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Asian Tribune is published by World Institute For Asian Studies|Powered by WIAS Vol. 9 No. 332               

Nepal

Nepal’s five-time prime minister dies at 87

Sun, 2010-03-21 02:56 — editor
Kosh R. Koirala Reporting from Nepal


Former Prime Minister and Nepali Congress (NC) President Girija Prasad Koirala died at the age of 87 on Saturday.

Nepal appoints new governor for country’s central bank

Sat, 2010-03-20 01:09 — editor
Kosh R. Koirala Reporting From Nepal

Nepal government appointed Dr Yuvraj Khatiwada as new governor of the country’s central bank, Friday.

Over 30 killed after a passenger bus plunges into river

Fri, 2010-03-19 02:00 — editor
Kosh R. Koirala Reporting from Nepal

At least 31 people were killed Thursday morning after an overcrowded passenger bus plunged into Karnali River in far western part of the country.

Detained Tibetan protesters start hunger strike for release

Thu, 2010-03-18 01:25 — editor
Kosh R. Koirala Reporting from Nepal

Nearly two dozens Tibetan protesters detained by Nepali authorities for involving in anti-China activities have begun hunger strikes demanding their immediate release.

Govt raises import duty on gold, hikes prices of petroleum products

Mon, 2010-03-15 13:09 — editor
Kosh R. Koirala - Reporting from Nepal

The government has raised custom duty on gold from Rs 130 to Rs 470 per 10 gram in a bid to prevent smuggling of the yellow metal to India.

Indian embassy beefs up security to thwart terrorists’ attack

Sun, 2010-03-14 04:27 — editor
Kosh R. Koirala Reporting from Mepal

Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has beefed up security in its premises following intelligence reports that Jihadi outfits having bases in Nepal are looking at targeting it.

Visiting UN Under-Secretary General wraps up his visit

Sat, 2010-03-13 02:31 — editor
Kosh R. Koirala Reporting from Nepal

The visiting Under Secretary-General for Political Affairs, B. Lynn Pascoe wrapped up his three-day visit to Nepal, Friday.

Over 30 Tibetans protesting China held

Thu, 2010-03-11 11:17 — editor
Kosh R. Koirala Reporting from Nepal

Authorities have arrested at least 33 Tibetans, who demonstrated against China to mark the 51st anniversary of a failed Tibetan uprising against Chinese annexation, from various parts of Kathmandu, Wednesday.

China snaps Nepal-Tibet links to foil anti-China demonstration

Wed, 2010-03-10 01:46 — editor
Kosh R. Koirala - Reporting from Nepal

China has snapped most links between Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) and its neighbor Nepal in a bid to foil anti-China demonstrations in the former Buddhist kingdom as March 10 marks the 51st anniversary of a failed Tibetan uprising against Chinese annexation.

Nepal, India finalize investment protection agreement

Sun, 2010-03-07 03:43 — editor
Kosh R. Koirala Reporting from Nepal

Nepal has agreed to compensate Indian investors in Nepal for any losses they might suffer from non-commercial factors including change in tax structure and other policy level decisions.

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