Royalty
- coup in 2001 and possible comeback by survivor hkej 23jan14 a22
government
- nepal tourism board www.ntb.org.np
巴克塔普爾Bhaktapur (Nepali: भक्तपुर, pronounced [ˈbʱʌkt̪ʌpur] ; literally translates to "city of devotees"), also known as Khwopa (Nepal Bhasa: ख्वप Khwopa),also known as the city of the temples, is a city in the east corner of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal .La ville fut fondée par le roi Ananda Deva Malla au xiie siècle. Initialement, elle aurait été édifiée selon un plan en forme de conque, et sous le nom de Khwopa, pour devenir la capitale des râjas Malla qui succédèrent à la dynastie des Thâkurî. Carte plus vraisemblable, celle d'un mandala où la cité est incluse dans un « triangle magique » formé par trois temples de Ganesh à l'extérieur de la ville. Ce triangle est censé la protéger symboliquement.Jusqu'au xvie siècle, Bhaktapur a dominé politiquement et économiquement tout le Népal. Elle a maintenu cette position jusqu'à la conquête gorkha en 1769. Depuis ce temps, Bhaktapur a toujours constitué un monde à part, avec une autarcie économique mais aussi une féroce indépendance.La plupart des personnes âgées ne comprennent pas le nepâlî. Leur langue est le newari, l'ancienne langue officielle du Népal.
坤布 （又名珠穆朗瑪地區） Khumbu (also known as the Everest Region)[1] is a region of northeastern Nepal on the Nepalese side of Mount Everest. It is part of the Solukhumbu District, which in turn is part of the Sagarmatha Zone. Khumbu is one of three subregions of the main Khambu (specially Kulung) and Sherpa settlement of the Himalaya, the other two being Solu and Pharak. It includes the town of Namche Bazaar as well as the villages of Thame, Khumjung, Pangboche, Pheriche and Kunde. The famous Buddhist monastery 湯坡崎寺 at Tengboche is also located in the Khumbu.
Lalitpur Metropolitan City (Nepali: ललितपुर महानगरपालिका), historically Patan (Sanskrit: पाटनPātan, Nepal Bhasa: यल Yala, Nepali: पाटन [paʈɑn]), is the third largest city of Nepal after Kathmandu and Pokhara and it is located in the south-central part of Kathmandu Valleywhich is a new metropolitan city of Nepal. Lalitpur is also known as Manigal. It is best known for its rich cultural heritage, particularly its tradition of arts and crafts. It is called city of festival and feast, fine ancient art, making of metallic and stone carving statue. Lalitpur is believed to have been founded in the third century BC by the Kirat dynastyand later expanded by Licchavis in the sixth century. It was further expanded by the Mallas during the medieval period.
- quite a lot of other countries use old name patan. China, germany, finland, turkey use new name
Madhyapur Thimi is a municipality in Bhaktapur District in the Bagmati Zone of central Nepal. Thimi lies between Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur in the Kathmandu Valley. It is one of the ancient, cultural and historical places along the trade route from Bhaktapur to Kathmandu. Like other old cities this city is also situated on elevated land and therefore one has to climb up to reach this city. There are now indications that the city may be as old as 3000 BC. A recent work by Mohan Pant and Shuji Funo compared the very regular grid layout of Thimi to other very ancient cities in Indus valley and Nepal. The details of the grid dimensions of city blocks are very close to those of Mohenjo-daro and Sirkap (part of Taxila) in Pakistan; also Patan, Nepal. The authors found that plot dimensions measure 9.6m by 19.2m, and are very uniform. These dimensions correspond to Indus Valley civilization.Madhyapur Thimi is located in between Kathmandu and Bhaktapur. It is how it got its name Madhyapur as "Madhya" means centre and "pur" means city and therefore Madhyapur means city located in the centre. The oldest known name of the city is "Themmring"
Mustang District
- Mustang is an ancient forbidden kingdom, bordered by the Tibetan Plateau and sheltered by some of world's tallest peaks, including 8000-meter tall Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Strict regulations of tourists here have aided in maintaining Tibetan traditions.[4] Upper Mustang was a restricted demilitarized area until 1992, which makes it one of the most preserved regions in the world due to its relative isolation from the outside world, with a majority of the population still speaking traditional Tibetic languages.[5] The name "Mustang" is derived from the Tibetan word meaning, "Plain of Aspiration."[6] Upper Mustang was only opened to foreigners in 1992 (annual quota at present of 1,000 people). It is a popular area for trekking and can be visited year round (regardless of season).[
- Lo Manthang is the socio-cultural and political center of the ethnic Lopa people, the original inhabitants of Mustang.[4][44] Their mud-brick homes are much like Tibetan homes, whitewashed outside and decorated inside.[63] They build their homes out of stone, making the roofs out of thinly chiseled stone squares. The roofs are extremely uniform and smooth; and on each corner, a small square is constructed so that prayer flags may be hung there. Most houses are built close together and have no windows, only holes in the walls to protect against the high speed winds that race up the mountains. A Lopa home almost never built toward the South because of the fierceness of these winds. This is a drawback in summertime as the houses grow very hot due to a lack of appropriate ventilation. Hence, people often sleep on the terraces during the summer to escape the heat. The Lopa are primarily farmers, shepherds, or merchants.[6] Tibet traditionally traded with Lopas, but in mid-18th century salt-trade monopoly was awarded to the Thakali people to the south, stripping the Lopa of much income. In 1959, Tibetans started crossing the border and encroaching on the small plots of pastureland Lopas used to feed their sheep, yaks, donkeys and mules, causing Lopa wealth to deteriorate further. Socially, the They are divided into three groups, one of which contains those of royal heritage. Rules of society are based on the values of respect and honour. The structure of their families is also based on these and other traditions.[6] They practice Tibetan Buddhism. Sometimes marriages are made by parental agreement, other times by capture or elopement. Like other people who live in harsh terrains, they are generous and kind, and also are shrewd businesspersons.[63] One tradition says that the eldest son will inherit the family's property. When he does, the next son must become a Buddhist monk.
Association
- nepal tourism board www.ntb.org.np
- south asian association for regional cooperation http://www.saarc-sec.org/
- federation of nepal handicraft association
- ngo
Political party
- The Nepali Congress (Nepali: नेपाली कांग्रेस; NC) is a social-democratic political party in Nepal. It leads the current coalition government. The party's leader, Sher Bahadur Deuba, was elected as the Prime Minister of Nepal in 2017.The party was formed in 1950 by the merger of Nepali National Congress and Nepal Democratic Congress. Nepali Congress Prime Ministers led four governments between the fall of the Rana regime and the start of the Panchayat era, including the first democratically elected government of Nepal in 1959.
- The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) (Nepali: नेपाल कम्युनिष्ट पार्टी (माओवादी केन्द्र)) is a communist political party in Nepal. It is currently a junior partner in a coalition governmentled by CPN(UML).The party was founded in 1994 after breaking away from the Communist Party of Nepal (Unity Centre). The party has led three governments, from 2008 to 2009 and from 2016 to 2017 under Pushpa Kamal Dahal and from 2013 to 2015 under Baburam Bhattarai. The party was previously known as the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist)(CPN(M)) until 2009 and as the Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist)(UCPN(M)) until 2016.
Company
- Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), founded on August 16, 1985, is the parent generator and distributor of electric power under the supervision of the government of Nepal. NEA owns Hydroelectric Plants connected to the grid amounting to 480 Megawatts. It also buys power from Independent Power Producers (IPP) amounting to 230 Megawatts. It operates two fuel operated plants generating 53 Megawatts of Electricity. The total capacity of the Integrated Nepal Power System (INPS) which NEA operates stands at 757 Megawatts.[3] With the demand for electricity ever increasing, NEA has not been able to cope with demand. As a result of which Nepal faces load shedding for up to 16 hours a day during the dry season. Various projects are underway to help meet the electricity demand but these have been plagued by delays.
- airline
- textile/apparel
- Red carpet www.redcarpettourstravels.com (owner also provides services relating to film shooting)
- tea
- tourism
university
- Tribhuvan University (TU, Nepali: त्रिभुवन विश्वविद्यालय) is a public university in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. Established in 1959, TU is the oldest university in Nepal. Established under the TU Act in 1959, Tribhuvan University is the oldest and largest university in Nepal. The university was named after the late King Tribhuvan. In its early years, all the postgraduate classes were held at Tripureshwor Campus. The administrative office was also located in Tripureshwor. It was only in 1967, that the university was relocated to its main campus in Kirtipur – an ancient town about 5 km south-west of the city of Kathmandu.
trade and investment environment
- internet
People
- Prithvi Narayan Shah, King of Gorkha (1723–1775; Nepali: वडामहाराजधिरज पृथ्वीनारायण शाह) was the first King of unified Nepal. He is credited for starting the campaign for a unified Nepal, for Gorkha kingdom expansion. He was the ninth generation descendant of Dravya Shah (1559–1570), the founder of the ruling house of Gorkha. Prithvi Narayan Shah succeeded his father, King Nara Bhupal Shah, to the throne of the Gorkha Kingdom in 1743, at the age of 20.
- http://www.economist.com/news/business/21698664-how-win-friends-and-influence-people-nepal-peak-tycoon Binod Chaudhary, whose interests range from noodles to cement by way of hotels and banking, has trodden the trail and come out as Nepal’s sole billionaire, according to Forbes. Most tycoons seek to downplay the role of political connections in their ascent. Not Mr Chaudhary. In an autobiography recently updated for an English translation, he offers candid advice: “In Nepal, you do not need great ideas to become a great person. All you need to do is to hobnob with the right people.” His account of which palms were greased or whose son-in-law co-opted leaves little to the imagination.The Chaudhary Group (CG) he now runs traces its roots back to the 1880s, when Binod’s grandfather migrated from India to sell textiles. Forays into construction and Nepal’s first department store provided a base from which the current patriarch, now 61 years old, could build. An astute early investment was Copper Floor, Kathmandu’s most elegant nightclub in the 1970s, which gave Mr Chaudhary access to the connections he came to depend on, starting with the royal family.
- Yuba Raj Khatiwada is an economist and the current Minister of Finance of Nepal. He previously served two tenures as vice chair of National Planning Commission and as Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank of Nepal. Yuba Raj Khatiwada (født 14. august 1956) er en nepalsk økonom, som siden 22. mars 2010 har vært sentralbanksjef i Nepals sentralbank (Nepal Rastra Bank). Khatiwada begynte å jobbe i sentralbanken i 1983, som forskningsassistent. Han steg etterhvert i gradene, og ble administrerende direktør i 2001. Han forlot sentralbanken i november 2002, for å jobbe for Nepals Nasjonale Planleggingskommisjon (National Planning Commission – NPC). Her koordinerte han regjeringens utviklingsprogrammer, og ledet flere arbeidsgrupper for bl.a. skattereformer, bensinpriser, rehabilitering av ulønnsom industri og privatiseringer. Han jobbet for NPC fram til juni 2005. Fra 2006 til 2009 jobbet han som seniorøkonom i FNs utviklingsprogram. Han jobbet i deres regionale senter i Colombo, som dekker Asia og Stillehavsregionen. Her jobbet han med bl.a. Mongolia, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Laos, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vanuatu og Maldivene med deres planlegging og utviklingsstrategier og makroøkonomiske politikk, basert på FNs tusenårsmål.
