures the essence of the American Dream. Indeed, in …
Daughter of slain store clerk to attend his funeral - Boston Globe (December 31, 2009) - [read more]
After initially denying the 9-year-old daughter of a slain convenience store clerk a visa to attend his funeral, the US Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal issued the girl a visa today, according to a family friend. “The embassy called the girl’s mother, and …
Daughter Of Slain Clerk Obtains Visa After Capuano Intercedes - WBUR (December 31, 2009) - [read more]
BOSTON — U.S. authorities have agreed to give a traveler’s visa to the 9-year-old daughter of a convenience store clerk who was killed during a robbery in Jamaica Plain over the weekend. The U.S. Embassy in Nepal had previously granted visas only …
Family of slain JP clerk denied visa for funeral - WHDH.com (December 31, 2009) - [read more]
BOSTON — The family of a man gunned down inside a Jamaica Plain convenience store is outraged. Relatives said the State Department is refusing to allow the victim’s daughter into the United States for the funeral. On Saturday, Surendra Dangol, 39 …
Best Bets - South Coast Today (December 31, 2009) - [read more]
Converse enjoys immersing herself in a project, such as her recent travels with Himalayan Project to Nepal in April 2008. She inherited a love of sailing from a long heritage of sailors, notably her great-grandmother, Captain Mary P. Converse, who in …
A doomed region - Deccan Herald (December 31, 2009) - [read more]
South Asia has the largest number of poor and the illiterate in the world. Violations of human rights are in thousands. When I longingly look at Europe having one visa, one currency (euro), stronger than dollar, and one parliament to reflect on the …
2009 CHRONOLOGY: Major world events in 2009: Part 2 - Monsters and Critics (December 31, 2009) - [read more]
3 - US airstrike kills 140 civilians in Afghanistan’s Farah province. 3 - Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s wife announces her plans to divorce, a decision that comes after a newspaper report of her husband attending the 18th birthday party …
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Beijing to increase aid and trade with Nepal (December 31, 2009) - [read more]
Beijing pledged to bolster aid and trade to Nepal on Wednesday, state media said, one day after Nepal’s prime minister said his government would not tolerate anti-China protests in the Himalayan nation.
It’s already new year in Nepal (December 30, 2009) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Dec 30 While the rest of the world has begun an eager countdown to the new year, which will be ushered in from Thursday midnight, it is already 2010 in the exotic Himalayan land of Nepal.
Accidental refugees from Somalia play waiting game (December 30, 2009) - [read more]
Somali refugee couple Hasan Ali Hasan, centre, and Asha Ali Maow, second left, with their children in their one-room apartment in Kathmandu Youssuf Abdullahi Mohammud was just 16 when he arrived in Nepal in 2007, the victim of a people trafficker who had promised to take him to Europe from his native Somalia.
Three dead in Nepal blast (December 29, 2009) - [read more]
KATHMANDU: Three people were killed and two others injured on Monday when a bomb suspected by police to be left-over from Nepal’s civil war went off in the southwest of the country, officials said.
China’s Tibet photography exhibition opens in Nepal (December 29, 2009) - [read more]
The Third China’s Tibet Photography Exhibition was held here on Monday in Nepali capital Kathmandu.
Nepal records first A/H1N1 flu death (December 28, 2009) - [read more]
Nepal on Sunday confirmed its first death due to A/H1N1 infection. The deceased, 50, whose name has not been disclosed yet, died Sunday morning while undergoing treatment at the Bir Hospital in Kathmandu.
Nepali prime minister visits NW China (December 28, 2009) - [read more]
Nepali Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal visits the Famen Temple in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, Dec.
Nepali shot dead in USA (December 28, 2009) - [read more]
Surendra Dangol, 40, from Sankhu, Kathmandu was killed in a food store in Jamaica Plain where Dangol was an employee.
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Controversial Promotion of the Year: Toran Singh is No. 2 of Nepal Army (December 24, 2009) - [read more]
By Kamal Raj Sigdel and Phanindra Dahal
In a controversial move that has angered many including some western donor countries and agencies, the government today (Thursday) promoted Maj. Gen. Toran Jung Bahadur Singh as Chief of the General Staff, the second-in-command of Nepal Army. The government had put the promotion on hold for six months in [...]
Nepal News archive for 30 December 2009
Adoption information meeting to be held in Saginaw - MLive.com (December 30, 2009) - [read more]
a statewide nonprofit agency, will provide information on accredited adoption programs in the United States, China, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Russia, and Ukraine. Those wising to attend the meeting are asked to reserve a spot by calling, (989 …
Tribute to K.M. Sobhan - The Daily Star (December 30, 2009) - [read more]
We were both on the same committee for choosing the Prakash Kaphley Award winner in Nepal (Kaphley was an outstanding human rights worker in the democratic movement who was tragically killed in the Thai plane crash north of Kathmandu on 31 July, 1992 …
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 81 - World Health Organization (December 30, 2009) - [read more]
The most active areas of pandemic influenza transmission currently are in central and eastern Europe. Focal increases in rates of ILI/ARI during recent weeks were reported in at least three eastern European countries, Georgia, Montenegro, and Ukraine …
China to step up Nepal aid and trade - The Daily Star (December 30, 2009) - [read more]
… Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal. The Nepalese leader’s visit to China is his first since he took office in May. The prime minister on Wednesday met with President Hu Jintao, the last of his major official meetings before heading home to Kathmandu. “
Global Opportunities for Voluntourism - PRLog (free press release) (December 30, 2009) - [read more]
Planeterra’s Director, Richard G. Edwards said that more than ever, “community development, environmental and wildlife conservation projects around the world need the support of active travelers who are willing to take the time to understand what …
Nepal’s peace process in peril - GroundReport (December 30, 2009) - [read more]
After Maoist Supremo Prachanda breathed out an uncontrolled fire against the Nepali Congress (NC) and the United Marxist-Leninist (UML) stating that he would have talks with India directly because the ruling parties, Indian slaves according to him …
Sport Performance Expert Charts Her Own Recovery - PR-USA.net (December 30, 2009) - [read more]
Emma James the NLP Sport performance expert is taking her journey right. The UK based mental performance therapist for other sports people has undergone major surgery and is now blogging on her recovery, the mental set backs and the changes she …
Vestal High School to Hold Book Drive - FOX 40 News WICZ TV (December 30, 2009) - [read more]
The books will be resold and the profits used to purchase books for schools and libraries in Nepal, or donated to organizations throughout the United States.
