New constitution may address problems Surendra R Devkota: Nepal is in a political metamorphosis process. The gravity of present transformation is balanced by three political actors, and many national and international factors. National players include the King, political parties, and the... 27 Jan, 2005
Shailaja not to contest for NC top job Himalayan News Service Biratnagar, January 23: Central committee member of the Nepali Congress (NC), Shailaja Acharya, announced today that she would not be contesting the election for the post of party president in the upcoming party... Travel 24 Jan, 2005
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
India’s role key to solve refugee crisis, says Rizal Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 11:Bhutanese human rights leader Tek Nath Rizal said he believed that India, as a supreme regional power, is the key to any solution to the Bhutanese refugee crisis. In an interview with Peacemedia.com, Rizal... Travel 12 Jan, 2005
Nepal-India ties What kind of treatment is Nepal getting? Aditya Man Shrestha:Nepal becoming a Bhutan in relation to India is a passionate issue in Nepal. India, under a 1949 treaty, controls defence and foreign policy of Bhutan. In that sense, Bhutan is not a fully independent country, though a member of... 12 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
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
Refugee problem Need for more international pressure on Bhutan Hiranya Lal Shrestha:The Bhutanese refugee problem is now at a serious juncture as the Bhutan government has not shown any intention to repatriate its own citizens already verified in one of the seven camps — Khudunabari; and it has also obstructed... 03 Jan, 2005
NC over a barrel on House revival issue Damaru L BhandariKathmandu, January 1:The demand for reinstatement of the House of Representatives is gaining momentum within inter-party circles, but the Nepali Congress (NC) leadership seems to be dragging its heels insofar as efforts to step up... Travel 02 Jan, 2005
LETTERS Election for democracy In a sense this is related with Aditya Man’s rticle “Politics of brinkmanship” published in THT on May 6. Indeed, political parties mostly failed to articulate programmes and platforms and to attract supporters. In most... 05 Oct, 2004
Appointment of Deuba A royal master stroke Aditya Man Shrestha King Gyanendra finally made a master stroke. He appointed Sher Bahadur Deuba — whom he had fired some 20 months ago as "incompetent" — as the new Prime Minister. By so doing, he eschewed his words and, meanwhile, sent out a... 06 Jul, 2004
Patchwork won’t do Peace is receiving lip-service from the contending political forces in the country. Each side is tirelessly talking of finding a peaceful solution to the Maoist issue, accusing the other side of using the civil war as a means of pushing for their... 05 Jul, 2004
