King-parties dialogue positive, say leaders Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, May 20:Most leaders claimed that the dialogue between the King and the five agitating parties was a positive beginning and had opened doors to a “possible political decision”.But, on the other hand, they were... Travel 21 May, 2004
Cutting through The trend of resignations by the nominated office-bearers of the village development committees, municipalities and district development committees that had started earlier has intensified with the exit of Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa two weeks... 19 May, 2004
Conflict resolution Political conference need of the hour Shailendra Kumar UpadhyayWhen the long awaited resignation of Surya Bahadur Thapa was announced, the mood of the general public was upbeat with the expectation that it would open a new direction in the political situation in Nepal. Even those who did... 16 May, 2004
Next government:The dangers that lie ahead Bijay AryalThe quest for the next prime minister continues. The agitating political parties are speaking of “bringing the derailed constitution back on the rails” through the “correction” of the regression committed by the King on 4 October... 13 May, 2004
Leaders slam curb on Press Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, May 3:Political leaders and journalists today criticised the government for its continued assault on the press as the country celebrated the World Press Freedom Day. "The government has surpassed the Maoists in terms of... Travel 04 May, 2004
Don’t delay dialogue The King has started consultations with political parties to find a way out of the impasse with them. On Thursday last, he received in audience three political leaders — Sher Bahadur Deuba (NC-D), Pashupati Shumsher Rana (RPP) and Badri Prasad Mandal... 25 Apr, 2004
Malinowski factor US ambassador Michael Malinowski held a roundtable with journalists on Tuesday prior to leaving Nepal. His recall is unlikely to mark a shift in US policy towards Nepal. Perhaps, he has projected a public image of himself or done something else that... 20 Apr, 2004
Former minister accuses CIAA of interference Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, April 14:A week after minister Sarbendra Nath Shukla resigned in response to the objection of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), former finance minister Rabindra Nath Sharma today filed a... Travel 15 Apr, 2004
Not entirely right Sarbendra Nath Shukla, the minister for Forest and Soil Conservation, Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, and Land Reform and Management, resigned Wednesday, following a protest lodged against him by the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of... 08 Apr, 2004
IN BRIEF : PM, RPP chief meet Kathmandu: PM Surya Bahadur Thapa has renewed his commitment to constitute an all-party government to ensure early elections. He made this commitment during a meeting with RPP president Pashupati SJB Rana on Tuesday. Thapa also stressed the need for... Horoscopes 24 Mar, 2004
TOPICS : All-party or neutral government for a free vote Ram PradhanVery soon, it is anticipated, the authorities will announce the dates for the parliamentary polls “to place the constitutional process back on track.” Doubts if the government can indeed hold the polls without creating permanent... 19 Mar, 2004
War casualty high in Kavre Himalayan News ServiceKavre, March 9:A hundred-and-seventy persons have been killed in Kavrepalanchowk district in the eight-year-long Maoist conflict with 59 being killed after the breach of ceasefire.Human rights activist of Kavre, Bhoj Raj... Travel 10 Mar, 2004
