Archive ethnicity 2001-2003

Archive

2001-2003

2000

current events

Age no bar when it comes to preserving tradition (kp 31/12/2003)

Janajati students’ meet (ht 28/12/2003)

Body to empower Gurung women (ht 21/12/2003), Stress on Gurungs’ mother language (ht 21/12/2003)

Competition in constructing Kapurthans, by Govinda Chettri (ht 20/12/2003)

Parents responsible for illiteracy among Bote children (kp 16/12/2003)

On Kirant Culture, a book review "Kirataharuko dharma ra sanskriti" (sp 12/12/2003)

Newari Jya-Jamko ritual discussed in depth (kp 04/12/2003)

Newar regional meets soon (ht 01/12/2003)

Tamang community drawn towards animal husbandry (kp 30/11/2003)

Viewers increase in Regional Ethnic Museum in Pokhara (ht 23/11/2003)

Two-thirds of Newars below poverty line: Study (Himalayan Times, 13/11/2003)

Rama, first higher secondary Bote student from Tanahun, by Ghanashyam Khadka (Kathmandu Post, 11/11/2003)

General assembly of Kirat Rai Yayokkha (Himalayan Times, 10/11/2003)

Chepang boy sets example for his peers, by Dipendra Singh Thapa (Kathmandu Post, 09/11/2003)

With the onset of winter, Mustangi people migrate to warmer foothills, by Ghanashyam Khadka (Kathmandu Post, 07/11/2003)

20-yr research on Tamang women discussed (Himalayan Times, 05/11/2003)

2 trusts formed for Rai community (Himalayan Times, 04/11/2003)

Dashain a burden for Chepangs (Kathmandu Post, 02/10/2003)

Rautes on the verge of extinction (Kathmandu Post, 12/09/2003)

Chepangs urged to maintain identity (Kathmandu Post, 31/08/2003)

Tamang language classes begin (Kathmandu Post, 09/08/2003)

Kirats won’t follow Hindu caste system (Himalayan Times, 08/08/2003)

Kulung group of Rai seeks distinct identity (Himalayan Times, 07/08/2003)

Unity among Tharu youths stressed (Himalayan Times, 27/07/2003)

Rs 314 m project for janajatis likely (Himalayan Times, 21/07/2003)
See also Exorbitant, letter by Gita Rai (Himalayan Times, 05/08/2003)

Crown Prince inaugurates museum (Himalayan Times, 17/07/2003)

Paharis concerned about children’s future, by Hira Lal BK (Kathmandu Post, 24/06/2003)

Tamang Ghedung to felicitate mountaineers (Himalayan Times, 18/06/2003)

Chepangs deprived of citizenship, land ownership certificates (Kathmandu Post, 17/06/2003)

Gurung body calls for education fund (Himalayan Times, 08/06/2003)

Call to join stir against language discrimination (Kathmandu Postm 01/06/2003)

Indigenous people seek equal representation (Kathmandu Post, 01/06/2003)

Janajatis plan six Black Days (Himalayan Times, 31/05/2003)

11 states for Limbus! (Himalayan Times, 26/05/2003)

Dr. Johan Galtung suggests for revision of constitution (People's Review, 22/05/2003)

Thami children lack higher education, by Tika Bhatta (Kathmandu Post, 20/05/2003)

Janajatis seek all-round reservations (Himalayan Times, 18/05/2003)

Inclusive model of democracy only way out for Nepal, says sociologist, by Sagun S Lawoti (Himalayan Times, 17/05/2003)

Upstairs, downstairs (Himalayan Times, 14/05/2003)

Shake-up at top prescribed as pick-me-up, by Sagun S Lawoti (Himalayan Times, 13/05/2003)

Most of Chepangs do not have citizenship (Himalayan Times, 11/05/2003)

Unity in diversity, by Madhukar SJB Rana (Himalayan Times, 08/05/2003)

Insurgency forces Rautes to return to nomadic life, by D.R. Panta (Kathmandu Post, 08/05/2003)

Kirant Rai Yayokkha conference concludes (Kathmandu Post, 07/05/2003)

Jagat Bahadur turns home into Lapcha museum (Himalayan Times, 07/05/2003)

