Lessons to be learnt from Sonia’s decision Bandana RanaFor someone who is in politics the most coveted post is definitely that of the Prime Minister. It is difficult to imagine that anyone would forsake that post after reaching the pinnacle through a popular mandate. But Sonia Gandhi, the... 23 May, 2004
King-parties dialogue positive, say leaders Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, May 20:Most leaders claimed that the dialogue between the King and the five agitating parties was a positive beginning and had opened doors to a “possible political decision”.But, on the other hand, they were... Travel 21 May, 2004
Cutting through The trend of resignations by the nominated office-bearers of the village development committees, municipalities and district development committees that had started earlier has intensified with the exit of Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa two weeks... 19 May, 2004
DDC, municipality offices locked out Himalayan News Service Bara, May 17: Cadres of the five agitating parties locked up the Bara, Tanahun and Dhading district development committee offices today. They also locked up the offices of Kalaiya and Byas municipality and the local body offices... Travel 18 May, 2004
Ultimate test After granting audience to a number of political figures over the past few days, King Gyanendra has extended this process to a wider circle by inviting the representatives of various walks of life to a lunch at the Gokarna Royal retreat on Monday. This... 18 May, 2004
Conflict resolution Political conference need of the hour Shailendra Kumar UpadhyayWhen the long awaited resignation of Surya Bahadur Thapa was announced, the mood of the general public was upbeat with the expectation that it would open a new direction in the political situation in Nepal. Even those who did... 16 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
No more mistakes With the resignation on Friday by Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa to “pave the way for national consensus,” the palace has announced the start of royal consultations concerning the choice of a replacement. The palace notification sets down as... 09 May, 2004
LETTERS Political instability Couple of days back I had to rush to office from my house to attend a staff meeting. I ran to the nearby road to catch a taxi where I witnessed a frightening sight. There were police and army officials carrying loaded guns,... 04 May, 2004
Don’t delay dialogue The King has started consultations with political parties to find a way out of the impasse with them. On Thursday last, he received in audience three political leaders — Sher Bahadur Deuba (NC-D), Pashupati Shumsher Rana (RPP) and Badri Prasad Mandal... 25 Apr, 2004
Political consultations Room for amicable settlement Aditya Man ShresthaThe five-party movement against the so-called regression has definitely made a mark with its tenacity to continue for weeks together. It is indeed an impressive show of strength to make its presence felt. However, it is far from... 25 Apr, 2004
Protests in Nepalgunj, Dhankuta Himalayan News ServiceNepalgunj, April 15:Thousands of people took part in protest programmes organised by the five agitating parties against regression in Nepalgunj and Dhankuta today. In Nepalgunj, a rally was organised which started from BP Chowk... Travel 16 Apr, 2004
