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For Empowerment. - nepalekhabar.com http://www.nepalekhabar.com Nepalekhabar.com gives you updated news,views,political reviews,business updates; provides trusted National/International news on Business,Lifestyle,Sports,realstate,entertaintment,education etc en-gb 04.01.2009 04:53 Copyright: (C) Copyright Rapid Communication Network 2008 http://www.nepalekhabar.com/ 15 Super Market, New Road closes in protest http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1270/9/ 2009-01-02 05:09:05 Labour attaches to be appointed soon http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1269/9/ 2009-01-02 05:02:57 Jute Mills continue closure in Morang Sunsari corridor http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1268/9/ 2009-01-02 05:01:08 Load shedding cuts tourists' stay in Pokhara http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1267/9/ 2009-01-02 04:59:41 Income declaration rule discourages automobile sale http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1266/9/ 2009-01-02 04:57:47 Special saving for 50 + http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1265/9/ 2009-01-02 04:55:46 Three months for addressing NC demand http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1264/9/ 2009-01-02 04:54:23 Low quota affects Nepalis planning to go to Korea http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1263/9/ 2009-01-02 04:51:47 NC pays tribute to B.P.Koirala http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1262/9/ 2009-01-02 04:49:41 PM Prachanda requests Madhav Nepal to mediate http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1261/9/ 2009-01-02 04:48:10 Another headache for the government The Maoist led government which had been getting outside support from the Tarai Madhesh Loktantrik Party has lost its support in CA. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1260/9/ 2009-01-02 04:45:37 NC ends parliamentary boycott Opposition Party Nepali Congress ends parliamentary boycott as PM Dahal makes fresh pledge to fulfill their nine-point demand in three months. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1259/9/ 2009-01-02 04:44:29 K. P. Oli opposes Maoist conspiracy against army CPN UML leader K.P. Oli has come forward strongly against Maoist move against army. The recent prime ministerial directive to halt army recruitment is just a part of destabilizing and humiliating army, he noted. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1257/9/ 2008-12-30 05:48:10 CA extends date-line The Constituent Assembly has extended the date for election of its several committees' leaders by ten days. As the Committees could not have the chairs nominated by December 30, Speaker Nembang fixed January 9 as the fresh date for election of chair persons. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1256/9/ 2008-12-30 05:44:34 Commitment to press freedom reiterated A day after the government and Federation of Nepali Journalists concluded a deal guaranteeing press freedom and security for media persons and media houses, CA party members openly stated they stand for the press freedom and would not tolerate any attack against media. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1255/9/ 2008-12-30 05:42:59 Tribhuvan University Council begins session The top body of the Tribhuvan University – TU Council – began its session Monday for the first time in seven years. It had failed to organize the highest decision making body meeting over the years resulting in various difficulties in the University administration and academic arena. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1253/9/ 2008-12-29 05:37:01 NC continues boycott in parliament Opposition party Nepali Congress continued boycott in Monday's session of parliament demanding clear-cut time frame for returning property seized during insurgency. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1252/9/ 2008-12-29 05:34:12 FNJ protest called off The Federation of Nepali Journalists FNJ has called off its protest programme after concluding a 10 point deal with the government on various aspects of press freedom and security of journalists, media houses and media industry. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1251/9/ 2008-12-29 05:27:49 PM's assurance for Ex-Army Struggle Committee http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1249/9/ 2008-12-28 05:02:18 N-PABSON move against education tax The Association of national private residential schools has once again decided to launch a fresh move against the five per cent education tax imposed by the government through the current fiscal year's budget. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1248/9/ 2008-12-28 05:01:15 FNJ talks to government Federation of Nepali Journalists, currently in nationwide agitation for press freedom, has held talks with government Sunday. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1247/9/ 2008-12-28 04:59:52 Fresh pledge to return property Senior most partners of coalition government – Maoist, CPN UML – leaders felt the need to reactivate the government to give the public an impression that there is a working government in the country and there is an effort being made to honour past agreements. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1246/9/ 2008-12-28 04:58:22 Attack: not tolerable to media Nepali media has once again stood up with one voice for press freedom. The cycle of suppression, intimidation and attack against press in recent times has ultimately triggered media - style fight back burying all mutual differences of competitive market. It has given continuity to the legendary Nepali struggle for freedom of expression http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1244/9/ 2008-12-28 04:52:03 Pressure on PM to go for consensus politics With political chaos being complicated day by day through series of protests in various fronts, Prime Minister Prachanda is being approached by senior politicos with request for re-adopting consensus politics which was dropped after the CA poll. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1243/9/ 2008-12-26 05:29:26 Nepal under energy crisis The government has declared: the country is under energy crisis. It has adopted one energy crisis plan for coping with the emergency. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1242/9/ 2008-12-26 05:27:51 Computer runs by solar Yagya Subedi  of Dhupu -4 has stopped coming to district headquarter to do e-mail since the local Higher Secondary School has started giving him  e-mail and internet facilities in cheap price. Like him many other youths are currently relying on such local services http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1240/9/ 2008-12-25 06:16:05 Government plan to declare martyrs The government is planning to declare in the first phase 7912 people who fell during decade long conflict as martyrs of the country. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1239/9/ 2008-12-25 06:14:37 Boycotting parliament continues Opposition Party Nepali Congress has continued boycotting parliament for the third time demanding Premier's response to his pledge on fulfilling their nine point demand including return of property seized by Maoists during insurgency. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1238/9/ 2008-12-25 06:12:42 The struggle for press freedom continues As attacks, threatening against media continue day by day, the Alliance for Press Freedom has decided to continue their struggle for freedom of expression. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1237/9/ 2008-12-25 06:11:39 CPN UML criticism of Maoist way of governance The co-ruling CPN UML had to form a task force to silence the tough criticism by Central Committee members over the Maoist way of governance. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1235/9/ 2008-12-24 04:42:06 Banks invest in Treasury Bills <p>With investment climate severely damaged in the country, commercial banks seek to invest in Treasury Bills issued by Nepal Rastra Bank to raise internal loan for government. </p><p> </p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1234/9/ 2008-12-24 04:39:11 Media solidarity for press freedom Media in Nepal are speaking with one voice to denounce the attack against the Himal Media by Maoist trade unionists. