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  • An Updated Report Of A Nepali Reporter

    Birthday Blog. A reporter on his job in a changing political scenario of the country. By Dinesh Wagle “Are you pessimistic?” was one of her many questions that particularly put me in defensive position. “No, I am not,” was my instant reply. “I am not pessimistic at all.” Then I started explaining to the Japanese…

  • Shadhus of Shivaratri…Farewell

    Shadhus of Shivaratri celebrated the festival. But life will not be easy in Pashupati Nath all the time. So they have to leave with thier belongings. A photo blog by Shruti Shrestha They came, they celebrated (and puffed) and they are leaving the Pashupati Nath Temple. Shadhus who came Kathmandu for Shivaratri festival leave the…

  • Images From Kavre Clash

    Maoists rebels, declared terrorists by the state, killed three army men in the Monday (Feb 27) morning clash at Kavre Bhanjyang of Kavre Palanchwok district. All pics except the last two by Chandra Shekhar Karki. Terrified local girls of Kavre Bhanjyang were apparently unable to speak with eachother after some of them saw the battle…

  • Where Police Boss Encourages Crime

    The boss of Nepal Police uses his subordinates to perpetrate crimes. But the state is taking no action against him even after the crime cases have been reported in the media. Crime of a Policeman: She lost her husband and a son when a police Inspector enjoying the protection of Chief of Nepal Police Shyam…

  • Moriarty Musing: Nepal In Danger Of Collapse

    American Ambassador to Nepal James F. Moriarity talks to Vijay Kumar in Frontline, the star journalist’s show in Kantipur TV. Namaste Excellency! Namasteeeee! Sanchai Hunuhunchha? Sanchai Chha. Tapailai? Malai Thikai chha. How much Nepali you have picked up since you arrived here 20 months back? Oh..mero Nepali bhasha thikai chha…. Aaaja ko baithak ma thulo…

  • Changing Voices in Nepali Politics

    Will Nepal see reconciliation in the near future? American Ambassador James F Moriarity has created a small-scale tsunami in Nepali politics by speaking against the 12-point agreement between Seven Party Alliance and the Maoists. (Ambassador will talk to Vijay Kumar this evening on Kantipur TV and we will post the full transcript of the interview…

  • Exercising Democracy In Colleges

    Nepal’s politically sensative colleges are holding elections of Free Student Union. The election fever has caught politically sensitive colleges by fire. Pro-democracy students have vowed to use the election for the benefit of the ongoing democratic movement of their mother political organizations. Colleges are decorated with posters, pamphlets and banners. Elections of Free Student Union…