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Accidental refugees from Somalia play waiting game (December 30, 2009) - [read more]
Somali refugee couple Hasan Ali Hasan, centre, and Asha Ali Maow, second left, with their children in their one-room apartment in Kathmandu Youssuf Abdullahi Mohammud was just 16 when he arrived in Nepal in 2007, the victim of a people trafficker who had promised to take him to Europe from his native Somalia.
Three dead in Nepal blast (December 29, 2009) - [read more]
KATHMANDU: Three people were killed and two others injured on Monday when a bomb suspected by police to be left-over from Nepal’s civil war went off in the southwest of the country, officials said.
China’s Tibet photography exhibition opens in Nepal (December 29, 2009) - [read more]
The Third China’s Tibet Photography Exhibition was held here on Monday in Nepali capital Kathmandu.
Nepal records first A/H1N1 flu death (December 28, 2009) - [read more]
Nepal on Sunday confirmed its first death due to A/H1N1 infection. The deceased, 50, whose name has not been disclosed yet, died Sunday morning while undergoing treatment at the Bir Hospital in Kathmandu.
Nepali prime minister visits NW China (December 28, 2009) - [read more]
Nepali Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal visits the Famen Temple in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, Dec.
Nepali shot dead in USA (December 28, 2009) - [read more]
Surendra Dangol, 40, from Sankhu, Kathmandu was killed in a food store in Jamaica Plain where Dangol was an employee.
Protesters clash with police in Nepali capital (December 27, 2009) - [read more]
Members of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal and their supporters Sunday engaged in violent clashes with riot police, on the first day of the UCPN-M’s three-day nationwide strike.
UP gangster killed in Nepal (December 27, 2009) - [read more]
A gangster-turned suspected ISI operative, Pervez Tanda, was killed by unidentified assailants in Butwal area of Nepal on Friday evening.
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Controversial Promotion of the Year: Toran Singh is No. 2 of Nepal Army (December 24, 2009) - [read more]
By Kamal Raj Sigdel and Phanindra Dahal
In a controversial move that has angered many including some western donor countries and agencies, the government today (Thursday) promoted Maj. Gen. Toran Jung Bahadur Singh as Chief of the General Staff, the second-in-command of Nepal Army. The government had put the promotion on hold for six months in [...]
Nepal News archive for 29 December 2009
‘Nothing can be taken for granted in Indo-US ties’ - Rediff (December 29, 2009) - [read more]
The lawmaker, who was part of the Congressional leadership that met with Prime Minister Singh, said he had high expectations of a ‘breakthrough announcement’ about the deal, and believes that would have made the state visit monumental. On the basis …
Police Seek Public’s Help In Store Clerk Slaying - Boston Channel (December 29, 2009) - [read more]
BOSTON — Boston police are asking for the public’s help in their search for a man who shot and killed a Jamaica Plain convenience store clerk over the weekend. Police said Surendra Dangoi, 39, was shot at about 3 p.m. on Saturday in the Tedeschi …
Nepal’s accidental refugees play waiting game - MSN Singapore (December 29, 2009) - [read more]
Youssuf Abdullahi Mohammud was just 16 when he arrived in Nepal in 2007, the victim of a people trafficker who had promised to take him to Europe from his native Somalia. Nepal’s accidental refugees play waiting game Youssuf Abdullahi Mohammud was …
GUS:  Open thread  - Wine country pt 1 - DAILY KOS (December 29, 2009) - [read more]
GUS (Gave Up Smoking) is a community support diary for Kossacks in the midst of quitting smoking. Any supportive comments, suggestions or positive distractions are appreciated. If you are quitting or thinking of quitting, please — join us! You can …
China, Nepal agree to lift bilateral ties to higher level - Investors Business Daily (December 29, 2009) - [read more]
BEIJING, Dec 29, 2009 (Xinhua via COMTEX) — China and its southwestern neighbor Nepal on Tuesday agreed to lift their bilateral relationship to a higher level by establishing comprehensive and cooperative partnership. The decision came when Chinese …
Soldier Aims to Scale Earth’s Highest Peak - Kansas City infoZine (December 29, 2009) - [read more]
Contingency Operating Base, Basra, Iraq - infoZine - American Forces Press Service - Army Staff Sgt. Daniel Bari, a medic serving with the 34th Infantry Division here, plans to climb mountains after he departs Iraq. Bari intends to start small as …
Clerk shot dead Christmas weekend; had planned to bring family to U.S. - NECN (December 29, 2009) - [read more]
(NECN: Boston, Mass.) - The store clerk who was shot dead the day after Christmas in an apparent botched robbery at a Jamaica Plain convenience store had recently returned from a visit to his native Nepal, and was planning to have his wife and 9-year …
The Day Terror Stuck… - Khaleej Times (December 29, 2009) - [read more]
In the final phase of my post-graduation, I came across an incident of terrorism, which shattered my life. Precisely, seven days ago we had finished with the marriage celebrations of my cousin and all of us had resumed our routine lives after seeing …
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Nepal records first A/H1N1 flu death (December 28, 2009) - [read more]
Nepal on Sunday confirmed its first death due to A/H1N1 infection. The deceased, 50, whose name has not been disclosed yet, died Sunday morning while undergoing treatment at the Bir Hospital in Kathmandu.
Nepali prime minister visits NW China (December 28, 2009) - [read more]
Nepali Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal visits the Famen Temple in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, Dec.
Nepali shot dead in USA (December 28, 2009) - [read more]
Surendra Dangol, 40, from Sankhu, Kathmandu was killed in a food store in Jamaica Plain where Dangol was an employee.
Protesters clash with police in Nepali capital (December 27, 2009) - [read more]
Members of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal and their supporters Sunday engaged in violent clashes with riot police, on the first day of the UCPN-M’s three-day nationwide strike.
