IN BRIEF Students plan protestsKATHMANDU: The eight student unions, affiliated to major political parties, are meeting on Wednesday morning to discuss on how to create pressure on the government to slash transportation fares in line with the decrease in fuel... Horoscopes 05 Nov, 2008
Leaders pledge to end human trafficking Kathmandu, September 6:Senior leaders of major political parties today pledged to put an end to human trafficking and sexual exploitation.At an interaction on ‘Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation and New Constitution’ organised by Maiti... Horoscopes 07 Sep, 2008
New govt in a week, says Agni Sapkota Sindhupalchowk, July 13:Member of the Constituent Assembly and CPN-Maoist leader Agni Prasad Sapkota claimed today that the party in government has the right to nominate the president and the Constituent Assembly chairman. A new government will be... Travel 14 Jul, 2008
Sapkota flays other parties Hetaunda:CPN-Maoist Tamsaling state committee coordinator and central secretariat member Agni Sapkota said that talks of republican state would turn into reality when Maoist chairman Prachanda gets leadership in the government. Addressing a poll meet... Travel 02 Apr, 2008
Two ANNISU-R students thrashed Kathmandu, March 29:Two students affiliated to All Nepal National Independent Students Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R) were severely assaulted yesterday evening in separate incidents.According to Sovit Basnet, 19, president of Kalika Secondary School... Travel 30 Mar, 2008
NA statement not in good taste, says CPN-M Kathmandu, March 21:The CPN-Maoist’s central information bureau today said that a statement issued by Directorate of Public Relations (DPR) of the Nepal Army (NA) yesterday was suspicious and objectionable.The Maoist statement said that the appeal by... Travel 22 Mar, 2008
Maoist central leaders meet in Kavre, to discuss party manifesto Kavre, January 5:The central committee meeting of the CPN (Maoists) started in Phulbari of Kavre district today. The meeting will focus on issues related to drafting the party manifesto for the constituent assembly (CA) polls and preparation for the... Travel 06 Jan, 2008
Maoist leader seeks action against Kathmandu, June 4: Central leader of the CPN-Maoist Agni Sapkota today urged the government to take action against US ambassador James F Moriarty for his “activities that violate diplomatic norms.” He also accused Moriarty of hatching a conspiracy... Travel 05 Jun, 2007
Prachanda hints at returning seized land Kathmandu, May 12:Maoist supremo Prachanda today said the land seized by the Maoists during insurgency would be returned to the rightful owners but the same would not be allowed to be sold off before the constituent assembly polls were held.Addressing... Travel 12 May, 2007
Maoists warn of armed rebellion Nuwakot, March 31: Maoist leaders said today that their party cadres will launch an armed rebellion again if the parliament does not announce the formation of a republic immediately. The leaders were speaking at a gathering in Battar of Nuwakot... Travel 01 Apr, 2007
Abolish monarchy first: Maoist leader Pokhara, March 19:Maoist central member and Gandaki zone bureau in-charge, Hitraj Pandey, today said that restructuring of the state was impossible until the abolition of monarchy and establishment of a federal democratic system.Addressing a cultural... Travel 20 Mar, 2007
Sapkota roots for a republic Kathmandu: Central committee member of CPN Maoists Agni Sapkota on Monday reiterated that his party would not lay down arms until the seven parties are ready to go for a Loktantrik republic.Sapkota, who is also the in-charge of the Eastern Special... Horoscopes 30 Oct, 2006