Maoist strike brings Nepal to standstill

Normal life in most parts of Nepal was thrown out of gear on Tuesday due to a daylong strike called by a breakaway faction of the ruling Maoist party.

Updated on: Feb 20, 2013, 24:30:16 IST

Hindustan Times | By Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu

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Normal life in most parts of Nepal was thrown out of gear on Tuesday due to a daylong strike called by a breakaway faction of the ruling Maoist party.

The strike called by Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist affected vehicular movement and most business establishments, offices and educational institutions in Kathmandu and elsewhere remained closed.

The party is demanding release of five members arrested in connection with murder of a journalist nine years ago and in protest against formation of a government led by the incumbent chief justice.

Three vehicles including two belonging to private television channels were vandalised by protestors in Kathmandu.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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