UP gangster killed in Nepal (December 27, 2009) - [read more]
A gangster-turned suspected ISI operative, Pervez Tanda, was killed by unidentified assailants in Butwal area of Nepal on Friday evening.
Nepali shot dead in US (December 27, 2009) - [read more]
A Nepali national working in a food store in Boston, USA was shot dead by an unidentified gunman this morning, reports say.
Nepal PM leaves for China (December 26, 2009) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Dec 26 : Nepal Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal today left for its northern neighbour China on a 5-day official visit with a 29-member delegation, including ministers, officials and businessmen.
Maoists accused of breaching Peace Agreement in Nepal (December 26, 2009) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Dec 21 : Nepal Government has said the violence that occurred during the first day of the UCPN nationwide strike in which at least 24 people were injured and over 37 were arrested, will pose a serious threat to the ongoing peace process.
United We Blog! for a Democratic Nepal
Controversial Promotion of the Year: Toran Singh is No. 2 of Nepal Army (December 24, 2009) - [read more]
By Kamal Raj Sigdel and Phanindra Dahal
In a controversial move that has angered many including some western donor countries and agencies, the government today (Thursday) promoted Maj. Gen. Toran Jung Bahadur Singh as Chief of the General Staff, the second-in-command of Nepal Army. The government had put the promotion on hold for six months in [...]
Nepal News archive for 28 December 2009
Art isn’t always black and white - TCPalm (December 28, 2009) - [read more]
Photographer Kevin Boldenow will be one of the featured artists at Molly’s Gallery in January. Meet him and artisit Deloris Kuhl during the Champagne Reception on Thursday, January 7 from 5 - 7p.m. Molly’s Gallery is located at 430 SE Osceola Street …
The Almanac - Dec. 28 - Post Chronicle (December 28, 2009) - [read more]
Today is Monday, Dec. 28, the 362nd day of 2009 with three to follow. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are Venus, Saturn and Mars. The evening stars are Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune. Those born on this date are under the sign of …
China’s Tibet photography exhibition opens in Nepal - English_Xinhua (December 28, 2009) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Dec. 28 (Xinhua) — The Third China’s Tibet Photography Exhibition was held here on Monday in Nepali capital Kathmandu. After seeing the 100 photographs themed on the Tibet Autonomous Region of China captured by Tibetan photographers …
Craft projects to keep kids busy on break - Fresno Bee (December 28, 2009) - [read more]
The scrapbooking craze is spinning off into a different phenomenon if you judge this year’s books by their covers. Decorating with paper - whether it’s hand-dyed lokta harvested from shrubs in Nepal or your standard white copy-machine variety - is …
India ‘A’ men clinch Asian chess title - Rediff (December 28, 2009) - [read more]
In the women’s section, overnight leaders Vietnam crushed tail-enders Nepal 4-0 to aggregate 11 points and secure the yellow metal. The India ‘A’ women’s side, who received a bye in the final round, ended on 10 points to claim the silver.
Iraq to Everest: Medic aims for earth’s highest peak - United States Army (December 28, 2009) - [read more]
Staff Sgt. Daniel Bari, shown here in front of Mount Rainier in Washington state, said he plans to climb Mount Everest in 2012. Bari, a St. Louis Park, Minn., native and a medic with the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, climbed a portion of Mount …
Prachanda seeks clarification on Gen Kapoor’s remarks - Zee News (December 28, 2009) - [read more]
Kathmandu: Maoist supremo Prachanda, who earlier blamed India for the deepening political crisis in the country, today sought clarification from New Delhi about the reported remarks of Indian Army chief opposing en masse integration of the PLA …
Nepal delays child soldiers’ release until January - YAHOO! (December 28, 2009) - [read more]
KATHMANDU (AFP) – The Nepalese government has delayed until next month the release of nearly 3,000 child soldiers who belonged to the former rebel Maoist army, officials said Monday. The 2,973 youngsters were due to start being freed on Sunday …
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Nepali shot dead in USA (December 28, 2009) - [read more]
Surendra Dangol, 40, from Sankhu, Kathmandu was killed in a food store in Jamaica Plain where Dangol was an employee.
Protesters clash with police in Nepali capital (December 27, 2009) - [read more]
Members of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal and their supporters Sunday engaged in violent clashes with riot police, on the first day of the UCPN-M’s three-day nationwide strike.
UP gangster killed in Nepal (December 27, 2009) - [read more]
A gangster-turned suspected ISI operative, Pervez Tanda, was killed by unidentified assailants in Butwal area of Nepal on Friday evening.
Nepali shot dead in US (December 27, 2009) - [read more]
A Nepali national working in a food store in Boston, USA was shot dead by an unidentified gunman this morning, reports say.
Nepal PM leaves for China (December 26, 2009) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Dec 26 : Nepal Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal today left for its northern neighbour China on a 5-day official visit with a 29-member delegation, including ministers, officials and businessmen.
Maoists accused of breaching Peace Agreement in Nepal (December 26, 2009) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Dec 21 : Nepal Government has said the violence that occurred during the first day of the UCPN nationwide strike in which at least 24 people were injured and over 37 were arrested, will pose a serious threat to the ongoing peace process.
Nepal feels tumbling flow of tourists during Christmas (December 26, 2009) - [read more]
Nepal being recognized as one of the world’s best tourist destinations, witnessed tumbling flow of tourists during the cheerful occasion of Christmas this year.
UN concern at tainted Nepal general’s promotion (December 25, 2009) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Dec 25 : The UN has expressed concern at the Nepal government’s decision to promote an army officer whose brigade ran a secret torture camp and who is alleged to be responsible for the disappearance of 49 prisoners, saying he and others should not be promoted until a transparent and unbiased enquiry was conducted.
United We Blog! for a Democratic Nepal
Controversial Promotion of the Year: Toran Singh is No. 2 of Nepal Army (December 24, 2009) - [read more]
By Kamal Raj Sigdel and Phanindra Dahal
In a controversial move that has angered many including some western donor countries and agencies, the government today (Thursday) promoted Maj. Gen. Toran Jung Bahadur Singh as Chief of the General Staff, the second-in-command of Nepal Army. The government had put the promotion on hold for six months in [...]