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1233/9/ 2008-12-24 04:37:38 CC meeting of CPN UML opens http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1231/9/ 2008-12-23 04:27:21 PM Prachanda directs YCL to be disciplined http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1230/9/ 2008-12-23 04:26:09 Press under attack http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1229/9/ 2008-12-23 04:24:39 No easy way out of power outage http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1228/9/ 2008-12-23 04:22:03 PM towards consensus? http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1227/9/ 2008-12-23 04:19:09 Strategic partnership for hydro-power studies Clean Energy Development Bank (CEDB) is to undertake engineering studies of hydropower projects in strategic partnership with the Northwest Hydro Consulting Engineers (NWH), a hydropower consulting company from China http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1226/9/ 2008-12-19 06:37:24 Stress on investment FNCCI, the apex body of entrepreneurs in the industry and business sector in the country, has approached the President for facilitating to create an investment friendly atmosphere in the country http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1225/9/ 2008-12-19 06:15:33 CNI for industrial revolution http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1224/9/ 2008-12-19 06:14:04 Ruling parties stress NC – engagement in army integration committee <p>Maoist and CPN UML leaders appear one in getting opposition party Nepali Congress engaged in the army integration committee but they have not yet found out a way to ensure NC participation. </p><p> </p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1223/9/ 2008-12-19 05:28:47 Madheshi Janaadhikar Forum leaders differ over mission <p>Sharp differences of opinion mark the expressions of top MJF leaders and ministers – Bijaya Gachhedar and Upendra Yadav over the party’s line for One Madhesh One Pradesh. </p><p> </p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1222/9/ 2008-12-19 05:26:40 Energy emergency in the offing With energy crisis getting complicated day by day, the country may head for energy emergency soon, indicated Prime Minister Prachanda while talking to some editors and press representatives in Kathmandu. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1221/9/ 2008-12-19 05:25:19 Human remains in Shivapuri: no sign for mass grave Samples collected in Shivapuri National Park, on DNA test in Finland, show the presence of human remains but depict no sign for mass grave in the area located on North of Kathmandu Valley. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1219/9/ 2008-12-18 07:16:26 Power outage for ten hours a day Nepal Electricity Authority has announced another schedule of load shedding for ten hours a day to cope with high demand for electricity and low supply of the same. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1218/9/ 2008-12-18 07:10:19 Approaching Madhav Nepal means business this time! nWill Prime Minister Prachanda’s approaching CPN UML leader Madhav Kumar Nepal mean real business this time? http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1217/9/ 2008-12-18 07:07:43 Squabble over education tax The political squabble over education tax continues with government claiming it is a measure meant for the poor and private school operators charging it is against the people’s right to education. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1214/9/ 2008-12-17 05:57:27 Lekhnath fete to be organized next week Lekhnath municipality is to organize a fete next week to facilitate broader Pokhara Valley concept to lure more tourists – internal and foreign in the area. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1213/9/ 2008-12-17 05:56:07 Revival of optimism for Constitution The Constituent Assembly by commencing drafting of Constitution on Tuesday has revived the public optimism for Constitution. People had felt highly disappointed over political parties’ evading the task of scribbling the historic document for nearly six months and a half. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1212/9/ 2008-12-17 05:54:42 One person one post formula in Maoist Party Maoist Party in its Central Committee meeting Tuesday decided to implement one person one post formula from now on. This has affected the responsibilities of a number of ministers who had been looking after both party jobs and government jobs until now. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1210/9/ 2008-12-16 05:09:59 Maoist victims feel let down once again nMaoist victims who had been recently assured by Prime Minister Prachanda about return of seized property or appropriate compensation by December 15 have been let down once again. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1209/9/ 2008-12-16 05:07:58 Sharp decline in remittance Nepal has been finally hit by global financial crisis. The country has witnessed at least 40 per cent cut in receipt of remittance recently. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1208/9/ 2008-12-16 05:04:11 PM Prachanda’s remarks rock politicos Prime Minister’s recent remarks that the people should be ready for another violent revolution if there are obstructions in the path of peace process and drafting a constitution have rocked politicos of various parties. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1206/9/ 2008-12-15 06:04:05 Unrest in industry disturbs investors Unrest in industry has disturbed investors and caused capital flight, said Maoist Minister Lekh Raj Bhatta. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1205/9/ 2008-12-15 06:02:04 Jute Mills workers block Jogbani customs transit <em>Biratnagar Jute Mill workers have completely blocked the Jogbani transit demanding to re-open the Biratnagar Jute Mills and increase their salaries.</em> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1204/9/ 2008-12-14 05:49:20 Political harmony: the public duty for leaders Top political leaders of Nepal appear to have disregarded their public duty at the moment. The way they express their views in public forums and the manner in which they attack fellow politicians of other parties suggest that their mission is to intensify political instability in the country. It is time they ask themselves whether what they have been doing and saying at present helps or hinders the highly urgent task of consolidating peace process. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1203/9/ 2008-12-14 05:48:36 Mid-Marshyangdi power project operates from Sunday <p><em>The 70-Megawatt Mid-Marshyangdi hydel project based at Bhotewodar in Lamjung district begins its operations from Sunday. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda inaugurated the operations on Sunday. He said that the government would seek to reduce the current load shedding.</em></p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1202/9/ 2008-12-14 05:19:28 Nepal government to slightly reduce transport fare <em>Nepal government informs that it has a plan to reduce the transport fare by about 10 percent within this week. Minister for Labor and Transport Management Lekha Raj Bhatta told student unions’ leaders who reached his residence with a demand to adjust transport fares as per the oil prices.</em> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1201/9/ 2008-12-14 05:15:37 Prime minister sees possibility of violent resistance against peace-process reversing efforts <p><em>Prime Minister and Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda on Friday warned of a tough resistance by people if regressive forces try to misuse the existing silence, space and time against the people’s progressive agenda.</em></p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1200/9/ 2008-12-12 06:56:12 Authority commission questions recordkeeping of land <p><em>While reports about extreme activities of land mafia and corrupt land revenue officials are coming in, Nepal’s authority-checking body on Thursday asked Kathmadu-based land revenue and land reform offices to maintain their records confidentially and scientifically.</em></p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1199/9/ 2008-12-12 06:35:47 Khanal unfolds UML mind <p><em>General Secretary of the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) Jhalanath Khanal on Thursday unfolded the UML intention of leading the next coalition government by dissolving the current Maoist-led government. Having characterized the Maoist leadership in the government as a total failure, Khanal claimed that the Nepalis wanted to see the UML leadership in the government soon. </em></p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1198/9/ 2008-12-12 05:58:06 Serious contradictions remain among cadres of CPN-Maoist and Mashal—Unification process delays <p><em>Debates about the unification between the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN-Maoist) and the Unity Center (Mashal) continue in the Central Committee meeting of the CPN-Maoist. Although Maoist Chairman Prachanda and Mashal General Secretary Prakash have personally agreed to unify their parties into one, reports say there are serious problems among the village and district cadres of both parties. </em></p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1197/9/ 2008-12-11 05:36:09 Home minister in difficulty <p><em>Constituent Assembly (CA) member Lalbabu Pandit has demanded the resignation of Home Minister Bamdev Gautam, also a Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) politburo member. Pandit blamed Home Minister Gautam of working for legalizing every ‘criminal’ activity of the YCL—a Maoist youth organization to counter which the UML has formed the Youth Force.</em></p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1196/9/ 2008-12-11 05:31:53 Major parties breached spend limit on election candidature <p><em>The Election Commission on Thursday has revealed that the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) has become the party that spent the most on their proportional candidates during the April-10 Constituent Assembly (CA) elections. According to reports, the UML is known to have spent nearly 13 million rupees on their CA proportional candidature.