Stories about Nepal from May, 2010
Nepal: Financial Fraud
Muse Nepal discusses about Nepal's largest financial fraud, where Unity Life International is accused of swindling billions of Nepali rupees through illegal ponzi-scheme.
Nepal: Why Not To Fear The Maoists?
“Nepal is scheduled to have coalition governments for a long, long time to come, just like India. That might be a good reason to not fear the Maoists,” comments Democracy...
Bhutan: The Rise Of The Silent Majority
Dr. Hari Bansha Dulal at Blog for Inclusive Democracy in Nepal comments on Nepal's political situation: “the silent majority, whom the Maoists have been taking for a free ride and...
Nepal: Government not happy about Facebook Wall photos
Xnepali informs that the Nepali government has asked to remove fake pictures of Nepali ministers from Facebook accounts of some users, otherwise they will be punished.
Nepal: The Maoists Have Won
Democracy For Nepal thinks that by calling off the indefinite strike after six days, the Maoists have won.
Sri Lanka: Vesak Lanterns (Kudu) Festival
Lanka Rising writes about the Vesak Lanterns Festival, an annual holiday observed traditionally by practicing Buddhists in Sri Lanka and other parts of South Asia.
Nepal: Maoist Lead Strike Paralyzes The Country
Starting from the 1st of May, the Maoists in Nepal launched a nation wide indefinite protest demanding the current government be dissolved and the process of formulating the constitution to be re-launched in the earnest. The protest has been largely peaceful so far but this has paralyzed the country. Nepali bloggers analyze the situation.
Nepal: An Appeal To The Maoists
Democracy For Nepal has an appeal to the Maoists stating what they can do to resolve the current political crisis in Nepal.
Technology for Transparency: The South Asian Story
Democracy is still relatively young in South Asia, and not always stable. While politicians in the region are eager to integrate technology into their policy platforms, they are less enthusiastic about its use by activists who want more transparency and accountable governments.
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.
