House shouldn’t be dissolved, says Madhav Nepal Pokhara, May 17:CPN (UML) general secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal has said that the House of Representatives reinstated by the people’s movement need a break, not dissolution. He was speaking at a talk programme titled, ‘late Madan Bhandari’s... Travel 18 May, 2006
Accountability and politics - The case of Nepal Maybe it stems from the fact that we live in a feudalistic and religious society, but Nepal’s path down this slippery slope towards anarchy can be directly attributed to a total lack of accountability from its leaders and others in positions of... 15 Mar, 2006
Parties-Maoist pact not possible, says Khanal Nepalgunj, November 11: A leader of the CPN-UML has reiterated that parties will not forge an alliance with the Maoists unless they fufil a number of terms and conditions, including the cessation of hostilities against the parties not just in... Travel 11 Nov, 2005
Point of order Matthew Kahane, the chief of the UN system in Nepal, has called on all concerned to take measures that will lead to dialogue and peace in the country. Speaking at a programme in the capital on Monday to mark the UN’s 60th anniversary, Kahane... 25 Oct, 2005
Alliance will succeed this time, says Madhav Nepal Janakpur, September 27: General secretary of Communist Party of Nepal Unified Marxist and Leninist (CPN-UML) has claimed that the ongoing movement will succeed this time. Nepal said this while addressing a press conference organised by the Press... Travel 27 Sep, 2005
Parties to probe rights compliance by Maoists Kathmandu, September 4:The seven-party alliance is to form a team to assess whether the Maoists have abided by the commitments made regarding human rights issues, CPN-UML general secretary Madhav Nepal said today at a programme. Nepal said the team... Travel 04 Sep, 2005
Talking about talks The alliance of the seven political parties has set several conditions before the Maoists for creating a suitable atmosphere for talks between them. This comes some one month after Maoist chairman Prachanda had called upon the political parties to form... 25 Jul, 2005
Major parties’ leaders firm on boycotting poll Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, June 21:The decision of the seven agitating parties to boycott the municipal polls have dominated all fora with leaders of major parties remaining firm on their stand, while others suggesting that they take part in the... Travel 22 Jun, 2005
SC defers hearing in Ranabhat, Nepal case Himalayan News Service Kathmandu, May 30:The Supreme Court today, on technical grounds, postponed its hearing in a contempt of court case that was filed five years ago against the Speaker of the House of Representatives Tara Nath Ranabhat and general... Travel 31 May, 2005
Renewed support US assistant secretary of state for South Asian affairs Christina Rocca has concluded her three-day visit to Kathmandu after assessing the situation in Nepal, renewing US support to the government in its anti-Maoist campaign, and putting before the... 12 May, 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
UML trying to fool public: Oppn leaders Himalayan News ServiceBhaktapur, January 10:Leaders of the four-party opposition alliance today said the conflicting versions coming out from the CPN-UML leadership regarding the party staying in the government or baying for a walkout was nothing more... Travel 11 Jan, 2005
