Nepal News archive for 08 March 2010
UNCC Instructor Faces Accused Attackers - WSOC-TV (March 8, 2010) - [read more]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Narayan Dhakal was once a promising graduate student who also taught a class at UNC Charlotte. He moved from Nepal to the United States for higher education, but after an attack in October 2008 that nearly killed him, even …
Master Joseph Chau’s sound advice - Global Nation (March 8, 2010) - [read more]
It could also bag for the coalition the dominant minority party status … as the setting sun made the gorgeous orange-roofed pagodas glow, our guide said that from Bhaktapur one could travel over land to Tibet higher up in the Himalayas.
The Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons - Brookings Institution (March 8, 2010) - [read more]
Today, I am presenting my final annual report to the Council in my capacity as Representative of the Secretary-General on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). My second term as Representative will come to an end in the fall of …
Local leaders in the spotlight on International Women’s Day - Seattle Times (March 8, 2010) - [read more]
A school that strives to educate girls to become future leaders will celebrate its 10th anniversary by recognizing local women for their contributions to women’s health and welfare. Seattle Girls School is honoring UW Epidemiology Professor Laura …
Govt sounds terror alert for Kolkata, Mumbai, Bangalore - IndiaTimes (March 8, 2010) - [read more]
NEW DELHI: The government on Monday sounded a terror alert for three cities — Kolkata, Mumbai and Bangalore — after interrogation of Indian Mujahideen suspect Salman Ahmed. The danger to these cities was highlighted by the TOI on Sunday. According …
Peak performance: Swartz Creek-area entrepreneurs take their ambitions … - MLive.com (March 8, 2010) - [read more]
Local businessmen Bob Cassidy and Bob Dickie have pledged to climb the world’s seven tallest mountains for charity. Ryan Garza/Flint Journal MUNDY TOWNSHIP, Michigan — They’re business partners and best friends. And now they’re taking their …
Reality check: UNDP shows shocking gender disparity - Express India (March 8, 2010) - [read more]
Only Nepal and Bangladesh have reported more such cases than India. The mean age at marriage in India is 20 for women and 25 for men, it said. There is also a wide disparity between male and female child mortality rates in India. While on an average …
please provide your username - 7 Days UAE (March 8, 2010) - [read more]
It is alleged Shakar was knifed several times in the abdomen by her Nepali boyfriend who then turned the blade on himself. He was also taken to Rashid Hospital’s intensive care unit but has since been transferred to a different ward where he is …
Nepali Times
Threat of a revolt (March 8, 2010) - [read more]
Maoist chairman threatens revolt if the constitution is not written in
Should I stay or should I go? (March 7, 2010) - [read more]
The United Nations is dispatching its top political official, Under Secretary General for Political Affairs B. Lynn Pascoe, to Nepal next week to assess the peace process. He will be stopping over in India first to discuss ‘matters of regional and
Law and disorder (March 5, 2010) - [read more]
Home Minister Bhim Rawal is asked to resign by his party
Law and disorder (March 5, 2010) - [read more]
Home Minister Bhim Rawal, who had refused to resign on Thursday, is now facing opposition from within his party. The Kathmandu Post
Law and disorder (March 5, 2010) - [read more]
Dirty dealings (March 4, 2010) - [read more]
The police helped an ex-officer suspected of involvement in Jamim Shah’s murder case to flee, it has been reported.
Up in arms (March 3, 2010) - [read more]
Media and business houses decry the lawlessness and demand tough action against the
While Rome burns… (March 2, 2010) - [read more]
Unidentified men opened fire at an Indian citizen in Lazimpat, Kathmandu on
Nepal News
Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore on terror alert (March 8, 2010) - [read more]
NEW DELHI: The Home Ministry today issued an alert for Mumbai, Kolkata and Bangalore saying the three major cities could be targeted by terrorists.
Maoist accuses India of trying to scuttle peace bid (March 7, 2010) - [read more]
Krishna Bahadur Mahara, the leader of the Unified CPN , yesterday claimed that the 22-party coalition government has been criticising the role of UNMIN following directions from India.
Revolt anniversary: Nepal arrests Dalai’s envoy (March 7, 2010) - [read more]
KATHMANDU: Ahead of the 51st anniversary of a failed uprising by Tibetans against the invasion and annexation of their country by China, Nepal police Sunday arrested the envoy of exiled Tibetan leader Dalai Lama in Kathmandu.
NC, UML fail to pick NRB governor (March 6, 2010) - [read more]
The two big parties in the current coalition government have failed to resolve dispute over appointment of governor of the Nepal Rastra Bank on Saturday as well.
ICIMOD values Nepal (March 5, 2010) - [read more]
ICIMOD values Nepal /EIN Presswire/ Nepal’s unique role in the Himalayan region, and the role played by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development in research and knowledge development for the people of the host country, were the focus of a Nepal-ICIMOD workshop held on Friday 5th March.
Increase in attacks against women in Nepal (March 5, 2010) - [read more]
Kathmandu: In addition to growing attacks on the media and businessmen, Nepal has also witnessed a sharp rise in violence against women despite the new government’s public pledge to end all violence against women in 2010, a report released ahead of International Women’s Day said.
An ancient kingdom in Nepal on the threshold of change (March 4, 2010) - [read more]
Late September found us in Lo-Manthang, the capital of Mustang. The former ancient Kingdom of Lo, Mustang is now part of Nepal, in the northwest corner bordering Tibet.
Protesting journalists clash with police (March 4, 2010) - [read more]
Journalists scuffle with police during a protest in front of the chief district office against the killing of Arun Singhania, a newspaper publisher, in Kathmandu yesterday Nepalese journalists yesterday clashed with police as they picketed a government building in Kathmandu to demand improved security after the murder of a newspaper publisher.
United We Blog! for a Democratic Nepal
A study of DDR and SSR in Nepal (March 8, 2010) - [read more]
Preliminary sociological observation of Disarmament Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) and Security Sector Reform (SSR) in Nepal.
By Bishnu Pathak and Devendra Uprety
1. Setting
Security Sector Reform (SSR) is a continuous process to all countries and regions, including politically stable states, fragile states, and post-conflict countries. However, it is widely understood that there need to be urgent SSR [...]
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