- Tenzing Norgay OSN GM (/ˈtɛnsɪŋ ˈnɔːrɡeɪ/; Sherpa: བསྟན་འཛིན་ནོར་རྒྱས tendzin norgyé; 29 May 1914 – 9 May 1986), born Namgyal Wangdi and often referred to as Sherpa Tenzing, was a Nepali Sherpa mountaineer.[1][2] He was one of the first two individuals known to reach the summit of Mount Everest, which he accomplished with Edmund Hillary on 29 May 1953.There are conflicting accounts of Norgay's early life. The account he gave in his autobiography, accepted for several years, is that he was a Sherpa born and raised in Tengboche, Khumbu, in northeastern Nepal.[4] In an interview with All India Radio in 1985, Tenzing Norgay said that his parents came from Tibet, but that he was born in Nepal.[5]However, it has also been suggested that he was born in Tibet, at Tse Chu in the Kama Valley, and spent his early childhood in Kharta, nearby to the north; according to this alternate account, Tenzing went to Nepal as a child to work for a Sherpa family in Khumbu. Khumbu lies near Mount Everest, which the Tibetans and Sherpas call Chomolungma, which in Standard Tibetan means "Holy Mother", or the goddess of the summit.[11] Norgay was a Nepalese Buddhist; Buddhism is the traditional religion of the Sherpas and Tibetans.Norgay was originally called "Namgyal Wangdi", but as a child his name was changed on the advice of the head lama and founder of Rongbuk Monastery, Ngawang Tenzin Norbu.[12]"Tenzing Norgay" translates as "wealthy-fortunate-follower-of-religion". His father, a yak herder, was Ghang La Mingma (d. 1949), and his mother was Dokmo Kinzom (who lived to see him climb Everest); he was the 11th of 13 children, most of whom died young. Norgay ran away from home twice in his teens, first to Kathmandu and later Darjeeling, India, at that time the starting point for most expeditions in eastern Himalaya. He was once sent to Tengboche Monastery to become a monk, but he decided that was not for him and departed. At the age of 19, he eventually settled in the Sherpa community in Toonsong Busty in Darjeeling.
politics
- china and india struggle for dominance hkej 16mar18 shum article
- coup in 2001 and possible comeback by survivor hkej 23jan14 a22
government
- nepal tourism board www.ntb.org.np
巴克塔普爾Bhaktapur (Nepali: भक्तपुर, pronounced [ˈbʱʌkt̪ʌpur] ; literally translates to "city of devotees"), also known as Khwopa (Nepal Bhasa: ख्वप Khwopa),also known as the city of the temples, is a city in the east corner of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal .La ville fut fondée par le roi Ananda Deva Malla au xiie siècle. Initialement, elle aurait été édifiée selon un plan en forme de conque, et sous le nom de Khwopa, pour devenir la capitale des râjas Malla qui succédèrent à la dynastie des Thâkurî. Carte plus vraisemblable, celle d'un mandala où la cité est incluse dans un « triangle magique » formé par trois temples de Ganesh à l'extérieur de la ville. Ce triangle est censé la protéger symboliquement.Jusqu'au xvie siècle, Bhaktapur a dominé politiquement et économiquement tout le Népal. Elle a maintenu cette position jusqu'à la conquête gorkha en 1769. Depuis ce temps, Bhaktapur a toujours constitué un monde à part, avec une autarcie économique mais aussi une féroce indépendance.La plupart des personnes âgées ne comprennent pas le nepâlî. Leur langue est le newari, l'ancienne langue officielle du Népal.
坤布 （又名珠穆朗瑪地區） Khumbu (also known as the Everest Region)[1] is a region of northeastern Nepal on the Nepalese side of Mount Everest. It is part of the Solukhumbu District, which in turn is part of the Sagarmatha Zone. Khumbu is one of three subregions of the main Khambu (specially Kulung) and Sherpa settlement of the Himalaya, the other two being Solu and Pharak. It includes the town of Namche Bazaar as well as the villages of Thame, Khumjung, Pangboche, Pheriche and Kunde. The famous Buddhist monastery 湯坡崎寺 at Tengboche is also located in the Khumbu.
Lalitpur Metropolitan City (Nepali: ललितपुर महानगरपालिका), historically Patan (Sanskrit: पाटनPātan, Nepal Bhasa: यल Yala, Nepali: पाटन [paʈɑn]), is the third largest city of Nepal after Kathmandu and Pokhara and it is located in the south-central part of Kathmandu Valleywhich is a new metropolitan city of Nepal. Lalitpur is also known as Manigal. It is best known for its rich cultural heritage, particularly its tradition of arts and crafts. It is called city of festival and feast, fine ancient art, making of metallic and stone carving statue. Lalitpur is believed to have been founded in the third century BC by the Kirat dynastyand later expanded by Licchavis in the sixth century. It was further expanded by the Mallas during the medieval period.
- quite a lot of other countries use old name patan. China, germany, finland, turkey use new name
Madhyapur Thimi is a municipality in Bhaktapur District in the Bagmati Zone of central Nepal. Thimi lies between Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur in the Kathmandu Valley. It is one of the ancient, cultural and historical places along the trade route from Bhaktapur to Kathmandu. Like other old cities this city is also situated on elevated land and therefore one has to climb up to reach this city. There are now indications that the city may be as old as 3000 BC. A recent work by Mohan Pant and Shuji Funo compared the very regular grid layout of Thimi to other very ancient cities in Indus valley and Nepal. The details of the grid dimensions of city blocks are very close to those of Mohenjo-daro and Sirkap (part of Taxila) in Pakistan; also Patan, Nepal. The authors found that plot dimensions measure 9.6m by 19.2m, and are very uniform. These dimensions correspond to Indus Valley civilization.Madhyapur Thimi is located in between Kathmandu and Bhaktapur. It is how it got its name Madhyapur as "Madhya" means centre and "pur" means city and therefore Madhyapur means city located in the centre. The oldest known name of the city is "Themmring"
Mustang District
- Mustang is an ancient forbidden kingdom, bordered by the Tibetan Plateau and sheltered by some of world's tallest peaks, including 8000-meter tall Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Strict regulations of tourists here have aided in maintaining Tibetan traditions.[4] Upper Mustang was a restricted demilitarized area until 1992, which makes it one of the most preserved regions in the world due to its relative isolation from the outside world, with a majority of the population still speaking traditional Tibetic languages.[5] The name "Mustang" is derived from the Tibetan word meaning, "Plain of Aspiration."[6] Upper Mustang was only opened to foreigners in 1992 (annual quota at present of 1,000 people). It is a popular area for trekking and can be visited year round (regardless of season).[
- Lo Manthang is the socio-cultural and political center of the ethnic Lopa people, the original inhabitants of Mustang.[4][44] Their mud-brick homes are much like Tibetan homes, whitewashed outside and decorated inside.[63] They build their homes out of stone, making the roofs out of thinly chiseled stone squares. The roofs are extremely uniform and smooth; and on each corner, a small square is constructed so that prayer flags may be hung there. Most houses are built close together and have no windows, only holes in the walls to protect against the high speed winds that race up the mountains. A Lopa home almost never built toward the South because of the fierceness of these winds. This is a drawback in summertime as the houses grow very hot due to a lack of appropriate ventilation. Hence, people often sleep on the terraces during the summer to escape the heat. The Lopa are primarily farmers, shepherds, or merchants.[6] Tibet traditionally traded with Lopas, but in mid-18th century salt-trade monopoly was awarded to the Thakali people to the south, stripping the Lopa of much income. In 1959, Tibetans started crossing the border and encroaching on the small plots of pastureland Lopas used to feed their sheep, yaks, donkeys and mules, causing Lopa wealth to deteriorate further. Socially, the They are divided into three groups, one of which contains those of royal heritage. Rules of society are based on the values of respect and honour. The structure of their families is also based on these and other traditions.[6] They practice Tibetan Buddhism. Sometimes marriages are made by parental agreement, other times by capture or elopement. Like other people who live in harsh terrains, they are generous and kind, and also are shrewd businesspersons.[63] One tradition says that the eldest son will inherit the family's property. When he does, the next son must become a Buddhist monk.
Nawalparasi District (Nepali: ne:नवलपरासी जिल्ला), part of which belongs to Province No. 4 and part to Province No. 5, is one of the seventy-five districts of Nepal, a landlocked country of South Asia. The district, with Ramgram as its district headquarters, covers an area of 2,162 square kilometres (835 sq mi) and has a population (2011) of 643,508. This district has given birth to many Nepal's top-level people, including the late Prime Minister Tanka Prasad Acharya. The midpoint of Nepal's east–west highway Mahendra Highway lies in this district. The Nawalpur valley is the part of greater Chitwan Valley of inner terai where most of the populations are the Terai caste Tharu,Hill castes people Magar and Brahmins who settled migrating from the hills. The big industries such as Chaudhary Udhyog Gram (CUG), Bhrikuti pulp and paper factory are located in the nawalpur area of this district. Since Parasi is the headquarter of Nawalparasi district many of the clerical offices are located there. Nepal's one of the biggest Sugar factory, Lumbini Sugar Industry, which was made by China's support, also lies in Sunwal Municipality of this district. Nowadays many industries are also being operated here like Sarbottam Cement factory, butwal cement factory,Triveni distillery, cement factory of CG in dumkibas, jamuwad paper factory and other cottage industries. Developing cities such as Devchuli Municipality, Gaindakot Municipality, Kawasoti Municipality Sunwal Municipality, Madhyabindu Municipality and Bardaghat Municipality are located here. Famous towns in Nawalpur Ragion are Gaidakot, Rajahar, Keurani, Pragatinagar, Kawasoti, aidnagar Danda, Chormara, Arunkhola etc. Half of the Nawalpur Region is mainly hilly areas mainly populated by Brahmins, Magar and Chhetri people and terai area is mainly populated by Tharu people.
Association
- nepal tourism board www.ntb.org.np
- south asian association for regional cooperation http://www.saarc-sec.org/
- hkej 22jun17 shum article
- garment association nepal
- nepal pashmina industries association
- federation of nepal handicraft association
- ngo
- INAFI Nepal was initiated as the country chapter of INAFI International in July 2003 to create conceptual clarity, enhance the managerial capacity and to expand quality outreach and sustainability of MFIs in Nepal. INAFI Nepal registered itself as a Nepali NGO in 2006 under the Society Registration Act, 2034, and hence, also works as an autonomous NGO of Nepal. INAFI Nepal follows a multi-stakeholder approach by involving different types of Microfinance Institutions as its members. INAFI Nepal has as its members Savings and Credit Cooperatives, Financial Intermediary NGOs, NGOs with saving components, and microfinance development banks.http://www.inafinepal.org.np
- members http://www.inafinepal.org.np/members
- SAHAMATI is a non-government, non-political, non-profit making, and member-based social development organization. It was established in 2001 by a group of development activists and professionals with a longstanding experience in community development. Endowed with likeminded, dedicated and committed members, SAHAMATI is a well functioned national level NGO dedicated to contribute for the betterment of human lives through community development approaches. http://sahamati.org/
- uk
- oxfam's partner in nepal singtao 29mar17 f3
- nepal britain chamber of commerce and industry
Political party
- The Nepali Congress (Nepali: नेपाली कांग्रेस; NC) is a social-democratic political party in Nepal. It leads the current coalition government. The party's leader, Sher Bahadur Deuba, was elected as the Prime Minister of Nepal in 2017.The party was formed in 1950 by the merger of Nepali National Congress and Nepal Democratic Congress. Nepali Congress Prime Ministers led four governments between the fall of the Rana regime and the start of the Panchayat era, including the first democratically elected government of Nepal in 1959.
- The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) (Nepali: नेपाल कम्युनिष्ट पार्टी (माओवादी केन्द्र)) is a communist political party in Nepal. It is currently a junior partner in a coalition governmentled by CPN(UML).The party was founded in 1994 after breaking away from the Communist Party of Nepal (Unity Centre). The party has led three governments, from 2008 to 2009 and from 2016 to 2017 under Pushpa Kamal Dahal and from 2013 to 2015 under Baburam Bhattarai. The party was previously known as the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist)(CPN(M)) until 2009 and as the Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist)(UCPN(M)) until 2016.
- Nepal's ruling party has merged with a former Maoist rebel group to form a super bloc that experts say will reshape politics after years of turbulence in the Himalayan nation. Officials said Tuesday (Feb 20) the new alliance, the Nepal Communist Party, was formally signed into agreement following late-night negotiations between the two sides Monday. Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/nepal-s-ruling-party-merges-into-super-bloc-with-maoists-9974130
- hkej 16mar18 shum article
Company
- Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), founded on August 16, 1985, is the parent generator and distributor of electric power under the supervision of the government of Nepal. NEA owns Hydroelectric Plants connected to the grid amounting to 480 Megawatts. It also buys power from Independent Power Producers (IPP) amounting to 230 Megawatts. It operates two fuel operated plants generating 53 Megawatts of Electricity. The total capacity of the Integrated Nepal Power System (INPS) which NEA operates stands at 757 Megawatts.[3] With the demand for electricity ever increasing, NEA has not been able to cope with demand. As a result of which Nepal faces load shedding for up to 16 hours a day during the dry season. Various projects are underway to help meet the electricity demand but these have been plagued by delays.
- airline
- Nepal Airlines Corporation (Nepali: नेपाल वायुसेवा निगम), formerly known as Royal Nepal Airlines (Nepali: शाही नेपाल वायुसेवा), is the flag carrier of Nepal. Founded in 1958, it is the oldest airline of the country. Out of its main base at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, the airline operates domestic services within Nepal and medium-haul services in Asia. The airline was established in July 1958 as Royal Nepal Airlines Corporation with one Douglas DC-3.
- Himalaya Airlines is an airline based at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. Besides state-owned Nepal Airlines, Himalaya is the only other company currently conducting international flight in Nepal. It is the second attempt of Yeti Airlines Group to launch an international airline based in Nepal, following the collapse of Flyyeti.com in 2008. Himalaya Airlines was founded in 2014 as a joint venture between Yeti Airlines Group, the Himalaya Infrastructure Fund and Tibet Airlines. It launched operations in May 2016 with a single Airbus A320. The airline flies to three destinations as of January 2017.