Indigenous-nationalities conference approves 42-point proposal (Kathmandu Post, 06/05/2003)

Constitution racist, sexist bilge, argues scholar (Himalayan Times, 05/05/2003)

Raji women in search of new occupations (Kathmandu Post, 02/05/2003)

Ethnic, indigenous people's Federation (People's Review, 01/05/2003)

KWP demands ethnic autonomy (Kathmandu Post, 30/04/2003)

Oxford scholar urges Nepalis to come to terms with ‘hybrid past’, by Sagun S Lawoti (Himalayan Times, 29/04/2003), Hybrid present (Himalayan Times, 30/04/2003), It’s equity, not hybridity, letter by B.K. Rana (Himalayan Times, 02/05/2003), Homogenised Nepal? (Himalayan Times, 06/05/2003), Nepali hybridity and equality, letter by Prem Gyan Thakuri (Himalayan Times, 06/05/2003), Janajatis unite and organise, letter by Krishna K Limboo (Himalayan Times, 07/05/2003), Hybridity of upper castes, letter by David Gellner (Himalayan Times, 22/05/2003)

Hayu ethnic minority struggle to survive (Kathmandu Post, 29/04/2003)

Equality in resource distribution among communities stressed (Himalayan Times, 28/04/2003)

National Gurung conference to be held soon (Kathmandu Post, 28/04/2003), Gurungs to meet from May 3 (Himalayan Times, 28/04/2003), Council House of Tamu boycotts first national Gurung conference (Kathmandu Post, 02/05/2003), Gurungs demand recognition (Himalayan Times, 04/05/2003), National Gurung meet ends (Himalayan Times, 06/05/2003)

Indigenous communities for their share in peace talks (Kathmandu Post, 27/04/2003), Indigenous groups want their agenda to feature in talks (Himalayan Times, 27/04/2003)

Focus on preservation of indigenous languages (Kathmandu Post, 25/04/2003)

Lack of water causes sores among Chepang children, by Pratap Bista (Kathmandu Post, 24/04/2003)

Conflict over final rites among the Hayus, by Tika Bhatta (Kathmandu Post, 21/04/2003)

State ignoring Terai people’s problems: Intellectuals (Himalayan Times, 20/04/2003), Area of discontent (Himalayan Times, 21/04/2003)

Badis set to move court, by Robin Giri (Himalayan Times, 19/04/2003)

Most of ethnic groups illiterate (Kathmandu Post, 19/04/2003)

Amend constitution, demand Janajatis (Himalayan Times, 17/04/2003)

Chepang community in search of identity (Kathmandu Post, 17/04/2003)

Majhis take to modern ways (Himalayan Times, 16/04/2003)

Musahars survive on misery, neglect (Rising Nepal, 16/04/2003)

Museum on Magar culture opens in Myagdi, by Amrit Bhadgaunle (Kathmandu Post, 15/04/2003)

Badis try to turn a new leaf, by Shwar Khanal (Himalayan Times, 13/04/2003)

Chepangs struggling for survival (Rising Nepal, 13/04/2003)

Gurung students’ body splits (Himalayan Times, 12/04/2003)

Madheshis seek autonomy (Himalayan Times, 12/04/2003)

Tamangs in favour of ‘House of Nationalities’ (Kathmandu Post, 11/04/2003), Tamangs seek role in talks (Himalayan Times, 11/04/2003)

Govt adopting plans on indigenous people:PM (Rising Nepal, 09/04/2003)

Indigenous people to resume movement if demands not met (Space Time Today, 09/04/2003)

Ethnic self-governance framework presented (Himalayan Times, 07/04/2003)

Tharus ready for 18th general meet from April 8 (Himalayan Times, 31/03/2003), Tharu community becomes restive (Telegraph, 02/04/2003)

Call to bring Janajatis into mainstream (Himalayan Times, 29/03/2003)

Pandora’s box (Himalayan Times, 27/03/2003)

NTG demands role in peace process (Himalayan Times, 26/03/2003)

Tamu students’ meet begins (Himalayan Times, 23/03/2003)

Gurung body felicitates 6 persons (Himalayan Times, 21/03/2003)

‘Political stability, peace needed for progress’ (Space Time Today, 20/03/2003)