Nepal News archive for 27 December 2009
Grooming a new guard at New Hope - Honolulu Advertiser (December 27, 2009) - [read more]
As daylight faded into its last hour on a recent Saturday afternoon, glowing greens and reds washed over the crowd filing into Farrington High School’s auditorium for a weekly church service. Under flickering stage lighting, radiant singers …
Our Iowans of the decade - Des Moines Register (December 27, 2009) - [read more]
Ultimately, it’s all about the people. We will remember the first decade of the 21st century for unsettling change — 9/11, wars, milestone politics, a historic recession. But the early 2000s also brought Iowa innovation in business and …
Nepali Prime Minister ends visit to Lhasa - Investors Business Daily (December 27, 2009) - [read more]
LHASA, Dec 27, 2009 (Xinhua via COMTEX) — Nepali Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal on Sunday finished his two-day trip to Lhasa, capital of southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region after meeting with local officials and visiting cultural relics …
Looking in a different light - Zd Net Asia.com (December 27, 2009) - [read more]
After a short sabbatical that took him to his home country India and Nepal, among other countries, Maulik Parekh, former general manager for the Philippines of call center operator TeleTech, is formally back in the country as the new president and …
REFILING: Kyodo news summary -4-+ - Big Hollywood (December 27, 2009) - [read more]
TOKYO, Dec. 27 (AP) - (Kyodo)——– Hatoyama arrives in Mumbai, starting 3-day visit to India MUMBAI, India - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama arrived in Mumbai on Sunday, starting a three-day visit to India during which he will meet …
Tibetan culture can benefit humanity: Dalai Lama - Thaindian.com (December 27, 2009) - [read more]
More than 200 participants representing 85 Tibetan schools from across India, Nepal and Bhutan are attending the three-day conference. The Nobel laureate also emphasised the need to introduce study of Buddhist philosophy and dialectic in the school …
Top 10 fantasy holidays for wannabe poets, cowboys - Windsor Star (December 27, 2009) - [read more]
SYDNEY - From authentic Indian palaces fit for maharajas to Wild West-style cowboy ranches for would-be John Waynes, travel companies and hotels are offering luxury packages to help people live out their fantasies for real. Men’s website AskMen.com …
Laughing with Buddha: The delights of teaching in a Tibetan monastery … - Great Falls Tribune (December 27, 2009) - [read more]
Of all the memories we have from our recent return from teaching in a Tibetan monastery in Nepal, the sight of a classroom full of monks doing the hokey-pokey is the oddest and in many ways symbolizes the surprise and delight we found there. When I …
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Nepali shot dead in US (December 27, 2009) - [read more]
A Nepali national working in a food store in Boston, USA was shot dead by an unidentified gunman this morning, reports say.
Nepal PM leaves for China (December 26, 2009) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Dec 26 : Nepal Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal today left for its northern neighbour China on a 5-day official visit with a 29-member delegation, including ministers, officials and businessmen.
Maoists accused of breaching Peace Agreement in Nepal (December 26, 2009) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Dec 21 : Nepal Government has said the violence that occurred during the first day of the UCPN nationwide strike in which at least 24 people were injured and over 37 were arrested, will pose a serious threat to the ongoing peace process.
Nepal feels tumbling flow of tourists during Christmas (December 26, 2009) - [read more]
Nepal being recognized as one of the world’s best tourist destinations, witnessed tumbling flow of tourists during the cheerful occasion of Christmas this year.
UN concern at tainted Nepal general’s promotion (December 25, 2009) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Dec 25 : The UN has expressed concern at the Nepal government’s decision to promote an army officer whose brigade ran a secret torture camp and who is alleged to be responsible for the disappearance of 49 prisoners, saying he and others should not be promoted until a transparent and unbiased enquiry was conducted.
Maoists behind attack on journo: FNJ (December 25, 2009) - [read more]
KATHMANDU: Maoists were most likely involved in beating up Rukum-based journalist Tika Bista, the Federation of Nepali Journalists said Wednesday.
Nepalese culture photo show opens (December 24, 2009) - [read more]
KATHMANDU: A two-day a Maitri Nepal Photo Exhibitiona on life and culture of Nepalese people began at the National Press Club in Dhaka Wednesday morning.
Nepal promotes Major General with human rights slur (December 24, 2009) - [read more]
After months of dilly-dallying, the Nepali cabinet on Thursday agreed to promote a senior Nepal Army officer who was alleged to have played a role in disappearance of 49 persons during the countrya s civil war.
United We Blog! for a Democratic Nepal
Controversial Promotion of the Year: Toran Singh is No. 2 of Nepal Army (December 24, 2009) - [read more]
By Kamal Raj Sigdel and Phanindra Dahal
In a controversial move that has angered many including some western donor countries and agencies, the government today (Thursday) promoted Maj. Gen. Toran Jung Bahadur Singh as Chief of the General Staff, the second-in-command of Nepal Army. The government had put the promotion on hold for six months in [...]
