Friends of Nepal

BY TILAK P. POKHAREL
NEW YORK, Nov 15 – US President George W. Bush signed on Monday a Bill that has set out strict conditions on providing military assistance to Nepal. ( Read on).

November 4, 2005
The U.S. Embassy notes with alarm recent reports in Nepal media on the
emerging potential for an “alliance” between one or more of the major
political parties and the Maoist rebels. (Fore more.)

Himalayan Healers is a new group that works with students from the Dalit or “Untouchable” castes to become quality massage therapists and healers (Ayurvedic and Tibetan massage techniques, plus whatever traditions we can discover that are distinctly “Nepali”) and help them to find jobs at safe, positive, quality locations overseas. [...]

Pahadi is a leading member of the Citizens’ Movement for Democracy and Peace in Nepal and founder of Amnesty International, Nepal.
In addition to his talk, there will be several videos.
Satya Narayan mandir, 2nd Floor, 75-15 Woodside Avenue, Elmhurst, NY 11373
11/6 at 5 pm
Q’s? Anil, 917-670-1057

DATE:       November 19, 2005 (Saturday)
Time:       1:00 – 4 pm
VENUE:   Arlington Central Public Library (near Ballston Metro, 1015 North Quincy Street, Arlington VA 22201)
                        Telephone: 703-228-5990

Seven US Congress men on October 28, 2005 urged Secretary Condolezza Rice to take a leadership role in devising a high level, multi-pronged, and collaborative action to resolve Nepal’s violence. They expressed their concern toward deteorirating civil liberaties and political freedom in Nepal and have asked Secretary Rice to pursuade King Gyanendra to embrace democratic [...]