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April 1949- 1992 as Rolpa, Rukum and Jajarkot districts Establishing Nepal’s diplomatic relations of west Nepal. 50 movies were chosen The king should understand Rights on 11 April, on the escalating violence “ as people try to stage peaceful pro-democracy from 300 movies, which had competed Although April 2006 has been the situation. If he doesn’t, God rallies in Nepal. devastating for Nepal’s diplomatic for the nomination. save the king.” relations, it was during this month in - Girija Prasad Koirala, the senior most history that Nepal established many 29 April 2002 leader of the Seven Party Alliance that has “ Canada calls on the diplomatic relations around the world: Nepalnews.com says, “The Chinese organised the on-going protests in Nepal and Government of Nepal to authorities are installing the life size the President of the Nepali Congress Party, immediately release all those 20 April 1949 with France statue of the renowned Nepali sculptor while talking to the media in Nepal earlier this week. arrested and to respect the 25 April, 1947 with United States of Arniko in Beijing on May 1, the Arniko right of its citizens to peacefully America Society said Sunday.” Arniko’s 50 meter protest, and calls on all protesters 4 April, 1958 with Federal Republic of high White Stupa in Beijing was built in “ We are all ready here. When Germany 1271 A.D. The statue of the artist was will kathmandu rise? Until and to engage in non-violent 15 April, 1968 with Bulgaria made of bronze by sculptors in Nepal. unless Kathmandu rises, there demonstrations.” 20 April, 1968 with Romania Chairman of the Arniko Society in is not much we can do from - Canadian Ambassador to Nepal Lucie 29 April, 1968 with Algeria Nepal, Anup Bhattarai, along with two Edwards, in a press statement released by 15 April. 1971 with Ethiopia members of the society left for Beijing here. We are all set. There are her office on 12 April, on the on going protests 8 April, 1972 with Bangladesh to attend the ceremony, co-organized by people everywhere. Everyone in Nepal. 18 April, 1975 with Cambodia the Arniko Society and the White Stupa participates in the movement. 14 April, 1984 with Tunisia Management Committee of China. The police leaves when we “ As a friend of Nepal, we must 28 April, 1987 with Venezuela “Arniko had gone to China in 1260 aske them to. They do not do state that King Gyanendra’s 20 April, 1992 with Estonia and Lativa when he was only 16. He worked for decision 14 months ago to eleven years to build the white stupa, a anytyhing. We easily outrun them. But, it all makes no sense impose direct palace rule in 30 April, 2001 masterpiece of Nepalese arts and craft. His work contributed immensely to until it happens in Kathmandu. Nepal has failed in every regard. The documentary “Killing Terraces” The demonstrations, deaths, directed by Dhurba Basnet nominated promote Buddhism in China,” the news Here we are all anxious and for screening at the Telluride Film portal reported. excited and ready.” arrests, and Maoist attacks in Festival to be organised in Colorado , Do you need to translate your - 30-year-old Thir KC, Pastor and President the past few days have shown of a local social organization, speaking to USA. Nepali documents into English? there is more insecurity, not less. The short film documented the Nepali Aawaz correspondent Subel Bhandari The King’s continuing failure impact of Maoist violence in areas such $15/ A4 page. about the situation in Eastern Nepal town Call us now at 718. 271. 3066 of Itahari on the 5th day of the ongoing pro- to bring the parties back into a democracy protests in Nepal. process to restore democracy has compounded the problem. The “ OHCHR-Nepal does not United States calls upon the King condone in any way acts of to restore democracy immediately April.2006 violence committed by some and to begin a dialogue with Content demonstrators. However, it is Nepal’s constitutional political time for the Government, and parties. It is time the King Diaspora Nation: United We Stand 4 15 for all commanders of police and recognizes that this is the best Society 9 Hon. Yankila Sherpa 20 other security forces involved way to deal with the Maoist Politics: Open Letters 11 Pop Express 21 in policing demonstrations, insurgency and to return peace to recognise that this level of and prosperity to Nepal.” …s[lt cjf8{ @)^@Ú 12 dgf]/~hg ÷ ultjLwL 22 violence against civilians is not - Sean McCormack, Spokesman, P;P;aLn] lbof] 8fFsfaf6 d'lQm 13 Big mountains to Big Apple 24 acceptable and is against the Washington, DC, making the opening statement during the Daily Press Briefing on obligations of the State. I urge 10 April, on King Gyanendra’s direct rule over the Government to reconsider the country since 1 Feb. 05. to bring “peace,” Nepali Aawaz family would like to wish all the Nepalis its position on the right to “stability,” and “meaningful democracy.” peaceful assembly, and to give a happy New Year 2063. May the new year bring us May the efforts at ensuring a loktanrik Nepal, paving the way for our hopes of a the security forces the clearest “ instructions to act only with sustainable peace and meaningful peaceful and prosperous Nepal. the minimum necessary force democracy in the interest of the in policing demonstrations. nation and people bear fruit And I urge demonstrators and during the New Year. We would also like to take this opportunity to announce - King Gyanendra, ending his national that Nepali Aawaz will soon begin publishing its demonstration leaders to only use address on the occasion of the Nepali New Year peaceful means of protest.” 2063. During the speech, he also called on all “Nepal Edition.” We thank you for your support. - Ian Martin, Representative of the United political parties for dialogue and applauded Nations High Commissioner for Human the “perseverance, courage and discipline” of the security forces in 2062.

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Nepalis in Japan for democracy in Nepal Nepali diaspora aids democratic movement There mustn’t be a single Nepali across actors and satirists Haribansha Acharya the world today who is not aware of and Madan Krishna Shrestha, has the current movement for democracy been the most popular and effective in Nepal and the fatalities and severe organization so far. It has been learnt

injuries caused by the security forces that while this fund was initially used Photo: Peace Photo: Japan Forum Nepalese Democratic and used by the government to quell this to treat the injured demonstrators movement. Signs of support and at Kathmandu Model Hospital, its o- solidarity for the movement have come ordinators are now trying to distribute in from Nepali communities abroad funds for treatments in other hospitals not just in press-statements but also across Kathmandu and in other parts as cash-funds to help treat those of Nepal as well. injured by the state’s brutality against On behalf of the Nepali civil the peaceful demonstrators. $5000 society in New York and all those who was contributed by Nepalis in Russia believe in a democratic Nepal would while individuals across the US are now like to appeal to Nepalis and friends already sending money or are in the of Nepal to contribute what you can to process of collecting it. ensure those actively involved to bring Janandolan Primary Health democracy in Nepal are not abandoned Peace and Democratic Nepalese Forum, told the Ambassador that those present Treatment Fund, chaired by famous by us in this time of need. Japan (PDNFJ) organized the first for the rally denounce the violence ever protest rally and demonstration committed by both state and rebels in Tokyo, Japan against the “current and welcome the effort of seven party autocratic royal regime” of Nepal and alliance to bring Maoists to political International Nepali Biomedical Society to express solidarity with the ongoing mainstream. They also made clear that peaceful movement for democracy they are not affiliated with any political (INBS) founded there. The program was organized on parties. Nepali scientists from around the world and workshops in Nepal with notable 6 April to coincide with the day in the Demonstrations were then carried have come together to form and launch Nepali and foreign scientists invited 1990 when the people’s movement out in front of the National Diet Building the International Nepal Biomedical as speakers. They also plan to establish for democracy then had reached the (Japanese parliament) to draw the Society (INBS), whose headquarters will a library in Kathmandu so that the climax and forced the then autocratic attention of Japanese Government and be based here in the United States. The latest scientific journals and text-books panchayet regime to give in to forces of the other international communities primary objectives of the society will be become readily available for Nepali democracy. about the situation of Nepal and to to help promote biomedical education scientists and students alike. Coordinator of the forum, Mahesh demonstrate the aspiration of Nepali and research in Nepal, and to foster The society will be ably guided by Shrestha, amongst others addressed people for a lasting peace and an effective communication between a group of distinguished scientists the gathering in Todoroki Park near inclusive democracy. biomedical scientists, societies and from Nepal and abroad, including the the Royal Nepalese Embassy. The A delegation led by Mahesh educational institutes in Nepal, and world-renowned Nepali scientist Dr. demonstration then turned into a Shrestha then held separate meetings those from around the world. Uttam Lal Raj Bhandary, the Lester protest rally in the area around Royal with lawmakers of Liberal Democratic “INBS aims to provide a platform Wolfe Professor of Molecular Biology Nepalese Embassy. During the event, a Party, Democratic Party of Japan, for all Nepali students, scientists and and Associate Head of the Department letter addressed to the Chairman of the Social Democratic Party and Japan other professionals of Biomedical of Biology at Massachusetts Institute Council of Ministers, King Gyanendra, Communist Party and urged them to Sciences located throughout the world,” of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, was handed to the Royal Nepalese raise their voice against the violation said Dr. Gopal Sapkota, a postdoctoral Massachusetts, and Dr. Cliff Tabin, a Ambassador Dr. Ramesh Ananda of human rights, curb on civil liberties scientist at Memorial Sloan Kettering professor of Genetics at Harvard Vaidya. “The success of and arbitrary detention of political and Cancer Center, USA, and one of the ad- Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. democracy depends on the strength civil society leaders by the government hoc executive committee members of More details can be found about of civil society and having seen the of Nepal. INBS. the INSB at their official website strength he is optimistic about the The team also held meeting with The non-profit organization also Nepal-biomed.org future of democracy in Nepal,” the the officers of ministry of foreign affairs plans to initiate regular seminars ambassador told those gathered. He also and informed them about the view of requested them to look at the current general Nepali public on current Nepali crisis from all the angles in order to crisis. More than 100 people, including have a better perspective. Besides the some Japanese nationals, participated Former member of Parliament Koirala letter, the gathered demonstrators also in the protest. dead in Texas Prakash Koirala, who had been elected is not yet known as the investigation as a member of parliament from is still on going. His body was severely Sindhuli in 1991, was found dead in burnt when found. Benny’s Ice House in Grand Prairie Prakash Koirala lived in Arlington, on 10 April. He had been living in the TX, with members of his family United States for the last 10 years and and an active member of the Nepali was working at the Grand Prairie when community. On behalf of the Nepali he died. Initial reports said that he was diaspora, Nepali Aawaz would like to shot by assailants who set fire to the express our deepest condolences to his Prairie, but the official cause of death family and friends. Nepali Aawaz | 1 Baisakh.2063  Diaspora

