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
TOPICS : Burma opposition’s boycott sends tough message Marwaan Macan-MarkarBy deciding to boycott a constitutional convention in Burma, the country’s main opposition party delivered an unequivocal message to the military regime — that it believes democracy cannot be trifled with. The National League... 17 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
Royal consultations King’s uncompromising commitment to democracy Durga PokhrelOn May 3, suddenly, our Women’s Solidarity Group for Peace and Dialogue was granted an audience by the King. Our visit was to do with the most important issue facing Nepal — restoring peace. We had a constructive offer of mediation,... 09 May, 2004
Small is beautiful New society is bound to emerge Rajeshwar DevkotaSmall is beautiful. But it is not so now. Giants are beautiful. Economically and militarily superior ones claim all virtues and play a role of the guardian angel. Since the small ceased to subscribe to such senseless old addictions,... 04 May, 2004
US warns Taiwan against bid for independence Associated PressTaipei, April 26:A US envoy today warned Taiwan against making any attempt to declare independence in a new constitution, saying China’s military threat must be taken seriously.The warning was made by David Keegan, deputy director of... Women 27 Apr, 2004
Deadlock with parties Political settlement with Maoists is a dream Bijay AryalWhile King Gyanendra was enjoying felicitation programmes organised in his honour, listening to eulogies read out by loyal organisers, gladhanding the local people, holding aloft babies and fondling their cheeks, and signing autographs, the... 19 Apr, 2004
Junta frees 2 oppn men from house arrest Associated PressYangon, April 13:Myanmar’s military government today released two senior opposition figures from house arrest, but pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi remains in detention at her home, party officials said. They said military... Women 13 Apr, 2004
Conflict resolution Role of third party mediation Aditya Man ShresthaWe are debating profusely reflecting our personal and partisan bias, whether Nepal should accept the mediation offer made by UN Secretary General Kofi Annan in ending the violent conflict in our country. The debate is rather... 12 Apr, 2004
State of conflict King must rise to the occasion Ajit N S ThapaIn the civic reception at Pokhara two weeks ago, the King declared that general elections would begin by the end of 2061BS. He also appealed to all concerned to uphold national interest and cooperate to create a conducive atmosphere for... 11 Apr, 2004
Analyst alleges King-Maoist link Himalayan News Service Kathmandu, April 5:Political analyst Prof Krishna Khanal today opined there was a “tactical alignment” between King Gyanendra the Maoists.Addressing an interaction on political problems and solutions, Khanal said, “The... Horoscopes 06 Apr, 2004
Civil mantra to put Nepal back on rails Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 31:A cluster of eminents of civil society have come up with recommendations on evolving national consensus to resolve the current political deadlock and bring an end to conflict in Nepal. These eminents have... Travel 01 Apr, 2004
