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15th, February, 2006 (Wednesday)

Republic demand and the country's situation
Journos' money
US wants to resume military assistance
Nepal Hall in Russia
Former anchaladish Gehanath Bhattarai dead
Helicopter pilot association formed
Help to build trust for national consensus: Thapa
'Work as per people's need'
TU Keen to hold students poll as scheduled
Terrorism a global threat: Pandey
Cultural ties vital, says British Council DG
Cultural ties vital, says British Council DG
Commentary: Something Is Better Than Nothing
Editorial: Restoring People's Rights
Maoists force 74-year-old to live in cowshed
Price-cut eats into NFC’s food storage

14th, February, 2006 (Tuesday)

Municipal polls restore people's rights, dignity
Royal Address outlines roadmap for talks: Rana
KMC mayor assumes office
Stickers on liquors, cigarettes must
Supreme Court dissolves RCCC
Peace troops leave for Congo
Domestic airfare increased
'Govt planning to reopen terrorist closed village schools'
Bomb blasts in Ratnapark
Commentary: Emergent Asia Strategic Prospects 2015
Editorial: Polls For Democracy
Commentary: Priorities For Farmers? Rights
RCCC scrapped, Deuba walks free
Airfare in domestic sector up

13th, February, 2006 (Monday)

Sibani Air receives permission to begin flights
Maoists must declare agenda for talks
Black list directory being amended
TU makes election schedule
No bird flu detected
Maoist people's war enters 11th year
Rs 220 million spent in elections
China reliable friend of Nepal
End of Mandhab and Girija era
RCCC verdict today
Elections end long vacuum in local govt, says EC chief
Thapa extends thanks to supporters
Balanced education must to address gender issue
‘Foreign nations unauthorised to question legitimacy of polls’
Two Nepalese kidnapped in Kabul
Police rescue abducted boy, nab culprits
Remittance major prop to Nepalese economy
Rickshaw puller hurt as stray bomb explodes
Editorial: Unwarranted Remarks
Editorial: Firm Commitment
Commentary: Municipal Elections Nepali Voters Insulted
Govt bid to get Nepali hostages in Kabul freed
Woman’s decayed body found in Nagarjun forest
Maoists broke word: Surya men’s wives
Verdict on RCCC today

12th, February, 2006 (Sunday)

Polls amidst terror and violence
Moriarty’s brain and our spokesman
Seven parties exposed by CNN and BBC
Lessons to the agitating leaders
Shun double standards, Ministry tells countries
Municipal polls bring in women, Dalit mayors
Birgunj Mayor vows to work for development
Judgements on Nepal?s internal affairs violate diplomatic norms, say experts
Polls have exposed ‘foreign’ mindset of vested interests
His Majesty Desires Peace, Democracy-II
Govt repudiates international criticism of polls
Rebels free 12 securitymen
Maoists abduct AP staffer’s kin, two others
Maoists free 10 securitymen, 11 others

11th, February, 2006 (Saturday)

Bimal Shrivasthav elected Birgunj mayor
Foreign comment on election hollow: Dr Tulsi Giri
Maoists bomb home of former minister
Protest movement to be intensified
Commentary: Rooting for monarchy
Commentary: The Right to Be Offended
Australian ambassador begins work
Curfew lifted in Bhaktapur
Naxalites kill eight guards
Koirala family in trouble
Girija Prasad should think about
Seven parties missed the bus
Despite boycott, polls conducted successfully
Polls establish new evidence
Unsuccessful boycott
Stop aimless walking
Commentary: Holding of Municipal Elections: Victory for
No talks with Maoists until they lay down arms
Govt releases money for Dhankuta reconstruction
RPP Thapa wins in Kathmandu
15 security personnel killed
Chinese de facto foreign minister reschedules Nepal visit
Municipal elections not meaningful: UK
Umeshchandra Thapa cremated
Japan deplores elections
Development Credit Bank Ltd renamed
Govt concludes parliamentary elections can be held
India appeals for release
Badri Mandal's house bombed
NC(D) leader shot dead
Two abducted officials released
Elected with four votes
No return without Maoist apology
Resignation in Maoist captivity
400 bighas captured