</em></p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1195/9/ 2008-12-11 03:06:37 60th global human rights day on Wednesday—impunity growing in Nepal <p><em>While the world has been observing the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Wednesday, Nepal’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has evaluated the past one year as disappointing because of the “continuation of culture of impunity.”</em></p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1194/9/ 2008-12-10 06:13:29 Water Supply Corporation Pokhara threatens to cut off supply lines of 96 institutions <p><em>Nepal Water Supply Corporation is preparing to cut off the pipelines of many government institutions in Pokhara, say the corporation sources. According to reports, many government institutions have not paid their bills for several decades. </em></p><p> </p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1193/9/ 2008-12-10 05:45:55 Government forms High Level Land Reform Commission <p><em>Nepal’s government has formed a seven-member High Level Land Reform Commission under the leadership of Haribol Gajurel. A cabinet meeting held on Wednesday at Singha Durbar took this decision, Media Minister Krishna Bahadur Mahara informed reporters. </em></p><p> </p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1192/9/ 2008-12-10 05:33:05 Madhav Nepal warns Maoist-led coalition government of collapse <p><em>Former General Secretary of the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) Madhav Kumar Nepal has warned of the possible collapse of the Maoist-led government if the Maoists do not implement the commitments previously agreed upon. Like another party leader Khadga Oli, Nepal also termed the 100 days of the Maoist-led government as a total failure. </em></p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1191/9/ 2008-12-09 06:14:23 Muslim communities celebrate Idul Ajaha on Tuesday; first Koran in Nepali language offered <p><em>The Muslim communities across the country are celebrating their great festival Idul Ajaha on Tuesday. Neatly and tidily dressed, Muslim people gathered in Muslims and in open spaces to exchange festival greetings and to pray.</em></p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1190/9/ 2008-12-09 06:08:22 Madhav Nepal warns Maoist-led coalition government of collapse <em>Former General Secretary of the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) Madhav Kumar Nepal has warned of the possible collapse of the Maoist-led government if the Maoists do not implement the commitments previously agreed upon. </em> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1189/9/ 2008-12-09 05:29:35 Government to launch anti-corruption campaign <p><em>Nepal government is to launch an anti-corruption campaign soon. Water Resources Minister Bishnu Poudel told reporters that the government would re-activate the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA).  Poudel stressed that no New Nepal is possible with all-pervasive corruption in the country. </em></p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1188/9/ 2008-12-09 05:10:38 Madhav Nepal warns Maoist-led coalition government of collapse <p><em>Former General Secretary of the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) Madhav Kumar Nepal has warned of the possible collapse of the Maoist-led government if the Maoists do not implement the commitments previously agreed upon. </em></p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1187/9/ 2008-12-09 04:53:00 Madhav Nepal derogates at the high level political committee <p><em>Former General Secretary of the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) has reiterated his unwillingness to head the recently formed High Level Political Committee meant for overseeing government performance and shortcomings through collaborative efforts among the coalition members.</em></p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1186/9/ 2008-12-08 07:03:10 CA Chairman urges all to unite for a new constitution <p><em>Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subhas Chandra Nemwang on Monday expressed his confidence that the task of drafting a new federal republican constitution would be completed exactly in time. </em></p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1185/9/ 2008-12-08 07:00:24 Oli demands government leadership for UML <p><em>Senior Unified Marxist-Leninist leader K P Oli on Monday demanded for the next coalition government, which, he said would be “led by the UML.”</em></p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1184/9/ 2008-12-08 04:54:14 Prime Minister meets hospitalized Koirala http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1183/9/ 2008-12-08 04:25:35 China to provide Nepal non-lethal military aid worth Rs.207 million While the Indian media have been sensationalizing the Nepal visit of Chinese military officials, China has agreed to provide Nepal military hardware and equipment worth Rs.207 million. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1181/9/ 2008-12-07 06:26:52 Prime Minister expresses concern over a possible disaster Prime Minister and Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda on Sunday expressed a deep concern that Nepal might fall into a disaster if the army integration process cannot be completed within two months. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1180/9/ 2008-12-07 06:23:30 No climate for entrepreneurship Entrepreneurs and investors in Nepal are complaining against the lack of proper climate for investment and production in Nepal. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1179/9/ 2008-12-07 05:39:14 Hisila Yami’s voice against YCL,Youth Force Minister Hisila Yami’s latest remarks against the Maoist YCL, and CPN UML’s Youth Force have made politicos a bit surprised because it represents a departure from what Maoist top leaders are voicing in relation to the two different parties’ youth wings. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1178/9/ 2008-12-07 05:36:16 New mindset required for new Nepal <p><em>Prime Minister and CPN-Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachand on Friday asked all forces in the Nepali society to think and act progressively for realizing the ideal of the New Nepal. Addressing an interaction program on the theme of right to information organized by the National Information Commission (NIC) in Kathmandu, Prime Minister Prachanda urged all to serve people by abandoning the feudal culture of becoming masters suppressing and enslaving people.</em></p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1177/9/ 2008-12-05 07:27:00 National sovereignty and integrity in danger: RPP President PS Rana <p><em>While Chairman of the Rastriya Janashakti Party (RJP) and former Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa and President of the Nepali Congress (NC) and former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala have been hinting at a new anti-Maoist alliance, naming it a broad democratic alliance, President of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Pashupati Shamsher Rana has said that it would not be appropriate to immediately form an anti-Maoist alliance in the present circumstances.</em></p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1176/9/ 2008-12-05 07:14:08 Six die in road accident in Gorkha http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1175/9/ 2008-12-05 06:46:07 Rice dealers shut down Rajapur, farmers in crisis http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1174/9/ 2008-12-05 05:25:05 Nepali Congress playing an obstructive role <p><em>While the Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) has been waiting for one representative from the Nepali Congress (NC) to complete its formation, AISC Coordinator and Home Minister Bamdev Gautam on Friday accused the NC of playing an obstructive role.</em></p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1173/9/ 2008-12-05 04:52:39 Working procedures finalized in the steering committee <em>The High-Level Political Coordination Committee recently formed to steer the coalition government on Thursday finalized its working procedures, including its do’s and don’ts.</em> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1172/9/ 2008-12-04 07:12:35 Working procedures finalized in the steering committee The High-Level Political Coordination Committee recently formed to steer the coalition government on Thursday finalized its working procedures, including its do’s and don’ts. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1170/9/ 2008-12-04 07:04:47 Vice-President Jha accuses govt of not respecting armed outfits <em>Vice-President Parmananda Jha on Thursday accused the Maoist-led six-party coalition government of having treated Terai’s armed outfits with little respect.</em> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1169/9/ 2008-12-04 07:01:22 UN to provide US$3 million for Nepalis in critical food crisis <em>Considering the urgent need of assistance to the most poverty-stricken, marginalized and flood-victimized people especially in remote areas, the United Nations has decided to provide Nepal US$3 million.