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ANA Convention 2006 The ANA (Association of Nepalis lot to accomplish. But with the present change and work toward a brighter with the key performers and bands of in Americas) Convention, held in excitement amongst our members and Nepal. Nepali entertainment industry and we different cities in the US every year coordinators, and support from every This year’s convention is assure you that this year’s Concert will during the 4th Of July weekend, is interested personal and organizations supposed to be in New York but its be something terrific to look forward the most popular Nepali gathering we here at the NYNYC are confident being held in New Jersey. to. We will keep you posted as soon as outside of Nepal, drawing close to that the event will be a grand success. This is purely due to logistics. New we finalize the artists. 5000 Nepalis to the host city. This year, What will make this year’s York is a wonderful city but at the same Sporting has always been a key New York is host for the convention convention different from last time extremely expensive. We wanted part of the convention too. What’s and the organizers claim it will be year’s or the one’s before? to make sure the attendees get the in store this year? the biggest ever, but oddly enough its This is going to be the biggest ANA experience of their lifetime without With all the youth involvement actually taking place in New Jersey. The event ever, we cannot stress this fact causing a strain on their expenses. After and excitement, and due to the fact organizing committee New York Nepali enough. The organizing committee, analyzing various parameters such as that NYNYC is organizing the event, Youth Club (NYNYC) talked to Nepali spearheaded by NYNYC, is comprised cost, distance from the airport, space sports is going to be a very big part of Aawaz about the upcoming mega- of relatively young individuals with for cultural shows, sporting facilities this convention. To make it a quality event, why its being hosted across the new ideas and fresh vigor. But since the and proximity to New York City, New sporting event, we have focused our river in Jersey and more. event is for the people of all generations, Jersey’s Sheraton Hotel came out as a effort on key sporting events only, Everyone is waiting for this we have been planning and organizing distant winner among all other options. including Men Soccer, Men and Women year’s ANA Convention. How is the the event with constant guidance and Sheraton at Newark is very accessible basketball and Men Volleyball. Our preparation for it going? involvement from our senior advisors. from New York City through public website (ananyc.org) will have more Since the day New York Nepali The theme for this year’s Convention transportation and also in terms of information for the events and how to Youth Club (NYNYC) accepted the is “Come Together, Initiate Change!” driving back and forth. We believe ANA register your team for them. We will try challenge of hosting the biggest ANA We will try and incorporate the theme guests will get the best of both worlds, to update the scores as soon as possible event ever, we have been preparing throughout the event in all forums and being in Newark and give as much focus and preparation for this event. We have now tightened programs. At the end of the convention The concert is always a big part as we can. We want all sporting events our belts and rolled up our sleeves. we plan to come out with a publication of the convention. Who’s going to to have as much participation as The organizing committee has been that will capture the sentiments, perform this year? possible. meeting periodically and forming concerns and conclusions of the As always this is the biggest For more information on how to sub-committees to work on various Nepali Diaspora and hopefully we can question and of most interest to a lot contribute to the event or participate aspects of the convention. In turn the circulate/communicate it amongst us of us. The organizing committee is in organizing this event, please visit sub-committees are focusing on their and in Nepal as well. We want to take evaluating every proposal and request www.ananyc.org and contact one of the particular areas. However, this is a this opportunity of coming together and is also negotiating with the artists. coordinators. For details on NYNYC, monumental task and we still have a of the Nepali community to initiate We are in the final stage of the talks visit NYNYC.org.  Nepali Aawaz | April 14.2006 Diaspora

New Year’s party guide: ANMN’s annual basketball tournament The Nepali New Year is just across (MVR 166), Cornell University, Ithaca. the weekend and while many Nepali NY: Nepali New Year Nepali Sanjh. communities from the diaspora Performances by Unwritten, Karma have already hosted events for it last Band (from Texas) and more. Saturday, weekend, here is a quick guide to some 15 April, 7:30PM. Venue: Dhaka Club, of the events happening this weekend 59-15 37 Ave, Woodside, NY. and the next. MN: Himalayan Vibe with DJ Harkay, Karma & Sugam. Saturday, ANMN.ORG Photo: Hong Kong 15 April, 10PM. Venue: Nochee, New Year’s Eve 2063. Performance By Minneapolis, MN. $10 Kranti Ale, Deepak Bajracharya, DJ WA: Nepali New Year 2063. Cultural Ram & DJ Tanak. Thursday, 13 April, dances and shows by local talents from the community and delicious dinner. 10 PM. Venue: Skitz, “Wan Chai.” $150 The Association of Nepalis in Minnesota weekend as it hosts the Second Annual Saturday, 22 April, 5PM. Venue: Egan (Ladies) / $ 200 (Gents) (ANMN) is perhaps one of the emerging New Year Basketball tournament. The Hall (same hall where the last Dashain larger Nepali associations in the US. one day event will be held on 15 April at was celebrated), 123 N 79th St., Seattle, UK And apart from sharing good times, the Sheridan School (1201 University WA. Shangrila Experience. New Year’s Eve the community members have also had Ave. NE, Minneapolis) at 12PM. The TX: Nepali Society of Texas Party With DJ Nawin & DJ Bickey. the misfortune of losing three Nepali tournament is open to all Nepali teams presents Naya Barsha 2063 Sanjh. Friday, 14 April, 7PM. Venue: Tycoon college students who died in a car and although the participating teams Featuring Samday Sherpa, Bijaya Lama, Club 1261 Greenford Road, Middlesex, accident last winter. ANMN managed pay a registration fee of $50, audiences Dendi Sherpa and more! Saturday, UK. £15.00 the funeral services for the students. can watch the games for free. The 15 April 8PM. Venue: State Bank of While ANMN has about 300 registered New Year celebrations will extend to Texas (Banquet Hall), 605 West Airport members, there are about 1,500 Nepalis cultural programs and performances USA Freeway, Irving. $20 (kids under 7 CA: New Year 2063 Party. Saturday, in Minnesota. and dinner. New Year’s Party Guide in free). 22 April, 7PM. Venue: Columbia Hall “Time to look forward..” says a our Diaspora section for details. MD: New Year’s Party. Sunday, 214, Ave. I, Redondo Beach. Suggested message posted on their website on Nepali Aawaz is the official media 16 April, evening. Venue: Kumari donatoin $15 (12-year-olds and up), $5 February this year. And that is just partner for the Association of Nepalis Restaurant, 911 Charles St., Baltimore. (6-11-year- olds). what ANMN is bracing for over the in Minnesota. $10 inclds. snacks. CT: Nepali New Year 2063 with live music and more. Sunday, April 16, 5:30PM. Venue: West Hartford, Canada Connecticut. More info: Raj Kunver Spring Bling with DJ Sonam Feat. Spin 860-833-8757 Dawg. Saturday, 15 April, 10PM. George CO: Ek Saanjh. Saturday, 15 April, Brown College, Casaloma Campus, 4:30PM. Venue: Lake Middle School, Toronto. $10. 1820 Lowel Blvd., Denver. RMFN Member student $5, Non-RMFN Australia: student $7, RMFN member $7, Non Sydney: Nepali New Year 2063 Belbase Sharma Chandraprakash Photos: RMFN member $10. Celebration. Traditional Nepali dinner NY: Nepali New Year Celebrations and cultural performances. Saturday, 2063 B.S. At Cornell University. 15 April, 6PM. Venue: Cottage Performances by New York Kala Manch. Street (off Victoria & Williams St.), Saturday, 15 April, 2PM. Venue: Martha Werrington. Advance tkt sales, contact Van Rensselaer (MVR) Hall Audotorium 02-47338963

