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Discrimination on religious ground still persist in a secular country
In a bid to address the sentiments and long standing demands of ethnic minorities, the parliament declared Nepal a secular state on May, 18, 2006. The declaration ended two-and-half century long country’s distinction as the world ...
New census draws flaws
THEETHNICVOICE REPORT, KATHMANDU, JULY, 3, 2011 - Like in the previous census, the new census that was completed mere a week ago has drawn the similar flaws. The Central Bureau of Statistic (CBS) had conducted the 11th census in two phases—the first phase beginning from May 15 to June 1, while the second from June 17 to June 27.
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’Federalism to strengthen Nepal’
At a time when the nation is reeling under intense debate of federalism, one of the members of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and the chief of the indigenous Chakma community of Bangladesh, Raja Devasish Roy, on Saturday said federalism will strengthen Nepal.
Kirat community observe ‘Udhauli’
Various clans belonging to Kirat community--Sunuwar, Rai, Yakha and Limbu-- observed ’Udhauli’ festival with much excitement and fanfare across the country on Saturday.
Govt. pulls back amendment bill, following the protests of CA IPs caucus
Following a stern protest from the CA indigenous Peoples Caucus, the government on Friday finally pulled back the constitution amendment bill on Friday.
IPs ask government to seek their consent prior to initiate landfill site project
Tharu Indigenous communities at Dangrah in Morang district decided to protest against much-hyped landfill site construction project.
Crusader bemoans shrinking turf
Juju Bhai Basha is preparing to partake in the tongue piercing festival Bisket Jatra for the third consecutive time.
New census draws flaws
New census that was completed mere a week ago has drawn wide criticism from the Indigenous nationalities.
Interview
Janajati movement is the product of marginalisation
Self determination is not useless; it is about having the right to determine our own life and future. It cannot be seen in the colonial context in that the country will break if we adopt federalism with the right to self determination.
Views and Analysis
Inevitability of identity
The core contentious issues in writing a new Constitution for Nepal revolves round the politics of ethnic/ cultural identities. This also seems to be a main characteristic of contemporary politics in developing countries across the globe.
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In need of revival
Despite its small territory, Nepal portrays a tapestry of linguistic and cultural diversity.
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Debate and Discussion
International Affairs
- MALAYSIA: Save rivers condemn ‘cleansing’ ritual done at the proposed Baram dam site
- CAMBODIA: Anti-logging Activist ChutWutty shot dead
- INDONESIA : Indigenous Peoples want to have a say in what’s happening to Their Lands
- INDIA: Ministry of Environment and Forests rejects forest clearance to Kalu dam in Maharshtra
- UN to investigate plight of US Native Americans for first time