</em> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1168/9/ 2008-12-04 06:59:00 Three die in vehicle accident in Chitwan http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1166/9/ 2008-12-04 06:10:00 One arrested in connection with murder of Ashish and Ritesh http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1165/9/ 2008-12-04 04:41:52 China appreciates Nepal’s One-China policy <em>Nepal’s next giant neighbor has shown sufficient interest in Nepal’s peace process and development efforts. While the Nepalis have always been complaining of border encroachment by India, visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi has expressed his country’s full support to Nepal’s sovereignty and independence.</em> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1164/9/ 2008-12-03 07:12:16 Oil Corporation cuts down fuel prices; commodity prices remain high <em>The Nepal Oil Corporation has once again adjusted fuel prices as per the trends of the international market. According to the new adjustment, Rs. 60 and Rs. 90 will be the pries of diesel and  petrol respectively. However, ordinary citizens are not excited as business power-holders have never decreased prices in essential commodities.</em> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1163/9/ 2008-12-03 07:10:09 Kathmandu and Bhaktapur to be linked by a four lane road http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1162/9/ 2008-12-03 05:39:08 The air bridge Buddha Air provides Buddha Air, a private Airlines, is feeling highly encouraged to ensure quality service to passengers thanks to international economic cooperation program of World Bank. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1161/9/ 2008-12-03 05:37:46 Machhapuchhre Bank opens new branch in Butwal http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1160/9/ 2008-12-03 05:28:17 Street play in Nuwakot to voice against AIDS A street play was presented in Nuwakot to raise awareness about the serious disease AIDS in Nepal http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1159/9/ 2008-12-03 05:27:08 Raju Lama's solo music concert http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1158/9/ 2008-12-03 05:25:59 World Elephant Polo Championship in Meghauli Meghauli in Chitwan district has witnessed a steep rise in number of tourists and sports enthusiasts this week because of the World Elephant Polo Championship http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1156/9/ 2008-12-02 06:53:59 Bangladesh trade fair opens Thursday http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1155/9/ 2008-12-02 06:50:12 Finance Minister voices against aid dependency http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1154/9/ 2008-12-02 06:46:05 1000 Nepalis Stranded at Bangkok Airport <p><em>About 1,000 Nepalis, including hundreds of other international tourists, have been stranded at the Bangkok Airport gripped by the angry anti-government protesters. The long deepening political crisis, though it may take long, is at least expected to climb down as there are hints that the Thai prime minister is expected to step down as per the ruling by a court.</em></p><p> </p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1153/9/ 2008-12-02 06:34:54 UN Special Representative Coomaraswamy to probe release of child soldiers in Nepal <em>While Nepal’s political leaders have been floating contradictory views on integration of Maoist combatants into the country’s national army as per the Comprehensive Peace Accord signed among parties in November 2006, UN Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict Radhika Coomaraswamy is scheduled to examine the current status of children in Maoist cantonments and their possible release. The UN has been monitoring Maoist cantonments as per the consensus of Nepali political forces.</em> <p> </p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1152/9/ 2008-12-02 05:50:49 High level committee to have 12 members <p><em>The high level political committee of six parties has decided to have 12 members now as fringe parties demanded the positions for two representatives each. The committee is to steer the coalition government with a coordinating approach.</em></p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1151/9/ 2008-12-02 05:07:31 Intra-party democracy questioned in Nepali Congress <p><em>Middle-aged leaders within the Nepali Congress have begun to question the very leadership of party President and Former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala. Former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has indirectly claimed for the post of the parliamentary leader, the one Koirala wants unquestioned. He said that he would discuss in the party meeting regarding this post. Similarly, another leader Narahari Acharya has shown the need of further debate in the party on state restructuring issues.</em></p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1149/9/ 2008-12-01 06:38:18 SAARC consultative meeting on child rights begins in Kathmadu <p><em>A regional consultative meeting on SAARC child rights has kicked off in Kathmadu on Monday. The meeting has been jointly organized by Nepal's National Human Rights Commission and Save the Children.</em></p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1148/9/ 2008-12-01 06:31:52 Border police arrested four suspecting of trafficking <em>While national and international institutions have been advocating against trafficking-in of women and girls, Nepali border police have arrested four persons, including brokers at Indo-Nepal border areas.</em> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1147/9/ 2008-12-01 06:04:57 I re-entered Nepali Congress to unite, not to fight: Deuba http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1146/9/ 2008-12-01 05:35:45 Three parties to form a common mechanism for coordinating with the government http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1145/9/ 2008-12-01 04:32:48 Stoppage in nine districts in Mechi and Koshi http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1143/9/ 2008-11-30 05:49:04 Be serious about Constitution – Writing! http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1141/9/ 2008-11-30 05:40:11 Dissolve YCL and Youth Force: Kedarnath Upadhyaya <em>National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairman Kedarnath Upadyaya has demanded the immediate dissolution of two parties' youth organizations the Young Communist League (YCL) and the Youth Force. He accused them of criminalizing politics.</em> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1140/9/ 2008-11-30 05:37:15 Nepal can decide on Gurkha recruitment: British Army Chief Sir Richard Dannatt <em>British Army Chief Sir Richard Dannatt, after having met Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, told reporters that it is up to the Nepal government to decide whether to let Gurkha recruitment continue. He arrived in Kathmandu on Friday at the invitation of Nepal's Army Chief Rukmangud Katuwal.</em> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1139/9/ 2008-11-30 05:31:55 Government to adjust petroleum prices again http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1138/9/ 2008-11-30 05:17:39 Transport stoppage in Rautahat http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1137/9/ 2008-11-30 04:50:27 FNJ demands security for journalists <p><em>The Federation of Nepalese journalists (FNJ) has demanded security for journalists and an end to growing impunity stating that no citizens can remain safe if journalists themselves, who voice people's concerns, remain unsafe. They have also organized protests on Sunday, to be continued on Monday, in reference to the murder of one editor Jagat Prasad Joshi who was abducted on October 8 and whose dead body was discovered recently.</em></p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1136/9/ 2008-11-30 04:43:07 Maoist candidate Purna Kumari Subedi elected CA Vice-Chairperson <em>After seven months of the April-10 Constituent Assembly poll, the meeting of the Constituent Assembly today elected Maoist member as the Vice-Chairperson of the CA. She immediately took oath from CA Chairperson Subhash Nemwang.</em> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1135/9/ 2008-11-28 07:01:07 Huge industrial loss due to power cut http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1134/9/ 2008-11-28 06:31:58 Jangali Babu popular among film viewers http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1133/9/ 2008-11-28 06:24:22 Charikot attracts film producers http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1132/9/ 2008-11-28 06:15:32 Film Festival on December 5 http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1131/9/ 2008-11-28 06:14:24 Tripathi asks Maoists to clarify their stand on consensus http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1130/9/ 2008-11-28 06:12:49 Opposition party NC leader Koirala has underlined the need to promote the cause of federalism of Nep http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1129/9/ 2008-11-28 06:11:12 Danish Foreign Minister Dr. Moller in Kathmandu <em>Danish Foreign Minister Dr. Per Stig Moller on Friday arrived in Kathmandu via Singapore. He is scheduled to talk to President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda and Foreign Minister Upendra Yadav this evening.