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Dairy farmers have dumped milk on the roads due to unpaid dues of Rs6 billion. Loan shark victims have stormed Parliament amidst growing frustration with the government. Tensions are high within the coalition government as the Maoists and Congress consider separate election bids. Everything you wanted to know about recent Nepali politics in a nutshell. Shristi Karki on Page 1 this week.
Other highlights:
Neither Side Lost, Both Sides Won
A trade and currency dispute between Nepal and Tibet led to a military conflict between China and the Gorkha Kingdom in 1791-92.
The outcome of the First Sino-Gorkha War, particularly the question of who emerged victorious, however, remained uncertain. The emergence of a hitherto unknown war report of 1793 sheds not only new light on this question, but may also offer insights into contemporary global peace challenges. Axel Michaels writes.
The Asia-Pacific SDG Progress Report predicts the region will achieve all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2062, far beyond the target of 2030. Nepal shows progress in most areas but lags in SDGs related to food security and reducing inequality. Despite improvements, chronic hunger persists, particularly in Karnali and Madhes Provinces. Read our editorial by Shristi Karki.
What we know of Kathmandu Valley’s history is mostly through epigraphs scattered around the Valley that document important events. These are mostly found above ground. The new book Harigaon Revisited: Chronicle and Outcomes of an Excavation in Kathmandu documents archaeological excavations from 1984-1989, shedding light on the Valley’s ancient history. Sahina Shrestha reviews the book.
Nepalis are Voting with Their Feet
Nepal has seen a decline in its overall population, but its cities are experiencing rapid growth due to rural outmigration, exacerbated by a lack of accountable governance under federalism. Despite hopes that local governments would address grassroots issues, they have failed to deliver, leading to disillusionment and outmigration. Chetan Adhikari analyses the trend.
This and more at nepalitimes.com.
Have a great weekend.
Nepali Times