Demonstrations have plunged the country into chaos. A 19-day general strike has grounded air transport to the western districts. More than 30 people have been hurt in clashes between indigenous groups and opponents of federalism. Ban Ki-Moon calls on Nepal to respect minorities in the new constitution.
The Christian Life Programme gets underway, offering participants the possibility of renewing their life by following in the footsteps of Jesus, model of life for everyday needs. Hope remains that the new constitution may be promulgated in time and secularism "practiced well".
The first three missionaries were invited in 1951 to open a school. Celebrations for the anniversary of St Xavier School, Nepal's first Catholic school, were held last Sunday in the presence of President Yadav and the country's main leaders.
About 33.9 per cent of the population lives with less than US$ 1.25. Only Bangladesh and India are worse off, but the WB report does not consider the country's growing gap between rich and poor.
Two bombs explode in Ramanda Chowk, Terai, one targeting a sit-in by ethnic Madhesi, killing four. Fear of attacks is growing ahead of the deadline for the new constitution on 27 May.
The UN calls on authorities to promote trade and free enterprise. Nearly one billion euros in foreign funds for the country's economy spent on balancing the books of the government. Increasing poverty and unemployment.
Over 225 areas destroyed in less than a week. Thousands of acres of pristine forest went up in smoke across the region of the Hindu Kush - Himalaya. Hundreds of villages remain isolated. Relief stopped because of inadequate means and limited funds.
The practice prohibits women from having any contact with the world during their menstrual period. Each year, dozens of women die of cold or heat as a result. Now young women challenge Hindu taboos, launching an awareness campaign across the country.
Official as of today, a total of 6 thousand ex-combatants join the army. Internal divisions of former Maoist rebels threaten the peace process with the government. Weapons disappear from some camps. Former rebel cadres attacked by extremist wing call for the protection of the military.
A campaign to raise awareness among political parties. Fear of anti-conversion laws. Muslims, Catholics and Protestants united against discrimination and persecution.
For the first time in centuries, a Badi will be entitled to own property. Listed below the Dalits, they have worked for centuries as sexual slaves of the higher castes.
After almost 1000 years, management of one of the holiest Hindu temples goes to the civil authority. Priests and vendors salaried by ministry. The measure is to prevent corruption among the temple authorities.
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