Next option Political conference provides the best hopeThe government has not clearly put forward its position on constituent assembly and mediation Vijaya Chalise As the deadline for talks with the Maoists expired on January 13, people are wondering what course... 17 Jan, 2005
Political imbroglio Is House restoration the ultimate solution? Shailendra Kumar Upadhyay:There seems to be a general agreement that the Maoists cannot be suppressed by means of arms but a political solution has to be found. This has been expressed by the civil society, the donor agencies and the friendly nations.... 09 Jan, 2005
Thakur for House revival Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 8:Nepali Congress (NC) treasurer Mahanta Thakur today laid stress on the need to reinstate the House of Representatives. Thakur presented the demand for the reinstatment of the House of Representatives as... Travel 09 Jan, 2005
Certain setback awaits Palace, predicts Koirala Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 4:Nepali Congress (NC) President Girija Prasad Koirala today warned that the institution of monarchy will be in for a serious setback just in the event the nation comes under either active monarchy or the rule... Travel 05 Jan, 2005
New political equation High-sounding CMP contradicts Deuba’s TOR Ram S. Mahat A PM who was dismissed once for his inability to hold election on time has to prove that he can do the job. The country’s politics has taken a new turn after Deuba was appointed Prime Minister. This has led to realignment of the... 24 Jun, 2004
Nepali political drama Deuba’s reappointment and tasks ahead Ajit N S ThapaIn the ever unfolding Nepali political drama, the climax was reached when the King reappointed Sher Bahadur Deuba (who had been unceremoniously sacked 20 months ago for failing to hold elections on time), although Deuba was not one of the... 08 Jun, 2004
A let-down Many peace-lovers feel let down. Though, in response to King Gyanendra’s call to the political parties to recommend their candidates for the post of Prime Minister, some three dozen people have submitted their applications, the five agitating parties... 02 Jun, 2004
LETTERS Resurrect parliament There is no sign of resolution of the crisis even after the rendezvous between the King and the leaders of the five parties owing to the failure to decide on how to bring back the constitutional process back on its track. Moreover,... 26 May, 2004
LETTERS Restoration no solution I agree to an extent with some keynotes of the article “Conflict resolution” by Shailendra K Upadhyay published recently in THT. “Neither restoration of the dissolved House of Representatives nor the formation of the... 18 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
Scholars fault rule by King Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, May 13:Intellectuals today said that King Gyanendra has failed to rule the nation properly during the last 19 months after the sacking of the elected Prime Minister and holding the executive powers to himself.According... Travel 14 May, 2004
No more mistakes With the resignation on Friday by Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa to “pave the way for national consensus,” the palace has announced the start of royal consultations concerning the choice of a replacement. The palace notification sets down as... 09 May, 2004