- Yeti Airlines Domestic Pvt. Ltd. is an airline based in Kathmandu, Nepal. The airline was established in May 1998 and received its Air Operators Certificate on 17 August 1998. Yeti Airlines is the parent company of Tara Air. Together, the two airlines form the largest domestic flight operator in Nepal. Yeti Airlines operates a fleet of seven aircraft and offers domestic flights to ten destinations. The airline has recently announced that it will procure ATR 72-500 and ATR 42-500 series aircraft by 2017. Yeti Airlines will become the second operator of these aircraft in the nation after Buddha Air.
- The Kathmandu Post is a major daily newspaper published in Nepal. Founded in February 1993 by Shyam Goenka, it is one of the largest English-language newspapers in the country. The newspaper is independently owned[5] and published by Kantipur Publications, the owners of Nepal's largest selling newspaper, the Nepali-language Kantipur.
- textile/apparel
- guru pashmina
- exhibited at 2019 fashion access
- high himalaya garments www.nepalcashmere.com
- exhibited at 2019 fashion access
- shree pashmina
- exhibited at 2019 fashion access
- fewa pashmina
- exhibited at 2019 fashion access
- bidhya apparel
- Exhibited at 2017 tdc fashion spring event
- Red carpet www.redcarpettourstravels.com (owner also provides services relating to film shooting)
- tea
- himalayan tranquility (exhibited at 2019 tdc gift fair)
- tourism
- sunrise international travel www.wlink.com.np
- era tours www.nepal-eratours.com
- exhibitied at 2019 ITE
university
- Tribhuvan University (TU, Nepali: त्रिभुवन विश्वविद्यालय) is a public university in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. Established in 1959, TU is the oldest university in Nepal. Established under the TU Act in 1959, Tribhuvan University is the oldest and largest university in Nepal. The university was named after the late King Tribhuvan. In its early years, all the postgraduate classes were held at Tripureshwor Campus. The administrative office was also located in Tripureshwor. It was only in 1967, that the university was relocated to its main campus in Kirtipur – an ancient town about 5 km south-west of the city of Kathmandu.
- note that its logo is a blue and red hexagram
trade and investment environment
- internet
- 尼泊尔电信（NT）发言人阿迪卡里7月初表示，尼泊尔有望于8月份实现与中国的光纤互通，从而实现借道中国接入互联网的目标。此事引来不少印度媒体的关注。此前，尼泊尔互联网主要通过锡陀塔那迦等南部城镇与印度相连，从而获得入网服务。据悉，中尼光纤互通工程若能顺利完成，尼泊尔对互联网将有更多自主选择权。同时，尼泊尔也有望获得比以前更便宜、速率更快的互联网服务。http://paper.takungpao.com/resfile/PDF/20170715/PDF/a9_screen.pdf
People
- Prithvi Narayan Shah, King of Gorkha (1723–1775; Nepali: वडामहाराजधिरज पृथ्वीनारायण शाह) was the first King of unified Nepal. He is credited for starting the campaign for a unified Nepal, for Gorkha kingdom expansion. He was the ninth generation descendant of Dravya Shah (1559–1570), the founder of the ruling house of Gorkha. Prithvi Narayan Shah succeeded his father, King Nara Bhupal Shah, to the throne of the Gorkha Kingdom in 1743, at the age of 20.
- http://www.economist.com/news/business/21698664-how-win-friends-and-influence-people-nepal-peak-tycoon Binod Chaudhary, whose interests range from noodles to cement by way of hotels and banking, has trodden the trail and come out as Nepal’s sole billionaire, according to Forbes. Most tycoons seek to downplay the role of political connections in their ascent. Not Mr Chaudhary. In an autobiography recently updated for an English translation, he offers candid advice: “In Nepal, you do not need great ideas to become a great person. All you need to do is to hobnob with the right people.” His account of which palms were greased or whose son-in-law co-opted leaves little to the imagination.The Chaudhary Group (CG) he now runs traces its roots back to the 1880s, when Binod’s grandfather migrated from India to sell textiles. Forays into construction and Nepal’s first department store provided a base from which the current patriarch, now 61 years old, could build. An astute early investment was Copper Floor, Kathmandu’s most elegant nightclub in the 1970s, which gave Mr Chaudhary access to the connections he came to depend on, starting with the royal family.
- hket 12dec16
- received honours from afghanistan, france and italy
- Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev (Nepali: महेन्द्र वीर विक्रम शाह; 11 June 1920 – 31 January 1972) was King of Nepal from 1955 to 1972.[4]Mahendra was born 11 June 1920 to King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah of Nepal. Although Tribhuvan was nominally king since 1911. Mahendra was captive in Narayanhity Royal Palace, virtually a gilded cage. In 1940 he married Indra Rajya Lakshmi Devi,[5][6] daughter of General Hari Shamsher Rana. Mahendra had 3 sons,Birendra, Gyanendra, Dhirendra and three daughters Shanti, Sharada, and Shobha. Crown Princess Indra died in 1950. In 1952, Mahendra married Indra's younger sister, Ratna Rajya Lakshmi Devi. This marriage produced no children.
- Indra Rajya Lakshmi Devi Shah (25 July 1926 – 4 September 1950) was the consort and Crown Princess of Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah, then Crown Prince of Nepal. She was the mother of Kings Birendra Bir Bikram Shah and Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah, Prince Dhirendra Bir Bikram Shah, and Princesses Shanti Rajya Lakshmi Devi, Sharada Rajya Lakshmi DeviShobha Rajya Lakshmi Devi and Aishwarya Rajya Lakshmi Devi. She is the first wife Mahendra of Nepal (1920–1972). Crown Princess Indra belongs to the aristocratic Rana family and was the daughter of late Honorary General Hari Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana and his wife, Megha Kumari Rajya Lakshmi.[5] She married Crown Prince Mahendra on 8 May 1940 as a teenager at 14, but died on 4 September 1950 at the young age of 24. She bore three sons and three daughters before her early death. She succumbed to a post-partum haemorrhage, a complication following the birth of her sixth child,[6] Dhirendra.[7] The death of the Crown Princess led to the building of the kingdom's first maternity hospital, the Prasuti Griha, and her beautiful head-and-shoulders statue stands in the entrance of the hospital that was built in the grounds of Charburja Durbar and was opened in August 1959.
- Yuba Raj Khatiwada is an economist and the current Minister of Finance of Nepal. He previously served two tenures as vice chair of National Planning Commission and as Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank of Nepal. Yuba Raj Khatiwada (født 14. august 1956) er en nepalsk økonom, som siden 22. mars 2010 har vært sentralbanksjef i Nepals sentralbank (Nepal Rastra Bank). Khatiwada begynte å jobbe i sentralbanken i 1983, som forskningsassistent. Han steg etterhvert i gradene, og ble administrerende direktør i 2001. Han forlot sentralbanken i november 2002, for å jobbe for Nepals Nasjonale Planleggingskommisjon (National Planning Commission – NPC). Her koordinerte han regjeringens utviklingsprogrammer, og ledet flere arbeidsgrupper for bl.a. skattereformer, bensinpriser, rehabilitering av ulønnsom industri og privatiseringer. Han jobbet for NPC fram til juni 2005. Fra 2006 til 2009 jobbet han som seniorøkonom i FNs utviklingsprogram. Han jobbet i deres regionale senter i Colombo, som dekker Asia og Stillehavsregionen. Her jobbet han med bl.a. Mongolia, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Laos, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vanuatu og Maldivene med deres planlegging og utviklingsstrategier og makroøkonomiske politikk, basert på FNs tusenårsmål.
- Tenzing Norgay OSN GM (/ˈtɛnsɪŋ ˈnɔːrɡeɪ/; Sherpa: བསྟན་འཛིན་ནོར་རྒྱས tendzin norgyé; 29 May 1914 – 9 May 1986), born Namgyal Wangdi and often referred to as Sherpa Tenzing, was a Nepali Sherpa mountaineer.[1][2] He was one of the first two individuals known to reach the summit of Mount Everest, which he accomplished with Edmund Hillary on 29 May 1953.There are conflicting accounts of Norgay's early life. The account he gave in his autobiography, accepted for several years, is that he was a Sherpa born and raised in Tengboche, Khumbu, in northeastern Nepal.[4] In an interview with All India Radio in 1985, Tenzing Norgay said that his parents came from Tibet, but that he was born in Nepal.[5]However, it has also been suggested that he was born in Tibet, at Tse Chu in the Kama Valley, and spent his early childhood in Kharta, nearby to the north; according to this alternate account, Tenzing went to Nepal as a child to work for a Sherpa family in Khumbu. Khumbu lies near Mount Everest, which the Tibetans and Sherpas call Chomolungma, which in Standard Tibetan means "Holy Mother", or the goddess of the summit.[11] Norgay was a Nepalese Buddhist; Buddhism is the traditional religion of the Sherpas and Tibetans.Norgay was originally called "Namgyal Wangdi", but as a child his name was changed on the advice of the head lama and founder of Rongbuk Monastery, Ngawang Tenzin Norbu.[12]"Tenzing Norgay" translates as "wealthy-fortunate-follower-of-religion". His father, a yak herder, was Ghang La Mingma (d. 1949), and his mother was Dokmo Kinzom (who lived to see him climb Everest); he was the 11th of 13 children, most of whom died young. Norgay ran away from home twice in his teens, first to Kathmandu and later Darjeeling, India, at that time the starting point for most expeditions in eastern Himalaya. He was once sent to Tengboche Monastery to become a monk, but he decided that was not for him and departed. At the age of 19, he eventually settled in the Sherpa community in Toonsong Busty in Darjeeling.
politics
- china and india struggle for dominance hkej 16mar18 shum article
-尼泊爾總統班達里（Bidya Devi Bhandari）前日下午簽字同意，解散聯邦議會參議院，7名內閣部長宣布請辭。有境外媒體稱，該國總理奧利（K.P. Sharma Oli）是次提出解散國會，目的是為對付黨內由中國支持的反對勢力。https://orientaldaily.on.cc/cnt/china_world/20201222/00178_012.html
extradition
- The signing of the Nepal-China extradition treaty is not on the agenda of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s upcoming visit to the northern neighbour, expected to begin on June 19, as the government has refused to accept the draft of such a treaty Beijing forwarded recently. “We have not held any discussion on the issue related to Nepal-China extradition treaty. The extradition treaty is not on the agenda,” said Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa in an exclusive interview to THT.“But other security-related issues will be discussed,” he added. China had sought to sign an extradition treaty with Nepal in 2014 also. Not only China, but India has also been seeking to revise the extradition treaty signed in 1953 to make it relevant in the present context. However, the government seems to be in no mood to entertain requests from both the neighbours. “We have received proposals from both our immediate neighbours, but Nepal has so far not accepted the proposals,” said Thapa.https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/extradition-treaty-not-on-pms-china-visit-agenda/
language
- sip chang - rice beer [tourism promotion leaflet of pokhara]
- Nubri (Tibetan: ནུབ་རི; Devanagari: लार्क्या भोटे) is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by about 2000 ethnically Tibetan people living in Nubri Valley in northern Central Nepal,[2] upper Gorkhā District of Gandaki Pradesh.[3] Nubri has at least three dialects as typified by the Prok, Lho and Sama village varieties[4]. Nubri is largely undocumented and undescribed, with the exception of a lexicon.[5][6] Nubri is perhaps most closely related to neighbouring Tsum language and the Kyirong variety of Tibetan spoken just across the border in Tibet. It has also been claimed to be closely related to Gyalsumdo. Like these languages it is tonal and shares many Tibetic grammatical features, but is uniquely different in many ways. The Nubri language project started in 2017 at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) with the aim of studying and documenting this language. Recent work includes studies of the case marking[7] and tone[8] as well as a valley-wide sociolinguistic survey which confirmed its classification as "definitely endangered."[9] Building from this, a recent effort towards language maintenance involved initiating community discussions about a writing system for Nubri. This was carried out in May 2019 in conjunction with a cataract clinic funded by the same HKU Knowledge Exchange grant (PI Cathryn Donohue).
Ethnic group
- The Newar or Newah (/nɪˈwɑːr/; Newar: नेवा:) are the historical inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley and its surrounding areas in Nepal, and the creators of its historic heritage and civilization.[3] Newars form a linguistic and cultural community of primarily Indo-Aryan and Tibeto-Burman ethnicities following Hinduism and Buddhism with Nepal Bhasa as their common language. Newars have developed a division of labour and a sophisticated urban civilization not seen elsewhere in the Himalayan foothills. Newars have continued their age-old traditions and practices, and pride themselves as the true custodians of the religion, culture and civilization of Nepal.
- The Madhesi (Nepali:मधेशी), also referred to asTeraibasi Nepali (Nepali:तराईवासी नेपाली), are anindigenous ethnic group of Nepalese people[22] who are natives of the Madhesh plains of Southern Nepal in Teraibelt of South Asia. Although the Madhesismake up the majority ofMadhesh, non-citizen residents, dual citizener, expatriates, Bihari residents and Pahari residents may claimMadhesi identity.
