Last week’s Nepali Times package on Christian conversion in Nepal generated vigorous debate online about secularism and proselytization. Here is a selection of the feedback http://nepalitimes.com/article/Nepali-Times-Buzz/Ranting-on-high,3911
2017
Nepal Comedian Takes On Donald Trump
Nepali comedian Manoj Gajurel received threats for impersonating the king when the small Himalayan country was still ruled by a Hindu monarchy. Today he is taking aim at another powerful figure, US President Donald Trump. To read more click on the link below: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-4856764/Nepal-comedian-takes-Donald-Trump.html
In Food-Prone South Asia, Early Warning systems Buy Precious Time
Early warning can save lives. Knowing something horrible is about to happen gives you a chance to prepare or get away — a painful lesson that is slowly being learnt across flood-prone South Asia. To read further click on the link below: https://www.irinnews.org/news/2017/09/05/flood-prone-south-asia-early-warning-systems-buy-precious-time
Preaching on High – A Christian Evangelical Group is Converting Buddhists in holy Himalayan valleys
To read RPCV Brot Coburn’s article in the Nepali Times click on the link below: http://nepalitimes.com/article/nation/preaching-on-high,3904
Floods in India, Bangladesh, Nepal Kill 1,200, Leave millions homeless
At least 1,200 people have been killed and millions have been left homeless following devastating floods that have hit India, Bangladesh and Nepal, in one of the worst flooding disasters to have affected the region in years. International aid agencies said thousands of villages have been cut off by flooding with
USAID’s Launches 5 year $30+mm Kisan II Ag Project
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched Kisan II with the aim of facilitating the value chain of farm products of Nepal’s rural areas. The $32.7 million project will be implemented for the next five years in 20 districts. To read further click on the link below:
Nepal Calls Nov. 26 General Election
Nepal will hold a general election on Nov. 26, the government said on Monday, hoping to conclude a turbulent journey to democracy a decade after a civil war and the abolition of its 239-year-old monarchy. To read further, please click on the link below: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-4810216/Nepal-calls-Nov-26-general-election-emerging-upheaval.html
Nepal Fails to Pass Controversial Constitution Amendment
Nepal’s parliament on Monday failed to pass a controversial amendment to the constitution after it was blocked by the main opposition party, amid deep political divisions ahead of key polls later this year. The government failed to get the two-thirds majority to pass the bill that has been the centre
Floods, Landslides Triggered by Heavy Rain kill 47 in Nepal
The Associated Press KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Landslides and flooding triggered by heavy rain have killed at least 47 people in southern Nepal and left thousands homeless, police said Sunday. The death toll was expected to go up, with around two dozen other people missing and feared dead after three