United We Blog – for a peaceful and democratic Nepal
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Terror and Tourists in Pokhara
Yes, the life goes on… in Nepali style…and in foreign style. Despite all those bomb blasts and killings, it seems, life in Nepal turns into normalcy the day after… Take this example from Pokhara…The other day bombs exploded, civilians were injured…then the next day saw army folks painstakingly trying to defuse a fake bomb. Tourists…
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Sideeffects of Conflict in Nepal
Bloody conflict in Nepal: Images from Palpa clash: 12 securitymen and 18 Maoists died in the incident. By Madhav Aryal Side Effects of the Conflict: She is Sita Dhakal, 10, of Parena VDC-5, Kopche. She lost consciousness after the fighting erupted in her neighborhood with huge sounds of explosions and firing in the border of…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