- Sherpa (Tibetan: "eastern people", fromshar "east" and pa "people") are an ethnic group from the most mountainous region of Nepal, high in the Himalayas.[1] Sherpa as a surname appears to be the result of the Nepalese government census takers. Not recognizing that some people only have one name, they wrote the word on census forms in the space for last name. In some cases the clan name was written and in others the ethnicity, i.e. Sherpa. These have then been adopted or forced to be used as last names, last names not being a part of Sherpa culture.
- 古隆族The Gurung people, also called Tamu, are an ethnic group from different parts of Nepal. They are one of the main Gurkha tribes who united estwhele Nepal under king prithibi narayan shah.. ( other 3 main Gurkha tribes are magar. Khas. And thakuri)[2] They believe that till the 15th century they were ruled by a Gurung king. When the British Empire came to South Asia, the Gurung people began serving the British in Army regiments of Gurkhas.
religion
- Kumari, or Kumari Devi, or Living Goddess – Nepal is the tradition of worshipping young pre-pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or devi in Hindu religious traditions. The word Kumari is derived from the Sanskrit Kaumarya, meaning "princess". In Nepal, a Kumari is a pre-pubescent girl selected from the Shakya caste or Bajracharya clan of the Nepalese Newari community. The Kumari is revered and worshipped by some of the country's Hindus as well as the Nepali Buddhists, though not the Tibetan Buddhists. While there are several Kumaris throughout Nepal, with some cities having several, the best known is the Royal Kumari of Kathmandu, and she lives in the Kumari Ghar, a palace in the center of the city. The selection process for her is especially rigorous. As of 2010, the Royal Kumari was Matina Shakya, aged four, installed in October 2008 by the Maoist government that replaced the monarchy. Unika Bajracharya, selected in April 2014 as the Kumari of Patan, is the second most important living goddess. A Kumari is generally chosen for one day and worshipped accordingly on certain festivals like Navaratri or Durga Puja. In Kathmandu Valley this is a particularly prevalent practice. A Kumari is believed to be the incarnation of Taleju. When her first menstruation begins, it is believed that the goddess vacates her body. Serious illness or a major loss of blood from an injury are also causes for loss of deity.
- tibetan buddhism
festival
- Indra Jātrā as it is most commonly known as Yenyā (Nepal Bhasa: येँयाः) is the biggest religious street festival in Kathmandu, Nepal. Ye means "kathmandu" and nya means "celebration", together it means "celebration inside the valley, Kathmandu" in Nepal Bhasa. The celebrations consist of two events. Indra Jātrā is marked by masked dances of deities and demons, displays of sacred images and tableaus in honor of the deity Indra, the king of heaven. The other event is Kumāri Jātrā, the chariot procession of the living goddess Kumari. Family members deceased in the past year are also remembered during the festival. The main venue of the festivities is Kathmandu Durbar Square. The celebrations last for eight days from the 12th day of the bright fortnight to the 4th day of the dark fortnight of Yanlā (ञला), the eleventh month in the lunar Nepal Era calendar. Indra Jatra was started by King Gunakamadeva(गुणकामदेव) to commemorate the founding of the city of Kathmandu in the 10th century.[3] Kumari Jatra began in the mid-18th century. The celebrations are held according to the lunar calendar, so the dates are changeable.
- Tihar (Nepali: तिहार), also known as Deepawali and Yamapanchak, is a five-day-long Hindu festival celebrated primarily in Nepal and some parts of India such as Darjeeling district, Kalimpong district, Sikkim, and Assam. It is the festival of lights, as diyas are lit inside and outside the houses to illuminate at night. It is known as Swanti among the Newars.[1] Set in the Bikram Samvat calendar, the festival begins with Kaag Tihar in Trayodashi of Kartik Krishna Paksha and ends with Bhai Tika in Dwitiya of Kartik Sukla Paksha every year.Tihar is the second biggest Nepali festival after Dashain and is usually allocated a three-day-long national holiday in Nepal. The festival is novel in that it shows reverence to not just elders and gods, but also to animals such as crows, dogs, and cows that have long lived in relationship with humans. People make patterns on the floor of living rooms or courtyards using materials such as colored rice, dry flour, colored sand or flower petals outside their house, called Rangoli, which is meant to be a sacred welcoming area for the Gods and Goddesses of Hinduism, mainly Goddess Laxmi. The first day of the festival is called Kaag Tihar.[4] Crows and ravens are worshipped with offerings of sweets and dishes placed on the roofs of houses. The cawing of crows and ravens symbolizes sadness and grief in Hinduism. Devotees believe that the offerings will help avert grief and death in their homes.The second day is called Kukur Tihar.[5] It is called Khicha Puja by the Newars.[6] People offer garlands, tika and delicious food to dogs and acknowledge the cherished relationship between humans and dogs.Dogs occupy a special place in Hindu mythology. In every home and street, they get special treatment on this day. As mentioned in the Mahabharata, Bhairava, a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva, had a dog as a vahana (vehicle). Yama, the god of death, is believed to own two guard dogs – each with four eyes. The dogs are said to watch over the gates of Naraka, the Hindu concept of Hell.[7] Owing to this belief, this day is also observed as Naraka Chaturdashi.The morning of the third day is Gai Tihar (worship of the cow). In Hinduism, cow signifies prosperity and wealth. In ancient times, people benefited a lot from the cow. Its milk, dung, and urine were used for various purposes like food and purification. Thus, on this day, people show their gratefulness to cows by garlanding and feeding them with the best grass and food. Houses are cleaned and the doorways and windows are decorated with garlands made of Saya Patri (marigold) and Makhamali (Gomphrena globosa) flowers.In the evening, Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, is thanked for all the benefits that were bestowed on the families by lighting oil lamps (diyo) or candles on doorways and windows to welcome prosperity and well-being. From the third day onward, Tihar[8] is celebrated with Bhailo and Deusi and with lights and fireworks. On the night of Laxmi Puja, girls visit the houses in the neighborhood and sing the Bhailini song, sometimes accompanied by musical instruments. Deusi is mostly sung by boys. Deusi is balladic and tells the story of the festival, with one person narrating and the rest following in a chorus. On the fourth day of Tihar, there are three different kinds of pujas, depending on the people's cultural background. Mainly ox is worshipped on this day by giving it good food.The fifth and last day of Tihar is called Bhai Tika or Kija Puja. It is observed by sisters applying tilaka or tika to the foreheads of their brothers to ensure their long life and thank them for the protection they provide. It is believed that Yamraj, the god of death, visited his sister, Goddess Yamuna, on this day during which she applied the auspicious tika on his forehead, garlanded him and fed him special dishes. Together, they ate sweets, talked and enjoyed themselves to their hearts' content. Upon parting, Yamraj gave Yamuna a special gift as a token of his affection and, in return, Yamuna gave him a lovely gift which she had made with her own hands. That day Yamraj announced that anyone who receives tilak from his sister will never die on that day.
History
- Licchavi (also Lichchhavi, Lichavi) was an ancient kingdom in Nepal, which existed in the Kathmandu Valley from approximately 400 to 750 CE. Centuries earlier, at the start of the Buddhist era a powerful republic known as Licchavi existed in what is today Kathmandu. There is no conclusive evidence of any ethnic or historic links between the two states. The language of Licchavi inscriptions is Sanskrit, and the particular script used is closely related to official Gupta scripts, suggesting that the other major kingdoms of the Classical Period to the south were a significant cultural influence. This was likely through Mithila - the southern part of modern Nepal. The term 'Licchavi' probably derives from Rikshavi possibly Sanskritized to Rkshvavati. Riksha or Rksha in Sanskrit means Star. A table of the evolution of certain Gupta characters used in Licchavi inscriptions prepared by Gautamavajra Vajrācārya can be found online.
- The Nepalese Civil War was an armed conflict between the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) (CPN-M) and the government of Nepal, fought from 1996 to 2006. The rebellion was launched by the CPN-M on 13 February 1996 with the main aim of overthrowing the Nepalese monarchy and establishing a People's Republic. It ended with the Comprehensive Peace Accord signed on 21 November 2006.
Gurkha
- The Gurkhas (Nepali : गोर्खा) (/ˈɡɜːrkə/ or /ˈɡʊərkə/), actually pronounced as Gorkhas, are soldiers from Nepal. Historically, the terms "Gurkha" and "Gorkhali" were synonymous with "Nepali," and derived from the hill town and district of Gorkha from which the Kingdom of Nepalexpanded. The name may be traced to the medievalHindu warrior-saint Guru Gorakhnath who has a historic shrine in Gorkha. The word itself derived from Go-Raksha, raksha becoming rakha. Rakhawala means protector and is derived from raksha as well. There are Gurkha military units in the Nepalese, British and the Indian army (Gorkhas) enlisted in Nepal. Although they meet many of the requirements of Article 47 of Protocol I of the Geneva Conventions regarding mercenaries, they are exempt under clauses 47(e)&(f) similar to the French Foreign Legion.[6] Gurkhas are closely associated with the khukuri, a forward-curving Nepalese knife and have a well known reputation for their fearless military prowess. The formerIndian Army Chief of Staff Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, once stated that "If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or is a Gurkha."
- TAYLOR Andrew Johnston Stuart (probably has links with gurkha) obitruary scmp 3nov17 http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetimes-uk/obituary.aspx?pid=185598591
extradition
- The signing of the Nepal-China extradition treaty is not on the agenda of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s upcoming visit to the northern neighbour, expected to begin on June 19, as the government has refused to accept the draft of such a treaty Beijing forwarded recently. “We have not held any discussion on the issue related to Nepal-China extradition treaty. The extradition treaty is not on the agenda,” said Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa in an exclusive interview to THT.“But other security-related issues will be discussed,” he added. China had sought to sign an extradition treaty with Nepal in 2014 also. Not only China, but India has also been seeking to revise the extradition treaty signed in 1953 to make it relevant in the present context. However, the government seems to be in no mood to entertain requests from both the neighbours. “We have received proposals from both our immediate neighbours, but Nepal has so far not accepted the proposals,” said Thapa.https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/extradition-treaty-not-on-pms-china-visit-agenda/
language
- sip chang - rice beer [tourism promotion leaflet of pokhara]
- Nubri (Tibetan: ནུབ་རི; Devanagari: लार्क्या भोटे) is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by about 2000 ethnically Tibetan people living in Nubri Valley in northern Central Nepal,[2] upper Gorkhā District of Gandaki Pradesh.[3] Nubri has at least three dialects as typified by the Prok, Lho and Sama village varieties[4]. Nubri is largely undocumented and undescribed, with the exception of a lexicon.[5][6] Nubri is perhaps most closely related to neighbouring Tsum language and the Kyirong variety of Tibetan spoken just across the border in Tibet. It has also been claimed to be closely related to Gyalsumdo. Like these languages it is tonal and shares many Tibetic grammatical features, but is uniquely different in many ways. The Nubri language project started in 2017 at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) with the aim of studying and documenting this language. Recent work includes studies of the case marking[7] and tone[8] as well as a valley-wide sociolinguistic survey which confirmed its classification as "definitely endangered."[9] Building from this, a recent effort towards language maintenance involved initiating community discussions about a writing system for Nubri. This was carried out in May 2019 in conjunction with a cataract clinic funded by the same HKU Knowledge Exchange grant (PI Cathryn Donohue).
Ethnic group
- The Newar or Newah (/nɪˈwɑːr/; Newar: नेवा:) are the historical inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley and its surrounding areas in Nepal, and the creators of its historic heritage and civilization.[3] Newars form a linguistic and cultural community of primarily Indo-Aryan and Tibeto-Burman ethnicities following Hinduism and Buddhism with Nepal Bhasa as their common language. Newars have developed a division of labour and a sophisticated urban civilization not seen elsewhere in the Himalayan foothills. Newars have continued their age-old traditions and practices, and pride themselves as the true custodians of the religion, culture and civilization of Nepal.
- buddha statue wtith eye in forehead, lots of craftsmen live in patan
- Paubhā (Devanagari: पौभा) is a traditional religious painting made by the Newar people of Nepal.[1] Paubhas depict deities, mandalas or monuments, and are used to help the practitioner meditate. The Tibetan equivalent is known as Thangka. Most paubhas show Buddhist subjects, but a few have Hindu themes. The paintings are made to earn religious merit both for the artist and the patron. Newar Buddhists commission artists to paint paubhas which are displayed during festivals and other special occasions. The traditional painters of paubhas are the Chitrakar caste who are known as Pun (पुं) in Nepal Bhasa.
- http://cuhkmuseumfriends.com/files/articles/Friends_newsletter_2018_v3_r1_14-11-2018-12-10-33.pdf Newari artisans from the Kathmandu Valley not only produced objects for their neighbouring Lhasa and Shigatse aristocracy but they also travelled near and far, opening up workshops in different places.
