FNJ to uphold agendas of Dalits, Janajatis Kathmandu, September 24:The president of the Federation of Nepalese Journalists’ (FNJ), Taranath Dahal, has said that the federation is about to amend its statute to include the agendas of deprived communities, including Dalits, indigenous... Travel 25 Sep, 2005
IN BRIEF Bike theft issueKATHMANDU: Those motorcycle owners who have happened to lose their vehicles can now lodge a complaint at any police station in the Valley, said the Traffic Directorate at the police headquarters on Saturday. A taskforce team under the... Horoscopes 24 Sep, 2005
Govt’s ‘affirmative action’ on Janajatis ‘confusing’ Kathmandu, August 28:The government’s policy to adopt affirmative action on the welfare of the indigenous and nationalities and the Dalit has created a confusion among activists and government officials alike over what it actually means. “I could... Horoscopes 29 Aug, 2005
JEP call to help empower janajatis Kathmandu, August 27:The executive director of the Janajati Empowerment Project (JEP), Dr Chaitanya Subba, has called on the janajati students to help put pressure on the government to empower the indigenous nationalities of the nation. Stating that... Horoscopes 27 Aug, 2005
‘Empower janajatis for peace’ Kathmandu, August 9:The Minister of Local Development, Khadga Bahadur GC, has said the indigenous nationalities, Dalits, women, and other deprived communities should be brought into the mainstream for peace-building. Minister GC made this remark at a... Travel 09 Aug, 2005
Tribal students slam federation gen secy Kathmandu, August 6:On the eve of World Indigenous Day-2005, eleven federal council organisations of the Federation of Indigenous Nationalities’ Students (NEFINS) have passed a no-confidence motion against general secretary Resham Gurung. The... Horoscopes 06 Aug, 2005
World Indigenous Day on August 8 Kathmandu, August 5:The Nepal Federation of International Nationalities (NEFIN) will organise its main programme in Pokhara for the first time on August 8 to mark “International Day of World Indigenous Peoples”. “As part of spreading message of... Travel 05 Aug, 2005
Welfare schemes elude Dalits, Janajatis Tika R PradhanKapilvastu, June 11:A large number of Dalits and Janajatis of the district have been deprived of benefits provided by the government and other agencies, as the government has not recognised them. The District Education Office recently... Travel 12 Jun, 2005
‘Lingual Black Day’ today Kathmandu: The Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN) in association with various bodies of the indigenous nationalities on Monday announced twoday protest programmes from Tuesday to mark the ‘Lingual Black Day’ on Wednesday. Various... Horoscopes 30 May, 2005
Activists call for united front to fight for rights of Dalits, Janajatis Himalayan News Service Kathmandu, April 16:Prominent Dalit and Janajati leaders today highlighted the need for a united front to fight for the rights of the oppressed people. Addressing an interaction on ‘Problems of Dalits and Our Role’ organised... Horoscopes 16 Apr, 2005
NFDIN releases funds for indigenous organisations Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 30:The National Foundation for the Development of Indigenous Nationalities (NFDIN) has released budget for different organisations of the indigenous and nationalities.“We have already released funds for some 25... Travel 30 Mar, 2005
NFDIN releases funds for indigenous organisations Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 30:The National Foundation for the Development of Indigenous Nationalities (NFDIN) has released budget for different organisations of the indigenous and nationalities.“We have already released funds for some 25... Travel 30 Mar, 2005