Nepal discussed at international Above: Prof. Taranath Niraula speaks at the America-Nepal Friendship Society, INC's "Celebratin the Nepali New Year 2063" party on 8 April. The party was held at the Dhaka Club in Queens and featured Nepali music and performances. conference in California Below: Langhali (Magar) Association USA celerated its first annual gathering in New York on 25 March. About 400 people from different states came for the program organized to preserve the Magar heritage here in America. On 6 April, Global Majority and on Nepal. “The royal military regime has Monterey Institute of International responded in a very cruel and ruthless Association and Conflict Resolution manner to the peaceful and nonviolent organized a public forum to discuss movement launched by the seven party the topic “The power of civil society: alliance and massively participated by Promoting Dialogue, Averting civil society.” violence“ in Monterey California. The forum that lasted for three Nepal Supreme Court Advocate Dinesh days and also adopted advocate Dinesh Tripathi represented Nepal at the Tripathi as one of the international conference, one in many international advisers of Global Majority. He has and national conferences focusing on been actively lobbying to make Nepal human rights and conflict resolution liable to the International Criminal that he has taken part in during the Court and challenging the legal grounds last six months. “State terrorism and under which the King has consolidated state lawlessness is the biggest issue in power in Nepal. Nepal,” he said during his presentation Nepali Aawaz | 1 Baisakh.2063  Diaspora

New York’s first Nepali Mandir Nepal Ireland Society New York is a cultural melting pot and Ireland is perhaps not the most to host the first ever major event, Jackson Heights, Queens, is one of common destination for Nepalis to a grand Nepali get-together in IT the biggest South Asian community live, study and work in. It wasn’t until Blanchardstown, on the occasion of center in the state. While the Bengali, 1984 that the first Nepali settlers the Nepali new year. The overwhelming Indian and Pakistani communities moved to the country, but even after response motivated the Society to have long established themselves, the two decades there are only about 400- continue with regular events, not just Nepali community has only started to 500 Nepalis in Ireland, of which about gatherings abut also competitions for stand on its feet in the last couple of 150 live in Dublin itself. arts, music and sports. NIS also donated years. As part of the growing process Some of the earliest Nepali settlers 1030 Euros for Tsunami victims in for the Nepali community, New York is in Ireland were Krishna Dongol, Ganga South-East Asia through the Irish Red now home also to the the state’s first Ram Shrestha, Ram Narayan Poudel, Cross Society. Nepali temple, “Nepali Mandir Inc,” Prakash Mali, Shiva Gautam and Mr. Nepal Ireland Society might a new Nepali cultural center for the Jivan Timilsinam all of whom in 2000 be young, but they have managed

community. Shrestha Das Kashish Photos: helped form the Nepal Ireland Society. to “successfully operate SMS For years, Nepalis have been using Despite much expectation, the Society communication,” and maintain an temples established predominantly by remained dormant. But by 2000, the official website (nepalireland.org) they the Indian community. These temples, number of Nepalis moving to Ireland are preparing for a more challenging conveniently located in the Jackson had begun to increase, and with more project of launching the first Ireland Heights area, have also been venue Nepalis came more enthusiasm to based Nepali newsletter. to many event hosted by the Nepali launch the Nepal Ireland Society in a Nepali Aawaz is the official media community. But with Nepali Mandir sustainable manner. partner for Nepal Ireland Society. Inc. all that might soon change. Nepali and Himalayan community On 14 April 2004 NIS managed The Mandir, on 62st and 34Ave, conducted prayers in the gumba while also has a hall space large enough to outside in the hall, Mandir’s founder comfortable accomodate 150 to 200 Chandra Prakash Sharma Belbase, also people. “This is perfect for meetings one of the three publishers of Nepali Nepalis in New York protest for democracy and events,” said one of the people who Aawaz, conducted pujas as almost 150 attended its public launch on 9 April. Nepalis gathered for the event. “This On 14 April, Nepalis in New York on 16 September last year, during The first floor of the 34-11 building, makes me so happy, to know that there will gather to protest against the violent Nepal’s participation in the UN General in which the Mandir is housed, has 4 is a Nepali mandir in New York,” said atrocities being performed against Assembly. The Nepali delegation rooms, a kitchen and the hall. One of an elderly Nepali woman, as she settled pro-democracy forces in Nepal by the to the UN, originally to be headed the rooms is the Mandir’s “worship down to pray. Swami C.P Parajuli country’s government headed by King by King Gyanendra, was eventually room” with a statute of Ganesh, the conducted the inaugural pujas for Gyanendra. The protest will also call for lead by Minister of State for Foreign Shivalinga, Buddha and a rare photo of Nepali Mandir. a restoration of democracy in Nepal and Affairs, Ramesh Nath Pandey. It was Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu The Mandhir, although pras a Hindu is being organized to show solidarity speculated that the King cancelled along with commercially available temple, is not only a religious and with those fighting for democracy back his participation after many heads of framed photos of other Hindu gods cultural center but also a not-for-profit home. A delegation of Nepali activists states expressed their disagreement and even Sai Baba. The adjacent social service endeavor for the Nepali and members of the civil society in with his government’s undemocratic room serve as the temple’s office and community. It aims to help Nepali New York are also planning to form a ways. It was also reported that the the third room will be a place where immigrants with everything from delegation to meet with Permanent Nepali Embassy also failed to convince Nepalis can use computer, printer and free legal consultations, job searches, Representative of the Kingdom of Nepal members of the Nepali community to the internet for free. Across the hall housing placements/ searches, school to the United Nations, Madhu Raman host a welcome program for the King. is a room which New York’s buddhist searches to even the basics such as free Acharya, sometime next week. The community use as a gumba. internet access and free photo copy rally on Friday is The rally is sponsored Protest details: During the Mandir’s public services. The Nepalese Democratic Youth 14 April, 3PM opening, Buddhist members of the Council in USA (NDYCUSA), Alliance Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, th for Democracy and Human Rights in street and 1st Avnue Nepal, and United Democratic Forum. New York, NY 0017 (Infront of A similar pro-democracy was held United Nations Head Quater)

Nepal Association of New England (NANE) established Nepal Association of New England The objective of the association, (NANE) is a non-profit organization the founders say, will be to preserve established in November 2005 in and promote Nepali culture, amongst Connecticut, US, perhaps the youngest Nepalis as well as friends of Nepal. It Nepali Association in the US today. also hope to be able to create a goodwill After a meeting in early November and a support system amongst Nepalis last year, the founding members of in Connecticut. the association got busy contacting as NANE is hosting a Nepali New many Nepalis in the area as possible and Year’s party on 16 April. Please check today there are almost 70 registered New Year’s Party Guide in our Diaspora members in NANE. section for details.  Nepali Aawaz | April 14.2006

