Maoists accused of code violations
Three biggest constituents of the seven party alliance (SPA), including one communist party, have accused Maoists of violating a 25-point code of conduct agreed last Thursday when broken down
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By Bhola B Rana
ISG says Maoist extortion criminal
The Industrial Security Group (ISG) has expressed deep concern over continued extortion of businesses and industries across Nepal calling it criminal.
"We call upon the Maoists to cease all extortion and violent intimidation, to
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By Our Correspondent
Diplomats’ eloquent silence and growing SPA/Maoist discord
There was understandable hoopla generated by the first round of formal talks last Friday between the SPA government and the Maoists, wherein a 25-point code of conduct was agreed upon. Despite that, there are increasing signs of a distinct cooling in the ardour of the political romance between the SPA and the ...more
By M.R. Josse
Army Chief's assurance to govt
Amid calls by CPN-UML General Secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal for the dismissal of the Army Chief, Chief of the Army Staff Gen Pyar Jung Thapa sent a message to the government the Army will implement government directives to strengthen peace and democracy.
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By Our Defence Correspondents
BJP charges New Delhi for interfering in Nepal courtesy Indian Leftists
The BJP Monday charged PM Manmohan Singh with allowing Left interference in foreign policy matters and said the UPA government had failed in dealing with external affairs issues, the Times of India reports
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By Our Diplomatic Correspondent
Civil liberty first casualty of April movement
Civil liberties have become the first casualty of the April movement that installed seven political parties to power with Maoists also claiming Singha Durbar .... more
By Our Political Correspondent
Filipino team rejoices first Everest conquest
Heradio Oracion and Erwin “Pastour” Emata have made history by becoming the first ever Filipinos to scale the summit of Mt. Everest. An expedition team led by Arturo Valdez also
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By Kumod Dewan Basnet
Baring all atop Everest
Lakpa Tharke Sherpa, 25, was not to the first to stand naked atop on Mount Everest for three minutes on 24 May.
But he is the first to take off his clothes on the 8848 meters high world's peak from the
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By Our Correspondent
Elephant beer gets certification of excellence
Elephant beer, another brand from the maker of Carlsberg beer in Nepal, has received the certification of excellence. International Taste and Quality Institute has awarded the beer a Three Star certification .... more
By Our Reporter
Janamorcha Nepal splits
Janamorcha Nepal, a constituent of the ruling seven party alliance, finally split last week.
Rebels accused the faction led by chairman Amik Serchan of being a stooge of the Maoists.
Rebels, following a two-day
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By Our Senior Political Correspondent
SC orders not to stop Cosmic Air planes
The Supreme Court has issued an interim order to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) not to stop the operation of two Fokker 100 planes of Cosmic Air.
The court order has substantiated the airline's charges n .... more
By Our Reporter
House silent on border encroachment issue
Although this has been reported in various newspapers, the issue of Indian encroachment of Nepalese soil in Susta area of Nawalparashi district in Nepal-India border, has not found any mention in the House. Even the .... more
By Our Reporter
Completion of another Great Wall
Construction of the world’s largest dam concluded May 20, nine months ahead of schedule. This marks the completion of the principal part of the Three Gorges hydropower project on the Yangtze River, China’s biggest .... more
By Our Reporter
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