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Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal at New School
Video: PM Dahal addresses an audience of over 450 at the New School University’s Tischman Auditorium at the event organized by its India China Institute. After a series of meeting with world leaders and US top officials, Dahal has been reaching out to the general public and the Nepali diaspora. Update: All videos are now up! More (20)»
Another Black September
On 31 August, 2004, 12 Nepalis were brutally murdered in Iraq by an Islamic terrorist group. On 1 September, the event was quickly politicized and dangerously turned in to a violent agitation against anything with a hint of Islam in Kathmandu. Fear of ethnic clashes erupting against the Terai’s Muslim community quickly spread and curfews were declared in various parts of the country by afternoon. Today, three years later, three powerful bombs exploded in Kathmandu. More (7)»
Image of Peru in a Nepali Tourism Poster
Peru’s foreign ministry said in a statement Wednesday the flagship carrier of the Himalayan kingdom, about half way around the world from the Andean country, had put the picture of Peru’s tourism icon, Machu Picchu, on a poster under a slogan “Have you seen Nepal?” More (13)»
Steps towards an interim government
During his visit to Dolakha last week, Maoist chairman Prachanda had threatened of renewed street protests if the government failed to put an interim constitution into effect by January 14. Leaders of the seven-party alliance and the Maoist party met on Monday morning to agree that an interim parliament formed on January 15 would endorse the interim constitution as it was signed by the two parties on December 16, following which the reinstated House of Representatives would be dissolved. More (2)»
Maoist hindrance continues
Following reports of interference and threats from Maoists, chairman Prachanda has instructed his party members to assist the government in reinstatement of displaced police posts and VDC offices. More (12)»
University employees angry about vacancy
In response to official posts that remain vacant, including that of a Vice Chancellor, and the injuries suffered at the hands of police during a sit-in rally on Monday, Tribhuvan University Employees Association has begun its indefinite lockout of TU administration. More»
Ethnic clash in Nepalgunj
Updated Dec 29: Leaders of the eight parties were in Nepalgunj to assess the situation there and meet with representatives of various communities. After three days of riots, no new incidents have been reported, and hotels and transportation systems are said to have resumed normal operation. Investigation has begun and the total loss is estimated to be 10 crores. Minister for Labour and Supply, Hrideyesh Tripathia, has promised to compensate 50% of the damages to businesses within four days of the damage report’s submission. Complaints of negligence were voiced against Chief Distric Officer Tilak Ram Sharma, on the matter of which Tripathia has assured proper action. More (8)»
Nepal’s Umbilical Cord
Nepal must quickly recognize the sheer importance of remittance and deal rapidly with matters concerning the survival and prosperity of this gift of foreign currency to the homeland. More (1)»
Baburam Bhattarai talks to Kantipur
Audio recording of recent interview with Dr. Baburam Bhattarai, conducted by Indra Lohani on Kantipur Television. More (18)»
Breakthrough in Nepal arms talks
The Nepalese government and Maoist rebels have reached agreement on the supervision of their weapons, an issue that has impeded their peace talks. More (6)»
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