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Open Letters

the planned peaceful democratic rallies.” visa was in 2004 (you would think my curiosity. To the educated It is as simple as that, to let those in students need more money than those middle-class charge know that you disagree with who can be “tourists” in the USA, and what is happening. Email addresses you would think the American Embassy To the Nepali youth of and phone numbers of newspapers, would understand this). How do you magazine are easily available online, contact the embassy? Google search government: Kathmandu and for sure many of the middle-class words: “American Embassy Nepal.” youth spent much of the curfew surfing With all the evidence and public (excuse the the net. The adolescents of today were sentiment that has mounted against too young to participate in making To the you, out of sheer shame and moral generalization): history during the 1990’s movement, obligations you should have decided but there are no excuses now. You are European Union to step down by now if not soon after educated, you have access to resources 1 Feb. 05. Leave alone the fact that On 11 April French Presidents Jacques that others might now. Why not say “I (and other your legitimacy is contested by almost Chirac, Prime Minister Dominique de think democracy is the right path and every legal expert in the country as Villepin and their government were not autocracy or violence” publicly? democratic well as the international community. forced to rescind the new youth labour Nepalis living around the world are nations): According to a nationwide Himalmedia law after two months of relentless sending a message to the Nepali Public Opinion Poll 2006 conducted in protests headed largely by students. government, why shouldn’t you? You mid-March, 65% of the polled citizens The government had also come under don’t have to pick up a rock and behave On Monday, 10 April, European said it was “Not at all” alright for the pressure from unions, business like a hooligan. You just have to organize King to remove the parties and rule by community amongst others. Union imposed travel restrictions on a small group of like minded friends and President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko of himself. In the New Year’s message King On 11 April in Nepal, the Seven Party send an email to all major media houses Gyanendra has called upon all political Alliance’s movement for democracy Belarus along with 30 more officials in Nepal requesting them to make space of the country. Your reason for doing parties to “bear the responsibility of was on its 6th day and had seen large for your peaceful expression. And while and contribute towards activating the participation from Nepalis of different so were stated as rigging the elections civil disobedience can be dangerous, it held in Belarus on March 19, beating multiparty democratic polity.” But is the walks of life, in Kathmandu and other has been an important part of making King ready for a Constituent Assembly parts of the Nepal. 5 civilians had died and detaining members of the history for a better future all over the government’s opposition parties and or curtailing what powers he has been because of shots fired by security forces world. On 11 April 2006, students in given in the 1990s constitution, if not at the demonstrators. Yet, students making disappear four members of France forced the government to take the opposition parties between 1999 the growing idea of a “ganatranrik out on the streets risking their lives back a law. What did you do that day? loktantra,” or is he only willing to hold for democracy in Nepal were largely and 2000. Dear EU, King Gyanendra, Private schools have already shown the General of Royal Nepal Army and the parliamentary elections sometime those affiliated to political parties. All solidarity to the movement. Its time this year like he had planned to all this, in France and Nepal, happened the Nepali government officials are the students think about doing the responsible for all that and so much this while, as a gesture of “giving the while students from Kathmandu’s same too. Ask your principals how. And political parties an option to take middle-class families educated in the more! You know well that Nepal has if they don’t help, don’t hesitate to re- one of the highest state sponsored part in a “meaningful democracy”? finer and private schools and colleges read this letter. The SPA parties might agree to some of Nepal sat home during the curfews disappearances in the world, not just To not speak out against what of members of the opposition forces of the King’s demands for now, just complaining about the curfew and the is happening is to say that you are so as to at-least reactivate democracy half of mobile phone services, probably but also general civilians. Last week alright with what is happening or alone, the government violently beat even if it means having to do so with to their friends through online instant that you simply don’t care. And to not a constitutional Monarch. But the messages. Why is it so difficult for this and detained civilians rallying for care is simply awful and inhuman and democracy and since October 2002, the SPA parties leaders of today will not demography of educated adolescents something that Nepal cannot afford be the leading Nepal’s major political to identify with the situation of the government has arbitrarily detained ever. And if you are alright with what is and tortured hundreds more and the parties forever and people’s feelings country? happening, something is definitely not towards the Monarchy has shifted Taking it to the streets might security forces have been involved more alright. Speak out, you have the right than just a few extra judicial killings. drastically twice in this millennia; after be extreme for most, and its to. Organize, you have the resources to. 1 June 2001 and 1 February 2005. You understandable that parents wouldn’t These are all facts you know. Why then Participate, you should. does the EU, the United States and cannot do anything but listen to the permit it and its almost foolish to risk p.s. Ask your teachers or anyone people’s call for a full democracy and one’s life based on little understanding other “leaders of the free world” not of your parents and relatives who impose a ban on the heads of states hope to be able to make amends with of the situation. but at least organize keeps telling you to leave Nepal about the population in years to come, and and issue press statements to condemn of Nepal, starting with it’s Chairman/ the new ordinance passed by this King/ Commander in Cheif of the Royal hope for their forgiveness. It seems the killings and brutal use of force. One Nepali government regarding students the people of Nepal and the King both doesn’t have to understand politics to Nepal Army? With great ease Crown traveling abroad. Ask them why it Prince Paras and his wife travelled to believe in “democracy.” But do both of realize the actions of the government was designed and if it makes studying them really believe in it? We now know this last week has been worse than just Austria and France two weeks ago, the abroad easier or more difficult for trip protested in EU only by a group of that the Nepali people do. Step down bad. And in this day and age, it takes Nepali students. Ask them if there was and make way for the changes that very little to be heard. “The students Nepalis in France. It is time to tell any a similar law during the panchayat era and all un-democratic forces of Nepal, Nepalis want and deserve. of *name of school* disagree with the (yes, there was.). While you are at it, government’s use of violence against that they are not welcome in countries also ask the American Embassy in Nepal that pride themselves for their peaceful demonstrators and would urge how Nepali students are supposed to them to allow these peaceful rallies,” democratic way of life. You probably apply for F-1 visas to enroll in colleges know that too. But what I don’t know or “We, an independent group of in the United States this year. And ask youth in *name of town* condemn the is why you haven’t. I am sure many them why the fees for tourists visa was Nepalis and friends of Nepal will share Signed: Kashish Das Shrestha. government’s use of violence to contain not increased but the fees for student 12 Nepali Aawaz | April 14.2006 Economy

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NofO ;lsPsf] l8cfOhL sfof{non] hgfPsf] c/l/of lhNnf cbfntn] kq k7fPsf] 5 . ;'g;/Ldf a}7s ePsf] yfxf kfP/ b'O b]z o; jif{ k'jf{~rnsf l8cfOhL / ef/tLo 5 . kqdf bkmfx? v'nfO{ d'4fsf] sf/0f atfO{Psf] larsf clwsf/Lx?sf] !! c;f]hdf a;]sf] l8cfOhL lar tLg r/0fdf a}7s ;DkGg 5 . ptm ph'/Ldf bfjL u/] adf]lhd b08 a}7sn] ;Ldf aGb ub}{ s8f ;'/Iff lbg] eO ;s]sf] 5 . # c;f/df l8cfOhL >]i7n] g]kfnLnfO{ ef/tdf d'4f ePdf g]kfnLx¿n] Ps jif{ h]n / ;j{:jx/0f lg0f{o u/]sf] lyof] . h;sf sf/0f ef/tdf ef/tLo l8cfOhL /fh]Gb|k|;fb l;+x;Fu / #! k"jL{ df]/ª, 8fOlgof–#, xl/;rGb|u9Lsf a}zfvdf l8cfOhL s[i0f a:g]tn] ef/tLo ck/fw ul/ g]kfndf cfP/ a:g] ck/fwLnfO{ &) jifL{o df]= ;lbd cfkm\gf] 3/af6 @ ;o Continued on Page 26 » Nepali Aawaz | 1 Baisakh.2063 15 Nation

United we stand « Continued from Page 1 The Seven Party Alliance’s “decisive” movement for democracy starting 6 April was supposed to be peaceful, but the King’s government never gave it a chance. Now 5 civilians have died at the hands of the security forces and dozens more are critically injured. And despite the government’s threats to use more force, hundreds of thousands of pro-democracy protesters have broken the government’s curfew for five days, something last seen only in the 1990’s people’s movement for democracy which peaked in April. And while the King and the government has never been this alienated since 1 Feb. 05, Nepalis and friends of Nepal from across the world have been raising

funds to help treat those injured by police brutality. Photo feature and full report inside. Photo: Rabin Giri Rabin Photo: 16 Nepali Aawaz | April 14.2006 Nation United we stand

Photo: Anushil Shrestha

Photo: Anushil Shrestha Photo: Rabin Giri Rabin Photo:

Photo: Anushil Shrestha Photo: Rabin Giri Rabin Photo: Page 15: People protest in the eastern city of Biratnagar. Left, top to bottom: Police stops a woman from going out to collect water during curfew hours in Kathmandu. Doctors and Ex- Gurkha servicemen (above) stage democratic rallies in Eastern Nepal. Right, top to bottom: Police use teargar to try and disperse the demonstraors in Kathmandu. People defy the govern- ment's curfew orders and come out to protest. Women of various ethnic communities show solidarity for democracy in

Eastern Nepal. Photo: Rabin Giri Rabin Photo: Nepali Aawaz | 1 Baisakh.2063 17 Nation United we stand

In Cold Blood King Gyanendra’s message to the nation on the occasion of the Nepali New Year 2063 started with the words,”On the occasion of the advent of the New Year 2063, we extend best wishes for peace, good health and prosperity of all Nepalese, living in the country and abroad. We appreciate the understanding and patience of the Nepalese people, conscientiousness of the civil Photo: Himal Khabarpatrika servants and the perseverance, courage and discipline displayed by the security personnel during the past year.” In the last one week five people UML Activist Bhimsen Dahal was shot dead in Pokhara by an RNA soldier during a peaceful pro- democracy rally. have died because of shots fired by Numbers the security forces while scores more Civilians shot at by the security have been severely injured and are in 444 An approximate number of critical condition. These aren’t the first forces in 2006: children killed during the 10-year incidents in which the armed forces of Maoist insurgency. Nepal have killed civilians when such 218 Number of children killed at the action could have been averted. But 8 February hands of the security forces (from 444) the Royal Nepali Army and the Armed Municipal Elections held by government, general strike called by the Maoists: Police Force of Nepal have one of the 196 Number of children killed at the worst reputations for disregarding Horilal Rana (Tharu), Dhangadi Shot dead while relieving himself at a stream. hands of the Maoists (from 444) human rights. This is not just the fault His body was delivered to his father Gangaram Rana, an illiterate senior was asked (Source: Child Workers in Nepal Concerned of the soldiers, it is also the fault of the to sign a paper declaring his son was a “terrorist.” Centre) government which has given the armed 861 Number of people killed by the forces unprecedented power while Umesh Thapa, Dang Shot dead while taking part in a peaceful demonstration by State between 1 Feb. 05 - 30 Nov.’05 curbing civil liberties in Nepal and the Seven Party Alliance. press freedom. So just what have the 482 Number of people killed by the CPN (Maoist) in the same period. soldiers of Nepal done in the last four 8 April: years? Rape, torture, pillage, conduct UML Activist Bhimsen Dahal, Pokhara Shot dead by the army in Pokhara during 8,457 Number of people killed by the extra judicial killings, arbitrary arrests a pro-democracy protest. Several people injured. State between 13 Feb.’96 - 12 Mar 06 and disappearances of prisoners is a shot list with deep implications about 4,733 Number of people killed by the just how out of control the armed 9 April: CPN (Maoist) in the same period. Tulasi Chettri, 32, Chitwan One of three women injured by bullets when security forces have become. Of course, the 13190 Total number of people killed. Maoists have done exactly the same, forces open fired in random directions to scare away pro-democracy demonstrators perhaps with the exception of rape, on 8 April. The three women were sitting on the roof of their own houses at the 8,777 Number of people abducted by at least in the frequency and amount time they sustained the injury. Maoists during a period of ceasefire the soldiers are responsible for. But It between 2 Sept. - 2 Dec. 05 Shiva Hari Kuwor, 22, Banepa Shot dead when security forces opened fire at the is unfortunate that in Nepal brutality 30,000 Number of students affected in pro-democracy rally he was taking part in. Three other adloescents were also injured committed by the state and those that this period. the state calls “terrorists” are not so in the head by the bullet spray, all three are said to be in critical conditions. different after-all. 214 arrested from 35 districts with Terrorism and Destructive Activities 11 April: accusation of being Maoists, out of (TADA) act is perhaps one of the more More than a dozen protesters critically injured after security forces open-fired at which 36 were re-arrested despite the dangerous ordinances introduced by the angry demonstrators who had begun to pelt stones at the house of Police force’ court’s order to release them, in the the Nepali government in their series Assistant Inspector General Roop Safar Moktan in Gangabu, Kathmandu. same period*. of ordinances they have been declaring 75 Nepalis killed during the Maoist- since 2002. Not only is it open ended 12 April: called ceasefire, 62 by the security about the definition or terrorism and Bishnu Pandey, 23, Nawalparasi Shot dead while protesting against the forces and 13 by the Maoists, also in the authority it grants security forces government. Four others sustained bullet injuries. the same period. to “fight” terrorism, the ordinance also On far too many occasions the Royal Nepali Army has used helicopters to *(Death Toll and Ceasefire data Source: grants impunity to the security forces indiscriminately launch arial attack on Maoist areas, injuring many civilians in the INSEC) of Nepal. process. Incidents like these have become increasingly frequent since 2002. 18 Nepali Aawaz | April 14.2006 Nation United we stand