Nepal News archive for 26 December 2009
Iraq to Everest: Red Bull Medic Aims for Earth’s Highest Peak - dvids (December 26, 2009) - [read more]
CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRA, Iraq – There comes a certain time in the twilight of every soldier’s deployment when it becomes time to begin dreaming about post-deployment plans. Staff Sgt. Meghan Markson, a force protection manager with the …
Nepal’s prime minister visits Beijing - YAHOO! (December 26, 2009) - [read more]
KATHMANDU (AFP) – Nepal’s prime minister left for Beijing Saturday, on his first official visit to China since taking office in May. “We will raise issues of mutual concern and Nepal ’s development,” he said. Nepal will meet China’s President Hu …
Maoists “People’s War” phrase rejected in Nepal constitution - Zee News (December 26, 2009) - [read more]
Kathmandu: The Maoist bid to change Nepal’s national flag and incorporate “People’s War” phrase into the preamble was on Saturday rejected by a committee which is drafting the new Constitution of the republic. The 63-member Constitutional Committee …
Nepal seeks strong economic ties with China (Second Lead) - Thaindian.com (December 26, 2009) - [read more]
Lhasa, Dec 26 (IANS) With bilateral trade topping $304 million in the first 10 months of this year, the visiting Nepali prime minister will push for stronger economic cooperation with China when he meets his Chinese counterpart in Beijing. China …
A mountain to climb - E Kantipur (December 26, 2009) - [read more]
POKHARA, DEC 25 - My god. They are so tiny.” My friend Kim echoes my sentiments exactly, as we rush back to our room to hastily empty some of the contents of our overstuffed backpacks into a locker. It is the eve of our trek, and we have just met …
Chinese college students flock to U.S. campuses - St. Cloud Times (December 26, 2009) - [read more]
LINCOLN, Neb. — Bojaio Sun knew next to nothing about football — or the state of Nebraska, for that matter — until he started looking for U.S. colleges and universities on the Internet. Now, he’s one of a growing number of Chinese students at …
Govt to rein in water extractors - E Kantipur (December 26, 2009) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, DEC 25 - The government has initiated a study of the groundwater situation in the Kathmandu Valley to rein in private water extractors by issuing licences. The Supreme Court had, on Dec. 17, had issued a verdict, directing the government …
Nepal PM arrives in China - Hindustan Times (December 26, 2009) - [read more]
Nepal’s Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal arrived here Saturday afternoon, kicking off a six-day visit to China at the invitation of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao. This was his first official visit to China since he became prime minister of the …
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Nepal feels tumbling flow of tourists during Christmas (December 26, 2009) - [read more]
Nepal being recognized as one of the world’s best tourist destinations, witnessed tumbling flow of tourists during the cheerful occasion of Christmas this year.
UN concern at tainted Nepal general’s promotion (December 25, 2009) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Dec 25 : The UN has expressed concern at the Nepal government’s decision to promote an army officer whose brigade ran a secret torture camp and who is alleged to be responsible for the disappearance of 49 prisoners, saying he and others should not be promoted until a transparent and unbiased enquiry was conducted.
Maoists behind attack on journo: FNJ (December 25, 2009) - [read more]
KATHMANDU: Maoists were most likely involved in beating up Rukum-based journalist Tika Bista, the Federation of Nepali Journalists said Wednesday.
Nepalese culture photo show opens (December 24, 2009) - [read more]
KATHMANDU: A two-day a Maitri Nepal Photo Exhibitiona on life and culture of Nepalese people began at the National Press Club in Dhaka Wednesday morning.
Nepal promotes Major General with human rights slur (December 24, 2009) - [read more]
After months of dilly-dallying, the Nepali cabinet on Thursday agreed to promote a senior Nepal Army officer who was alleged to have played a role in disappearance of 49 persons during the countrya s civil war.
UN stops food aid to 600,000 Nepali needy (December 23, 2009) - [read more]
“With the lean season approaching and Nepal facing one of its largest cereal deficits in a decade, WFP no longer has the funds to maintain this vital safety net.” Hyde warned that WFP, which assists 2.2mn people with food in Nepal, would have to stop food aid to a further 250,000 people if vital funds did not come through in the coming days.” The …
Move to revive transit treaty with Nepal (December 23, 2009) - [read more]
Government officials say Bangladesh and Nepal are ready to sign the deal to activate the transit agreement, which will also allow goods-laden trucks and trains to enter each others’ territory.
Int’l Elephant Polo in Nepal to kick off (December 23, 2009) - [read more]
The International Elephant Polo will kick off from Dec. 26 at Sauraha of Nepali Chitwan district, some 85 km southwest of capital Kathmandu, local media reported Wednesday.
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Controversial Promotion of the Year: Toran Singh is No. 2 of Nepal Army (December 24, 2009) - [read more]
By Kamal Raj Sigdel and Phanindra Dahal
In a controversial move that has angered many including some western donor countries and agencies, the government today (Thursday) promoted Maj. Gen. Toran Jung Bahadur Singh as Chief of the General Staff, the second-in-command of Nepal Army. The government had put the promotion on hold for six months in [...]
Nepal News archive for 25 December 2009
Rice, lentil, edible oil getting pricier - Bangladesh News 24 hours (December 25, 2009) - [read more]
Nepal has stopped exporting lentil since August, he said, explaining the price hike. “Recently, after bilateral talks between the two countries Nepal agreed to export 15,000 metric tonnes of lentil,” he added. The website of the Trading Corporation …
Nepali director to make film on airline hijack saga - English_Xinhua (December 25, 2009) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) — Nepali film director Dayaram Dahal is planning to celebrate his two decades in the industry and40th film by venturing into uncharted waters. The 38-year-old is now ready to make the first film from Nepal on the …
Nepali parliamentary committee to inspect Nepal-India border - English_Xinhua (December 25, 2009) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) — The Parliamentary Committee for International Relations and Human Rights is starting a field inspection of the “encroached territory” of Nepal along the country’s border with India from Friday. According to nepalnews …
UNSC rep push PM to expedite peace - pepei.pennnet (December 25, 2009) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Dec. 24 — Concerned over the slow progress in the ongoing peace process and other related prospects, Heads of Missions of the P-5 countries (Permanent Members of the United Nations Security Council) on Thursday asked Prime Minister Madhav …
UN concern at tainted Nepal general’s promotion - Thaindian.com (December 25, 2009) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Dec 25 (IANS) The UN has expressed concern at the Nepal government’s decision to promote an army officer whose brigade ran a secret torture camp and who is alleged to be responsible for the disappearance of 49 prisoners, saying he and …
Karmapa Lama calls for environment protection - Thaindian.com (December 25, 2009) - [read more]
Around 10,000 lamas, Tulkus, monks and nuns from around 52 countries including US, China, Portugal, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka and Myanmar are participating in the prayer,” said an official of Karmapa. Bodh Gaya is considered the birth place of …
Lessons from Thailand for Nepal - Himalayan Times (December 25, 2009) - [read more]
Revolution, revolution, revolution it is. The Nepalese are scarred s***less by Andolan 3 but it takes years to change the consciousness of the often ignorant masses. Just before being thrown out of Nepal I walked the streets of Kathmandu at 8pm …
UML behind Tika attack: UCPNM - Himalayan Times (December 25, 2009) - [read more]
KATHMANDU: The case of Tika Bista, a journalist from … released after an investigation by a five member team led by Megh Bahadur Shrestha with Jhaku Prasad Gharti, Ganesh KC, Lumbini Gautam and Yagya Bahadur Pandey as members reached the conclusion …
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Nepal News
Maoists behind attack on journo: FNJ (December 25, 2009) - [read more]
KATHMANDU: Maoists were most likely involved in beating up Rukum-based journalist Tika Bista, the Federation of Nepali Journalists said Wednesday.
