Utpal is a Senior Assistant Editor based in Guwahati. He covers seven states of North-East India and heads the editorial team for the region. He was previously based in Kathmandu, Dehradun and Delhi with Hindustan Times.
Articles by Utpal Parashar
Salary for watchdog
Every dog has its day. But a stray dog in Nepal is all set to have not just its day but weeks and months as well by earning a monthly salary.
Updated on Feb 02, 2010 01:20 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
Maoists in government must for peace in Nepal, says CPN (UML) chief
In the backdrop of opposition Maoists threatening a 'people's revolt', Chairman of ruling Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist) Jhalanath Khanal has sought their inclusion in government as a must for lasting peace.
Updated on Jan 31, 2010 11:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
Deported Nepali student seeks divorce
Neetu Singh, the Nepali student who was deported from India for alleged anti-national activities, has sought divorce from her husband Amresh Singh, a former Nepali Congress lawmaker.
Updated on Jan 31, 2010 12:24 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
Deported Nepali student seeks divorce from politician husband
Neetu Singh, the Nepali student who was deported from India for alleged anti-national activities, has sought divorce from her husband Amresh Singh, a former Nepali Congress lawmaker, reports Utpal Parashar.
Updated on Jan 30, 2010 04:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
Legislative Relief for Nepal’s V-P
Nepal’s parliament endorsed a seventh amendment to the interim constitution on Thursday paving way for the president and vice-president to take oath of office in their mother tongue.
Updated on Jan 30, 2010 12:13 AM IST
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Nepal amends constitution to allow VP to resume duties
Nepal’s legislature parliament endorsed a seventh amendment to the interim constitution on Thursday evening paving way for the President and Vice President to take oath of office in their mother tongue. Utpal Parashar reports.
Updated on Jan 29, 2010 03:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
Nepal leads South Asian nations in environment protection
It may be lagging far behind its neighbours like India and China in development, but Nepal has managed to score a lead over other South Asian nations in environment protection according to a latest worldwide survey. Utpal Parashar reports.
Updated on Jan 29, 2010 03:29 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
Prachanda shakes a leg with Palin
Nepal’s Maoist party chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, who shook a leg with an actress on the streets of Kathmandu in December, is now doing the disco with former US vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin in cyberspace.
Updated on Jan 29, 2010 12:27 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
Prachanda shakes a leg with Sarah Palin on YouTube
Nepal's Maoist party chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda,' who shook a leg with an actress on the streets of Kathmandu in December, is these days doing the disco with former US vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin in cyberspace, reports Utpal Parashar.
Updated on Jan 28, 2010 04:30 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
Nepal court issues ‘royal’ summons
A dispute over the property of Nepal’s late prince Dhirendra between his three daughters and a woman claiming to be his second wife has led the Kathmandu district court to summon the former princesses, reports Utpal Parashar.
Updated on Jan 27, 2010 12:29 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
Ex-Nepal princesses asked to appear in court
A dispute over the property of Nepal’s late prince Dhirendra between his three daughters and a woman claiming to be his second wife has led the Kathmandu district court to summon the former princesses. Utpal Parashar reports.
Updated on Jan 26, 2010 12:20 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
Lovers in Nepal reach out to quake-hit Haiti kids
Separated by over 14,000 kilometers, there’s not much similarity between land-locked Nepal and the earthquake ravaged island nation of Haiti except their proximity in the UN Human Development Index—Nepal and Haiti - but trust love to bridge distances.
Updated on Jan 24, 2010 12:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
Nepal Maoists call off indefinite strike
The opposition Maoists in Nepal have called off their proposed indefinite strike from on Sunday following an assurance from the High Level Political Mechanism (HLPM).
Updated on Jan 22, 2010 06:20 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
Despite progress risks remain in Nepal peace process, feels UN
Notwithstanding some positive developments in recent weeks, the United Nations feels that there are still risks to the peace process in Nepal as it enters a “crucial and sensitive period”.
Updated on Jan 22, 2010 01:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
Constitution panel suggests carving of Nepal into 14 states
From a stateless country comprising 75 small districts, Nepal will soon reshape into a group of states.