</em> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1127/9/ 2008-11-28 06:02:11 Citizens withdraw their protests following an agreement with government http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1126/9/ 2008-11-28 05:22:38 Landless people to padlock all land revenue offices in Nepal <p><em>Not believing in the government's assurance, landless people's representatives in Kathmadu have decided to padlock the land reveue offices on a nationwide scale with a view to pressurizing the government to take an immediate concret measures for them to rely on.</em></p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1125/9/ 2008-11-28 05:11:15 We will have people’s republic: Kiran <em>After CPN-Maoist cadres' national convention was able to synthesize the political perspectives of party Chairman Prachanda and senior leader Kiran on immediate tactics to follow in the country, Kiran claims they are successfully heading towards the people's republic. However, he did not elaborate what it was exactly.</em> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1124/9/ 2008-11-27 07:39:02 Republic of people: compromise between Prachanda and Vaidya http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1121/9/ 2008-11-27 06:59:52 Santosh Ruchal presents solo album Saptak http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1120/9/ 2008-11-27 06:58:44 Film Hall aids ailing Deepak Alok http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1119/9/ 2008-11-27 06:57:31 Pokhara attracts more film makers http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1118/9/ 2008-11-27 06:53:56 Asimala ready for cinegoers http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1117/9/ 2008-11-27 06:52:26 Stock Exchange Board Chairman resigns http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1116/9/ 2008-11-27 06:50:54 No sign of improvement in Maoists’ behavior: Sher Bahadur Deuba <p align="justify"><em>Senior Nepali Congress leader and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has described Maoists as those reluctant to improve their behavior. He has characterized the 100-day period of the Maoist-led government as disappointing.</em></p><p align="justify"> </p><p> </p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1114/9/ 2008-11-27 05:56:49 Citizens heading towards valley strike against murder of children <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3" color="#000000"><em>Following the discovery of two children’s dead bodies on Wednesday, citizens have taken out to streets demanding immediate investigation into the case and punishment to the guilty as well as security to citizens.</em></font></p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1113/9/ 2008-11-27 05:21:35 Maoists’ national convention agrees on federal democratic republic <em>The tactical direction of the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN-Maoist) has now been clear for the time being after the Maoist cadres' national convention decided to follow the line of federal democratic republic favored by most of the Maoist participants. Party Chairman Prachanda had tabled the proposal of federal democratic republic while another senior leader Mohan Vaidya Kiran had presented the concept of immediately establishing people's republic through a mass revolt. Most of the participants, divided into 21 discussion groups, had suggested that any sort of immediate mass revolt would be incompatible with the current national and international circumstances.</em> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1111/9/ 2008-11-26 07:16:12 Parties field their candidates for election of CA Vice-Chairperson <em>As there was no consensus among parties to field a common candidate for the position of Constituent Assembly Vice-Chairperson, parties have forwarded their separate candidates for the purpose.</em> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1110/9/ 2008-11-26 06:29:06 Legislative meeting adjourned till Friday http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1109/9/ 2008-11-26 05:39:51 Groups abduct several citizens in the Terai <em>People in the Terai region have been forced to live a terror-stricken life since many armed groups under political tags have accelerated their campaign of upsizing their funds through almost-regular abductions of civilians.</em> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1108/9/ 2008-11-26 05:38:23 World observes international day for elimination of violence against women today http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1106/9/ 2008-11-25 07:00:05 Border encroachment issues raised with Indian External Minister Mukherjee <em>Nepal's torturous issues of border encroachment by the Indian side, especially Kalapani and Susta, were raised with visiting Indian External Minister Pranab Mukherjee today. However, no details are yet available on the subject matter.</em> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1105/9/ 2008-11-25 06:08:33 Youth Force attacks district forest officer in Kailali <em>While the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) has been demanding to disband the Maoist-affiliated youth organization the Young Communist League (YCL) for its unpopular activities, the UML-affiliated Youth Force, too, has once again displayed a similar activity by attacking a district forest officer in Kailali.</em> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1104/9/ 2008-11-25 05:12:47 Koirala reiterates political consensus for lasting peace http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1103/9/ 2008-11-25 04:40:40 Compromising differences in Maoist Party: too challenging <p>Although majority cadres favor Prachanda's Democratic Republic formula for future Maoist direction, leaders believe several sections of Mohan Vaidya's direct to people's republic agenda report will be taken for integration for finalizing one report at the Convention. </p><p> </p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1102/9/ 2008-11-25 04:36:36 Nepali-ness is must to protect nationality: President Yadav http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1100/9/ 2008-11-24 06:58:49 Leaders criticize government for unclear agenda to discuss with Mukherjee <p><em>Some opposition leaders have voiced their criticism against the Nepal government for remaining vague regarding the  agenda to discuss with Indian External Minister Pranab Mukherjee.</em></p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1099/9/ 2008-11-24 06:53:38 Government to create 70,000 jobs in 3 years <em>Vice-President of the National Planning Commission Dr. Pitamber Sharma has revealed that the goverment was planning to provide 70,000 job opportunities within three years by investing 1.75 billion rupees on plans.</em>  http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1098/9/ 2008-11-24 06:08:45 Police fires at looters in Kathmandu http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1097/9/ 2008-11-24 05:52:14 Bikers demand action against petrol dealers http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1096/9/ 2008-11-24 05:12:09 YCL not controlled; Congress for noncooperation: R C Poudel http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1095/9/ 2008-11-24 04:55:16 Thinking in Maoist parallel intellectual party <em>Widely heeded Maoist cadres’ national gathering going on for three days could not decide the ideological line to take for the future course of their party. However, they are expected to find some sort of ideological and tactical guidelines through Monday’s deliberations.According to sources, they have divided participants into 21 discussion groups to dive into the proposals of both Party Chairman Prachanda and senior leader Kiran. Discussions will resume tomorrow with a view to synthesizing both the proposals, sources say.n</em> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1094/9/ 2008-11-23 06:51:33 UNESCO launching computer recycling project The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has decided to launch a special campaign for recycling computer hardware. For this purpose, it has published a practical guide in English and will soon publish one in French http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1093/9/ 2008-11-23 06:48:29 People’s republic—date expired medicine: R C Poudel http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1092/9/ 2008-11-23 06:46:24 Nepal likely to divide with federalism: C P Mainali http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1090/9/ 2008-11-23 05:15:57 concerned about political appointments University Grant Commission http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1089/9/ 2008-11-23 05:10:55 Nepal Sadbhawana Party for fresh census http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1088/9/ 2008-11-23 05:08:24 Schools open after ISTU calls off strike http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1087/9/ 2008-11-23 05:05:30 Maoists’ offense against CPN UML intolerable: Khanal http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1086/9/ 2008-11-23 05:01:30 Maoists take up parallel reports for deliberations http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1085/9/ 2008-11-23 04:59:35 Democracy being challenged by Maoists – NC http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1084/9/ 2008-11-23 04:57:11 Oli objects to YCL excesses once again CPN UML leader K.P. Oli has denounced the YCL excesses and warned that his party would quit co-politics with Maoist and search for fresh alliance with other parties if they are not corrected in time. