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Nepal’s Political Factionalism Affects Labor Relations
Infighting between and within Nepal's political parties has spilled over into labor union negotiations. In Nepal all unions are affiliated with a political party or, in the case of the Maoist-affiliated unions, a faction of a party.
Public Cynicism May Spell End of Nepal’s Constituent Assembly
Fresh elections may not solve the country's problems though. The same poll suggests that Nepalis place little faith in any of the parties. Congress garners support from 22 percent of respondents, the Maoists from 20 percent, and the UML from just o
Nepal MPs Take Turns To Block Action
Different interests within the legislature use this tactic, a 'gherao,' or 'surrounding' of the speaker's microphone for many purposes. So far at least the Assembly's rules do not permit their removal. Occasionally the Speaker of the Assembly
Corruption Conviction in Nepal, Finally
On Thursday court officials served the judgment on Wagle at his home, but he refused to give himself up to them. The officials then summoned police, who took Wagle to Dilli Bazaar Prison in Kathmandu.
Colors and Rituals Mark Holi in Nepal
The week-long Hindu festival of Holi got underway Monday with the erection of the 'Chir,' a tall pole topped with colored fabric streamers, in Kathmandu's old palace square.