Updated on Jan 21, 2010 06:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar/HT Correspondent, Kathmandu
Black flags greet Gen Kapoor in Nepal
An off-the cuff remark reportedly made last month could overshadow all other issues on agenda during Indian Army chief General Deepak Kapoor’s four-day Nepal visit that began on Tuesday.
Updated on Jan 20, 2010 01:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
Statement ghost likely to haunt Kapoor’s Nepal visit
An off-the cuff remark reportedly made last month could overshadow all other issues on agenda during Indian Army chief General Deepak Kapoor’s four-day Nepal visit that began on Tuesday.
Updated on Jan 19, 2010 05:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
Nepal charter to grant gay rights
Like most people in love Tripti Shah and Darshana Thapa (names changed) want to get married and start a family. But unlike most they will have to wait some more time to get legal recognition for their union, reports Utpal Parashar.
Updated on Jan 19, 2010 01:13 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
Maoists want ban on Indian films, songs
Continuing with its anti-India rhetoric, Maoists in Nepal now want a ban on Indian films and songs, reports Utpal Parashar.
Updated on Jan 17, 2010 04:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
Krishna describes Nepal visit as ‘mission accomplished’
Wrapping up a hectic three-day visit to Nepal, External Affairs Minister SM Krishna today termed his first visit to the Himalayan nation after assuming charge as a mission that has been accomplished.
Updated on Jan 17, 2010 04:41 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
'Fresh look at Indo-Nepal relations needed'
Almost a month after he publicly accused India of interfering in Nepal’s internal affairs, Nepal’s Maoist chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda on Saturday sought a fresh look at Indo-Nepal ties, reports Utpal Parashar.
Updated on Jan 17, 2010 12:31 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
Krishna arrives for Nepal visit
India’s External Affairs Minister SM Krishna arrived at the Nepal capital on Friday to start his three-day visit to the Himalayan nation. Utpal Parashar reports.
Updated on Jan 16, 2010 01:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
Inspired Krishna hopes to cover new ground during Nepal visit
India’s External Affairs Minister SM Krishna arrived at the Nepal capital on Friday afternoon to start his three-day visit to the Himalayan nation.
Updated on Jan 15, 2010 09:41 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
Maoists take anti-India diatribe to the Indo-Nepal border
Continuing with its anti-India tirade, leaders of Nepal's opposition Maoist party launched a campaign on Monday to recover the country's land allegedly encroached by its southern neighbour.
Updated on Jan 12, 2010 08:25 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
Maoists begin anti-India campaign
Continuing with its anti-India tirade, leaders of Nepal’s opposition Maoist party launched a campaign on Monday to recover the country’s land allegedly encroached by its southern neighbour, reports Utpal Parashar.
Updated on Jan 12, 2010 12:39 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
Prachanda blames India for Nepal’s palace massacre
Giving a fresh twist to a nine-year-old mystery, chairman of Nepal’s opposition Maoist party Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has now blamed New Delhi for the Narayanhiti Palace massacre that wiped off King Birendra and most of his immediate family, reports Utpal Parashar.
Updated on Jan 10, 2010 09:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
Calling the shots in Nepal
When Tulsi Ghimire gave up his Bollywood dreams 25 years ago, it wasn’t for nothing. The young boy from Kalimpong — he had already made it as an editor in Mumbai with films such as Shradhanjali (1982), Nai Dishayein (1985), Hukumat (1989) and Bandhan Kuchche Dhagon Ki (1989) — chucked it all to make it big in the Nepali film industry.
Updated on Jan 10, 2010 12:07 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar
High-level political mechanism headed by Koirala formed
Ending months of political uncertainty, the three major political parties in Nepal on Friday constituted a high level political mechanism to end contentious issues and take forward the stalled peace process.
Updated on Jan 08, 2010 03:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
Ex-child soldiers leave Nepal camps after 3 years
The process to release thousands of former child soldiers of Nepal confined in UN-monitored camps began on Thursday with the release of 210 disqualified combatants at Sindhuli.
Updated on Jan 08, 2010 12:44 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
Process to release Nepal’s child soldiers begins
The process to release thousands of former child soldiers of Nepal confined in UN-monitored camps began on Thursday with the release of 210 disqualified combatants at Sindhuli.
Updated on Jan 07, 2010 05:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu