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1083/9/ 2008-11-21 06:17:12 Prachanda Path faces challenge <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify" class="MsoNormal"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3" color="#000000">The Prachanda Path that has so far guided as a great doctrine the Maoists from the armed movement from jungle to peace process, co-working with political parties, election and government – power has encountered a tough challenge in senior Maoist leader Mohan Baidhya’s parallel report. </font></p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1082/9/ 2008-11-21 06:15:16 All private schools remain closed down on Friday http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1080/9/ 2008-11-21 05:43:01 Government to hold formal talks soon with Terai outfits <span style="color: black"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Local Development Minister and government talks team member Ram Chandra Jha on Friday said that the government was soon going to have formal talks with the contacted Terai outfits.</font></font></span> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1079/9/ 2008-11-21 05:09:24 Government to compensate victims’ families with one million rupees and jobs http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1078/9/ 2008-11-21 04:43:03 UML calls strike in Kathmandu valley http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1076/9/ 2008-11-20 08:21:23 Special Committee will finalize integration issue: CA Chairman Nemwang http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1075/9/ 2008-11-20 08:00:09 Maoists have multiplied crimes: Jhalanath Khanal General Secretary of Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) Jhalanath Khanal on Thursday expressed his view that crimes in Nepal have multiplied due to Maoists. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1074/9/ 2008-11-20 07:57:31 Polarization in Maoist Party? The ongoing Maoist Party Central Committee meeting has exposed the polarized state of in-party polity and demonstrated the sharp division between Prachanda the Prime Minister and senior leader Mohan Baidhya. The point that divides them is: people’s republic or democratic republic. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1073/9/ 2008-11-20 07:52:51 Dodging economic issues: the danger Decision makers in Nepal appear to be interested in evading the economic issues facing the country. In speeches leaders give the impression that they are serious about the economic revolution. Their practice, however, indicates their non-concern for it. Had they been committed to the cause, they would not have ignored the challenges before the economy. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1072/9/ 2008-11-20 07:12:52 Dodging economic issues: the danger Decision makers in Nepal appear to be interested in evading the economic issues facing the country. In speeches leaders give the impression that they are serious about the economic revolution. Their practice, however, indicates their non-concern for it. Had they been committed to the cause, they would not have ignored the challenges before the economy http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1071/9/ 2008-11-20 06:00:27 Dodging economic issues: the danger Decision makers in Nepal appear to be interested in evading the economic issues facing the country. In speeches leaders give the impression that they are serious about the economic revolution. Their practice, however, indicates their non-concern for it. Had they been committed to the cause, they would not have ignored the challenges before the economy http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1070/9/ 2008-11-20 06:00:00 Dodging economic issues: the danger http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1069/9/ 2008-11-20 05:54:25 Government for accelerating literacy campaign The government has decided to accelerate literacy campaign as per its policy and programs of the year.Speaking at an interaction program organized on Thursday by Education Journalists’ Group, Ministry of Education Spokesperson Ram Prabesh Yadav said that literacy http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1068/9/ 2008-11-20 05:37:05 Human rights watch urges to curb police torture against children in Nepal US-headquartered Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the Nepali government to curb the police torture against children in Nepal on the eve of the Nepali Children’s Day (November 20). http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1067/9/ 2008-11-19 07:50:44 Prime minister Prachanda instructs team to start peace talks http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1064/9/ 2008-11-19 07:03:05 Teachers shut down schools in capital http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1063/9/ 2008-11-19 07:00:01 Maoists accused of murder of two youths http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1062/9/ 2008-11-19 06:57:40 Government de-validates current Social Welfare Council http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1061/9/ 2008-11-19 06:55:10 Time to focus on constitution The Constituent Assembly has given a clear – cut go ahead for scribbling the constitution for the people of the Republic of Nepal. Since the process represents the climax of the People’s Movement II, http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1060/9/ 2008-11-19 06:14:59 New policy on selling alcoholic drinks effective from Tuesday http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1057/9/ 2008-11-18 07:22:04 Encouraging revenue collection—32.97 billion—in four months http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1056/9/ 2008-11-18 07:14:00 Congress fielding a female candidate for Vice CA Chair Nepali Congress Vice- President Ram Chandra Poudel said on Tuesday that his party would claim the post of the Vice-Chairperson in the Constituent Assembly. He said that his party would prefer to field a female candidate for the post. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1055/9/ 2008-11-18 07:05:07 Former Indian President Dr. Kalam scientifically advises Nepalis Former Indian President and scientist Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam has called on Nepalis to focus on the promotion of education, tourism and mountaineering for rapid economic transformation.  Addressing the 14th convocation of the Kathmandu University at Dhulikhel on Tuesday, Dr. Kalam referred to how the Indian government had launched projects to develop 6000 Indian villages, he advised the Nepalis consider investing in Nepali 4000 villages http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1054/9/ 2008-11-18 06:39:42 Strikes by interest groups disrupt public transport in Rapti Protests by different interest groups have disrupted public transport systems in the Rapti Zone of Nepal. Independent Transport Workers Association of Nepal blocked the road while they protested demanding insurance to the transport workers killed in accidents http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1053/9/ 2008-11-18 06:26:13 New policy on selling alcoholic drinks effective from Tuesday http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1052/9/ 2008-11-18 06:11:48 New policy on selling alcoholic drinks effective from Tuesday http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1051/9/ 2008-11-18 06:03:24 Government holds informal talks with armed outfits Government’s informal talks with Terai-based armed groups’ leaders has been reported on Monday. nMinister for Peace and Reconstruction, Janardhan Sharma Prabhakar told reporters that he has held informal talks with the coordinating leader representing the Madhesh Rastra Janatantrik Party, a joint front representing six armed outfits. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1050/9/ 2008-11-17 06:46:35 Prime Minister seriously takes Bir Hospital employees’ demands Prime Minister has seriously taken Bir Hospital employees’ demands. They had been on strike from Thursday. Receiving the memorandum submitted by the agitating Bir Hospital employees, the assured them of discussing their demands seriously with the health minister. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1049/9/ 2008-11-17 06:43:24 Achham District Hospital has no doctors and blood http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1048/9/ 2008-11-17 06:40:00 Voluntary Disclosure of Income Scheme on <p>The Maoist-led six-party coalition government has begun to individually approach businessmen so far evading taxes. The government is understood to have already sent more than 300 letters to businessmen reminding them of the opportunity to pay taxes willingly.</p> http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1047/9/ 2008-11-17 06:36:00 People’s Republic to be finalized by national conference: Dev Gurung http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1046/9/ 2008-11-17 06:32:02 Donors for reliable aid management Donors have expressed their doubt over Nepal’s ability to reliably mobilize aid worth billions of dollars. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1043/9/ 2008-11-15 07:31:28 Koirala to address mass meeting in Birgunj Former Prime Minister and Nepali Congress (NC) President Girija Prasad Koirala is going to address a mass gathering in Birgunj on Saturday. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1042/9/ 2008-11-15 07:29:55 Maoists must not hurt Nepali Army: Madhav Nepal Unified Marxist Leninist (UML) former General Secretary of has accused both the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN-Maoist) and the Nepali Congress (NC) of trying to derail the very process of army integration by drawing various extremist arguments. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1041/9/ 2008-11-15 07:28:55 Druk regime released Bhutanese Mandela Druk regime of Bhutan has released its Bhutanese democratic fighter Dhan Kumar Rai after 17 years of torturous imprisonment.nRai was given a life term for his committed voice for democracy and human rights. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1040/9/ 2008-11-15 07:27:30 Actress Charlize Theron UN messenger http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1039/9/ 2008-11-15 02:36:37 Culture and State Restructuring Minister has no office Culture and State Restructuring Minister Gopal Kiranti Rai has decided not to go to his office of the ministry from Friday as he does not have his own ministerial building with necessary physical facilities. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1038/9/ 2008-11-14 07:20:11 Nepal’s Health Headquarters Halts Bir Hospital, also known as Nepal’s health headquarters, has halted on the second day with a demand of their Vice-Chancellor’s resignation and a raise in employees’ salaries. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1037/9/ 2008-11-14 07:18:15 World Diabetes Day being observed today With the slogan 'Diabetes in Children and Adolescents, ’ World Diabetes Day is being observed globally on Friday with the purpose of raising people’s awareness against the chronic disease. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1036/9/ 2008-11-14 07:17:11 Mainali expelled from party for regressive advocacy Dissident leaders of the leftist party CPN-Marxist Leninist have expelled their General Secretary C P Mainali from the party. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1035/9/ 2008-11-14 07:16:28 Maoists’ central committee meeting to be crucial for peace process The Communist Party of Nepal (CPN-Maoist) has decided to hold its central committee meeting from November 17 to set the agenda for the party’s coming national conference of their leaders and nationwide party workers. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1034/9/ 2008-11-14 07:15:23 Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee scheduled to visit Nepal on November 24 Foreign Minister Upendra Yadav told reporters on Friday that India was in favor of army integration based on political consensus within Nepal. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1033/9/ 2008-11-14 07:14:24 Home Minister helpless before Maoists: Madhav Nepal http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1031/9/ 2008-11-13 20:38:26 Vice-President Jha consults President Dr. Yadav Vice-President Paramananda Jha on Thursday consulted President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav who advised him not to make controversial remarks. Dr. Yadav is learnt to have advised Jha to bear in mind the constitutional boundary while making political remarks.n http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1030/9/ 2008-11-13 08:23:57 Media should identify vital agenda: Dr. Bhattarai Finance Minister and Maoist leader Dr. Baburam Bhattarai reiterated that "The People's Liberation Army would be integrated into the Nepal Army as per the Comprehensive Peace Agreement." http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1029/9/ 2008-11-13 08:22:26 Both Maoists and NC are wrong: Jhalanath Kahanal General Secretary of the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) Jhalanath Khanal has called on Maoist People’s Liberation Army (PLA) members to give up their ideological belief if they wish to join the country’s national army http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1028/9/ 2008-11-13 08:21:24 Prime Minister Prachanda addresses BIMSTEC Summit Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda on Thursday called for international investment in Nepal’s hydro power sector as the development of water resources is Nepal’s top priority http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1027/9/ 2008-11-13 08:20:02 NC Acting President’s vehicle kills child in Sarlahi http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1026/9/ 2008-11-13 06:08:25 World Bank to increase financial support for developing countries The World Bank has decided to increase its financial assistance to developing countries with a special focus on rapid privatization campaigns. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1025/9/ 2008-11-12 07:40:22 Prime Minister Prachanda left for BIMSTEC Summit Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda on Wednesday left for New Delhi to participate in the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1024/9/ 2008-11-12 07:26:07 Add Rs.2000 to workers’ monthly pay within 15 days: GEFONT A Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML)-affiliated trade union federation has demanded the implementation of the basic salary criteria determined earlier by the government. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1023/9/ 2008-11-12 07:00:23 Om Sharma appointed press advisor to Prime Minister Prachanda Journalist and former Chairman of the Gorkhapatra Corporation Om Sharma on Wednesday has been appointed the press advisor to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1022/9/ 2008-11-12 06:31:56 CA likely to commence drafting constitution from next week The long-awaited process of drafting a new constitution is likely to commence from the next week since the finalized set of Constituent Assembly (CA) regulations is most likely to be endorsed on coming Friday. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1021/9/ 2008-11-12 06:10:51 Former Home Minister Sitaula against army integration Former Home Minister and Nepali Congress (NC) leader Krishna Prasad Sitaula warns that Nepal may face a serious risk if Maoist People’s Liberation Army (PLA) members are integrated into the national army. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1020/9/ 2008-11-12 06:09:48 Don’t overshadow historical mission: PM Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has urged all the Constituent Assembly (CA) members not to forget the historical mission while raising things in a provoking manner by imposing ill-logic over logic. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1018/9/ 2008-11-11 07:49:10 UNMIN's deadline to be extended with curtailment in size United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) Chief Ian Martin is reported to have told officials at UN Headquarters in New York that the UNMIN needs another extension in Nepal. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1017/9/ 2008-11-11 07:24:32 Indefinite strikes by Dalits affect public life in Siraha and Saptari Indefinite strikes called by the Federation of Backward Communities of Nepal have affected public life in Siraha and Saptari districts for two days. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1016/9/ 2008-11-11 07:21:18 Government only making noise about peace talks: Matrika Yadav Maoist leader Matrika Prasad Yadav on Tuesday said that the current government was only making noise about peace talks with Terai’s armed outfits without doing any serious homework. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1015/9/ 2008-11-11 07:18:28 Free health services from all district hospitals from Mangshir The Nepali government has decided to provide free health services to people at all the district hospitals across the country from 16th November with a view to increasing the access of the poor health treatment. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1014/9/ 2008-11-11 07:17:33 Hopes of prospective parliamentary leaders smashed in NC Hopes of Nepali Congress (NC) Vice-President Ram Chandra Poudel and senior leader and former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala have been smashed after the NC President Girija Prasad Koirala on Monday declared publicly that he would unquestioningly take up the post of the parliamentary leader on behalf of the party once more. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1012/9/ 2008-11-10 07:31:37 Khowpa University to shape up soon in Bhaktapur Bhaktapur district is soon going to have a university after Khowpa College so far  promoted by the Bhaktapur Municipality will be transformed into the university systems. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1011/9/ 2008-11-10 07:29:44 PM expects scientists’ contribution to national prosperity Prime Minister Puspa Kamal Dahal Prachanda on Monday appealed Nepali scientists to help building the new Nepal through their innovations in the field of science and technology. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1010/9/ 2008-11-10 07:10:59 Maoist leadership in internal discussion on army integration agenda After the Nepali Congress (NC) has submitted a nine-point memorandum, also described as an ultimatum, demanding to return properties seized by Maoists during the insurgency period and to fulfill the previous commitments, the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN-Maoist) has started its internal discussions on the latest developments. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1009/9/ 2008-11-10 07:09:06 Cases against communalists withdrawn The government has withdrawn the cases against the persons charged with instigating communal violence in Kapilvastu district in September 2007. Home Minister Bamdev Gautam on Monday informed the Constituent Assembly (CA) on the withdrawal. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1008/9/ 2008-11-10 07:08:19 Anti-trafficking network rescued nine Nepali girls Anti girl trafficking network volunteers have rescued nine Nepali girls, most of them under-aged, while brothel broker Phoolmaya Magar was taking them to New Delhi. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1006/9/ 2008-11-09 07:30:08 Army job standards of Prithvinarayan’s time require change: Bogati While the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) have been frequently voicing about the army job standards as to the issue of integrating the Maoist People’s Liberation Army members into the national army, Maoist leader Post Bahadur Bogati Diwakar has said that the army job standards set during the era of King Prithvinarayan Shah require modification. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1005/9/ 2008-11-09 07:29:12 Prime Minister Prachanda consults political parties on Special Committee Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has been busy on Sunday consulting various political parties on matters of army integration Special Committee. Reports say he has also been taking an initiative to include the Nepali Congress (CA) in the committee. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1004/9/ 2008-11-09 07:28:14 Petroleum dealers challenge government Nepal Petroleum Dealers’ Association has challenged the government to take actions against it and its leaders for adulteration. Saroj Pandey, the President of the Association on Sunday said, "We are ready to face any action if we are found guilty. We sell the same petrol sold to us by the Nepal Oil Corporation. " http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1003/9/ 2008-11-09 07:27:11 NC memorandum demands return of seized properties The Nepali Congress has threatened to disrupt coming Constituent Assembly sessions if the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN-Maoist) does not implement its previous commitments of returning properties seized during the armed insurgency. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1002/9/ 2008-11-09 07:26:22 No whip for CA members Although big parties had been hesitating to finalize the draft of Constituent Assembly regulations due to fear of bribery at the time of drafting constitution, they have now agreed to finalize the draft of CA regulations without the provision of whip. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1001/9/ 2008-11-09 07:25:20 PM directs ministers and officials to ensure security at hydel projects Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has directed ministers and other government authorities to ensure the full security of hydel projects. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/1000/9/ 2008-11-08 16:49:21 Financial position of UN fragile Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday revealed in his report to the General Assembly that the financial state of the United Nations is fragile. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/999/9/ 2008-11-07 07:18:16 Sushil Koirala warns of Mutiny in Nepal Army Nepali Congress (NC) Acting President Sushil Koirala has warned of mutiny within the Nepal Army if Maoist combatants are placed in it. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/998/9/ 2008-11-07 07:15:13 Congress and TMDP warn to disrupt CA meetings The Nepali Congress (NC) and the Terai Madhesh Democratic Party (TMDP) have warned of disrupting the meetings of the Constituent Assembly (CA) if the Maoist-led coalition government tries to integrate, manage and rehabilitate Maoist combatants through the Special Committee formed for the purpose. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/997/9/ 2008-11-07 07:14:16 Vice-President Jha says he is right Vice-President Parmananda Jha on Friday defended himself for his characterizing the government-formed Army Integration Special Committee as “unconstitutional.” http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/996/9/ 2008-11-07 07:13:27 Changes in Terms of Reference likely The Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) and the CPN-Maoist have agreed to make some changes in the Terms of Reference (ToR) with a view to attract the Nepali Congress into the Special Committee formed to work on the army integration, management and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/995/9/ 2008-11-07 07:12:31 Nepali President and PM congratulate Obama Nepal’s President Dr.Ram Baran Yadav and Prime Minister Puspa Kamal Dahal Prachanda have congratulated Barak Obama for his overwhelming victory in the November 4 presidential election. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/992/9/ 2008-11-06 07:58:53 Parties object to Vice-President’s remarks A meeting of Maoist and UML representatives held in Kathmandu on Thursday has marked Vice-President Parmananda Jha’s negative remarks on the Special Committee formed to integrate two armies as unconstitutional. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/991/9/ 2008-11-06 07:58:08 Norway provides US$1.5 to Nepal for deprived communities Norway has decided to provide US$1.5 million to Nepal for projects directed at the most disadvantaged communities in rural parts. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/990/9/ 2008-11-06 07:57:15 British Gurkhas getting residential rights in UK The House of Commons in England has ordered the British Home Ministry to begin the process of granting residential rights to the British Gurkhas.n http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/989/9/ 2008-11-06 07:56:24 British Gurkha killed in Taliban attack A British Gurkha soldier belonging to the 2nd Battalion the Royal Gurkha Rifles has lost his life in Afghanistan in a Taliban attack on Tuesday, according to Scottish journalist Lizzi Robinson who quoted the Afghan Ministry of Defense. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/988/9/ 2008-11-06 07:55:28 First African-American President in America After having secured a tremendous victory in the presidential election 2008, US President-elect Barack Obama has given his acceptance speech in Chicago. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/987/9/ 2008-11-05 07:25:31 Government renames three municipalities Government on Wednesday has renamed three municipalities, which were previously known after former kings’ names. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/986/9/ 2008-11-05 07:24:42 Government establishes contact with 14 armed outfits Home Minister Bam Dev Gautam told reporters on Wednesday that the government has been able to establish contact with 14 armed outfits. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/985/9/ 2008-11-05 07:23:34 Government adds six members to planning commission Government on Wednesday has added six more members to the National Planning Commission, which is considered full-fledged now. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/984/9/ 2008-11-05 07:22:14 UML for new treaty for recruitment in British Army General Secretary of the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) Jhala Nath Khanal has revealed that his party is for a new treaty between Nepal and Great Britain on a Gurkha recruitment policy as the tripartite treatment among Nepal, Great Britain and India has already got outdated. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/983/9/ 2008-11-05 07:21:17 Chhat festival concludes on Wednesday The nature-worshipping Chhat festival that began three days ago with fasting concludes on Wednesday with the final worshipping of the rising sun by devotees. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/982/9/ 2008-11-05 07:19:42 PLA Combatant Found Dead in Doti A People's Liberation Army (PLA) member, Kalawati Nath 'Srijana' was reportedly found dead at Budar, Doti on Tuesday. “She was found hanging on a tree,” inspector Kuldeep Chand said. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/981/9/ 2008-11-05 07:18:11 Demand of probe into gang rape of Nepali women by Indian police The Indo-Nepal People’s Solidarity Forum (INPSF) has demanded for the immediate probe into the gang rape of two Nepali women by Indian Police. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/980/9/ 2008-11-04 08:26:34 Police arrest women trafficking suspects Police have arrested two suspects of human trafficking from Tiluwa in Bara district. http://www.nepalekhabar.com/content/view/979/9/ 2008-11-04 08:25:26 Smoking to be banned in public places <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> 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