Tamangs’ conference begins on April 4 (Himalayan Times, 19/03/2003)

Concerns over rights of marginalised people raised (Kathmandu Post, 19/03/2003)

Newar bodies threaten to flex political muscle (Himalayan Times, 16/03/2003)

Media and indigenous people, by Chun Bahadur Gurung (Kathmandu Post, 10/03/2003)

Names for FDN forwarded (Himalayan Times, 08/03/2003)

Magar Day festivities reveal rich cultural past, by Tejasuee Rajbhandari (Kathmandu Post, 28/02/2003)

Madheshi national meet to be held (Kathmandu Post, 18/02/2003)

'Indigenous groups must be included' (Himalayan Times, 15/02/2003)

Ethnic museum gets finishing touches (Himalayan Times, 11/02/2003)

Tamangs complain of negligence (Himalayan Times, 01/02/2003)

Few takers for traditional coustmes of Tamangs (Himalayan Times, 30/12/2002)

Rautes likely to migrate to India (Kathmandu Post, 29/12/2002)

Ethnographic museum in offing at Kirtipur (Himalayan Times, 28/12/2002)

Young Kirants prefer love themes in Sakela dance (Himalayan Times, 24/12/2002)

Festival of Kirats concludes (Kathmandu Post, 22/12/2002)

Tamang, Limbu recognised as scheduled tribes in Sikkim, by Sanjay Pradhan (Kathmandu Post, 22/12/2002)

Role of Tamang community in culture appreciated (Rising Nepal, 21/12/2002)

Education secondary for Chepang community (Kathmandu Post, 21/12/2002)

Demands for national recognition of Lhossar (Kathmandu Post, 15/12/2002)
See also Gurungs to celebrate Lho-chhar on Dec 29 (Himalayan Times, 15/12/2002)

Focus on upliftment of indigenous people (Kathmandu Post, 11/12/2002)

Reservation urged for marginalised classes (Himalayan Times, 09/12/2002)

Marriage to legitimise illegitimate births (Himalayan Times, 02/12/2002)

Janajatis seek active role in constituent assembly (Himalayan Times, 01/12/2002)

Janajatis seek fair share in government (Himalayan Times, 17/11/2002)

Kumal community shifts professional interests (Kathmandu Post, 12/11/2002)

Int'l Tamang Convention in December (Kathmandu Post, 11/11/2002)

Janajatis to draft paper on rights (Himalayan Times, 04/11/2002)

Badis’ art going to pot (Himalayan Times, 26/10/2002)

Janajatis accuse govt of negligence (Himalayan Times, 24/10/2002)

Raute community still far from modern civilisation (Kathmandu Post, 22/10/2002)

Plans for indigenous people in limbo (Kathmandu Post, 21/10/2002)

Unique marriage custom of Surels (Himalkayan Times, 20/10/2002)

It’s all in the constitution or in form! by Hemkumar Dulal (Himalayan Times, 18/10/2002)

Dashain boycott (Himalayan Times, 12/10/2002)

Kirat Rai Society formed (Kathmandu Post, 12/10/2002)

Tamang community and Dashain, by T. (Theeng) Golay (Kathamdnu Post, 10/10/2002)

Indigenous nationalities propose Dr Gurung as PM (Kathmandu Post, 08/10/2002)
See also Indigenous group proposes Harka for premiership (Himalayan Times, 08/10/2002)

Dashain losing hold among ethnic groups (Kathmandu Post, 05/10/2002)

Include indigenous representatives in interim government, by B.K. Rana Magar (People's Review, 03/10/2002)
See also Interaction on indigenous representation in govt (Kathmandu Post, 04/10/2002), Act discriminates against ethnic women: Advocates (Himalayan Times, 04/10/2002)

Tamang Ghedung pushes for dialogue (Kathmandu Post, 23/09/2002)

Ethnic group demands equal opportunity (Kathmandu Post, 20/09/2002)

Nomadic families forced back to jungle, by Pratap Bista (Kathmandu Post, 19/09/2002)

Govt alleged of provoking ethnic youths (Kathmandu Post, 17/09/2002)

Janjatis demand for a separate ministry (Kathmandu Post, 15/09/2002)

Advantaged ethnic groups hold 80 pc of govt jobs: Study (Kathmandu Post, 06/09/2002)