King and government must step down; democracy must be restored.

Unfeasible governance $265 (approx. Rs. 18, 815): The average Kashish Das Shrestha The King has repeatedly talked about yearly income of one working Nepali. politicians being “corrupt” during Poverty, lack of basic infrastructures and health services are some of the When people unite and start a community (Federation of Nepalese democracy. However, the fact that he most severe problems facing Nepal. movement for a fundamental right like Chambers of Commerce and Industry), himself has abused people’s tax money democracy, it is only a matter time that civil servants, private sector workers, for personal use instead of using it for dictatorships collapse. For Nepal, April political party workers, human rights the country’s development is now a Rs. 50 Billion (approx. $704 has thus far shown unprecedented unity activists, lawyers, journalists, doctors, fact that the public knows, thanks to Million) = for democracy growing by the day- at artists, writers and poets, members independent media reports. Following average annual income of about home and in most diplomatic quarters. of national and international NGOs, is a quick-check list of the King’s 2,657,454 Nepalis: Amount of money Support for this andolan has come Nepali diaspora, tourists in Nepal, and corruption and the financial loss he the Palace, Home Ministry and Defense from unaffiliated civilians, the business the international community at large. has caused the country through some Ministry took from the National irrational acts. Treasury without any accountability

Where does the power balance in Nepal stand today?

People’s power Pro Democracy Nepali diaspora King’s power

Pro-democracy protesters in Fall Although there are some factions of the diaspora that believe in the King, the Royal Nepali Army: The first part of the 2003-Spring 2004 general trend seems to be pro-democracy and anti-monarchy. Many “friends of RNA’s honour code says, “The Safety, More than 100,000 Nepal” also take part of the pro-democracy programs. According to sources directly Honour And Welfare of Your King And involved, the Nepali Embassy had offered thousands of dollars to the Ethnic group Country Come First Always And Every Pro-democracy protesters in Fall to organise a “welcome” event for the King in September 2005. Time...,” in that order. King Gyanendra 2005 (Countrywide) is the Supreme Commander In Chief More than 100,000 Australia of the Royal Nepali Army. He decides Nepalese Forum for Human Rights and People’s Democracy (NEHURIPD), who becomes the Chief of Army Staff Pro-democracy protestors since  Australia, organized a pro-democracy rally on 1 Feb. 05. This week, the Nepali (on the recommendation of the Prime April 2006 (country wide) community submitted a letter of recommendation to the Australian government, Minister. Before mid-1990, the King Approximately 500,000 asking it to condemn the actions of the Nepali Government and restore democracy himself also personally appointed the in the country. Prime Minister). The highest-ranking Pro-democracy civil society army officers, most of whom belong (lawyers, journalists, doctors, writers, Belgium to Nepal’s traditionally elite class that poets, human rights activists amongst Nepalis residing in Brussels and European civil society members staged a pro- switched its support to the Shah Kings others) democracy rally on 1 Feb. 05. Anti-US Imperialism and anti-monarch protest in when the Ranas were overthrown in Approximately 20,000 (Federation of March 06. 1951, remain royalists and command Nepali Journalists and the Nepal Bar their forces with that mindset. These Association both have more than 5,000 France officers were not happy with the multi- members each) Anti-monarch and pro-democracy protests in APril 06. party democratic governments that Hong Kong: Anti-monarch, pro-democracy rally in march 06. generally neglected strengthening People defying the Government’s India: Three massive protests since 1 Feb. 05, the recent one on drawing the army, whose role had remained curfew to participate in the approximately 30,000 Nepalis. “ceremonial” for decades. In 998, the demonstrations through 5-11 April RNA force was approximately 52,000. (country wide) Japan By 2001, the RNA had a force of almost Approximately 200,000. On several Pro-democracy, anti-monarch rally in April 06. 70,000. Today the force is about 97,000 occasions the protesters have even United Kingdom: Members of the Nepali community held a protest against the strong and the RNA hopes to make it over-run the police, forcing the security King’s rule on 1 Feb. 05. 100,000 so that army crops of 50,000 forces to flee from the area, such as in each can be developed for the military the eastern town of Itahari. United States division of Nepal into Eastern and Two protests DC and New York. Another protest in NY is scheduled for 14 April. Western zones, respectively. The first Number of people arrested by the year of training per soldier costs an government since the protests Countries (since April 2006) that insist democracy should be restored in estimated Rs. 300,000 ($4,225) and the started Nepal (in alphabetical order) RNA plans to add 3000 more soldiers 2,300 (1,300 remained in detention till Canada, European Union, India, Japan, United Kingdom and Unites States of this year which would cost the tax 10 April). America payers approximately Rs.900,000,000, i.e. approx. more than $12.6 Million. Number of journalists arrested by Some of the many individual(s) / Organizations that have condemned The budget for the Defense Ministry the government since the protests Nepali government’s undemocratic ways and use of violence has also sky rocketed by the billions, started (country wide) Kofi Anan, General- Secratary of the United Nations | Amnesty International the ministry has been asking for more 59 between 6-8 April, about 50 on 12 Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Nepal | Reporters and more since 2001. It is not clear if April (these are only accounts from a Sans Frontier | Thailand: Although the government has not officially spoken the security forces will actually perform few reports, more have possibly been about the situation, trade unions and women’s rights staged a protest in Bangkok a genocide to keep the Monarchy and arrested since the protests started). on 1 Feb. 06. | International Federation of Journalists | World Association of the current government in power even Newspapers if their commanders order them to, but Nepali Aawaz | 1 Baisakh.2063 19 Nation United we stand

