Category: Democracy Wall

UWB Note: Nepali blogging in UCLA: News in the UCLA Paper and Notice The mass meet announced by SPA to condole the four martyrs of ongoing agitation was foiled by security forces today afternoon. [4:15PM] by UWB! Team 1:30, Bir Hospital Journos were already gathered. Security personnel were dispersing the pedestrians. Protesters including the staff…

Afternoon Update by Deepak/Tilak/Saroj Kirtipur, 12:45 PM Surprisingly, today there was no protest until afternoon at Kirtipur. Security personnel were guarding the Naya Bazaar entrance that saw massive protest yesterday.

UWB! Analysis The ongoing strike has given an impetus for full-fledged democracy. But to achieve it, there is a long way to go People have awakened; they are rallying overwhelmingly for democracy in unprecedented numbers. But, the movement has mainly centered around suburban areas such as Kirtipur, Kalanki, Gongabu, and Patan of Kathmandu Valley.

Are Nepali people ready to fight for democracy? It was debatable as many of them chose to ‘watch and decide’ but on the second day of General Strike it looked like finally the people are fed up with the royal rule The protests have grown more violent as the activist torched vehicles and at many…

The state has tried to crackdown the proposed general strike beginning tomorrow by arresting political leaders as well as leaders of various professional associations. At least three dozens of political leaders have been arrested from their homes while 37 professionals including journalists, lawyers, teachers and doctors have been arrested from New Baneshwor. The arrested professionals,…

The state has tried to crackdown the proposed general strike beginning tomorrow by arresting political leaders as well as leaders of various professional associations. At least three dozens of political leaders have been arrested from their homes while 37 professionals including journalists, lawyers, teachers and doctors have been arrested from New Baneshwor. The arrested professionals,…

The state has tried to crackdown the proposed general strike beginning tomorrow by arresting political leaders as well as leaders of various professional associations. At least three dozens of political leaders have been arrested from their homes while 37 professionals including journalists, lawyers, teachers and doctors have been arrested from New Baneshwor. The arrested professionals,…