Kalpit Parajuli

Under an amended criminal code, heavy sentences could be imposed on anyone inducing others to convert or not to respect Hindu traditions. Killing cattle for the meat would be outlawed. Non-Hindu religious leaders want separate legislation and a commission to protect religious minorities.

Opposition parties accuse him of conspiring to bring Maoists back into power. A new constitution now cannot be drafted by the deadline of 31 August. President Yadav calls for a new coalition government.

Kathmandu says it wants to improve coordination, but associations respond that its real goal is to control groups working for immigrants, democracy and human rights.

The government ordered the arrest of a Tibetan representative. Tibetan refugees now show great concern. Sources tell AsiaNews that Kathmandu wants to please China ahead of a visit by a top-level delegation.

Islamic leaders preach respect for other religious communities. The country still debates choice of a secular state or a return to a Hindu monarchy.

According to Kathmandu the Chinese have drawn up a development plan for Lumbini without notifying authorities, who learned the news from newspapers. The project amounts to three billion dollars and was organized together with United Nations Industrial Development Agency. Out of respect for the place to date there are no hotels or tourist attractions.

The Maoist party wants entire cabinet reshuffled, otherwise government will collapse. The opposition rises up and pushes the Prime Minister to resign five months after his election. Doubts about the future of the country, since 2009 in the grip of the political stalemate and economic.

Since May 27 the police in Nepal have held William Gomes in custody for no reason. The activist was trying to reach Hong Kong via Nepal after being tortured and threatened by the authorities of Dhaka for his activities on behalf of Christians. Spokesman of the main opposition party accuses the government of Nepal of serious violations of human rights and calls on the Prime Minister to resign.

Kathmandu wants to clear up the “confusion created by China”. In two years, the first results should reveal the height of the roof of the world, on the border between the two countries.

The new Christian-majority autonomous region will have a parliament of 50 members and will manage the agricultural and industrial policies related to tea. Communists and Hindus protest.

Since 2007, abortions rose by 42%. More than 70% carried out by young people under 24 years. For the Minister of Health, the situation is worrying. Revision of the law authorizing abortion.

China is afraid of fresh protests by Tibetan activists supported by the West. Total closure of the Tatopani passage the only access to Tibet from Nepal. Entry to foreign tourists denied until July 25.