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Nepal as a Secular State: All Religions Equal
Welcome to the secular Nepal where being Nepali is the true religion. Now extremists should stop politicizing religion. By Deepak Adhikari Nepal became another secular state at a time when fundamentalism is growing in different parts of the planet. But, this oldest nation state of South Asia has a history of harmony that is rarely…
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Maoists Abduct, Maoists Extort and Maoists Loot: Nepal Army
While the country is readying itself for the first round of peace talks with the Maoists, the rebels are continuing the activities, some say, they are best known for: extortion, intimidation and abductions. They are collecting money from not only big businesses of the country but also from general people and small businesses around Nepal.…
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Meet the Rebels: Maoist Guerilla of Nepal
A personal encounter with Nepal’s Maoist rebels is a ‘show’ of force in more ways than one. By Kevin Sites Pics and captions by Dinesh Wagle Even if you don’t have a gun, act like you have one! That’s what this guerilla girl was doing in a parade organized on the play ground of a…
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Backpack Journalist: Kevin Sites In Kathmandu
American war correspondent Kevin Sites points his camera toward an armed Maoist guerilla girl in Kailali, far west Nepal, this week. Pic by Wagle By Dinesh Wagle Saturday Blog A soldier heading for the war zone would carry a loaded rifle along with a bandolier of bullets. What about a journalist who is going to…
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King Gyanendra Should Disclose Details Of His Properties
King Gyanendra should dutifully disclose the details of his personal and royal palace properties and proudly pay the tax. Now that the House of Representatives has declared itself a sovereign and supreme body and people have joyfully welcomed the Proclamation, its time to implement those decisions without any delay. We have seen people at government…
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Nepal Celebrates Historic Democratic Achievement
Victory rallies organized around the country. People warn of dire consequences if anyone dares to go against the Parliament Declaration Tens of thousands of jubilant Nepali people Friday participated in victory rallies organized around the country to celebrate Thursday’s historic Parliament Proclamation. While celebrating the achievement, they were cautious about possible fight back by the…
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No Religious Kingdom: Celebrating Secularism in Nepal
Hurray! Nepal Is A Secular Country UWB Photo blog by Shruti Shrestha Yes, amendments must be made in general knowledge books around the world. The world’s only Hindu Kingdom is a history now and people of Nepal, that country, are happy! Hindus are happy, Buddhists are happy, Muslims are happy, Christians are happy, people from…
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