Newars’ meet in the offing (Kathmandu Post, 19/08/2002)

Protection of indigenous people’s rights sought (Kathmandu Post, 18/08/2002)

Uplift Their Status (Rising Nepal, 11/08/2002)

Induct indigenous models for conservation: Activists (Himalayan Times, 11/08/2002)

Unity stressed for protection of Janajati’s rights (Himalayan Times, 10/08/2002)

10th Five Year Plan to focus on indigenous people (Kathmandu Post, 09/08/2002)

Indigenous Peoples’ Day being observed today (Kathmandu Post, 09/08/2002)

Workshop conducted (Kathmandu Post, 01/08/2002)

Bahuns and the Nepali state (revisited), by Nuru Lama Sherpa

Stress on development of nationalities (Kathmandu Post, 20/07/2002)

Raute, an endangered tribe (Kathmandu Post, 16/07/2002)

NFN condemns misuse of budget (Kathmandu Post, 13/07/2002)

Paharis in the brink of extinction (Kathmandu Post, 04/07/2002)

Recorded ethnic groups,languages (Kathmandu Post, 02/07/2002)

Masters of Serpents: the Nagarajas of Kapilvastu, by Rajendra Gurung (Sunday Post, 30/06/2002)

Strategies for all-round development of indigenous nationalities of Nepal, by K.K. Rana (People's Review, 27/06/2002)

Raute community to change habitat for security (Kathmandu Post, 24/06/2002)

Magar script education (Kathmandu Post, 17/06/2002)

NTRM defies Tamang Ghedug’s charges (Kathmandu Post, 17/06/2002)

Breadth and Depth of Racial Discrimination in Nepal, by Krishna B. Bhattachan (Telegraph, 12/06/2002)

Ethnographic museum to be opened (Kathmandu Post, 07/06/2002)

Unconditional release of activists sought (Kathmandu Post, 05/06/2002)

Badi people suffer from social mistreatment (Kathmandu Post, 02/06/2002)

Thirteen language activists arrested (Kathmandu Post, 02/06/2002)
See also Indigenous communities for linguistic rights (Kathmandu Post, 02/06/2002)

Khambuwan Morcha dissolved (Kathmandu Post, 28/05/2002)

Limbu film show (Kathmandu Post, 08/05/2002)

Talks on ethnic issues (Kathmandu Post, 13/04/2002)

The sigh of the Tarai, by C.K. Lal (Nepali Times, 22/03/2002)

Conveniently deaf, dumb, and blind, by Smriti Jaiswal (Kathmandu Post, 21/03/2002)

Newars deny being ‘Dalit’ (Kathmandu Post, 18/03/2002)

About Gore B. Khapangi (People's Review, 07/03/2002)
Letter by SB. K. Rana

Empowerment Of Women: A Lot Remains To Be Done, by Sanu Maiya Pradhan (Kathmandu Post, 07/03/2002)

Foundation set up for ethnic communities (Rising Nepal, 07/03/2002)

Maoists stoking ethnic flames, by Sudheer Sharma and Sri Bhakta Khanal (Nepali Times, 01/03/2002)
Originally published in Himal Khabarpatrika, 13/02/2002

Janjati demand for quotas grows louder (Kathmandu Post, 26/02/2002)

Ethnic groups to form new political party (Kathmandu Post, 13/02/2002)

Nepali Press and ethnic issues (People's Review, 07/02/2002)

It’s year 5063 in Yele Tangbe calendar (Kathmandu Post, 07/02/2002)

Book on Newaa culture, festival released (Kathmandu Post, 06/02/2002)

Ethnic groups let down by delay in forming academy, by Subas Risal (Kathmandu Post, 23/01/2002)

Diversity Defined (Spotlight, 21/12/2001)
Book review of Nepal: Social Demography and Expressions, by Harka Gurung, published by New Era, Kathmandu

Bridge construction hits life of Majhis (Rising Nepal, 12/11/2001)

After Maoists, is it Khambuwan? (Telegraph, 07/11/2001)

Kirat activists hack two to death in Solu (Kathmandu Post, 30/10/2001)

Magar community warns to boycott Dashain (Kathmandu Post, 24/10/2001)

