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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 in Nepal on 16/05/2012

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...

by Sunil Sharma in Nepal on 14/05/2012

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...

by Kumar Shrestha in Nepal on 14/05/2012

16/05/2012 - Seven new ministers sworn in - Nepal - Nepal - A day after the breakthrough agreement...
14/05/2012 - Agni Plane crashes in Jomsom - Nepal - Nepal - A chartered Agni Air plane en route...
14/05/2012 - Protest demands No Ethnicity Based Federalism - Nepal - The Nepali Congress aligned Nepal...
10/05/2012 - Empty Kathmandu as pre-monsoon rains come down - Nepal - Pre-monsoon rain adds more emptiness in...
08/05/2012 - Government evicts landless squatters - Kathmandu - Nepal - The government of Nepal demolish the...
05/05/2012 - Nepal gets its National consensus government - Nepal - Prime Minister of Nepal Dr Baburam...
01/05/2012 - May Day observed in Kathmandu - Nepal - The 123rd International Labours'...
28/04/2012 - Second International Tattoo Convention 2012- Kathmandu - Nepal - For the second time in the kingdom of...
25/04/2012 - Chariot of the Rain God Festival begins in Nepal - Lalitpur - Nepal - Locals pull the Chariot of Rato...
14/04/2012 - Celebrations of the New Year Sindur Jatra festival - Bhaktapur - Nepal - Nepalese devotees welcome the new year...

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Seven new ministers sworn in - Nepal

Politics

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
Second International Tattoo Convention 2012- Kathmandu

Arts & Entertainment

Second International Tattoo Convention 2012- Kathmandu

For the second time in the kingdom of Himalayas, International Tattoo Convention was organized in order to gather the Tattoo Artists and Lovers from all over the world under the one roo...
by Sunil Sharma, on 28th of April 2012
Chariot of the Rain God Festival begins in Nepal - Lalitpur

Society

Chariot of the Rain God Festival begins in Nepal - Lali...

Locals pull the Chariot of Rato Machhendra Nath at Pulchowk in Lalitpur. This festival is one of the oldest and longest chariot pulling festivals celebrated in the Kathmandu Valley. Bot...
by Sunil Sharma, on 25th of April 2012
Celebrations of the New Year Sindur Jatra festival - Bhaktapur

Arts & Entertainment

Celebrations of the New Year Sindur Jatra festival - Bh...

Nepalese devotees welcome the new year and the advent of spring covered in vermilion powder, carry palanquins with deities by celebrating Sindur Jatra festival in Thimi, Bhaktapur,on th...
by Sunil Sharma, on 14th of April 2012
Jumla's remote but natural beauty - Nepal

Our World

Jumla's remote but natural beauty - Nepal

The beauty of Jumla attracts not just the locals, but pulls in the internal tourists too. Jumla is one of the five mountain districts of the Karnali zone. The region bears a distinct id...
by Sunil Sharma, on 11th of April 2012
In pictures: Faces of the people of Jumla - Nepal

Our World

In pictures: Faces of the people of Jumla - Nepal

The fascinating faces of the people of Jumla don't just show emotions but it shows the culture, traditions and lifestyle of Jumla. Jumla, on the banks of the Tila River, is one of ...
by Sunil Sharma, on 10th of April 2012
Photokipa Digital Imaging Expo opens in Nepal

Arts & Entertainment

Photokipa Digital Imaging Expo opens in Nepal

Billing itself as the first ever photography and digital expo in Nepal, Photokipa aims to exhibit a full range of photography and digital imaging equipment for professionals and amateur...
by Sunil Sharma, on 13th of April 2012
PM addresses nation assuring timely peace - Kathmandu

Politics

PM addresses nation assuring timely peace - Kathmandu

Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai said on Thursday the peace process has moved ahead in a way that it is impossible to backtrack. In an address to nation in the evening, PM Bhattarai exp...
by Kumar Shrestha, on 12th of April 2012
Thunder and lightning seen over Kathmandu

Environment

Thunder and lightning seen over Kathmandu

Thunder and lightning is seen over Kathmandu during the evening hours causing rain and storm. Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal has been facing extreme weather for a week now .
by Nabin Baral, on 12th of April 2012
Baidya faction takes out torch rally

Politics

Baidya faction takes out torch rally

Cadres of the Maoist hardliner faction led by vice chairman Mohan Baidya, take out a torch rally in Kathmandu, protesting against the decision to deploy Nepal Army (NA) in the People’s ...
by Kumar Shrestha, on 11th of April 2012
Nepal’s Army takes control of former Maoist fighter’s camp

Politics

Nepal’s Army takes control of former Maoist fighter’s c...

File Images: Nepal’s former Maoist rebels hand over control of their fighters and weapons to the national army, in a move likely to bolster a faltering peace process nearly six years af...
by Bimal Sharma, on 11th of April 2012
Nepal’s Army take control of former Maoist fighters

Politics

Nepal’s Army take control of former Maoist fighters

File Images: Nepal’s former Maoist rebels hand over control of their fighters and weapons to the national army, in a move likely to bolster a faltering peace process nearly six years af...
by Bimal Sharma, on 11th of April 2012
Earthquake felt in Kathmandu

Environment

Earthquake felt in Kathmandu

A small earthquake is felt in Kathmandu, causing the evacuation of a local building.
by Nabin Baral, on 11th of April 2012
Bisket Jatra Hindu festival

Society

Bisket Jatra Hindu festival

An ancient chariot containing images of Bhairava and his female counterpart Bhadrakali are enshrined in two large chariots and pulled to an open square after which rituals and festiviti...
by Arjun Karki, on 9th of April 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.