KATHMANDU: Woman rights activists will be marking the ‘Awareness Week’ from tomorrow to pile pressure on the Constituent Assembly to draft the constitution on time and ensure woman’s rights. Seven national networks and 35 NGOs working in the field of woman rights will be participating in the event by organising various programmes for a week beginning from tomorrow. The women are also to call for an end to male domination in social, political and economic issues and to violence against women. “The CA is not serious about forming the Truth and Reconciliation Commiss...
Published On: 2011-04-23

KATHAMANDU: The umbrella organisation of journalists from indigenous nationalities of the country, Association of Nepali Indigenous Nationalities Journalists on Saturday stated that it would lobby for its adviser Ujeer Magar, who has announced his candidacy for the treasurer of Federation of Nepali Journalists, during the 23rd national convention of FNJ. Though both the Press Chautari Nepal and Revolutionary Journalists Association have promised Magar to have him as their common candidate for the post of treasurer, they have yet to take a decision. During a gathering of senior indigenous journ...
Published On: 2011-04-23

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress Central Working Committee member Dr. Shashank Koirala on Saturday stressed on the need for proper management of the Maoist weapons and opined that the new constitution cannot be drafted till the former rebels are not isolated from the arms. According to him, rather than promulgation of the constitution the arms management is the need of the hour. He was speaking at a function organised to announce the Ramechhap BP KOirala Academy her e in the Capital. Accusing the communist parties of ambiguity, he, the youngest son of late BP Koirala--the socialist ideologue and ...
Published On: 2011-04-23

KATHMANDU: The Residents’ Association of NAMS (RAN) today demanded the amendment of National Academy of Medical Science (NAMS) Act-2006 for sustainable development of NAMS and Bir Hospital. The struggle committee of resident doctors at Bir Hospital has forwarded their ten-point demands for the development of the hospital. It has padlocked the office of the Vice Chancellor, Rector, Registrar and the Dean since Tuesday accusing them of ignoring its demands. Dr Rudra Prasad Marasini, spokesperson of the struggle committee said they do not plan to halt services in the hospital. Unless the ...
Published On: 2011-04-22

KATHMANDU: Nepal Police has directed its units in the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding districts to keep vigil on activities of former State Minister for Finance Lharkyal Lama. He had quit the post amid allegations of holding multiple citizenships. Lama, who represents CPN- UML in the Constituent Assembly, has been alleged to be in possession of citizenship certificates and passports of various countries and operating a racket that has been forging documents to help Tibetans obtain US visas. Deputy Inspector General Rajendra Singh Bhandari, in-charge of Central Investigation Bureau, said p...
Published On: 2011-04-22

KATHMANDU: No headway has been made to resolve the burial ground row even after 31 days of relay hunger strike organised by Christians. Talks between the government and Christians on the burial ground row was held on April 18 at the Ministry of Federal Affairs, Constituent Assembly, Parliamentary Affairs and Culture (MoFACPAC), and another round of talks has been decided within three days. Dr Sundar Thapa, coordinator of the struggling committee, said they are waiting for the call from Minister Ganga Lal Tuladhar to hold another round of talks. “We will sit together soon,” he sai...
Published On: 2011-04-22

KATHMANDU: Unknown internet and mobile phone users approaching you in chatrooms or by SMS with sexual advances? If yes, then think twice, they may be fraudsters trying to rob you. This trend came to light after one unsuspecting Ananta Prasad Mehata of Kupondole fell victim to a woman a couple of weeks ago. Nilima Bastola (19) from Itahari-4, Sunsari, would circulate illicit messages through internet and SMS and offer marriage and sex to unknown recipients. Mehata realised the fraud after Bastola and Mehata decided to meet at Naya Bazaar and go on a date. Eventually, she, backed by one of...
Published On: 2011-04-22

KATHMANDU: Mrigendra Samjhana Medical Trust today called on the government to effectively implement the provisions of the Tobacco Product Control and Regulatory Bill- 2010. The trust, which has been working on spreading awareness about effects of tobacco consumption for the last 36 years, lauded the role played by the Ministry Of Health and Population lawmakers and other bodies in getting the bill passed. The parliament had passed the bill on April 11. As per the provisions in the bill, it is mandatory to allocate 75 per cent of space in cigarette packets for anti-tobacco messages and pictur...
Published On: 2011-04-22

KATHMANDU: Police today raided Laxmi Guest House in Gaushala and busted a gang of alleged Indian robbers. They have been identified as Rahul Singh (18), Manhu Gowala, (20), Suraj Gowala (18), Mangal Gowala (22), Rohit Gowala (22), Yakul Gowala (18) and Samayal Gowala (23) from Cooch Behar Rajbari, West Bengal. According to police, one of the gang members would divert the attention of pedestrians by throwing dirt on their clothes, while another would snatch the handbag and flee the scene. The gang had allegedly robbed five tolas of gold from Mina Gurung Shrestha (40) of Sundarijal on Wedn...
Published On: 2011-04-22

KATHMANDU: Traffic policeman Shiva Narayan Yadav was thrashed by Kumar Shrestha (21) of Rukum and Basant Shrestha (20) of Jhapa in Galkopakha on Thursday night. According to police, the duo, who are in custody, attacked Yadav when the policeman asked them to use the footpath. Suicide bid foiled KATHMANDU: Police constable Ganesh Saud on Friday foiled Gyan Prasad Maharjan’s (25) suicide attempt by pulling him away from a well in Kirtipur- 9. Maharjan is said to be mentally ill. Painting contest KATHMANDU: AmarJyoti Foundation on Thursday organised a Teen Art Competition. According t...
Published On: 2011-04-22