in the last four years. The money was when in fact it is quite clear that they 2006. (Source: Himal Khabarpatrika) conservation work. (Source: Nepali supposed to be used for other official are only trying to make it difficult for Times) purposes but the majority of the money protesters to organize themselves. The Rs. 60 Million (approx. was used by the Palace for personal tactic was first practiced on the morning $8,450,704) = Rs. 5,600,000 (approx. $78,873) = purposes, such as buying luxury cars of 1 Feb. 05 when along with mobile average annual income of about 31,889 average annual income of about 297 and hosting wedding parties etc. phone lines, land lines and internet Nepalis: The money spent to give 2 Nepalis: Amount given to Bharat (Source: Himal Khabarpatrika) services were also severed indefinitely. Rhinoceros to a zoo in Austria and to Keshar Simha, Chairman of World (Source: Nepal Telecom) take the Crown Prince and Princess Hindu Federation. He helped to declare Rs. 2.5 Billion (approx. to Europe, UAE and back. No body King Gyanendra the “emperor of the $352,112) = Rs. 350 million (approx. really knows why we had to give away world’s hindus” and a living incarnation average annual income of about 1328 $4,929,577) = those animals in such urgency, or at of Lord Vishnu. The money was used for Nepalis: Loss incurred by Nepal Telecom average annual income of about 18602 all but the palace has been working on hosting the Silver Jubilee celebration because of the government’s orders to Nepalis: The total sum of the trip’s monopolizing the nature conservation on 8 April. The “emperor” himself was shutdown mobile phone services thrice allocated budget and the loss incurred by sector in Nepal, to ensure that they the key note speaker. since 1 Feb. 05. The government insists RNAC on the King’s South African tour control all funds coming to Nepal for this is helping stop terrorism in Nepal with no clear or urgent purpose in Jan Unaccounted (2006): Because King Gyanendra had decided to run office from his retreat palace in Pokhara, ministers and generals have been flying back and forth for weeks on end, costing the state millions of rupees. It was the same when the King in recent times these organizations defend the King’s rule and Ministers for Crown Prince Paras, a patron of the was based in the barracks of Itahari. His have earned a tarnished reputation for Kamal Thapa and Shrish Shamsher have council. Jagat Gauchan, involved in an constant trips to temples and religious having one of the worst human rights both said the government can’t declare attempted murder of jouranlist Padam functions are also paid for by the people. abuse records the world over for extra a ceasefire with the Maoists because Thakurathi almost 18 years ago, isa There has been no declaration of how judicial killings and torture. See our the government has not declared a member for the council and Chairman much all this is costing the people of report “In Cold Blood.” war to start with. It is hard to tell if of Nepal Karate Association. He was Nepal. what they say are their own ideas or briefly made an Assistant Minister by Government scripted by higher authorities, mainly the King after 1 Feb. Chairman of the Rs. 509,55,599,934 (approx. He is it’s self-declared Chairman and the Chairman and his army’s Generals, All Nepal Football Association, Ganesh $717684506) = all members of the Cabinet are his or even long time monarchists like Thapa, is a brother of Home Minister One year’s total income of 2,708,243 appointees. Through his self-appointed Sharad Chandra Shah, Sachit Shamsher Kamal Thapa. Sharad Chandra Shah, a Nepalis has been misused by the King government, the King and his council JBR, Bharat Keshar Simha and Dr hard-core royalist, was accused of using and his government since 2002. And have drafted many acts/ ordinances Kesharjung Rayamajhi, who have the Council to try to quell the 1990s this is just the tip of the iceberg. that curtail civil liberties and proved their loyalty to the crown in the movement for democracy during which democracy at large and empower the last two or three decades and have been time he was the Vice-chairman of the One of the key rules of democracy is that armed forces since 2002. Primarily, the reportedly active behind the scenes pst Population Commission. Number of if the government is not democratically government is a tool used to legitimize 1 Feb. 05 also. members unknown. elected, the people can decide to not the King’s rule, such as by holding futile pay taxes. But people in Nepal have elections (8 Feb. 06) and declaring World Hindu Federation Unaffiliated civilian royalists continued to pay taxes even after planned anti-government rallies as They declared King Gyanendra the Difficult to estimate at this point, October 2002, when the last elected those organized or “infiltrated” by Emperor of the world’s Hindus and although many had welcomed the government was dissolved by the King. “terrorists,” consequently using that Living incarnation of Lord Vishnu. King’s coup because they had imagined And Nepal’s dependency on foreign as a justification to use of excessive The King’s government in return has he meant what he said. Support for the employment and foreign aid is what force against peaceful demonstrators given Retd. Major General Bharat King has fallen sharply in Kathmandu keeps the country running. But while or whimsically declaring curfews and Keshar Simha, Chairman of the radical and outside.”We don’t even want to use Nepalis and friends of Nepal try their bullying private businesses, such as the religious federation, Rs. 56,00,000 the new money with that murderer’s best to keep the country’s economy Internet Service Providers and Nepal (approx. $78,873) as donations and face,” said villagers in Sanfey Bagar in rolling, it is clear the King and his Telecom, to comply with their orders funds to organize festivals since 1 Feb. 2004, where most villagers believed government will not stop any of their of cutting phone lines and internet 05. While the country was exploding he killed his own brother to take full personal whims and wishes regardless services at their whim. The government with protests and three Nepalis had control as a King. It is known that the of what it costs the people of Nepal. has also been used to draft laws that died to shots due to shots fired by government or wealthy pro-monarchists make arbitrary and unwarranted arrests security forces, King Gyanendra visited have in the past paid for pro-King rallies as legitimate as possible. See our report temples in Pokhara and attended the taken out immediately after 1 Feb. 05. “In Cold Blood.” Silver Jubilee function of the Nepal “We had planned everything for this NAIL SPECIALIST WANTED based World Hindu Federation on 8 [pro-King] rally last week,” one of the ROCKLYN COUNTY, NEW Dangerous minds April, in Birgunj where he called for organizers of the first valley wide pro- YORK. Vice-Chairman Tulsi Giri, Home “peace.” It was clear that the security king Rally in Kathmandu on 3 Feb. 05 SHOULD SPEAK ENGLISH. Minister Kamal Thapa and State forces did not hear his call as they had said when asked how they managed TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED to organize everything when phones Minister for Information and continued to shoot at demonstrators FROM ELMHURST Communication Shrish Shamsher across the country in days to follow. aren’t working and mass-rallies have 25 MINUTES FROM ELMHURST Rana have all made it clear, through the Number of members unknown. been banned in Kathmandu following media, that they are not budging from the coup. Nitsche Shumsher’s pro-King CONTACT: the Chairman’s road map. Tulsi Giri has Sports Council Nepal party headed one of the larger rallies. MISS KIM at 845 398 8920 questioned and insulted Nepal’s 1990 The boxers and martial artists from He was later made a Minister of the Constitution’s legitimacy in order to this council are street- muscle power King’s cabinet. 20 Nepali Aawaz | April 14.2006 Nation

“The ban on rallies is preventive and aimed at maintaining law and order to save the lives and property of the citizens.” An exclusive interview with Hon. Yankila Sherpa, Minister of State for Tourism and Civil Aviation, in New York.

Hon. Yankila Sherpa, Minister of State Tourists also took part in pro-democracy their Boeing 757s was used by the King democracy rally in Nepalgunj? for Tourism and Civil Aviation was protests in Nepal last week, and many for his 21-day trip in December last year, You must have noticed that His promoted in was in New York on 13 of them were arrested. They have been it was paid for only 48hours of flight Majesty the King in a message to April and took time off to answer a few witnessing government brutality time and the ground handling charges, nation on the occasion of Nepali New questions about the state of tourism during their stay in Nepal and cannot landing and parking fees and loses of Year’s day called upon political parties in Nepal, the manner in which heads understand why democracy cannot be rerouting the pre-booked passengers are for dialogue to bear the responsibility of state should be allowed to travel restored in the country. As a Minister of not even included here. The airline was of and contributing towards activating regardless of what it costs the state and State for Tourism, how do you explain paid about Rs.37 Million, but if it had multiparty democracy. The ban on the on going protests amongst other the government’s arrest of tourists? flown its own regular scheduled flight rallies is preventive and aimed at things. The interview was conducted Some tourists may have been spotted they would have earned about Rs.97 maintaining law and order to save the by Nepali Aawaz Editor Kashish via in some places of protest as they had Million, and so on this trip RNAC made lives and property of the citizens. It email and the answers published are nothing to do during the bandh days. a loss of about Rs. 56 Million. What was, however, not aimed at preventing unedited. Normally, tourists traveling to Nepal did you do to help RNAC, since this fall right to peaceful demonstrations. You are very sensitive and do not participate directly under your portfolio? must have also heard of the Ma’am, what is the purpose of your visit in any local political activities. Even if I don’t think Heads of State should infiltration of the Maoists in the rallies, to the United States? there were tourists participating in the be traveling in excursion fares and which has led to the strict security I was in Washington DC for street protests, I think they were doing encircling the continent when you don’t measures taken by the government. an official program on tourism to so, demanding for peace and stability. have direct flights between various participate in the Global Summit of They could be tired of the bandhs which capitals. You have to conduct the visit What kind of role do you see for the Travel and Tourism. caused inconvenience in their holiday of the Head of State in certain dignity, Monarchy in Nepal’s democratic programmes. which will enhance the dignity of Nepal. future? And what kind of role do you see Tell us a little about the ‘Naturally Also I am not very sure the financial for the people of Nepal in formulating Nepal, Once is Not Enough’ campaign. *Ed. note: Dr. Brian Cobb, an figures and the exact flight details given government policies? Naturally Nepal is a brand to American national who had been giving in your question are correct or not. Monarchy is the symbol of introduce Nepal’s image as a tourism first-aid to injured security forces as national unity and has always been destination. This concept is aimed well as protesters all week since 6 April, *Ed. note: The so-far uncontested a guardian of Nepal’s democracy, to help promote Nepal’s immense was first arrested by the government figures were published by the weekly peace and development. Monarchy natural beauty, cultural diversity and and then deported on 13 April. He Nepali magazine Samaya on its 29 can play an instrumental role in opportunities in tourism. ‘Naturally had also been arrested in Spring 2004 December 2005 edition. streamlining democracy and correcting Nepal, Once Is not Enough’ is targeted for participating in a peaceful pro- abnormalities that may arise out of at bolstering Nepal’s tourism industry democracy rally. How would you explain what is happening our young exercise in democracy. His in the international tourism market. It in Nepal now? Why aren’t people being Majesty the King has, time and again, aims at attracting additional 300,000 It is clear that the international allowed to hold peaceful rallies and expressed earnest commitment to tourists in Nepal. This new brand community and friends of Nepal are why were there armed security forces adhere to constitutional monarchy and concept aims to reinvent Nepal’s all pro-democracy and consequently in plain clothes participating in a pro- multiparty democracy publicly. diversity, modernity, and cultural against the current government and the heritage to make the country a more King’s direct rule. How do you think this popular tourism destination. It focuses will effect tourism in Nepal? on mountain tourism, adventure First of all I don’t think the entire holidays, which are a lifetime experience. international community is against The brand targets pioneer explorers, Nepal. There are friends who are saying enterprising citizens, and travel things should settle peacefully and soon. intermediaries as customers of Nepali His Majesty the King is committed to tourism industry. Jointly promoted by resolve the problems facing Nepal and His Majesty’s Government and strengthening multiparty democracy Nepal Tourism Board, this is a through a constitutional process. I wonderful product launched with am confident that the current crisis the initiative of the public-private situation in Nepal cannot go on too partnership in Nepal. This also aims to long. There is a better future which penetrate into new tourism markets increases the prospects of peaceful worldwide and serves to highlight the development, including that of tourism potentials of Nepal’s tourism. in Nepal, for which there is immense potential. His Majesty’s Government What is the government’s expectations is seriously committed to work towards for tourist arrival this season? bringing peace and stability keeping in Despite some adverse publicity view the situation persisting in Nepal and some problems because of strikes today. called by the political parties, we are hoping this season we will still see an Ma’am, you are also the Minister of State increasing number of tourist arrivals in for Civil Aviation. RNAC, the state run Nepal. national airline, has been desperately struggling financially and when one of Nepali Aawaz | 1 Baisakh.2063 21 Entertainment

Pop Express DJ Raju gets hitched! “Talent Vol. 1.” The album Dj Raju, the man whose re-mixed featured a total of 10 singers version of the folk song Chyangba hoi and received great feedback. Chyangba become something of an The album was released by anthem across the country last year, Harati Music Center, owned has found his own Maichyaang, Reena. by Anil Sthapit and pop-star of The couple is set to get married on 7 the early 90s Bhim Tuladhar. May. DJ Raju has been DJing for several It was the label’s first album years in Kathmandu now. In July 2001, too. The “Talent” installments he won Nepal’s first DJ contest, War of continued with the release of the DJs! organized by Radisson Hotel. “Talents Vol. 2” in 1994 and He has also worked as the in-house “Talents Vol. 3” in 1996. Anil DJ for the Hyatt Regency’s Rox Bar in Sthapit, a wellknown music Kathmandu. Apart from DJing, this album cover designer, is now one time fan of heavy metal and rock giving life to the series and plans to launch the 4th installment in the series, “Talents Vol. 4,” through the music label Music Composition, which the Satya-Sworup this time, he is in news for performing dot com. It will feature 8 to 9 songs, all Raj Acharya brothers won. The brothers for the first time in the hills of Nepal. by fresh talents including Dharmendra are already renouned performers in the Who said only urban youth listen to Sewan, runner-up of the televised talent Nepali music industry and are sons of Hiphop? Rapper Nirnaya along with show Nepali Tara and Ashusen, Amul, the respected music artist Bhakta Raj rap group Madzone performed in a Subash, Jabik and Rajesh. Popular VJ Acharya. and Television Producer (from Image Channel) Asif Shah is music also designs album covers when Paribesh’s sixth album also singing for the first time. he has free time. Although he had Pokhareli band Paribesh’s frontman His song features DA69 of the already become one of Nepal’s most Tilakbam Malla is now based in popular rap group The Unity. known DJ’s, he achieved superstardom Kathmandu and has recently opened a The recording phase is almost last year when his remix of the song recording studio in Putalisadak with complete and the release date Chyanba hoi Chyangba featuring pop- his band’s name “Paribesh Recording has beenfixed for May, 2006. stars Kranti Ale, Mausami Gurung, DA Studio”. Last week, he also released This April also marks the 4h 69, along with Aid Ray toped all music his band’s sixth album “Namaste,” Anniversary of Music dot com. charts and his debut album DJ Raju A collection of folk-pop originals. Congratulations on your four Remix became instant hit. In a press conference organized years of contribution to Nepali (Photo: Anup Prakash) for the launch, the music video music. for “Ghumi Ghumi Nachideu,” the great music. album’s first single, was also released. Radio Nepal hosts annual The music video is directed by Raju Ram Krishna Dhakal music contest Yakachha, makeup artist for Kantipur 18- year-old crooner Suniti Adhikari Television. sings Hindi Bhajan has won the Nepali Modern Song and releases two Competition’s “Best Vocalist” category, Music album on top of the an annual contest organized by Radio compilations Ram Krishna Dhakal has Nepal to mark its anniversary. The world released his first single in event was held last week at Radio The 2-time Mt. Everest summiteer Hindi. He has given his voice Nepal’s premises, where the Nepali without oxygen, Tashi Lakpa Sherpa to a collection album “Jeewan music industry’s pioneers first got will be releasing his debut music Dhan,” written and composed their break. This year 38 young and new album on top of the world. Singer and by the Indian Hindu spiritual singers participated in the competition. Musician climber Tashi has already teacher Jagatguru Shree Suniti sang a song written and compsed relased two album during his previous Kripaluji Maharaj. In the collection by the popular fusion composer and climbs. His forthcoming album concert in Diktel of Khotang district album released last week, Ram Krishna performer Anil Shahi. She has also “Sherpeni Kanchhi” will feature pop- last week. “It was an amazing and Dhakal has sung two Hindi Bhajans, performed three songs in Anil’s latest stars Kranti Ale, exciting experience. We were a little “Ore More Mann” and “Shree Govinda solo album “Basanta Ritu” released last Raju Lama, Sumit Khadka, Vijay Lama afraid at first because of the current Govinda Bol”. The music videos for year. and Rahul Pradhan as co-singers and situation. But, it was a good show and the two songs were also screened at Kala Rai and Rupak Chaudhari composers/ arrangers. Tashi Lakpa will an excellent crowd”, said NSK after the the press conference for the album’s were awarded second and third prizes also be taking along a flag of Kantipur tour. launch. In the same conference, Music respectively. The three Best Vocalists FM’s flag, to plant it on top of the Nepal also launched two compilations, were given a cash prize of Ten Thousand, summit one he gets there for the third Music Dot Com plans “Best Music Videos of Ram Krishna Seven Thousand and Five Thousand time. Talents 4 Dhakal,” which includes a video of the each, respectively, and an oppertunity Established pop- stars Nima Rumba, start performing when he was only 13, to record a song with Radio Nepal. Other Another Nirnaya da NSK Babin Pradhan, Raju Lama (of The and a karaoke CD of this most popular categories included Best Composition, news Angels) made their musical debut songs “I Can Also Sing.” which Bipin Agasti won, and Best Nirnaya da’ NSK has done it again. And in 1992 with the compilation album (Photo: Anup Prakash) 22 Nepali Aawaz | April 14.2006 Entertainment dgf]/~hg ÷ ultjLwL

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Big mountains to Big Apple community in the valley and then came Nepal Sherpa Sangh. Now there are Sherpa orgs for almost everything and there are Sherpas almost everywhere in this world.” And the further they move away from home, it seems, the closer they come to losing and forgetting their cultural heritage. Dendi Sherpa has been involved in music for almost 18 years now. For several years he taught songs and dance to Sherpas through the