- The Madhesi (Nepali:मधेशी), also referred to asTeraibasi Nepali (Nepali:तराईवासी नेपाली), are anindigenous ethnic group of Nepalese people[22] who are natives of the Madhesh plains of Southern Nepal in Teraibelt of South Asia. Although the Madhesismake up the majority ofMadhesh, non-citizen residents, dual citizener, expatriates, Bihari residents and Pahari residents may claimMadhesi identity.
- Sherpa (Tibetan: "eastern people", fromshar "east" and pa "people") are an ethnic group from the most mountainous region of Nepal, high in the Himalayas.[1] Sherpa as a surname appears to be the result of the Nepalese government census takers. Not recognizing that some people only have one name, they wrote the word on census forms in the space for last name. In some cases the clan name was written and in others the ethnicity, i.e. Sherpa. These have then been adopted or forced to be used as last names, last names not being a part of Sherpa culture.
- 古隆族The Gurung people, also called Tamu, are an ethnic group from different parts of Nepal. They are one of the main Gurkha tribes who united estwhele Nepal under king prithibi narayan shah.. ( other 3 main Gurkha tribes are magar. Khas. And thakuri)[2] They believe that till the 15th century they were ruled by a Gurung king. When the British Empire came to South Asia, the Gurung people began serving the British in Army regiments of Gurkhas.
- hk
- tamu toh hyula hk 香港古龍協會
- tamu samaj hk 香港古龍社
- 香港古龍薩滿教協會
religion
- Kumari, or Kumari Devi, or Living Goddess – Nepal is the tradition of worshipping young pre-pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or devi in Hindu religious traditions. The word Kumari is derived from the Sanskrit Kaumarya, meaning "princess". In Nepal, a Kumari is a pre-pubescent girl selected from the Shakya caste or Bajracharya clan of the Nepalese Newari community. The Kumari is revered and worshipped by some of the country's Hindus as well as the Nepali Buddhists, though not the Tibetan Buddhists. While there are several Kumaris throughout Nepal, with some cities having several, the best known is the Royal Kumari of Kathmandu, and she lives in the Kumari Ghar, a palace in the center of the city. The selection process for her is especially rigorous. As of 2010, the Royal Kumari was Matina Shakya, aged four, installed in October 2008 by the Maoist government that replaced the monarchy. Unika Bajracharya, selected in April 2014 as the Kumari of Patan, is the second most important living goddess. A Kumari is generally chosen for one day and worshipped accordingly on certain festivals like Navaratri or Durga Puja. In Kathmandu Valley this is a particularly prevalent practice. A Kumari is believed to be the incarnation of Taleju. When her first menstruation begins, it is believed that the goddess vacates her body. Serious illness or a major loss of blood from an injury are also causes for loss of deity.
- tibetan buddhism
- [leaflet of aarav multinational house] butter lamps are a conspicuous feature of tibetan buddhist temple and monasteries throughout the himalayas. The lamps traditionally burn clarified yak butter, but now often use vegetable oil or vanaspati ghee. The butter lamps are used for focus of mind and meditation aid by the buddhist monks. Yellow butter lamp is the butter lamp with yak butter or vegetable oil (in modern society) which is distinctively yellow in colour.
- amber pot is a tibetan pot made of amber. Amber is the fossilised resin which is typcially yellow in colour and is used as jewelry since antiquity. Amber pot is a beautiful collectable artwork of hieroglyphics and tibetan styled flowers and buddhist images.
- dipa is a sacred lamp fed with ghee (butter). People offer it to the gods and goddesses.
- crystal rice bowl is a full silver plated rice offering pot which is called "neshi" in its original language. Rice pots have a very unique place in tibetan buddhism. These pots are used to contain rice and barley for certain cultural rituals like nyungne and certain empowerment in which rice is thrown at certain intervals
- crystal khurpa is a magical dart to keep away the negative energay and maintain your worries at the bay. They are kept around the house to bring good fortune and ward off evil
festival
- Indra Jātrā as it is most commonly known as Yenyā (Nepal Bhasa: येँयाः) is the biggest religious street festival in Kathmandu, Nepal. Ye means "kathmandu" and nya means "celebration", together it means "celebration inside the valley, Kathmandu" in Nepal Bhasa. The celebrations consist of two events. Indra Jātrā is marked by masked dances of deities and demons, displays of sacred images and tableaus in honor of the deity Indra, the king of heaven. The other event is Kumāri Jātrā, the chariot procession of the living goddess Kumari. Family members deceased in the past year are also remembered during the festival. The main venue of the festivities is Kathmandu Durbar Square. The celebrations last for eight days from the 12th day of the bright fortnight to the 4th day of the dark fortnight of Yanlā (ञला), the eleventh month in the lunar Nepal Era calendar. Indra Jatra was started by King Gunakamadeva(गुणकामदेव) to commemorate the founding of the city of Kathmandu in the 10th century.[3] Kumari Jatra began in the mid-18th century. The celebrations are held according to the lunar calendar, so the dates are changeable.
- Tihar (Nepali: तिहार), also known as Deepawali and Yamapanchak, is a five-day-long Hindu festival celebrated primarily in Nepal and some parts of India such as Darjeeling district, Kalimpong district, Sikkim, and Assam. It is the festival of lights, as diyas are lit inside and outside the houses to illuminate at night. It is known as Swanti among the Newars.[1] Set in the Bikram Samvat calendar, the festival begins with Kaag Tihar in Trayodashi of Kartik Krishna Paksha and ends with Bhai Tika in Dwitiya of Kartik Sukla Paksha every year.Tihar is the second biggest Nepali festival after Dashain and is usually allocated a three-day-long national holiday in Nepal. The festival is novel in that it shows reverence to not just elders and gods, but also to animals such as crows, dogs, and cows that have long lived in relationship with humans. People make patterns on the floor of living rooms or courtyards using materials such as colored rice, dry flour, colored sand or flower petals outside their house, called Rangoli, which is meant to be a sacred welcoming area for the Gods and Goddesses of Hinduism, mainly Goddess Laxmi. The first day of the festival is called Kaag Tihar.[4] Crows and ravens are worshipped with offerings of sweets and dishes placed on the roofs of houses. The cawing of crows and ravens symbolizes sadness and grief in Hinduism. Devotees believe that the offerings will help avert grief and death in their homes.The second day is called Kukur Tihar.[5] It is called Khicha Puja by the Newars.[6] People offer garlands, tika and delicious food to dogs and acknowledge the cherished relationship between humans and dogs.Dogs occupy a special place in Hindu mythology. In every home and street, they get special treatment on this day. As mentioned in the Mahabharata, Bhairava, a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva, had a dog as a vahana (vehicle). Yama, the god of death, is believed to own two guard dogs – each with four eyes. The dogs are said to watch over the gates of Naraka, the Hindu concept of Hell.[7] Owing to this belief, this day is also observed as Naraka Chaturdashi.The morning of the third day is Gai Tihar (worship of the cow). In Hinduism, cow signifies prosperity and wealth. In ancient times, people benefited a lot from the cow. Its milk, dung, and urine were used for various purposes like food and purification. Thus, on this day, people show their gratefulness to cows by garlanding and feeding them with the best grass and food. Houses are cleaned and the doorways and windows are decorated with garlands made of Saya Patri (marigold) and Makhamali (Gomphrena globosa) flowers.In the evening, Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, is thanked for all the benefits that were bestowed on the families by lighting oil lamps (diyo) or candles on doorways and windows to welcome prosperity and well-being. From the third day onward, Tihar[8] is celebrated with Bhailo and Deusi and with lights and fireworks. On the night of Laxmi Puja, girls visit the houses in the neighborhood and sing the Bhailini song, sometimes accompanied by musical instruments. Deusi is mostly sung by boys. Deusi is balladic and tells the story of the festival, with one person narrating and the rest following in a chorus. On the fourth day of Tihar, there are three different kinds of pujas, depending on the people's cultural background. Mainly ox is worshipped on this day by giving it good food.The fifth and last day of Tihar is called Bhai Tika or Kija Puja. It is observed by sisters applying tilaka or tika to the foreheads of their brothers to ensure their long life and thank them for the protection they provide. It is believed that Yamraj, the god of death, visited his sister, Goddess Yamuna, on this day during which she applied the auspicious tika on his forehead, garlanded him and fed him special dishes. Together, they ate sweets, talked and enjoyed themselves to their hearts' content. Upon parting, Yamraj gave Yamuna a special gift as a token of his affection and, in return, Yamuna gave him a lovely gift which she had made with her own hands. That day Yamraj announced that anyone who receives tilak from his sister will never die on that day.
- 尼泊爾將在周五至下周二期間慶祝燈節（Tihar Festival），加德滿都谷地的婦女從田中採摘千日紅花和金盞菊。此兩種花都是指定節日用花，市場需求量很大。https://orientaldaily.on.cc/cnt/china_world/20191023/00180_035.html
History
- Licchavi (also Lichchhavi, Lichavi) was an ancient kingdom in Nepal, which existed in the Kathmandu Valley from approximately 400 to 750 CE. Centuries earlier, at the start of the Buddhist era a powerful republic known as Licchavi existed in what is today Kathmandu. There is no conclusive evidence of any ethnic or historic links between the two states. The language of Licchavi inscriptions is Sanskrit, and the particular script used is closely related to official Gupta scripts, suggesting that the other major kingdoms of the Classical Period to the south were a significant cultural influence. This was likely through Mithila - the southern part of modern Nepal. The term 'Licchavi' probably derives from Rikshavi possibly Sanskritized to Rkshvavati. Riksha or Rksha in Sanskrit means Star. A table of the evolution of certain Gupta characters used in Licchavi inscriptions prepared by Gautamavajra Vajrācārya can be found online.
- hkej 15sep16 shum article
- 布达纳特 Boudhanath (Nepali: बौद्ध स्तुपा, also called the Khāsa Chaitya, Nepal Bhasa Khāsti, Prachalit Nepal alphabet : 𑐏𑐵𑐳𑑂𑐟𑐶 𑐩𑐵𑐴𑐵𑐔𑐿𑐟𑑂𑐫, Standard Tibetan Jarung Khashor, Wylie: bya rung kha shor) is a stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal.The Stupa is on the ancient trade route from Tibet which enters the Kathmandu Valley by the village of Sankhu in the northeast corner, passes by Boudha Stupa to the ancient and smaller stupa of Chā-bahī named Charumati Stupa (often called "Little Boudhanath"). It then turns directly south, heading over the Bagmati River to Lalitpur – thus bypassing the main city of Kathmandu (which was a later foundation).[2] Tibetan merchants have rested and offered prayers here for many centuries. When refugees entered Nepal from Tibet in the 1950s, many decided to live around Boudhanath. The Stupa is said to entomb the remains of Kassapa Buddha.The Gopālarājavaṃśāvalī says Boudhanath was founded by the Nepalese Licchavi king Śivadeva (c. 590–604 CE); though other Nepalese chronicles date it to the reign of King Mānadeva (464–505 CE).[8][9] Tibetan sources claim a mound on the site was excavated in the late 15th or early 16th century and the bones of King Aṃshuvarmā 605–621 were discovered there.The earliest historical references to the Khaasti Chaitya are found in the Chronicles of the Newars. Firstly, Khaasti is mentioned as one of the four stupas found by the Licchavi king Vrisadeva (ca.AD 400) or Vikramjit. Secondly, the Newars legend of the stupa's origin attributes it to king Dharmadeva's son, Manadeva as atonement for his un writing parricide Manadeva was the great Licchavi king, military conqueror and the patron of the arts who reigned ca.AD 464–505. Manadeva is also linked with the Swayambhu Chaitya of Gum Bahal. Thirdly, another great Licchhavi king Shivadeva (AD 590–604) is associated with Boudha by an inscription; he may have restored the chaitya.
- 卡薩王國 Khasa-Malla kingdom (Nepali: खस मल्ल राज्य), popularly known as Khasa Kingdom (Nepali: खस राज्य), was a kingdom from the Indian subcontinent, established in present-day Nepal around 11th century. It was ruled by kings who bore the family name "Malla" (not to be confused with the later Malla dynasty of Kathmandu).[1] The Khasa Malla kings ruled western parts of Nepal during 11th-14th century.[2] The 954 AD Khajuraho Inscription of Dhaṇga states Khasa Kingdom equivalent to Gauda of Bengal and Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty.An ancient tribe named Khasa is mentioned in several ancient legendary Indian texts, including the Mahabharata. The historical Khasa kingdom is different from the territory of this legendary tribe, although there have been some speculations about a connection between the two. The historical Khasas are mentioned in several Indian inscriptions dated between 8th and 13th centuries CE.[3] The Khasa Malla kingdom was feudatory and the principalities were independent in nature.[4] Most of its territory was over the Karnali River basin.[4] The kingdom had conquered over the half of the Greater Nepal over two hundred years.[4] In the 12th century, King Nāgarāja conquered the principal Jumla Kingdom of the central Himalayas and overran lands up to Bheri River in the east, Satluj River in the west and Mayum pass of Tibet in the north.[5] King Nāgarāja also referred as Jāveśvara (Nepali: जावेश्वर), came from Khāripradeśa (present-day Ngari Province) and set up his capital at Semjā.[6] The Khas dynasties were originated at 11th century or earlier period. There were two dynasties of Khas one at Guge and other at Jumla.