Nepalese culture photo show opens (December 24, 2009) - [read more]
KATHMANDU: A two-day a Maitri Nepal Photo Exhibitiona on life and culture of Nepalese people began at the National Press Club in Dhaka Wednesday morning.
Nepal promotes Major General with human rights slur (December 24, 2009) - [read more]
After months of dilly-dallying, the Nepali cabinet on Thursday agreed to promote a senior Nepal Army officer who was alleged to have played a role in disappearance of 49 persons during the countrya s civil war.
UN stops food aid to 600,000 Nepali needy (December 23, 2009) - [read more]
“With the lean season approaching and Nepal facing one of its largest cereal deficits in a decade, WFP no longer has the funds to maintain this vital safety net.” Hyde warned that WFP, which assists 2.2mn people with food in Nepal, would have to stop food aid to a further 250,000 people if vital funds did not come through in the coming days.” The …
Move to revive transit treaty with Nepal (December 23, 2009) - [read more]
Government officials say Bangladesh and Nepal are ready to sign the deal to activate the transit agreement, which will also allow goods-laden trucks and trains to enter each others’ territory.
Int’l Elephant Polo in Nepal to kick off (December 23, 2009) - [read more]
The International Elephant Polo will kick off from Dec. 26 at Sauraha of Nepali Chitwan district, some 85 km southwest of capital Kathmandu, local media reported Wednesday.
Nepal Maoists Set A Month’s Deadline To Return To Power (December 22, 2009) - [read more]
Nepal’s former Maoist rebels gave the government a month on Tuesday to pave the way for a unity government headed by them or face an indefinite countrywide shutdown in a conflict that threatens a fragile peace process.
‘Avatar’ wilts under Maoist strike in Nepal (December 22, 2009) - [read more]
The new, much-awaited release by 20th Century Fox that grossed $232 million in its worldwide debut Friday, including Rs.220 million in India alone, has however been wilting in Nepali capital Kathmandu after the opposition Maoist party called a three-day countrywide closure, that includes industries, markets, transport and educational institutions, …
United We Blog! for a Democratic Nepal
Controversial Promotion of the Year: Toran Singh is No. 2 of Nepal Army (December 24, 2009) - [read more]
By Kamal Raj Sigdel and Phanindra Dahal
In a controversial move that has angered many including some western donor countries and agencies, the government today (Thursday) promoted Maj. Gen. Toran Jung Bahadur Singh as Chief of the General Staff, the second-in-command of Nepal Army. The government had put the promotion on hold for six months in [...]
Nepal News archive for 25 December 2009
Rice, lentil, edible oil getting pricier - Bangladesh News 24 hours (December 25, 2009) - [read more]
Nepal has stopped exporting lentil since August, he said, explaining the price hike. “Recently, after bilateral talks between the two countries Nepal agreed to export 15,000 metric tonnes of lentil,” he added. The website of the Trading Corporation …
Nepali director to make film on airline hijack saga - English_Xinhua (December 25, 2009) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) — Nepali film director Dayaram Dahal is planning to celebrate his two decades in the industry and40th film by venturing into uncharted waters. The 38-year-old is now ready to make the first film from Nepal on the …
Nepali parliamentary committee to inspect Nepal-India border - English_Xinhua (December 25, 2009) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) — The Parliamentary Committee for International Relations and Human Rights is starting a field inspection of the “encroached territory” of Nepal along the country’s border with India from Friday. According to nepalnews …
UNSC rep push PM to expedite peace - pepei.pennnet (December 25, 2009) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Dec. 24 — Concerned over the slow progress in the ongoing peace process and other related prospects, Heads of Missions of the P-5 countries (Permanent Members of the United Nations Security Council) on Thursday asked Prime Minister Madhav …
UN concern at tainted Nepal general’s promotion - Thaindian.com (December 25, 2009) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Dec 25 (IANS) The UN has expressed concern at the Nepal government’s decision to promote an army officer whose brigade ran a secret torture camp and who is alleged to be responsible for the disappearance of 49 prisoners, saying he and …
Karmapa Lama calls for environment protection - Thaindian.com (December 25, 2009) - [read more]
Around 10,000 lamas, Tulkus, monks and nuns from around 52 countries including US, China, Portugal, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka and Myanmar are participating in the prayer,” said an official of Karmapa. Bodh Gaya is considered the birth place of …
Lessons from Thailand for Nepal - Himalayan Times (December 25, 2009) - [read more]
Revolution, revolution, revolution it is. The Nepalese are scarred s***less by Andolan 3 but it takes years to change the consciousness of the often ignorant masses. Just before being thrown out of Nepal I walked the streets of Kathmandu at 8pm …
UML behind Tika attack: UCPNM - Himalayan Times (December 25, 2009) - [read more]
KATHMANDU: The case of Tika Bista, a journalist from … released after an investigation by a five member team led by Megh Bahadur Shrestha with Jhaku Prasad Gharti, Ganesh KC, Lumbini Gautam and Yagya Bahadur Pandey as members reached the conclusion …
Nepali Times
Nepal News
Maoists behind attack on journo: FNJ (December 25, 2009) - [read more]
KATHMANDU: Maoists were most likely involved in beating up Rukum-based journalist Tika Bista, the Federation of Nepali Journalists said Wednesday.
Nepalese culture photo show opens (December 24, 2009) - [read more]
KATHMANDU: A two-day a Maitri Nepal Photo Exhibitiona on life and culture of Nepalese people began at the National Press Club in Dhaka Wednesday morning.