Musahar in the shadows, by Ramesh Thapa (Kathmandu Post)

Poor implementation of policies frets ethnic groups, by Subas Risal (Kathmandu Post, 01/10/2001)

Kirats requested not to use cement for tombs (Kathmandu Post, 24/09/2001)

Ethnic groups lament over govt inaction, by Subas Risal (Kathmandu Post, 23/09/2001)

Ethnic groups debate nationalities academy, by Subas Risal (Kathmandu Post, 19/09/2001)

Not all "Madhesias" are of Indian origin, by Ramesh Sharma (People's Review, 06/09/2001)

25 year programme for ethnic community (People's Review, 30/08/2001)

Marwadis announce activities (Rising Nepal, 25/08/2001)

Epistemological Crisis in Nepal, by Pushpa Kamal Subedi (Telegraph, 15/08/2001)

World Indigenous Day: Deuba: Govt ready to extend help to indigenous people (Rising Nepal, 10/08/2001)
See also editorial Equal Opportunities (Rising Nepal, 11/08/2001)

NAM felicitates Kantipur daily (Kathmandu Post, 10/08/2001)

Indigenous groups should fight for rights (Rising Nepal, 05/08/2001)

Jirels' practice of special snacks vanishing (Rising Nepal, 23/07/2001)

Changing Tharu society: A hope for new generation, by Ganesh Raj Acharya (Kathmandu Post, 06/06/2001)

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Rajbhars demand their race be listed (Kathmandu Post, 25/05/2001)

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Sakewa, A significant festival of the Kirat Rai (Gangtok Times, 14/05/2001)

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Caste and flowers in today's Nepal, by Barbara Adams ((People's Review, 03/05/2001)

Reading Ethnic America: Some Lessons for Nepal, by Dilli Ram Dahal (Telegraph, 02/05/2001)

Nepal bundh scheduled for 31 May this month (Telegraph, 02/05/2001)

Ethnic disenchantment on the rise, by Subas Risal (Kathmandu Post, 02/05/2001)
See also letter by Ram Limbu Ethnic assumptions (Kathmandu Post, 09/05/2001)

Well to do Rana Tharus need light of education, by Manamohan Swar (Kathmandu Post, 21/04/2001)
See also /fgf yf¿ M k/Dk/f / cfw'lgstfsf] åGå, by Man Mohan Swar (Kantipur, 24/04/2001)

Ethnic groups for equal opportunity (Kathmandu Post, 17/04/2001)

Rana Tharus slam historians (Kathmandu Post, 05/04/2001)

Maoists, Magars and the government, by BK Rana (People's Review, 29/03/2001)

Respect rich ethnic mix (Kathmandu Post, 27/03/20001)
Letter by Sanjay Kumar Madheshi

Fresh programs for nationalities (Kathmandu Post, 22/03/2001)

Seventh National Magar convention concludes (Kathmandu Post, 07/03/2001)
See also du/ ;+3sf] gof“ g]t[Tj (Deshantar, 11/03/2001) and letter by D. Magar Thapa du/ g]tfnfO{ cg'/f]w (Kantipur, 21/03/2001)

Need for dev of indigenous people stressed (Rising Nepal, 05/03/2001)

Development of Tamang language emphasised (Rising Nepal, 22/02/2001)

Magar society stresses social service (Rising Nepal, 13/02/2001)

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We can live anywhere but can’t forget our culture, by Razen Manandhar (Kathmandu Post, 05/02/2001)

Magar meet stresses identity (Rising Nepal, 04/02/2001)

Locals complain against Koshi Tappu reserve (Kathmandu Post, 18/01/2001)

First ever Sattar language school begins in Jhapa (Kathmandu Post, 15/01/2001)

Tribals in Nawalparasi in limbo (Kathmandu Post, 14/01/2001)

Peace Rally (Rising Nepal, 08/01/2001)

Harmony Essential (Rising Nepal, 05/01/2001)

Protests might usher in communal violence (Kathmandu Post, 01/01/2001)
See also 2 killed in NSP-called strike (Kathmandu Post, 01/01/2001), editorial Maintain harmony (Kathmandu Post, 01/01/2001) and Two die in Rajbiraj during bandh (Rising Nepal, 01/01/2001)