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Indigenous nationalities continue strike against three-party agreement

People walking on a deserted road in Kathmandu as vehicular movement came to a halt due to the second day of bandh called by indigenous nationalities...

by Kumar Shrestha in Nepal on 21/05/2012

Politics

Ethnic groups force shutdown in Nepal

Normal life across the country Nepal was brought to a virtual standstill on the first day of the three-day general strike called by various ethnic...

by Sunil Sharma in Nepal on 20/05/2012

Politics

Three-day strike against 11 state proposal begins - Nepal

Conflict ensues during a three-day general strike against the new constitutional proposal to divide Nepal into 11 federal states, a proposal...

by asef Khan in Nepal on 20/05/2012

21/05/2012 - Indigenous nationalities continue strike against three-party agreement - Nepal - People walking on a deserted road in...
20/05/2012 - Ethnic groups force shutdown in Nepal - Nepal - Normal life across the country Nepal...
20/05/2012 - Three-day strike against 11 state proposal begins - Nepal - - Conflict ensues during a three-day...
20/05/2012 - FNJ protests attack on media by strike enforcers - Kathmandu - Nepal - The Federation of Nepali Journanists...
20/05/2012 - Press vehicles vandalised as shutdown strike gets out of control - Nepal - Protestors have vandalised press...
19/05/2012 - A rally for social harmony by far western people - Nepal - A rally, organized by a group against...
19/05/2012 - Newar community leaders declare ethnicity-based federalism a must - Nepal - Leaders from Newar community...
19/05/2012 - Indian consulate based in Birgunj SD Mehta's Effigy burnt - Nepal - An effigy of Indian Consulate SD Mehta...
18/05/2012 - Peaceful rally calls for autonomous Rana Tharu state - Nepal - Thousands rally and march in a...
18/05/2012 - RPP - Nepal's bandh leaves partial impact in capital - Nepal - Normal life has been partially affected...

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Indigenous nationalities continue strike against three-party agreement

Politics

Indigenous nationalities continue strike against three-...

People walking on a deserted road in Kathmandu as vehicular movement came to a halt due to the second day of bandh called by indigenous nationalities demanding identity-based federalism...
by Kumar Shrestha, on 21st of May 2012
Ethnic groups force shutdown in Nepal

Politics

Ethnic groups force shutdown in Nepal

Normal life across the country Nepal was brought to a virtual standstill on the first day of the three-day general strike called by various ethnic groups demanding ethnicity-based feder...
by Sunil Sharma, on 20th of May 2012
Three-day strike against 11 state proposal begins - Nepal

Politics

Three-day strike against 11 state proposal begins - Nep...

Conflict ensues during a three-day general strike against the new constitutional proposal to divide Nepal into 11 federal states, a proposal supported by the Rana Tharu people.
by asef Khan, on 20th of May 2012
FNJ protests attack on media by strike enforcers - Kathmandu

Politics

FNJ protests attack on media by strike enforcers - Kath...

The Federation of Nepali Journanists has holds a rally condemning the attack on media by the enforcers of a shutdown strike organized by the Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities...
by Kumar Shrestha, on 20th of May 2012
Press vehicles vandalised as shutdown strike gets out of control

Politics

Press vehicles vandalised as shutdown strike gets out o...

Protestors have vandalised press vehicles while enforcing a nationwide bandh (shutdown strike) despite instructions of bandh organiser's head not to disrupt the operation of the ve...
by Kumar Shrestha, on 20th of May 2012
A rally for social harmony by far western people

Politics

A rally for social harmony by far western people

A rally, organized by a group against the Rana Tharu people's demand for an autonomous state, marches around the marketplace from Madan Chowk to voice their concern.
by asef Khan, on 19th of May 2012
Newar community leaders declare ethnicity-based federalism a must

Politics

Newar community leaders declare ethnicity-based federal...

Leaders from Newar community organization Newa Swayatta Rajya Manka Sangharsa Samiti hold a rally, stating their opinion that federal provinces must be carved up along ethnic lines.
by Kumar Shrestha, on 19th of May 2012
Indian consulate based in Birgunj SD Mehta's Effigy burnt

Politics

Indian consulate based in Birgunj SD Mehta's Effigy bur...

