A Buddhist messiah in Maoist Nepal? Nov 15, 2008
"Bamjan seems to be someone blessed with divine power," Bekha Ratna Shakya, a devout Buddhist and a former mayor of Lalitpur town, told Asia Times Online. Kedar Shakya, a writer and former Lumbini University associate, also supported Bamjan's holiness and argued that Bamjan should be allowed to continue to meditate. (Asia Times Online)
Witnessing history in Nepal Oct 26, 2008
42 Patan Dhoka, Lalitpur. 011-977-1-552-2113. (Boston Globe)
Yadav to invite Maoists to form government Jul 28, 2008
Dr. Yadav made his first public appearance on Saturday to observe Bhotojatra festival at Jawalakhel, Lalitpur district. Earlier, the festival used to be observed by the erstwhile royal family. (Hindu)
At least 60% Nepali girls got married before 18 Jul 28, 2008
The participants of a function held on Sunday in Lalitpur, to the south of Nepali capital Kathmandu, heard that there was high rate of maternal and child deaths as well as occurrence of complications during child birth in the country due to child marriage. The function was organized by the Gender Department of Family Planning Association of Nepal (FPAN). (Xinhuanet, China)
Landslide victory beckons Maoists Apr 13, 2008
Of the three districts in the valley, the Maoists captured all three seats in the temple town of Lalitpur, while in the capital city Prachanda himself led the onslaught with the conquest of four of the 10 seats. The public disenchantment with Koirala's government was evident. (India Times)
Nepal polls: PM's party, Maoists in close race Apr 12, 2008
In neighbouring Lalitpur district, Maoist Minister For Women, Children And Social Welfare Pampa Bhushal seemed poised to win, leaving behind rivals who include former UML minister Raghuji Pant. In the temple town of Bhaktapur, the UML suffered an unexpected reversal. (Hindustan Times)
Tibetans Protest in Kathmandu Mar 26, 2008
Capital Kathmandu and city of Lalitpur is home to large Tibetan refugee population. Majority of Tibetans are Buddhists. (Suite101.com)
China: Riots in Sichuan Mar 25, 2008
Police official Sarad Karki said about 245 were arrested in the Lalitpur area, where the U.N. offices are located. Good relations with ChinaNepal, which has good relations with neighboring China, has said it will not allow protests against any friendly nation, including China, and has not issued any statements on Beijings crackdown in Tibet. (MSNBC -- International)
Mass Tibetan Arrests Mar 25, 2008
Police official Sarad Karki said about 245 were arrested in the Lalitpur area, where the U.N. offices are located. The number included those arrested during the protest and those who were detained while heading to the venue. (Fox News)
The following candidates for degrees plan to participate in commencement ceremonies today at Winona State University: May 4, 2007
Nabina Dongol, Lalitpur, Nepal. Megan Marie Donley, Rochester, Minn. (Winona Daily News, MN)