- The Malla Dynasty was the ruling dynasty of Kathmandu c. 1201–1769. They have claimed Kshatriya status for themselves.[1] The Mallas means "wrestlers" in Sanskrit. The first of the Malla kings came to power in Kathmandu Valley around 1200. The Malla period was a golden one that stretched over 600 years, though it was peppered with fighting over the valuable trade routes to Tibet. The Mallas were noted for their patronisation of the Maithili language (the language of the Mithila region) which was afforded an equal status to that of Sanskrit in the Malla court.[3]Maithil Brahmin priests were invited to Kathmandu and many Maithil families settled in Kathmandu during Malla rule.
- The Malla Dynasty was the ruling dynasty of Kathmandu c. 1201–1769. They have claimed Kshatriya status for themselves.[1] The Mallas means "wrestlers" in Sanskrit. The first of the Malla kings came to power in Kathmandu Valley around 1200. The Malla period was a golden one that stretched over 600 years, though it was peppered with fighting over the valuable trade routes to Tibet. The Mallas were noted for their patronisation of the Maithili language (the language of the Mithila region) which was afforded an equal status to that of Sanskrit in the Malla court.[3]Maithil Brahmin priests were invited to Kathmandu and many Maithil families settled in Kathmandu during Malla rule.
- After the defeat of the Malla Kings, their surviving descendants left the valley and settled in different parts of Nepal.[14] Their descendants have been using surnames like Pradhananga and Rajalwat.
- The Nepalese Civil War was an armed conflict between the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) (CPN-M) and the government of Nepal, fought from 1996 to 2006. The rebellion was launched by the CPN-M on 13 February 1996 with the main aim of overthrowing the Nepalese monarchy and establishing a People's Republic. It ended with the Comprehensive Peace Accord signed on 21 November 2006.
Gurkha
- The Gurkhas (Nepali : गोर्खा) (/ˈɡɜːrkə/ or /ˈɡʊərkə/), actually pronounced as Gorkhas, are soldiers from Nepal. Historically, the terms "Gurkha" and "Gorkhali" were synonymous with "Nepali," and derived from the hill town and district of Gorkha from which the Kingdom of Nepalexpanded. The name may be traced to the medievalHindu warrior-saint Guru Gorakhnath who has a historic shrine in Gorkha. The word itself derived from Go-Raksha, raksha becoming rakha. Rakhawala means protector and is derived from raksha as well. There are Gurkha military units in the Nepalese, British and the Indian army (Gorkhas) enlisted in Nepal. Although they meet many of the requirements of Article 47 of Protocol I of the Geneva Conventions regarding mercenaries, they are exempt under clauses 47(e)&(f) similar to the French Foreign Legion.[6] Gurkhas are closely associated with the khukuri, a forward-curving Nepalese knife and have a well known reputation for their fearless military prowess. The formerIndian Army Chief of Staff Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, once stated that "If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or is a Gurkha."
- TAYLOR Andrew Johnston Stuart (probably has links with gurkha) obitruary scmp 3nov17 http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetimes-uk/obituary.aspx?pid=185598591
- A history of the Gurkhas – Nepalese soldiers with a fearsome reputation who form part of the British, Indian and other armies – has finally been written by a former British Gurkha, providing a much needed corrective to everything that has been written about them by foreigners.Tim Gurung, who signed up when he was 17 and comes from a family with a long history of service, spent 13 years in the service. The book not only covers his personal history, which involved lengthy periods based in Hong Kong (where he now lives as a civilian), it is also a history of the Gurkhas themselves.Founded in 1815 as a division of the British Indian army, the Gurkhas were effectively split into two in 1947 after India gained its independence from Britain – they were given the choice to serve in either the British or the Indian army. Some were also recruited to serve in Nepal’s army and those of other countries, including Singapore and Brunei.The book is at its strongest when it explores Britain’s exploitative relationship with Nepal; in particular it highlights the scandal of Gurkha veterans who for years did not
receive pensions for their service – even those who had been injured in battle. The issue was recently resolved.It also recounts how Nepal sent 200,000 troops, from a total population of just five million, to fight in the first world war (1914-1918), and how 10 per cent of them never returned. A further 250,000 troops were sent during the second world war (1939-1945). https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3086147/first-history-gurkhas-nepali-soldiers-british-army-written
receive pensions for their service – even those who had been injured in battle. The issue was recently resolved.It also recounts how Nepal sent 200,000 troops, from a total population of just five million, to fight in the first world war (1914-1918), and how 10 per cent of them never returned. A further 250,000 troops were sent during the second world war (1939-1945). https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3086147/first-history-gurkhas-nepali-soldiers-british-army-written
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- The Treaty of Sugauli (also spelled Sugowlee , Sagauliand Segqulee) famously known as the treaty forEstablishing boundary line of Nepal was signed on 2 December 1815 and ratified by 4 March 1816 between theEast India Company and King of Nepal following theAnglo-Nepalese War of 1814-16. The signatory for Nepal was Raj Guru Gajraj Mishra aided by Chandra Sekher Upadhayaya,the signatory for the Company was Lieutenant Colonel Paris Bradshaw. The treaty called for territorial concessions in which parts of Nepal would be given to British India, the establishment of a British representative inKathmandu, and allowed Britain to recruitGurkhas for military service. Nepal also lost the right to deploy any American or European employee in its service (earlier several French commanders had been deployed to train the Nepali army). Under the treaty, about one-third of Nepalese-controlled territory was lost including all the territories that the King of Nepal had won in wars in the last 25 years or so such as Sikkim in the east, Kumaon Kingdom and Garhwal Kingdom (also known as Gadhwal) in the west and much of the Terai in the south. Some of the Terai lands were restored to Nepal in 1816. More Terai lands were restored to Nepal in 1860 to thank Nepal for helping the British to suppress the Indian rebellion of 1857.
- Mahanta B. Shrestha
India
- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Modis-visit-to-Sitas-birthplace-in-Nepal-cancelled/articleshow/45220742.cms Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Janakpur, the revered Hindu religious site in Nepal, has been cancelled at the last minute due to opposition by some political parties peeved over their non-inclusion in the preparatory committee, government sources said on Thursday. Modi will be leaving on November 25 to attend the 18th SAARC summit in Kathmandu on November 26-27.
- Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari's upcoming visit to India has been cancelled, officials in Kathmandu said today but they did not disclose the reason for the abrupt cancellation. However, diplomatic sources told IANS that a recent political fiasco and Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli's approach towards India were responsible for the cancellation of the presidential visit which was scheduled to begin on May 9. http://www.ndtv.com/world-news/nepal-presidents-india-visit-cancelled-1403499
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- cny gala in kathmandu chinadaily 12feb18
China
- The Sino-Nepalese War (Nepali: नेपाल-चीन युद्ध), also known as the Sino-Gorkha war and in Chinese the Campaign of Gorkha (Chinese: 廓爾喀之役), was an invasion of Tibet by Nepal from 1788-1792. The war was initially fought between Nepalese and Tibetan armies over a trade dispute related to a long-standing problem of low-quality coins manufactured by Nepal for Tibet. The Nepalese Army under Bahadur Shah plundered Tibet under Qing rule and Tibetans signed the Treaty of Kerung paying annual tribute to Nepal. However, Tibetans requested for Chinese intervention and Sino-Tibetan forces under Fuk'anggan raided Nepal up to Nuwakot only to face strong Nepalese counterattack. Thus, both countries signed the Treaty of Betrawati as a stalemate.While Tibet came under greater control of the Qing after the war, Nepal still retained its autonomy. However the weakening of the Qing dynasty during the 19th century led to the disregard of this treaty. For instance, during the Anglo-Nepalese War of 1814-16, when the British East India Company launched an invasion of Nepal, not only did China fail to help her feudatory in that conflict, but it also failed to prevent the cession of Nepalese territory to the British. Similarly, during another Nepalese-Tibetan War of 1855-56, China was conspicuously absent. The Qing were not particularly interested in ruling Nepal; their war was primarily aimed at consolidating their control of Tibet which, in turn, was related to military strategy throughout Central Asia.
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malaysia
- Nepal government has expressed its interest to sign a Government-to-Government (G2G) agreement with Malaysian government on migrant Nepali workers. The Nepali government recently shut illegal agencies that levied exorbitant fees on migrant workers. This clampdown led to temporary suspension of dispatching Nepali workers to Malaysia. Departure to Malaysia, the most popular destination for Nepali migrant workers, is on hold for over two months now. Malaysian Human Resources Minister M Kulasegaran recently talked about the probability of hiring Nepali workers through G2G to eliminate touts who exploit Nepali workers.
http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/news/2018-08-02/nepal-keen-on-labour-pact-with-malaysia.html
Hong kong
- http://pdf.wenweipo.com/2015/06/18/a27-0618.pdf a hong kong ngo chairman visited nepal for disaster relief
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Macau
- http://online.fliphtml5.com/ptsk/ujmq/#p=16 trade relations
- [museum of history newsletter summer issue] gurkhas served in the british forces in hk from 1948, and their units were only disbanded before hk's return to china. Over the decades, they took up all sorts of defence duties, including border patrol.
- https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/society/article/3025124/gurkhas-fought-britain-now-hunger-strike-veterans-say-they-are After Hong Kong was returned to Chinese rule in 1997, its Gurkha brigade moved to Britain. Dewan left the service in 2002. He gets a monthly pension of about £900 (US$1,100) – half the amount received by native British soldiers who retired around the same time. We didn’t know anything about the terms and conditions of pay,” said Dewan, who now lives in Farnborough, about 65km southwest of London. “When you are young, you don’t bother about these things.”Acclaimed for their military prowess, Gurkha veterans like Dewan are now waging one last battle for years of pension payments they insist are owed for their dedicated service. After years of failed negotiations – which have been prolonged by the uncertainty surrounding Brexit – campaigners are threatening to go on a hunger strike unless the British government addresses their grievances by October 24. They are demanding Nepal and Britain enter a dialogue on the issue and announce the dates that discussions will take place. If not, they warn, Gurkhas will begin a “relay hunger strike” in which three of them would refuse food for a day over 13 days until their deadline of November 7. Gyanraj Rai, head of the Gurkha Satyagraha Struggle Committee, is even threatening to strike until death after that date.Under Ministry of Defence (MOD) rules, compensation for each year of service by a Gurkha before Hong Kong’s handover is as low as one-third of the amount awarded for service after 1997. Although Britain has increased pensions for Gurkhas over the years – most recently committing £15 million to increase payments by 10 to 34 per cent – it has refused to grant full parity. The MOD argues the discrepancy is justified because of lower living costs in Nepal, although thousands of Gurkhas now live in Britain. In 2009, the British government agreed to give those who had retired before 1997 with at least four years of service the same resettlement rights as those who retired after the handover.
- https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/3037703/how-nepalese-gurkhas-helped-put-down-riots-hong
- 港鐵行政總裁金澤培直言，現時港鐵正面對「前所未有、四十年來一遇的挑戰」，不但前線職員處理各衝突倍感壓力，車站設施持續被大肆破壞更險連累車站不能正常運作。金指正研究為港鐵保安人員加裝隨身錄影機拍攝各種破壞行為，更計劃聘請一隊「特遣隊」專責執行附例，對象包括前「啹喀兵」，認為尼泊爾人不諳廣東話，遭人以粗口「問候」時情緒較難被牽動，能減低發生衝突機會。https://orientaldaily.on.cc/cnt/news/20190913/00176_003.html
啹喀二代 融入社區 貢獻香港http://www.takungpao.com.hk/news/232109/2020/1219/533216.html
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- gurkhasgroup.com - security guard and cleaning services (people - sunny feridun, business and dev manager sunny.feridun@gurkhasgroup.com)
Uk
- The Treaty of Sugauli (also spelled Sugowlee , Sagauliand Segqulee) famously known as the treaty forEstablishing boundary line of Nepal was signed on 2 December 1815 and ratified by 4 March 1816 between theEast India Company and King of Nepal following theAnglo-Nepalese War of 1814-16. The signatory for Nepal was Raj Guru Gajraj Mishra aided by Chandra Sekher Upadhayaya,the signatory for the Company was Lieutenant Colonel Paris Bradshaw. The treaty called for territorial concessions in which parts of Nepal would be given to British India, the establishment of a British representative inKathmandu, and allowed Britain to recruitGurkhas for military service. Nepal also lost the right to deploy any American or European employee in its service (earlier several French commanders had been deployed to train the Nepali army). Under the treaty, about one-third of Nepalese-controlled territory was lost including all the territories that the King of Nepal had won in wars in the last 25 years or so such as Sikkim in the east, Kumaon Kingdom and Garhwal Kingdom (also known as Gadhwal) in the west and much of the Terai in the south. Some of the Terai lands were restored to Nepal in 1816. More Terai lands were restored to Nepal in 1860 to thank Nepal for helping the British to suppress the Indian rebellion of 1857.