An effigy of Indian Consulate SD Mehta is burnt by the Communist Party Nepal's student wing, the All Nepal National Free Students Union, due to Mehta's reported inflammatory r...
by Kumar Shrestha, on 19th of May 2012
Peaceful rally calls for autonomous Rana Tharu state

Politics

Peaceful rally calls for autonomous Rana Tharu state

Thousands rally and march in a demonstration organized by Rana Tharu Society, demanding the creation of a separate autonomous state for Rana Tharu.
by asef Khan, on 18th of May 2012
RPP - Nepal's bandh leaves partial impact in capital

Politics

RPP - Nepal's bandh leaves partial impact in capital

Normal life has been partially affected in the capital Kathmandu and some other parts of the due to Nepal bandh (nationwide shutdown) called by Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-Nep...
by Kumar Shrestha, on 18th of May 2012
Khokana Sikali Festival celebrations in Kathmandu

Society

Khokana Sikali Festival celebrations in Kathmandu

Masked devotees from Khokana Village performed traditional dances at Nasal chowk, Hanumandhoka, during celebrations of the Sikali Festival, which is celebrated only once every 12 years.
by Sunil Sharma, on 18th of May 2012
Joint Struggle Committee enforce Nepal Bandh - Kathmandu

Politics

Joint Struggle Committee enforce Nepal Bandh - Kathmand...

The “Nepal bandh” (shutdown strike) enforced by the Joint Struggle Committee (which comprises organisations representing Bahun, Chhetris and Dalits) once again has adversely affected no...
by Kumar Shrestha, on 17th of May 2012
Kathmandhu hit by further transport strikes

Politics

Kathmandhu hit by further transport strikes

Academic institutions and business hubs closed and traffic was light owing to a strike announced to maintain national integrity and inter-ethnic harmony, and pressing for the recognitio...
by Kumar Shrestha, on 17th of May 2012
Seven new ministers sworn in - Nepal

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Seven new ministers sworn in - Nepal

A day after the breakthrough agreement on constitution writing, seven ministers from various parties have taken the oath of office and secrecy.
by Kumar Shrestha, on 16th of May 2012
Protest demands No Ethnicity Based Federalism

Politics

Protest demands No Ethnicity Based Federalism

The Nepali Congress aligned Nepal Students' Union staged a rally against ethnicity based federalism in Kathmandu. The students carried a large banner while others shouted slogans.
by Kumar Shrestha, on 14th of May 2012
Agni Plane crashes in Jomsom - Nepal

Society

Agni Plane crashes in Jomsom - Nepal

A chartered Agni Air plane en route from Pokhara to Jomsom in Mustang, Nepal crashed on a hill west of the Jomsom airport killing 15 persons including crew on board and 13 Indian passen...
by Sunil Sharma, on 14th of May 2012
Empty Kathmandu as pre-monsoon rains come down

Politics

Empty Kathmandu as pre-monsoon rains come down

Pre-monsoon rain adds more emptiness in normal life in Kathmandu which was already crippled by the general strike “Banda” called by Brahman Chhetri Samaj, protesting their need at ident...
by Nabin Baral, on 10th of May 2012
Government evicts landless squatters - Kathmandu

Society

Government evicts landless squatters - Kathmandu

The government of Nepal demolish the settlements of landless squatters along the banks of Bagmati river, Kathmandu in a bid to relocate them to other areas.
by Sunil Sharma, on 8th of May 2012
Nepal gets its National consensus government

Politics

Nepal gets its National consensus government

Prime Minister of Nepal Dr Baburam Bhattarai has formed a national unity government by appointing 12 ministers from the main opposition parties, two days after his cabinet quit as part ...
by Sunil Sharma, on 5th of May 2012
May Day observed in Kathmandu

Politics

May Day observed in Kathmandu

The 123rd International Labours' day is being observed in Kathmandu by organizations of working people and their labour unions affiliated with various political parties to commemor...
by Sunil Sharma, on 1st of May 2012

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wais sir, how's the story of

Submitted by Sunil Sharma on Sat, 20/02/2010 - 21:29.

wais sir, how's the story of democracy day? no comments?

Happy New Year Sunil and

Submitted by Ingmar Zahorsky on Fri, 08/01/2010 - 08:23.

Happy New Year Sunil and Nepal team. Looking forward to further reports from your country.

Congratulations entire

Submitted by Sunil Sharma on Thu, 31/12/2009 - 18:31.

Congratulations entire Demotix team for its birthday. Happy New Year 2010.

Thank you entire Demotix team

Submitted by Sunil Sharma on Sat, 14/11/2009 - 19:15.

Thank you entire Demotix team for making stories of Maoist protest in Nepal a front story in your sitel. We all whoever collaborate the story definitely wants to aware the international community about the crisis in our country but we want peace in our country too, hope next story consists with peace rather than others.

Thanks for the advice

Submitted by Neil Horning on Sun, 01/11/2009 - 20:07.

Thanks for the advice Johnathan.