Nepal promotes Major General with human rights slur (December 24, 2009) - [read more]
After months of dilly-dallying, the Nepali cabinet on Thursday agreed to promote a senior Nepal Army officer who was alleged to have played a role in disappearance of 49 persons during the countrya s civil war.
UN stops food aid to 600,000 Nepali needy (December 23, 2009) - [read more]
“With the lean season approaching and Nepal facing one of its largest cereal deficits in a decade, WFP no longer has the funds to maintain this vital safety net.” Hyde warned that WFP, which assists 2.2mn people with food in Nepal, would have to stop food aid to a further 250,000 people if vital funds did not come through in the coming days.” The …
Move to revive transit treaty with Nepal (December 23, 2009) - [read more]
Government officials say Bangladesh and Nepal are ready to sign the deal to activate the transit agreement, which will also allow goods-laden trucks and trains to enter each others’ territory.
Int’l Elephant Polo in Nepal to kick off (December 23, 2009) - [read more]
The International Elephant Polo will kick off from Dec. 26 at Sauraha of Nepali Chitwan district, some 85 km southwest of capital Kathmandu, local media reported Wednesday.
Nepal Maoists Set A Month’s Deadline To Return To Power (December 22, 2009) - [read more]
Nepal’s former Maoist rebels gave the government a month on Tuesday to pave the way for a unity government headed by them or face an indefinite countrywide shutdown in a conflict that threatens a fragile peace process.
‘Avatar’ wilts under Maoist strike in Nepal (December 22, 2009) - [read more]
The new, much-awaited release by 20th Century Fox that grossed $232 million in its worldwide debut Friday, including Rs.220 million in India alone, has however been wilting in Nepali capital Kathmandu after the opposition Maoist party called a three-day countrywide closure, that includes industries, markets, transport and educational institutions, …
United We Blog! for a Democratic Nepal
Controversial Promotion of the Year: Toran Singh is No. 2 of Nepal Army (December 24, 2009) - [read more]
By Kamal Raj Sigdel and Phanindra Dahal
In a controversial move that has angered many including some western donor countries and agencies, the government today (Thursday) promoted Maj. Gen. Toran Jung Bahadur Singh as Chief of the General Staff, the second-in-command of Nepal Army. The government had put the promotion on hold for six months in [...]
Nepal News archive for 24 December 2009
Maoists end protests in Nepal - Livemint.com (December 24, 2009) - [read more]
Political tensions have been high since a Maoist-led government resigned in May over President Ram Baran Yadav’s refusal to sack the head of the army, GeneralRukmangad Katawal, who rejected incorporating former Maoist fighters into the military
A Most Meaningful Gift Idea - New York Times (December 24, 2009) - [read more]
Are the kids demanding the latest murder-and-mayhem video game? Do your loved ones have all the neckties/bottles of perfume/sweaters that can be used in a lifetime? Tired of celebrating spiritual holidays with crass commercialism? If so, then perhaps …
ITrekNepal Introduces Winter Holiday Treks, Cultural Tours and … - YAHOO! (December 24, 2009) - [read more]
For crystal clear skies, breathtaking views of Mount Everest and uncrowded trekking conditions, choosing to visit Nepal during the traditional winter months of December to February offers visitors a unique perspective on the country. “Nepal trekkers …
Pinoys and cold weather - Global Nation (December 24, 2009) - [read more]
WE FILIPINOS have this fondness for cold temperatures, except that we define “cold” as anything below 26 degrees Celsius. It is hard to explain to visiting lecturers from Europe, for instance, why the air-conditioners in lecture halls are …
Research and Markets: Introducing the 2009 “Asian - Telecom Forecasts … - TMCnet (December 24, 2009) - [read more]
DUBLIN –(Business Wire)– Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b35db9/asian_telecom_fo) has announced the addition of the “Asian - Telecom Forecasts” report to their offering. This market report provides a series of …
Govt to address donors’ concerns - pepei.pennnet (December 24, 2009) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Dec. 23 — A meeting of the secretaries of various ministries have agreed to … These issues were discussed during the recently held Nepal Portfolio Performance Review meeting which is a forum for discussion between the government and the …
TheSpec.com - travel - BRIEFS - Hamilton Spectator (December 24, 2009) - [read more]
Lonely Planet picks the best of travel for the coming year If you’re looking for inspiration for a trip in the new year, Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2010 offers trends, destinations and experiences around the world. The travel guidebook’s top 10 …
Choti Bahu chali Malaysia! - Real Bollywood (December 24, 2009) - [read more]
After ‘Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo’, where Laali (Ratan Rajput) and Shekhar (Abhishekh Rawat) have ran away to Nepal and seen romancing each other, what remains to be seen is whether Dev and Radhika’s chemistry gets audiences to fall in love …
Nepali Times
Nepal News
UN stops food aid to 600,000 Nepali needy (December 23, 2009) - [read more]
“With the lean season approaching and Nepal facing one of its largest cereal deficits in a decade, WFP no longer has the funds to maintain this vital safety net.” Hyde warned that WFP, which assists 2.2mn people with food in Nepal, would have to stop food aid to a further 250,000 people if vital funds did not come through in the coming days.” The …
Move to revive transit treaty with Nepal (December 23, 2009) - [read more]
Government officials say Bangladesh and Nepal are ready to sign the deal to activate the transit agreement, which will also allow goods-laden trucks and trains to enter each others’ territory.
Int’l Elephant Polo in Nepal to kick off (December 23, 2009) - [read more]
The International Elephant Polo will kick off from Dec. 26 at Sauraha of Nepali Chitwan district, some 85 km southwest of capital Kathmandu, local media reported Wednesday.
Nepal Maoists Set A Month’s Deadline To Return To Power (December 22, 2009) - [read more]
Nepal’s former Maoist rebels gave the government a month on Tuesday to pave the way for a unity government headed by them or face an indefinite countrywide shutdown in a conflict that threatens a fragile peace process.
