Why do Limbus oppose the Pathibhara cable car?

On the ongoing protests against the planned cable car in eastern Nepal

Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening from Kathmandu. This is Issue 168 of KALAM Weekly, the only newsletter you need to keep updated with everything happening in Nepal. This week, we have a very necessary guest post from Sandesh Ghimire, a writer and filmmaker. He writes about ongoing protests in eastern Nepal, Taplejung, against a planned cable car. More in the deep dive below.

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In this newsletter:

• An update on the Kantipur article about Sujeeta Shahi

• Can Nepal’s buff export to China be a game changer?

• Political interests once again take precedence over Tribhuvan University dean appointments

• What is happening with Rabi Lamichhane?

• Recommendations

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