Veep’s oath row : Eight student unions to intensify agitation Kathmandu, July 27: Eight student unions have decided to intensify protests to pressure Vice-President Parmananda Jha to correct his mistake.The unions made this decision during a meeting today.Students have been protesting against Jha’s act of... Travel 28 Jul, 2008
Make Morang to Kanchanpur Tharuhat: Tharus Kathmandu, July 9:Kishore Kumar Biswas, who recently quit Gupta-led Madhesi Janadhikar Forum to join the movement of indigenous people, particularly the Tharus, said part of Tarai from Morang to Kanchanpur should be named a Tharuhat province.Addressing... Travel 10 Jul, 2008
Tharus torch statute bits Kathmandu, July 7:Members of the indigenous Tharu community today burnt Article 63 (3) of the Interim Constitution of Nepal, 2007, to protest the provision, which has divided Nepal into Himal, Hill and Madhes.Three protesters were injured when the... Horoscopes 08 Jul, 2008
Tharus against ‘One Madhes’ Kathmandu, June 28:Tharus living in Kathmandu today protested the Madhesi parties’ demand for a single Madhes autonomous state and claimed that there was no region called Madhes in the country. They opposed the demand for ‘One Madhes, One... Travel 29 Jun, 2008
New federal map : Where do Himali people appear? The ink is now dry on the landmark agreement pledging implementation of a federal system with recognition of autonomous states that take into account geography, language, history, and the viability of indigenous nationalities. This may mark a turning... 11 Mar, 2008
A pinch of salt Last week, the government signed a separate agreement with two fronts of the various Tarai-based outfits. On Thursday, it formalised an eight-point deal with the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF), a front of three parties led by Mahantha Thakur,... 02 Mar, 2008
Tharus against UMDF’s demand Kathmandu, February 24:Tharu leaders today said ‘One Madhes, one Pradesh’ demand of the United Madhesi Democratic Front in the “Tharuhat state” is irrelevant.Speaking at a programme organised by the Tharu Welfare Assembly, Tharu leaders... Horoscopes 25 Feb, 2008
Call to annul govt’s decision on Upper Karnali project Kathmandu, January 26:A protest rally was held here today against the government’s decision to award the 300 MW Upper Karnali project to India’s GMR Energy Ltd.The Ministry of Water Resources signed a Memorandum of Understanding with GMR team on... Travel 27 Jan, 2008
Janajatis, Madhesis form republican front Kathmandu, September 17:Six ethnic communities and Madhesi Janaadhikar Forum (MJF) today announced the formation of a Federal Republic National Front, Nepal (FRNFN) to get their three key demands met by the state before the November 22 constituent... Travel 18 Sep, 2007
Once-over 2 held for ‘murder’PANCHTHAR: Police on Sunday arrested two persons on the charge of murdering 55-year-old Mitra Lal Koirala of Panchthar Tharpu-4. Koirala, who had returned home after living for seven years in the district headquarters, was... Travel 23 Jul, 2007
Tharus for ethnic representation Lalitpur, February 24:Intellectuals of the Tharu community today suggested the Tharu members of the parliament about what they should propose while amending the interim constitution.Participants at an interaction organised to suggest unanimous agendas... Travel 24 Feb, 2007
Tharus can secure 35 CA seats: Gachhedar Kathmandu, February 16:Former minister and member of the interim legislature, Bijaya Kumar Gachhedar, today said Tharus could secure 35 seats in the constituent assembly if they show unity.Speaking at the inaugural function of the first convention of... Travel 17 Feb, 2007
