Nepal

Nepal’s New Constitution and the Fundamental Rights of Minorities

On January 8, the Blue Diamond Society organized a conference to discuss the possibility of constitutional rights for sexual minorities. It was the first time in the recorded history of Nepal that such an event had occurred in a formal way, in the presence of numerous lawyers, jurists, and advocates. More (2)»

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)»

April Song

Old Nepal is in birth pangs, while New Nepal is being threatened with strangulation at the very moment of its realization. Old Nepal’s horrified death-screams mixed with a louder, more deafening death-silence of a nascent nation rings in Nepali ears. More (24)»

October revolutions

MOSCOW—The striking resemblance of contemporary Nepal to the October 1917 coup in Russia offers insight into Comrade Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s talk of a ‘October Revolution’. More (5)»

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)»

This way or that?

Royalists loved to ridicule Girija Prasad Koirala as a havaldar lacking grace and sophistication. They love to look down at this arriviste bahun from Biratnagar. But that was yesterday, before the April Uprising and the republican wave swept the country. Now, even an unrepentant Kamal Thapa loyal henchman of the ex-Chairman-King calls Koirala a “statesman”. More (1)»

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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