Kathmandu Himalayan Culture Center, Photo: Kashish Das Shrestha Das Kashish Photo: an organization that worked for the preservation of Sherpa culture in Kathmandu. “They had brought some instruments like Tungna but no one there really knew how to play it. But I used to play it as a child so i was the actually the first one to play it there at In March, the Sherpa Kyidug Society of America invited three prominent artists from Nepal, all members of the the center,” he reminiced. As much as Himalayan Community. During their stop over in New York, Dendi Sherpa (left), Samday Sherpa (right) and Bijaya he wanted to be involved full time with Lama (center) took time out to speak with Nepali Aawaz. this work, his main source of income was his work in the trekking industry there in the higher parts of the [music] “That was my first such experience Bijaya Lama of Nepal. However, for Dendi Sherpa charts.” Most of the songs in Dorje as with a fan, I don’t think i’ll ever forget A native of Kavre district, Bijaya Lama trekking wasn’t only about taking folk based, and several of them fused that. There have been several romantic moved to Kathmandu when he was tourists up to the mountains, it was with Techno beats too. “I do a lot of incidents here in the US as well, with 7-years-old. Along with artists like also a perfect opportunity to study and song-writing, but I always like meeting both Nepalis as well as Americans and I Dhiraj Rai, Raju Lama, Bijaya Lama document the himalayan cultures, to new upcoming writers and composers feel lucky, these are all memories of my has also become one of the Himalayan learn their folk artistic cultures. During and working with them,” he says, about success. Our first stop on this tour was Community’s prominent pop-stars his trips, he would regularly write and the song-writing and compositions in Seattle and the fans literally cired when since he entered the music scene 14- collect songs of the indigenous ethnic his albums. “But you know, most of the we were leaving Seattle, and i couldn’t years ago. “I am the first person to groups he would meet. songs are about romance, and usually help crying myself. To have come so far take up music, although my mom used In his first recording experience, sentimental in mood.. but most of my and touch the hearts of people... It was to sing a lot in our village,” he tells us. Dendi Sherpa recorded 23 group songs fans are predominantly mature adults just quite something.” “And my sister has been one of my in a day. “I was one of the singers and and not the screaming young teenagers biggest supporters.” played the music instrument in all of and high school girls,” he admits Bijaya’s music fits comfortably Dendi Sherpa them,” he recalls. “The quality, as you laughing. “But I sing for everyone.” under the tag “folk-pop fusion.” “Its Originally from Ramechap, Dendi can probably imagine, wasn’t too great. Bijaya has already toured most based in our tradintaionl styles like Sherpa moved to Kathmandu in Now days I take as much as 20 days or major towns and cities in Nepal and this Tamang sello, which I fuse with more 1980. Today he is one of the leading more just to record one song.” American tour is his first international Western styles, but not rock music,” he culture preservationists in the Sherpa In 1994, Dendi Shepa released tour. “Its been going gerat!,” he explains. community. “I have dedicated my life Sherpa Songs Vol.1 and Vol.2 and admits. This year, he is also scheduled In 1992, Bijaya fronted the to the presevation of Sherpa culture the following year Vol.3. But he was to perform in London, Canada and group called 5 Heartbeats. In a local and will spend the rest of this life for growing tired of the passive ways of Hong Kong. But what does he think competition that year, he even won it,” he says, with sense of pride. Despite the Culture Center and decided to leave of the obvious comparisons between an award for the “Best Performance.” the personal hardships and regular it, taking a sabbatical from teaching him and his contemporaries from the But it wasn’t until 1998 that he financial difficulties, in the last 10 and recording music for several years Himalayan community? “We don’t fall released his first album Besaro Jiwan, years he has released a series of music although he continued playing the into the same group, they are seniors which received less than moderate albums, videos and hosts a regular Tungna and collecting songs. In to me and I do respect them. But the success also partly because of poor weekly show on HBC FM in an effort 1999, he released his fourth album generations, they change, so there’s management and marketing. “I had my to do his part for the preservation of a Sherpa Pop Song 1998. This time, he Raju Lama, today there’s me, Bijayal weaknesses too,” he admits. His 2nd culture he loves with all his life. fused elements of pop-music with the Lama, and tomorrow there will be album, Lhaso, was released in 2001 and Seeing Sherpas living in New traditional Sherpa sounds. The album others. But we’re all good friends. We despite the low media coverage, it fared York, he told us,”Back when I moved was released by Moonlight Records, meet quite regualrly.” well in the market, especially in the to Kathmandu, Sherpas didn’t have the publishing house of this paper. “A One of his fondest memories has Himalayan community. The following house there, leave along living in New lot of people told me that there was no been an incident during a 2002 concert year, he released his 3rd album, On York. They came from the mountains such album avaliable and they wanted in Pokhara. His single “Na khanu pani Mane Peme, and with it he achieved and lived on rent and in hotels. They it for Sherpa functions. But when it was Tongba ko” was a hit single at the time national success and fame. The media had a small room that they used as released, we took it over to a Loshar so he was scheduled to be the grand was quick to cover his story. By this kitchen, bedroom everything. The celebration in Boudha,” he said. “Only finale of the show. “There was a Gurung time Bijaya was on a roll. Earlier this situation was very weak. There was 13 copies sold, and there were four bahini, she ran onto the stage and year he released his latest album Dorje, no Sherpa gumba in Kathmandu at to five thousand Sherpas gathered at hugged and kissed me on my cheeks,” and “I hear that its doing well in Nepal the time. Sherpa Sewa Kendra was the the event.” Determined to preserve he says, not being able to stop grinning. right now,” he says with a smile. “Its first organization to help the growing his culture regardless of how it fared Nepali Aawaz | 1 Baisakh.2063 25 Entertainment

in the market, in 2000 he released Samday Sherpa country turned it into an instant success By 1991, Samday had started what the Millenium Sherpa Hit Song, also Samday Sherpa is one of Nepal’s leading with the people and the government he calls “working professionally,” with produced by Moonlight Records. satirists and a pioneer in the art of banned it. The album was a satire at senior artists like Santosh Panta. This “People did not realize that this wasn’t caricature. Originally from Shyama how the Palace sold national treasures is also year he started performing for just music, it was also a way to preserve Village Development Committee, to setup big foreign bank accounts. the annual Gai Jatra festival, stopped our language.” In 2001 he released an Dolkha district, he has lived in Samday Sherpa and his friends then only in 2001 after the Royal Massacare. instrumental album, Music Of Sherpa, Kathmandu for almost 20 years now. went on a 2-month nation wide tour. “It was a bit insecure at that time, and and another album New And Old Song It was in school, back in 1981, that he “I was delightedly surprised to see there was gai jatra on the streets so Sherpa Song. “There aren’t really one of first performed comedy in public. Even the huge turn out in the audience,” he what do we do on stage?” he groaned. those albums that fly off the shelves,” as a student in Amrit Science Campus reminisced. “People were very curious Over the years he has also toured he laughed. “It sold, but very slowly, in Kathmandu, he continued putting about me. There used to be special extensively, included performances that was the only pattern we could up shows. It was here that he did his security arrangements for me because at the South Asian Theatre Festival in detect in its sales.” first parodies and at a time when the of the huge crowd that would come to Pakistan 1991 to represent Nepal. Ashes In 2002, the Himalayan Sherpa movement for democracy was picking see me. It was like prajatantra came Malla, Krishana Pahadai (one of Nepal’s Arts Center opened and Dendi Sherpa up steam, he found respect from the into my life.” leading human rights activists today) soon found himself working with them. audience for his work and from senior Samday’s caricature also made him and Govind Sigh Rawat ji were also part Teamed with a new group, he released artists for his talent. He would often a prominent comedian. His caricature of the troupe. He has also performed in the album Sherpa Folk Song 2003 and be request to sing contemporary songs of King Birendra’s declaration of the Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, then Sherpa Giti Sangraha, a book but he felt comedy was his “calling.” 1990’s constitution only added to his Korea, London, Germany, Australia, with over 200 songs. His latest album His first major show was a drama growing popularity. “It wasn’t just Qatar, Kuwait, Malasiya, Israel amongst Me And My Lute came out earlier this titled “Mama Bhanja” that he performed about the palace, it was about anyone other countries and this is his first year. with Dinesh DC at the Rastriya Nach who mattered to the country, whose American tour. Apart from music album, Dendi Ghar. He regularly took part in shows decisions and words made a difference So what does Samday Sherpa think has also release several instructional for the Free Student Union events and in what happened in Nepal,” he of the current situation of Nepal? VCDs and DVDs on traditional Sherpa soon enough invitations and requests explained. Hence the theme of his next “The difference is that this system dances. In fact, a performance troupe to perform for political events came album, “Ticket,” about the election isn’t decalred as panchayat but it is in Sikkim went on tour across India pouring in. The government in Nepal tickets that politicians received during running like one. But the realization performing those dances they learnt was still an autocratic one, ruled by democracy. But even though democracy of people has come a long way since from his videos. the King, and censorship was heavily had been declared in Nepal by spring of the 1980s, people don’t think the “Its really difficult to get fiancaily imposed. There was no way he would 1990, the government banned both of same way anymore. During democracy, assistance for this sort of work from be allowed to perform in the National Samday’s albums and arrested people people have all become chetanamulak. the community,” he says, sounding Academy Hall so he often found for playing its songs. “It was like we The King’s declaration has been anti- somewhat disappointed. “I make a himself performing in Kritipur, on the had lost democracy within weeks constitutional and thought the system living from trekking. “ Tribhuwan University’s auditoriums, of the King’s declaration of the new cannot be called pancahayat the people Over the years, he has also toured always packed with an enthusiastic and constitution.” His third album Dalley running the show are from that era. extensively in Nepal and twice in usually politically charged audience. Khorsani featured gainey songs, and Its clear that the King is running a Sikkim. This is his first American tour Invitations also started coming in from recordings of his televised caricatures. dictatorship. But the artists are doing and the next stop is Cananda. Dendi various parts of Nepal such as Pokhara, what we have to do.” also regularly hosts a radio show on Butwal and towns in Eastern Nepal. HBC FM in Kathmandu on Tuesdays When the 1990s movement for and Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7AM. democracy picked up steam, he went on His latest projects include a video he to take part in it with senior satirists is currently developing to help Sherpa and parody artists like Madan Krishna children living outside of Nepal to learn and Hari Banksha. “They were one of about their native culture and he just my inspirations to being who I was,” he finished a documentary titled Dumji- says. “Their voice against the system Festavl of the Everest Region. Based in was what moved me to a great deal.” the Khumbu region, the documentary But Samday Sherpa and his follows the lives of the locals as they colleagues weren’t just people randomly collect money to celebrate and worship making political jokes on stage. His during this annual festival. friends and him were politically charged “I want to make learning Sherpa and left leaning and well versed in their cultures as accessible as possible so ideology. And the Panchayat system that children can chose what they want wasn’t his only target, he also often to learn at home everyday through quipped about the internal conflicts different mediums like music, video and in the Communist parties of Nepal. books,” he tells us. “If you cannot even In fact, Samday Sherpa’s friends and speak your native language and dont’ him were even dubbed “Communist know your own culture and traditions, artists,” but the media did eventually how do you prove you are a Sherpa? give them a larger coverage and toay Just the clothes you wear? In that case, he is recognized as a National level you might as well just let a Chinese artist and not bracketed into a box . “I or Japanese wear our clothes and call would study about artists from other them Sherpas. Sherpa means language, countries,” he says. “I felt that I had to art, religion, these are elements that constantly grow as an aritsts.” make our identity.” When his album Narayanhitit Becheyra Hanga” came out, the politically charged atmosphere of the 26 Nepali Aawaz | April 14.2006 Nation

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