Stories about Nepal from June, 2009
Nepal: The Future Of The Madhesi Movement
Democracy For Nepal discusses the future of the Madhesi movement in Nepal.
Nepal: The Musicians
Kathmandu Blogger writes about the unsung heroes of Nepali Weddings, the musicians.
Nepal: What really happened in 2001?
Even after eight years of the Nepal Royal Massacre, Nepalis are still confused what happened on that dreadful day. Maya has more on this.
Nepal-India Border Dispute: Nepalese Reactions Online
Couple of weeks back, reports of alleged land encroachment by India border security forces hit the Nepalese media. On the historic perspective on Nepal-India border, Nepaldemocracy has an in-depth report. According to Republica: “Some 2000 Nepalis from villages on Nepal-India border who have been displaced due to alleged harassment by...
Nepal: Energy Matters
Nepali Perspectives…. discusses the current situation of the energy Industry in Nepal and its perils and potentials.
Nepal: A fresh start?
After weeks of wrangling among political parties in Nepal, veteran Communist leader and former general secretary of Nepal communist party (United Marxist and Leninist) (CPN UML) Madhav Kumar Nepal was "selected" as Nepal's prime minister. Mr. Nepal's job, especially at this point, brings a heavy baggage of problems-some of which could potentially torpedo his government.
About our Nepal coverage
The earthquake that shook Nepal on April 25 claimed more than 8,000 lives and injured twice as many people. Around 8 million people have been affected with at least 2 million displaced. 1.4 million are in need of food assistance. Reaching remote areas presents a special challenge.