- Mahanta B. Shrestha
- Khukuri Beer is a lager beer with an alcohol strength of 4.7%. The beer was founded in 2003 in a partnership by J.W. Lees Brewery and Mr. Mahanta B. Shrestha a non residential Nepalese restaurateur in London who embarked on a project to deliver a Nepalese beer in the UK. Since 2007, it is fully owned by Mr. Shrestha.
- https://www.ft.com/content/24980292-598b-11e6-9f70-badea1b336d4 feature article
India
- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Modis-visit-to-Sitas-birthplace-in-Nepal-cancelled/articleshow/45220742.cms Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Janakpur, the revered Hindu religious site in Nepal, has been cancelled at the last minute due to opposition by some political parties peeved over their non-inclusion in the preparatory committee, government sources said on Thursday. Modi will be leaving on November 25 to attend the 18th SAARC summit in Kathmandu on November 26-27.
- Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari's upcoming visit to India has been cancelled, officials in Kathmandu said today but they did not disclose the reason for the abrupt cancellation. However, diplomatic sources told IANS that a recent political fiasco and Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli's approach towards India were responsible for the cancellation of the presidential visit which was scheduled to begin on May 9. http://www.ndtv.com/world-news/nepal-presidents-india-visit-cancelled-1403499
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- On Saturday, Kathmandu let it be known that the Nepalese Army would not participate in the first-ever joint military exercise of the so-called BIMSTEC nations in India that started on September 10. The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation, or BIMSTEC, is a regional bloc comprising Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan and Nepal.The military drill, which follows a BIMSTEC summit of leaders in Kathmandu earlier this month, came under criticism in Nepal as it was said to have been sprung on the member countries – apparently there had been no discussion of the India-initiated proposal at the summit itself. In a parliamentary statement squarely aimed at India, Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli said Nepal would not join any military alliance, and would not deviate from its foreign policy based on non-alignment and peaceful coexistence.https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/geopolitics/article/2163950/nepal-bares-china-tempered-steel-india-better-get-used-it
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- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday pledged to connect Kathmandu, the capital of landlocked Nepal, to his country’s railway network.The electrified rail line to Kathmandu, which so far has only road and aviation linkages, will be constructed with India’s financial support. Preparatory survey works are to be completed within a year.http://www.scmp.com/news/asia/diplomacy/article/2140772/narendra-modi-vows-connect-include-kathmandu-indian-rail-network
- https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nepal-india/india-and-nepal-pms-launch-construction-of-900-mw-power-plant-idUSKBN1IC0P4 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited Nepal to launch building work with his counterpart K.P.Sharma Oli on the country’s biggest hydroelectric project, as New Delhi seeks to rebuild trust in the Himalayan republic, where China has made deep inroads. The project, which is expected to cost $1.04 billion and is being built by state-run Indian firm Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Limited, will be the single biggest foreign investment project in cash-strapped Nepal.
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- 中國與尼泊爾的關係迅速升溫，繼日前建立戰略夥伴關係、簽署多項合作協議後，尼泊爾政府盛傳準備在公立學校內推廣中文教育，首階段將有一百名中文教師抵達尼泊爾。《加德滿都郵報》日前報道指，計劃的目標是讓所有公立學校均會教授中文。目前尼泊爾共有八十五間公私立學校提供中文課程，多數由中國政府資助設立的孔子學院協調展開。中國政府亦鼓勵尼泊爾學生赴華留學，為每位學生每月提供三百六十美元（約二千八百港元）的生活費。單在二○一七年，就有六千四百名尼泊爾學生赴華。有尼國政府官員表示，推廣中文將吸引中國遊客，從而推動經濟。但有學者認為，推廣中文與中印博弈有關，中方希望減少印度對尼泊爾的影響。https://orientaldaily.on.cc/cnt/china_world/20191020/00178_009.html
- cny gala in kathmandu chinadaily 12feb18
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- The Sino-Nepalese War (Nepali: नेपाल-चीन युद्ध), also known as the Sino-Gorkha war and in Chinese the Campaign of Gorkha (Chinese: 廓爾喀之役), was an invasion of Tibet by Nepal from 1788-1792. The war was initially fought between Nepalese and Tibetan armies over a trade dispute related to a long-standing problem of low-quality coins manufactured by Nepal for Tibet. The Nepalese Army under Bahadur Shah plundered Tibet under Qing rule and Tibetans signed the Treaty of Kerung paying annual tribute to Nepal. However, Tibetans requested for Chinese intervention and Sino-Tibetan forces under Fuk'anggan raided Nepal up to Nuwakot only to face strong Nepalese counterattack. Thus, both countries signed the Treaty of Betrawati as a stalemate.While Tibet came under greater control of the Qing after the war, Nepal still retained its autonomy. However the weakening of the Qing dynasty during the 19th century led to the disregard of this treaty. For instance, during the Anglo-Nepalese War of 1814-16, when the British East India Company launched an invasion of Nepal, not only did China fail to help her feudatory in that conflict, but it also failed to prevent the cession of Nepalese territory to the British. Similarly, during another Nepalese-Tibetan War of 1855-56, China was conspicuously absent. The Qing were not particularly interested in ruling Nepal; their war was primarily aimed at consolidating their control of Tibet which, in turn, was related to military strategy throughout Central Asia.
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- 9月10日，广东省政府党组成员陈云贤在广州会见了来华访问的尼泊尔副总理兼外长马哈拉一行，并共同出席尼泊尔驻穗总领事馆开馆仪式。马哈拉表示，希望通过尼泊尔驻穗总领事馆的设立，推动双边投资、贸易、旅游、人文等领域的交流与合作。http://paper.takungpao.com/resfile/PDF/20170912/PDF/a20_screen.pdf
- 國家主席習近平 當地時間 13日在加德滿都 同尼泊爾總理奧利會談。會談後，兩國領導人共同出席了雙邊合作文本交換儀式，雙方共同發表了 《中華人民共和國和尼泊爾聯合聲明》。http://pdf.wenweipo.com/2019/10/14/a07-1014.pdf
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- 正在尼泊爾訪問的中國國務院副總理汪洋，昨日同尼泊爾副總理兼聯邦事務與地方發展部長加查達爾舉行會談，雙方共同出席了雙邊合作文件簽字儀式。http://pdf.wenweipo.com/2017/08/16/a08-0816.pdf
- 尼泊爾總理奧利周二起訪華五天，與多位中國領導人舉行會談。中尼兩國政府周四簽署十多項合作協議，總值超過廿四億美元（約一百八十七億港元），並同意合資興建連接西藏至尼泊爾首都加德滿都的跨境鐵路。http://orientaldaily.on.cc/cnt/china_world/20180623/00178_013.html
- https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3008617/china-and-nepal-sign-ports-deal-ease-kathmandus-dependence China and Nepal have signed a deal sealing a 2016 agreement to grant the landlocked Himalayan country access to Chinese seaports and land facilities for trade. In Beijing on Monday, Nepalese President Bidya Devi Bhandari and Chinese President Xi Jinping witnessed the signing of a protocol to allow Nepal access to seaports at Tianjin, Shenzhen, Lianyungang and Zhanjiang and road and rail facilities at Lanzhou, Lhasa and Shigatse for third-country import, Nepal’s Kathmandu Post reported on Tuesday. It would also allow Nepal to export goods through China at six other, unspecified points, the report said, reducing Nepal’s dependence upon India for access to international markets.
- http://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy-defence/article/2114368/could-nepals-new-communist-alliance-lead-closer-ties The creation of an alliance of communist parties in Nepal ahead of the upcoming provincial and national elections could lead to closer ties between Kathmandu and Beijing, observers said.The political reshuffle began on October 3, when the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist- Leninist) and the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) – two of the country’s biggest parties – agreed, along with the smaller Naya Shakti party, to form a single communist bloc, which its leaders called a “historic necessity solely in the interest of Nepal and its people”.The move saw the Maoists breaking away from an existing alliance with the Nepali Congress, the current ruling party under Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. In response, the Nepali Congress on October 5 amassed a right-wing coalition of parties in a “democratic alliance”.
- http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2016-03/22/content_24008810.htm China will start a feasibility study on free trade with Nepal and consider extending a rail link to its mountainous neighbor, Premier Li Keqiang said on Monday. Li and Nepal's Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli witnessed the signing of an agreement to start the free trade study and nine other documents after their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The agreements include a concessional loan for a new airport in Pokhara, Nepal, a tourist destination. The two premiers also discussed establishing cross-border economic cooperation zones, and agreed that China will facilitate cross-border transit links to landlocked Nepal. Li suggested expanding cooperation on reconstruction after the devastating earthquake that hit Nepal in April last year.
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- http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2014-12/22/content_19137376.htm "China is growing in importance," Ram Sharan Mahat, Nepal's Finance Minister, said in a recent interview in Kathmandu. "Because of new trade horizons and the cheap pricing of Chinese goods, China's trade vis-a-vis Nepal is growing." China this year overtook India as Nepal's biggest foreign investor, funding power plants, noodle factories and meat-processing units in one of the world's poorest countries. Trade is also booming: Nepal's commerce with China has outpaced that with India by 17 times since 2006, eroding the influence of New Delhi's leaders. Signs of China's growing presence are visible throughout Kathmandu, including the flags that wave about the construction site, Mandarin announcements at the international airport and a Chinese-language book shop that popped up in the capital last month. Local markets are flooded with China-made goods such as Hindu idols once sourced from India. "China looks to Nepal as a gateway to South Asia," Akshay Mathur, head of research at Mumbai-based Gateway House, says. "It's part of a broader strategy to extend its sphere of influence." http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2016-04/26/content_24850715.htm Growing commercial links with China are helping the Nepalese government rebuild its economy after the country was devastated by an earthquake a year ago. Sylvia Chang reports from Rasuwa, Nepal.
- http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/epaper/2017-03/28/content_28707826.htmNepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal pledged to further develop business ties with Chinese companies through the development of the Belt and Road initiative. Nepal plans to build several cross-border connectivity corridors, railways and transmission lines in the coming years, including building new international airports in Bhairahawa, Pokhara and Nijgadh, he said. Chinese cooperation to complete these airport projects will be much anticipated, he said, during a Beijing meeting with Jiang Zengwei, chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.
- new trade route
- http://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2017/jul/30/china-tops-in-pledging-fdi-to-nepal-1635815.html
- http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/china-opens-new-trade-route-to-nepal-amid-india-tensions/1/666482.html As both sides shortly begin a feasibility study into the railway plan, Beijing on Thursday flagged off a new rail-cum-road trading route, with an international freight train loaded with 86 cargo containers carrying goods from China's western Gansu province bound for Kathmandu. The train will halt at Xigaze in Tibet, the last point on the Tibet railway network in the west, with the goods then transferred to road transport until Kathmandu. The journey will take 10 days, according to Chinese State media reports, covering three sections: 2,431 km from Gansu's provincial capital Lanzhou by rail to Xigaze; 564 km over land to the border port of Gyirong, and a 160 km from the Nepal border to Kathmandu. The new route, reports said, would take "35 days fewer than traditional ocean transport would".
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- http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2016-04/09/content_24398105.htm A commercial complex aimed at boosting bilateral trade at the China-Nepal border broke ground Friday morning in Tibet's Burang county. According to the local government, the Tanggar International Border Trade Market covers an area of 72,403 square meters and will receive a total investment of 195 million yuan ($30 million). The market, once built, will become a commercial complex that incorporates merchandise trade, business, leisure, logistics and storage.
