Empowerment of linguistic, ethnic minorities taking forever The new constitution’s provisions related to the empowerment of ethnic and linguistic minorities remain largely unimplemented even seven years after the promulgation of the constitution. Nepal 11 Jun, 2022
The backward classes: Rights must come to the forefront The rights of OBC (Other Backward Class) peoples have come to the forefront in Nepal recently, especially after the two movements of Madhesh. Now they are hotly debated in the context of drafting the new constitution. It has been an increasingly... 31 Dec, 2009
Bard in despair In commemoration of Bhanu Bhakta, the earliest major poet of Nepali language, Bhanu Jayanti was observed on July 13 throughout the country by organising various cultural and poetry recital programmes. The contribution of this linguistic master,... 14 Jul, 2008
Linguistic symposium Kathmandu, November 26:The 12th Himalayan Languages Symposium began here today. Hundreds of linguists from different countries have gathered to discuss on the status of various languages spoken Nepal and her neighbouring countries. Altogether 81 papers... Horoscopes 26 Nov, 2006
Youth education : Integral part of political democratisation Youth constitute a real force of change in the new democratic Nepal. Their participation in many spheres of national life is however constrained by the low level of education among the majority of them.The political change in Nepal must therefore make... 24 Jul, 2006
Local communities in favour of teaching Nepali language Kathmandu, January 10:Some local communities are in favour of teaching Nepali language and enrolling their children in the mainstream educational system as compared to teaching the young generation in their mother tongues, according to a research.... Travel 10 Jan, 2006
Janajatis for national curriculum, says study Kathmandu, December 31:A recent study has revealed that some indigenous communities prefer receiving education in Nepali language and be a part of the mainstream educational system than in their languages.Professor Dr Tirtha Raj Parajuli, curriculum... Travel 31 Dec, 2005
