Foreign policy: Need to recognise emerging realities The recent statement of C P Gajurel, the foreign affairs in-charge of the CPN-Maoists, concerning the equidistance of Nepal’s foreign policy vis-à-vis India and China has unleashed a series of debates. The concern for equidistance first arose after... 19 Feb, 2007
LETTERS Ian Martin misquoted The two news reports in the August 31 edition of THT quoting chief of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) Ian Martin, “UN keen to mediate in JTMM-G talks” and “Martin doubts smooth polls in 3 Tarai districts”... 09 Feb, 2007
Constituent Assembly - Need for a realistic constitution In a span of just six decades Nepalis have seen the promulgation of six constitutions, the latest being the Interim Constitution on January 15. This statute is expected to remain in force until a new one is promulgated by the Constituent Assembly... 30 Jan, 2007
Bush pledges to cut oil use in US Washington, January 24:The Bush administration embarked on an ambitious plan to confront America’s love affair with oil by setting a target for a huge reduction in consumption over the next 10 years.Joel Kaplan, White House deputy chief of staff,... 24 Jan, 2007
Fight over curbs on exports to China Several US business groups have come out against a proposed regulation that would place further control exports on China for fear that Beijing will use US technology to modernise its military. The groups say the plan is unrealistic and unworkable.... 03 Dec, 2006
Thailand to lift martial law from Bangkok Bangkok, November 28:Thailand’s government today said that martial law will be lifted across half of the country, including Bangkok, in the first easing of restrictions since the September coup.But military rule will remain in force across much of... Women 28 Nov, 2006
India to bring new FDI policy New Delhi, November 20:India will soon unveil a comprehensive policy that will set the guidelines to address security concerns for allowing foreign investment (FDI)and will not be country-specific, commerce minister Kamal Nath said today.The move comes... 20 Nov, 2006
China, India see trade as fence mender New Delhi, November 19: Chinese president Hu Jintao’s four-day long visit to India from tomorrow has revived an old debate on whether the planet’s two most populous countries could become closer collaborators rather than cut-throat competitors.... 19 Nov, 2006
ADB approves grant for extending rural finance Kathmandu, October 30:Asian Development Bank (ADB) has declared that a loan and grant package totaling $100 million would support a comprehensive reform programme to improve access of rural households to financial services in Nepal.The comprehensive... 30 Oct, 2006
Mideast, Central Asian economies to grow Washington, October 9:Economies in the Middle East and Central Asia are set to remain strong, but a worsening of the security situation could severely dent growth, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) report stated.Growth across the region is outpacing... 09 Oct, 2006
Security affects Moharram celebration Nepalgunj, February 10: The third biggest festival of the Muslim community, Moharram, concluded today by consigning the Tajiya at a holy place along with celebrations. Traditionally Moharram is celebrated during the night time but this year’s... Travel 02 Oct, 2006
India to screen foreign investment Kuala Lumpur, August 25 : India is planning legislation to require screening of foreign investment in certain industries for national security reasons, commerce minister Kamal Nath said. Such screening typically takes place in developed economies,... 25 Aug, 2006