- http://orientaldaily.on.cc/cnt/china_world/20160806/00182_001.html 尼泊爾前總理奧利上台後，一直與印度叫板，在憲法修訂問題上拒絕印方的「建議」，被新德里視作眼中釘，對尼國斷油斷氣。奧利拒絕妥協，向中國求援，中方雪中送炭，提供一千噸汽油應急。奧利之後訪華，與中方簽訂協議，同意青藏鐵路從拉薩延伸到加德滿都，這意味着尼國今後將脫離印度經濟圈，進入到大中華經濟圈領域。正因為此，印度運用各種手段扳倒奧利。但新德里沒想到的是，費盡心機扳倒奧利，換來的卻是普拉昌達，此人比奧利更親華，當年他曾參加北京奧運會的開幕式。習近平執政後，會見的第一個外賓就是普拉昌達。普拉昌達當年帶領游擊隊轉戰深山老林，口號就是推翻印度支持的傀儡政權。
- 影星趙薇與丈夫黃有龍一向熱衷投資，近日黃有龍被發現於香港成立一間電子支付公司CG Pay HK，並於香港App Store及Google Store上架供下載，公司另一名股東則相信是尼泊爾首富Binod Chaudhary兒子Ruhal Chaudhary。根據公司註冊處記錄，CG Pay HK於今年10月成立，直至11月分別向黃有龍及Ruhal Chaudhary發行4,999及5,000股新股，即兩人各佔約一半公司股權，兩人亦是公司董事。http://pdf.wenweipo.com/2017/12/28/b04-1228.pdf
- 尼泊爾中央銀行周二宣布，即日起禁止在該國使用微信支付和支付寶，否則會對使用者作出刑事調查。該銀行負責人解釋，此舉是因中國遊客非法使用相關支付應用，令該國流失海外收入。https://orientaldaily.on.cc/cnt/china_world/20190522/00178_009.html
- 內地國道三一八線的西藏日喀則機場至日喀則市公路段（圖），上周五正式通車，並連接尼泊爾邊境，將在經濟及安全上有助聯繫中國和南亞地區。據指此舉惹印度擔憂，認為對其安全構成威脅。印度學者則分析這是中國威懾印方的舉動。http://orientaldaily.on.cc/cnt/china_world/20170922/00178_006.html
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- http://www.ecns.cn/business/2014/12-02/144960.shtml A China-Nepal border port at Jilung, a county in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, has been expanded to boost bilateral economic and tourism development, local authorities announced on Monday., China Daily 2 Dec 14 page 4
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- http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-05/21/c_138076587.htm China Communications Services International Limited started to lay optical fibers along a highway connecting the eastern and western border of Nepal for Nepal Telecom (NT), one of the biggest telecom service providers of Nepal. The Chinese company is responsible for laying 555 kilometers of optical fibers out of the planned 2,179-km long fibers from Chiyabhanjyang in eastern Panchthar district to Arughat in western Gorkha district along the Mid-Hill highway. Once completed, the optical fibers are expected to provide an access to high speed internet and mobile services to the Nepali people.
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- 尼泊爾的珠峰登山團隊據報因不滿當地官方管理登山活動不善，包括對登山安全態度鬆散，正逐步將登山業務從珠峰南側轉移至北側，即中國西藏的一方。同時，中國正大舉投資發展從珠峰北側攀登世界最高峰的線路，斥資打造對安全登頂至關重要的基礎設施。http://orientaldaily.on.cc/cnt/china_world/20180203/00178_023.html
- 据国资委网站报道：近日，中国节能下属中国启源工程设计研究院有限公司（以下简称中国启源）承担项目管理任务的援尼泊尔总理府屋顶光伏电站项目，对外移交仪式在尼泊尔总理府举行。http://paper.takungpao.com/resfile/PDF/20180428/PDF/a6_screen.pdf
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- http://paper.takungpao.com/resfile/PDF/20170516/PDF/a20_screen.pdf據中新社報道：中國長 江三峽集團公司上海勘測設計研究院有限 公司近日同尼泊爾能源部電力發展局簽訂 合同，承接尼泊爾塞提6（Seti River-6） 水電站和松柯溪2&3（Sunkoshi 2&3）水 電站的可行性研究與環境評估工作。 尼泊爾塞提6（Seti River-6）水電站 裝 機 總 量 為 642 兆 瓦 ， 松 柯 溪 2&3 （ Sunkoshi 2&3）水電站的裝機總量分別為 1110兆瓦和536兆瓦。這些水電站的裝機規 模在尼泊爾水電開發領域首屈一指。
- 尼泊爾日前突然宣布，一座原定由中國三峽集團開發建設的水力發電廠將改由尼方自資建造，該項計劃價值達約一百廿五億港元。http://orientaldaily.on.cc/cnt/china_world/20180601/00180_006.html
- https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/geopolitics/article/2161968/nepals-west-seti-hydropower-project-jeopardy-china-eyes-exit China wants to withdraw from a prestigious hydropower project in Nepal after signing an initial agreement with the South Asian country six years ago. A high-level delegation from CWE Investment Corporation, a subsidiary of China Three Gorges Corporation that in 2012 had undertaken to execute the project in a memorandum of understanding (MOU), told the Nepalese authorities this week it now found the 750-megawatt West Seti hydropower project financially unfeasible because of the steep resettlement and rehabilitation costs.A Nepal Investment Board official, who declined to be identified, said the MOU and a subsequent agreement with the Nepal Electricity Authority would now have to be cancelled. In a last-ditch bid to save the contract, senior Nepali officials including Finance Minister Yubaraj Khatiwada and Energy Minister Barshaman Pun offered to reduce the generation capacity to 600MW from the proposed 750MW for the same contract award of US$1.2 billion, and extend the power purchase agreement to 12 years from the 10 years earlier agreed upon.
- 中國能源建設（03996）公佈，附屬公司中國葛洲壩集團股份有限公司（葛洲壩股份公司），與尼泊爾能源部近日簽署關於尼泊爾Budhi Gandaki水電站的諒解備忘錄，雙方同意葛洲壩股份公司以EPC+F模式對項目進行研究，並提交技術方案與融資方案，經尼泊爾能源部審核後，與業主協商完成EPC合同的簽訂。http://paper.takungpao.com/resfile/PDF/20170608/PDF/b3_screen.pdf
- 尼泊爾政府周一突然取消與中國一項價值近廿五億美元（約一百九十五億港元）的水電站合作計劃。事發於中國積極在區內推動一帶一路建設之際，尼國副總理塔帕其後在社交網站宣稱，該決定不牽涉政治因素。據報導，尼泊爾內閣周一舉行會議時，決定撤銷此前與中國葛洲壩集團合作的布迪甘達基水電站項目。中尼雙方是於六月在尼泊爾總理官邸簽署合作備忘錄，並預計在明年正式展開項目。葛洲壩集團表示沒有收到計劃改變的通知。http://orientaldaily.on.cc/cnt/china_world/20171115/00180_006.html
- https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-nepal-hydropower/nepal-restores-2-5-billion-hydropower-plant-contract-to-chinese-firm-idUSKCN1M30CZ Nepal’s new government has reversed its predecessor’s decision and has asked China Gezhouba Group Corporation to build the nation’s biggest hydropower plant, an official said on Sunday, as it seeks to woo Chinese investment in its ailing infrastructure. The $2.5 billion deal with the Gezhouba Group to build the Budhi Gandaki hydroelectric project was scrapped last year by the previous government, citing lapses in the award process. State-run Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) was to have built it.
- http://paper.takungpao.com/resfile/PDF/20191202/PDF/a11_screen.pdf 據中新社報道：11月30 日，由中國電力建設集團（下稱中國電建 ）承建的尼泊爾上博迪克西水電站修復項 目順利實現併網發電。 位於尼泊爾中北部辛杜帕爾喬克縣的上 博迪克西水電站於2001年正式建成發電，裝 機總量約為45兆瓦，是尼泊爾境內博迪克西 河的最上游梯級的第一座水電站。該水電站 也十分接近中尼兩國邊境線。受2015年尼泊 爾大地震、2016年7月的洪水泥石流影響， 電站損毀嚴重，喪失了發電能力。中國電建 以 「水電國際」 名義於2018年2月11日與業 主簽署了EPC修復合同，以水電十一局和中 國電建西北院為施工和設計單位。
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- http://paper.takungpao.com/resfile/PDF/20170210/PDF/a18_screen.pdf 中国航空工业集团公司8日向尼泊尔航空公司交付一架新舟60飞机和一架运12E飞机，实现中国国产民用飞机本年度交付“开门红”。
- 當地時間4月17日下午，中國向尼泊爾再次交付2架運12E飛機。此次交付標誌着尼泊爾通過中國政府支持採購的2架「新舟」60飛機和4架運12E飛機的交付工作已順利完成。http://pdf.wenweipo.com/2018/04/19/a16-0419.pdf
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- http://orientaldaily.on.cc/cnt/china_world/20160323/00178_005.html 尼泊爾總理奧利前日訪華，與中國簽署十項協議，包括同意修築一條從中國通往尼泊爾的戰略性鐵路，以擺脫尼泊爾對印度港口的依賴。雙方將合作在尼國第二大城市博克拉興建國際機場，並對兩國建立自貿區展開可行性研究。尼方形容該項協議具有歷史意義，且是新政策的開端。
- 中國已開始就相關細節進行基礎性研究，一行廿三人的代表團周一（6日）抵達尼泊爾，成員包括中國鐵路局、財政部、交通部等專家。http://orientaldaily.on.cc/cnt/china_world/20171109/00178_016.html
- scmp 1dec19 "debt in its tracks" proposed railway linking china and nepal
- 據中新社報道，尼泊爾紅獅希望水泥有限公司與尼泊爾投資委員會的項目投資協議3日在加德滿都簽署。該項目係尼泊爾製造業中最大一筆外國直接投資（FDI）。尼泊爾財政部部長賈南德拉．巴哈杜爾．卡爾基和中國駐尼泊爾大使于紅等兩國官員出席協議簽署儀式。紅獅希望水泥項目是中尼兩國經貿合作的典範之一。該項目在質量、安全和環保等方面皆主動採用中國標準，將中國最先進的建設、生產和管理經驗帶入尼泊爾。http://pdf.wenweipo.com/2017/09/05/a15-0905.pdf
- culture
- china nepal cultural exchange center in beijing china daily 26apr19
- buddhism
- 中華寺是中國官方在海外建的唯一一個宗教場所。上世紀九十年代，中國響應藍毗尼開發委員會和世界佛教聯誼會的邀請，決定在藍毗尼興建中華寺，這是中國佛教協會在國外建立的第一座國家級寺院。中華寺在1996年12月1日奠基，頗有深意。一百年前的1896年，大清帝國日漸衰退，國人洋務運動進行得熱熱鬧鬧，此時，德國考古學家卻在尼泊爾，詳細研究中國僧人法顯、玄奘撰寫的筆記，鎖定佛陀誕生的地方。http://pdf.wenweipo.com/2019/03/07/b08-0307.pdf
- 受新冠肺炎疫情影響，尼泊爾三月底暫停所有國際航班至五月底。一批滯留首都加德滿都的中國公民，前天示威要求允許他們回國，並試圖接近總理辦公室及向到場阻止的警員掟石，衝突造成六人受傷。https://orientaldaily.on.cc/cnt/china_world/20200510/00180_011.html
malaysia
- Nepal government has expressed its interest to sign a Government-to-Government (G2G) agreement with Malaysian government on migrant Nepali workers. The Nepali government recently shut illegal agencies that levied exorbitant fees on migrant workers. This clampdown led to temporary suspension of dispatching Nepali workers to Malaysia. Departure to Malaysia, the most popular destination for Nepali migrant workers, is on hold for over two months now. Malaysian Human Resources Minister M Kulasegaran recently talked about the probability of hiring Nepali workers through G2G to eliminate touts who exploit Nepali workers.
http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/news/2018-08-02/nepal-keen-on-labour-pact-with-malaysia.html
Hong kong
- hkej 4oct16 c3 interview with cg in hk
- association
- 香港尼泊爾聯會
- http://pdf.wenweipo.com/2015/06/18/a27-0618.pdf a hong kong ngo chairman visited nepal for disaster relief
- construction
- fruit design and build 丰展设计及营造
- speaker at tdc 27feb17 sem on obor - opportunities for construction industry on 國家 武警學院
- http://pdf.wenweipo.com/2017/05/13/a03-0513.pdf港企監工的尼泊爾國家 武警學院在大地震中屹立 不倒。
- investors from hk
- http://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/2094778/will-indias-rising-middle-class-turn-nepal-next-asian-gambling little-known Hong Kong company, which is Australian-listed, operating casinos in communist Laos and Vietnam has placed its biggest bet yet on a sprawling US$40 million (4.1 billion Nepalese rupees) casino resort in Nepal, just 12 km from the Indian border. The lavish property is around 330 km away from Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh state and one of the most prosperous cities in India. Silver Heritage already runs a small casino in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu targeting visitors from northern India’s Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, opened in 2015 after the local authorities lifted the ban on foreign investments in the sector. The government also ended its four-decade gambling monopoly by a domestic company, three years ago.
- spcc organised a fundraising concert in may 2015
- Mr Behzad Mirzaei, chairman of Asia & Africa Committee of HKGCC spoke at a lunch event on 28sep19 that nepalese community in hk plays an important role since 1960s
- 新填地街一帶有「小尼泊爾」之稱，吸引大批尼泊爾人聚居，他們大多從事地盤工作http://pdf.wenweipo.com/2021/01/15/a03-0115.pdf
Macau
- http://online.fliphtml5.com/ptsk/ujmq/#p=16 trade relations
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