Stories about Nepal from May, 2011
Nepal: The Difference The Maoists Have Made
Maila Baje at Nepali Netbook discusses about the difference the Maoists have made in Nepali politics.
Nepal: So Rich And Yet So Poor
News Views And Reviews Of Nepal points out that although Nepal has a huge potential to generate hydropower up to 43,000 megawatts (MW), it is generating only 1.47% of its...
Nepal: Constituent Assembly Term Extended For Three Months
Phanindra Dahal at United We Blog! for a Democratic Nepal informs about the latest drama at the current Nepali parliament session where the Constituent Assembly was extended for three months.
Nepal: Codes Of Ethics For Bloggers
Considering the growing popularity of blogs in Nepal and some recent issues, Nepali journalist and blogger Ujjwal Acharya has taken steps to initiate talks about a code of ethics for...
Nepal: Dhaka Topi, The National Identity
XNepali at Nepal Blogs writes about Dhaka Topi, an unique cap worn by many Nepalis which is considered as a national identity.
Nepal: Social Media As A Civic Activism Tool
On Saturday May 7, 2011, hundreds gathered at a public square in Kathmandu demanding that the constitution be drafted by the May 28 deadline. This event was unique to Nepali activism and political scene because social networking site Facebook played vital role in organizing and encouraging the participants.
Nepal: Complaint Against Mysansar Blog
Nepal Blogs discusses about a recent complaint about the Nepali language blog Mysansar made to the Press Council of Nepal.
Nepal: The Start Of A Facebook Revolution?
Pradeep Kumar Singh posts pictures and news of the recent Facebook campaign titled “Show up. Stand up. Speak up. Else, shut up”. Around 400 Nepali youth showed up at Maitighar...
Nepal: Facebook Movement Demanding Constitution
Pradeep Kumar Singh informs that frustrated by the inability of the incumbent government to enact the new constitution of Nepal on time, some Nepali youth started a Facebook group to...
Nepal: A Debate On Piracy And Copyright
On Saturday, April 30th, a group of Nepali Twitter users discussed piracy, digital rights and copyright. Bhumika Ghimire summarized the debate using Storify.
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.