‘Avatar’ wilts under Maoist strike in Nepal (December 22, 2009) - [read more]
The new, much-awaited release by 20th Century Fox that grossed $232 million in its worldwide debut Friday, including Rs.220 million in India alone, has however been wilting in Nepali capital Kathmandu after the opposition Maoist party called a three-day countrywide closure, that includes industries, markets, transport and educational institutions, …
Nepal Maoists continue to parlayse normal life (December 21, 2009) - [read more]
As the Maoists paralysed normal life in Nepal for the second day in running, the government beefed up security on Monday amid warning by a top former rebel leader that they may declare a new constitution from the streets.
OHCHR expresses concern on Baneshwor violence (December 21, 2009) - [read more]
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Nepal has expressed serious concern about the violence that erupted on Sunday, the first day of the general strike called by the Unified CPN .
Maoists clash with police in Nepal general strike (December 20, 2009) - [read more]
Police said they detained at least 70 protesters on vandalism charges. The Maoists said around 100 activists were injured.
United We Blog! for a Democratic Nepal
Third Phase of Maoist Agitation Ends With a Threat to India (December 22, 2009) - [read more]
By Kamal Raj Sigdel
Maoists Want Talks with India: The United Communist Party of Nepal- Maoist (UCPN-M) wrapped up its third phase of protests and declared a fourth one today (Tuesday) concluding that there was no point in holding talks with local parties since they were all controlled by New Delhi. It was more meaningful to [...]
Nepal News archive for 23 December 2009
India welcomes Copenhagen accord - Financial Times (December 23, 2009) - [read more]
India expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the Copenhagen climate change talks on Tuesday, re-affirming its solidarity with China, even as Beijing came under open fire from Europe for scuttling a more ambitious deal. “My mandate was to …
Denver cops give 911-only cellphones to refugees worried about recent … - Denver Post (December 23, 2009) - [read more]
Recent beatings of South Asian refugees have prompted Denver police to hand out cellphones to newcomers from abroad. The hope is that the emergency-only phones, which require no payments, will help refugees reach paramedics and police to prevent …
India tightens tourist visa rules: official - YAHOO! (December 23, 2009) - [read more]
AFP/File – Tourists are seen taking pictures as they visit a temple in Amritsar. India has tightened its rules for … 9 mins ago NEW DELHI (AFP) – India has tightened its rules for long-term tourist visas in a move that will hit thousands of …
Nepal to tell its story on 10th anniversary of IA hijack - Zee News (December 23, 2009) - [read more]
Kathmandu: A decade after the stunning hijack of an Indian Airlines (IA) aircraft on way to New Delhi from Kathmandu and the brutal killing of a passenger by terrorists, Nepal, whose economy was devastated by the incident, is ready to narrate its own …
Prachanda accuses India of meddling in Nepal’s affairs - Newstrack India (December 23, 2009) - [read more]
Kathmandu, Dec 23 (ANI): Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias ‘Prachanda’ has accused India of meddling in Nepal’s affairs. Addressing a victory rally to wrap up a three-day nationwide general strike here on …
To See Why CEDAW Matters, Look at Nepal - Women’s eNews (December 23, 2009) - [read more]
Nepal is seeing a new wave of political turmoil this week, but Jael Silliman says the country also offers a case study of the stabilizing benefits of CEDAW, the U.N. women’s rights treaty that turned 30 this month. Editor’s Note: The following is a …
PureTravel Announce Tour Operators Live On Website - PR Inside (December 23, 2009) - [read more]
2009-12-23 08:25:13 - Worldwide travel guide packed with tips and advice and useful information on activities and adventures supplied direct from tour operators. Find out what you need to see and do find out and what’s hot right now. PureTravel is …
Dhaka moves to revive Nepal transit - Bangladesh News 24 hours (December 23, 2009) - [read more]
Dhaka, Dec 23 (bdnews24.com)—Bangladesh has sent a draft deal to Kathmandu, ahead of prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s India visit next month, to activate a 1976 transit treaty allowing Nepal to use Mongla port for export of goods to a third country …
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Nepal News
Int’l Elephant Polo in Nepal to kick off (December 23, 2009) - [read more]
The International Elephant Polo will kick off from Dec. 26 at Sauraha of Nepali Chitwan district, some 85 km southwest of capital Kathmandu, local media reported Wednesday.
Nepal Maoists Set A Month’s Deadline To Return To Power (December 22, 2009) - [read more]
Nepal’s former Maoist rebels gave the government a month on Tuesday to pave the way for a unity government headed by them or face an indefinite countrywide shutdown in a conflict that threatens a fragile peace process.
‘Avatar’ wilts under Maoist strike in Nepal (December 22, 2009) - [read more]
The new, much-awaited release by 20th Century Fox that grossed $232 million in its worldwide debut Friday, including Rs.220 million in India alone, has however been wilting in Nepali capital Kathmandu after the opposition Maoist party called a three-day countrywide closure, that includes industries, markets, transport and educational institutions, …
Nepal Maoists continue to parlayse normal life (December 21, 2009) - [read more]
As the Maoists paralysed normal life in Nepal for the second day in running, the government beefed up security on Monday amid warning by a top former rebel leader that they may declare a new constitution from the streets.
OHCHR expresses concern on Baneshwor violence (December 21, 2009) - [read more]
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Nepal has expressed serious concern about the violence that erupted on Sunday, the first day of the general strike called by the Unified CPN .
Maoists clash with police in Nepal general strike (December 20, 2009) - [read more]
Police said they detained at least 70 protesters on vandalism charges. The Maoists said around 100 activists were injured.
Nepal Unrest in political chaos between Maoist and the Parties (December 20, 2009) - [read more]
Kathmandu, 20 December, 2009: From early morning the major cities of Nepal were high in alert with security personnel running around.
Maoists declare Magrat state (December 19, 2009) - [read more]
Maoist General Secretary Ram Bahadur Thapa and standing committee member Top Bahadur Rayamajhi declared the state as a part of their protest program.
United We Blog! for a Democratic Nepal
Third Phase of Maoist Agitation Ends With a Threat to India (December 22, 2009) - [read more]
By Kamal Raj Sigdel
Maoists Want Talks with India: The United Communist Party of Nepal- Maoist (UCPN-M) wrapped up its third phase of protests and declared a fourth one today (Tuesday) concluding that there was no point in holding talks with local parties since they were all controlled by New Delhi. It was more meaningful to [...]