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Kathmandu

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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

FNJ protests attack on media by strike enforcers - Kathmandu

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...

by Kumar Shrestha 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 - 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 - 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 - RPP - Nepal's bandh leaves partial impact in capital - Nepal - Normal life has been partially affected...
18/05/2012 - Khokana Sikali Festival celebrations in Kathmandu - Nepal - Masked devotees from Khokana Village...
17/05/2012 - Joint Struggle Committee enforce Nepal Bandh - Kathmandu - Nepal - The “Nepal bandh” (shutdown strike)...
17/05/2012 - Kathmandhu hit by further transport strikes - Nepal - Academic institutions and business hubs...

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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
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
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
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

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
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
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

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