Stories about Nepal from July, 2010
Nepal: No Toilet, No Citizenship
XNepali Blog reports that as a part of the sanitary awareness program in rural Nepal, the Kaikot district council “has formulated a requirement in which every citizenship certificate applicant need to have a toilet at home”.
Nepal: An Indigenous Leader As Prime Minister?
Narahang at KitaitiSaathi opines that the Nepali politicians should be bold enough to consider a native leader while electing the next Prime Minister of Nepal.
Nepal: Madesh Parties Boycott Elections
Bhola B Rana reports in Nepal today that the election of Nepalese Prime Minister is due today and four Madesh parties are boycotting the election.
Nepal: The Never Ending Political Drama
After two weeks of Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal's resignation from his post, Nepal is yet to see a new Prime Minister. Dr. Hari Bansha Dulal wonders when will this political drama end.
Nepal: Empowering The Youth
Sabingnawali at Nepali Blogger highlights Goreto, Nepal's nationwide youth empowerment project, which was initiated by a 19 year old Nepali youth.
Nepal: Smallest Book
X Nepali Blog informs about the smallest published book in Nepal which measures 3 inches in length and 2.5 inches in width.
Nepal: Bathe In The Pools Of The Street Side
De Neilson writes about the Nepalese tradition of bathing in the pools located in the street side or fountain side.
Nepal: Prachanda Cannnot Be Prime Minister
Paramendra Bhagat at Democracy for Nepal opines that the Maoist leader Prachanda cannot be a Prime Minister again because: “someone who does not understand how coalition governments work can not lead a majority, coalition government, let alone a national consensus government.”
Nepal: Help Build A School
Nepali Blogger tells how you can help build a school in Nepal by simply voting in Facebook.
Nepal: Bleak Picture of Nepalese Economy
A libertarian in Nepal is irked by the recently reported bleak picture of Nepalese economy.
Nepal: Prime Minister Resigns
Nepali Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal announced his resignation yesterday in a live televised speech. Mr. Nepal's resignation brings an end to a long political stalemate in Nepal.
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.
