Indigenous lawmakers for rights KATHMANDU: Lawmakers representing indigenous nationalities on Saturday formed a caucus with the objective of fighting for the rights of indigenous nationalities in the country. Of the 218 lawmakers representing the indigenous nationalities in the... Horoscopes 19 Jul, 2009
NEFIN warns of ethnic violence Kathmandu: The umbrella organisation of all indigenous nationalities across the country, Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN), on Thursday war-ned of ethnic violence if the retaliation committees and vigilante groups being formed in... Travel 26 Mar, 2009
Ethnic groups stage chakka jam Kathmandu, March 2: Several ethnic and indigenous groups today organised hour-long chhaka jam at Maitighar Mandala from 2pm to protest the government’s decision to enlist them under the Madhesi community. Pasang Sherpa, president of Nepal... Horoscopes 03 Mar, 2009
Nefinsco approves bonus KATHMANDU:The 16th AGM of Nepal Finance Ltd (Nefinaco) decided to issue 50 per cent bonus share and 2.63 per cent cash dividend, states a press note. 13 Jan, 2009
once-over FNJ’s protestBARA: The Bara chapter of the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) on Saturday observed ‘black day’ in memory of slain journalist Birendra Shah. While the FNJ chapter took out a silent rally, which passed through main thoroughfares... Travel 04 Oct, 2008
Janajatis denounce RJM agitation Kathmandu, September 28:A number of Janajati organisations today denounced the RJM for protesting against federalism.RJM today called Nepal bandh claiming that Federalism would disintegrate the nation.In a statement, Tamsaling Nepal National Party said... Horoscopes 29 Sep, 2008
‘Unity in best interest of Janajati empowerment’ Kathmandu, September 21:Janajati activists have stressed the need to hold wide-ranging discussions and lay groundwork to realise aspirations of indigenous nationalities.“We have a long way to go. None of the indigenous groups are clear about issues... Travel 22 Sep, 2008
Clarion call to empower Janajatis UN Secretary-General seeks protection of endangered languagesKathmandu, August 9:Indigenous nationalities today celebrated the World Indigenous Day 2008 by organising several functions across the country.On the last day of the week-long celebration,... Horoscopes 10 Aug, 2008
Indigenous Day programmes Kathmandu, August 4:Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN) said today that it would organise a series of programmes throughout the week to mark the World Indigenous Day 2008.“This year, we are organising various programmes to pressure... Horoscopes 05 Aug, 2008
TOPICS: The Himalayan indigenous Nepalis Indigenous peoples of the northernmost Himalayan region of Nepal have common ancestry, language, culture, and religion and similar opportunities and challenges. Although they share many commonalities and live next to each other, they have been... 17 Jul, 2008
NEFIN chief vows to fight for indigenous people Kathmandu, July 10:President of the Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities Pasang Sherpa today vowed to launch a movement to ensure autonomous federal states for indigenous nationalities.“I will resign as CA member and take to the streets to... Travel 10 Jul, 2008
Indigenous people seek 26 CA seats Kathmandu, June 21:Indigenous rights activists have demanded that the remaining 26 Constituent Assembly members be picked from the ethnic and indigenous communities. Speaking at a programme in Kathmandu today, Om Gurung of the Nepal Federation of... Horoscopes 22 Jun, 2008
