Power play Triangular tussle plunges the nation into chaos Jan SharmaSher Bahadur Deuba plunged the country into a new spiral of chaos and uncertainties by recommending first the dissolution of the House of Representatives to seek fresh mandate, and subsequently postponement of the elections by over a year for... 04 Apr, 2004
Polls apart Ever since October 4, 2002, the need to hold parliamentary and local elections has dominated the speeches of those who have held power in the country. For the purpose, creating a national consensus and restoring peace has been stressed in the same... 29 Mar, 2004
Merger of Nepali Congresses Raison d’etre and ramificationsAjit N S ThapaNepal is going through the most excruciating period in its history. The economy has been strangulated by insurgency (more terrorism) over the last eight years and the country is pulled apart in three... 15 Mar, 2004
Blossoms in ballet Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu:Though ikebana is understood as the Japanese art of flower arrangement, it can include freshly cut branches, vines, leaves, grasses, berries, flowers (dried or wilted) and more. In contemporary ikebana, any natural... Travel Abroad 11 Mar, 2004
Debate on the Constitution Priority should be institution-buildingJan SharmaDream merchants have been selling road maps for peace that, among others, focus on the amendment of the 1990 Constitution, if not drafting a new one. It is unfortunate that the basic law of the land is... 23 Feb, 2004
IN BRIEF Democracy Day greetings KATHMANDU: On the occasion of National Democracy Day on Thursday, various political party leaders have extended heartfelt greetings to all brothers and sisters of the country. The CPN UML general-secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal... Horoscopes 19 Feb, 2004
Road map to peace Shailendra Kumar UpadhyayFor the last several days “road map” has become very familiar with the people. Aditya Man Shrestha along with Dwarikanath Dhungel and Prayag Dutt Tiwari produced a road map to peace in the country. They studied the... 19 Jan, 2004
NA members want National Assembly activated Himalayan News Service Kathmandu, June 30: Members of the National Assembly today demanded the government to activate the Upper House of the Parliament to ensure that democratic form of the governance is intact. Since the constitution has made the... Travel 07 Jan, 2004
In defence of democracy Longing for peace and security In defence of democracyLonging for peace and securitySher Bahadur DeubaQuote: We will deal decisively with terrorists and defeat them. The commitment to promoting peace, security and democracy has and will always remain closest to my heart.In the last... 29 May, 2002
Left parties condemn House dissolution Himalayan News Service Kathmandu, May 28Left parties have condemned the dissolution of the House of Representatives terming the prime minister’s move as “undemocratic, unconstitutional and autocratic”.The CPN (Unity Centre) and the CPN... Travel 28 May, 2002
US Senate moves toward final vote on trade package The US Senate is within sight of passing major trade legislation and giving president George W Bush the trade negotiating authority that he has sought since his first days in office.Senators were voting on Wednesday to shut off debate and move to a... 22 May, 2002
Time to end discrimination of Dalits, declare panelists Dalits-‘untouchables’ have had to face discrimination for centuries. Not only have they not been allowed to enter temples, but also been barred from meeting people of the upper castes. “Unless legal provisions are formed to support the vows made... Travel 10 May, 2002
