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Unified CPN (Maoist) has given November 20 ultimatum to the government for reaching consensus. Nepalnews asked some members of the general public how they viewed the Maoist ultimatum: |
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 "Parties must arrive at a consensus because there is no alternative to it. Maoists should agree for dialogue rather than engaging in protests." R.B Khanal, jobholder
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The Unified CPN (Maoist) has declared nationwide protest movement beginning November 1. Nepalnews asks members of the general public for their views on the Maoist protest: |
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 "There is nothing wrong about the protest if it is being carried out in order to defend the political achievements made so far. But if it is aimed only at rising to power this is not a good step." Lok Nath Acharya, trader
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Chhath, a major festival of Terai region, is also celebrated by people from Terai living in the Kathmandu Valley. Nepalnews asked people from Terai who had gathered at Rani Pokhari to make preparations for the festival, how they were going to celebrate: |
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 "As the tradition goes I will worship the rising sun like others do and eat sweets and good dishes." Pinky Sha, student
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Maternal mortality rate in Nepal is getting more alarming every year. As such, we asked some women in the capital to give their opinion on escalating trend of maternal mortality rate in the country. Their views are as follows: |
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 "Many pregnant women are dying before getting proper treatment as the country severely lacks necessary physical infrastructure to deliver prompt medical services. Poverty, illiteracy and ineffectiveness of reproductive health programmes are major culprits behind increasing maternal mortality rate." Pampha Bhujel, Housewife
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With Dashain around the corner, the price of commodities has skyrocketed and, amid complaints, the Govt has said it has initiated action against black-marketeers. Nepalnews asks members of the general public how convinced they are about the Govt's step: |
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 "I'm not at all convinced that this government will check prices of commodities and black-marketing. Government's inefficiency is mainly responsible for rising prices." - Sur Singh Khatri, farmer
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The UML-led coalition government completed its 100 days on Sept 4. Nepalnews asks some members of the general public how they evaluate the government's 'honeymoon period'. |
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 "We had expected his government to deliver, but it has not even been as good as its predecessor." Nabaraj Shrestha, trader
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The Supreme Court has ordered Vice President Paramananda Jha to take oath in Nepali to continue in office. Nepalnews asked members of the general public how they viewed the SC order: |
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 "The Vice President can speak Nepali quite well so there's no reason to refuse to take oath in Nepali. As the Vice President he does not represent the Madheshis only. Otherwise he has no choice than to step down."
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Teej, a special festival of Nepali Hindu women, is just around the corner and celebrations have already begun. Nepalnews asked some women how they were celebrating the festival: |
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 "There will be a lot of dancing and singing during Teej. Instead of trying to confine this festival within the womenfolk we should try to celebrate it in a way it promotes peace and happiness in the family and society." Sita Poudel |
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The decision of the Tribhuvan University to phase out the proficiency certificate level (PCL) has triggered controversy inviting protests from student unions. Nepalnews asked some students how they viewed the PCL phase-out decision: |
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 "There is not sufficient number of higher secondary schools in the villages at present whereas the TU-affiliated campuses are offering certificate level education at a cheap price. In this context the TU's decision to phase out PCL is wrong." Pawan Mallik
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The Unified CPN (Maoist) has declared protest movement saying the 22-party ruling coalition ignored the issues raised by it vis-à-vis the President's 'unconstitutional move'. Nepalnews asked some members of the public how they viewed the Maoist decision: |
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 "The parties should come closer and find a way out. The main priority of the parties should be to draft the new constitution within the stipulated time. The Maoist decision to organise protests is untimely."
- Hari Singh Karki, student |
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