10th, February, 2006 (Friday)

Election result and other details
Seven Maoists killed in Gorkha
India also against polls
Maharjan, Madhikarmi elected mayors
Shrestha leading race for KMC mayorship
Local representatives elected across country
Over 21% votes cast
People's courage in poll participation lauded "All should endorse results"
Local officials pledge to work for people
Forces compelled to shoot: Ministry
Large voter turnout clear message to all
Municipality election results out
Clash on in Nawalparasi; 2 armymen, civilian killed
Independents bag most mayor seats
Two-vote win
Teachers to mark 70 pc fewer SLC copies
RPP Thapa leads in Kathmandu
Prachanda denies interview
Over 21% votes cast
Bhutan civil disobedience movement in New Delhi
Soldier abducted
Three Bhutanese leaders arrested in India
Nepali killed in Afghanistan
Four Maoists killed

9th, February, 2006 (Thursday)

Maoists withdraw strike, other details
Council of ministers to discuss vote today
A year of Royal proclamation; Rays of hopes
Stop Bandhs
Massive flow of foreign money
Municipal polls conclude peacefully
Vote count starting soon, election programmes for remaining posts to be published later
72 % voter turnout in Gaur
Voter turnout good despite disruption threats: Pandey
Election peaceful, voters enthusiastic, says EC
Dhankuta terrorist attack foiled
Voters show consciousness, defy boycott call in capital
Commentary: On-going Conflict: Enough is Enough
REQUEST TO FRIENDS
NEWS
Polls to reinstate citizens’ fundamental right: Communications Minister

State Minister for Information and Communications, Shrish S Rana, said that polls were conducted to reinstate citizens’ fundamental right. The general elections next year will restore the parliament and elected government, he ....more

By Our Political Correspondent

Prachanda tempts SPA, soft on India, blasts King and America

Maoist supremo Prachanda has revealed something of his mind in an exclusive interview to Kathmandu Post/Kantipur dailies published significantly enough on 7 February, a day before the municipal polls and about mid-way ....more

By M.R. Josse

Elections held despite terror, threats

Nation-wide municipal polls were held yesterday despite massive Maoist pressure to disturb the vote to restore derailed democracy. Maoists launched bloody assaults on urban centers, including Panauti, two .... more

By Bhola B Rana

False reporting on Senator Leahy in TKP and Kantipur

Recently, The Kathmandu Post and its sister publication the Kantipur, published a sensational report that Senator Patrick Leahy addressed the US Senate on 1 February condemning the Nepal government for its anti-democratic stance. ...more

By Our Foreign Affairs Correspondent

New committee of cine artists' association

The officer bearers and members of the 15-member central working committee of Nepal Cine Artistes' Association have been elected unanimously. The election of the association was held on Saturday in Kathmandu ....more

By Our Reporter

Blueflag takes over management of Fulbari Resort

Blugflag Nepal, a resort management company, has formally taken over the management of the Fulbari Resort and Spa run by Amatya Group. The company will handle all the management of Fulbari for five years. ....more

By Our Reporter

Wai Wai's proteinous noodle

The Editors' Society of Nepal (ESON) organised a commemorative meeting on the 13th day of the death of Govinda Biyogi, one of the senior most journalist of his day. Speaking at the memorial meeting, chaired by acting president of the Society Devendra Gautam, .... more

By Our Reporter

State of the NATION in crisis

Watching NTV, one has the definite feeling that everything is tip-top in our country, in spite of the bandh and all. Unfortunately, it seems that the government has fallen into the same trap like the opposition parties —believing ..... more

By Our Correspondent

Consultant editor off to the Netherlands

M.R. Josse, consultant editor of the Weekly, left here Tuesday for the Netherlands to attend an international workshop in Leiden and Amsterdam from 9-11 February. ...more

By Our Reporter

HAN asks to implement of task force's suggestions

A delegation of Hotel Association Nepal met with Minister of State for Finance Dr. Roop Jyoti Sunday and apprised the minister of the various problems faced by the hotel .... more

By Our Reporter

ISG condemns employees' abduction

The Industrial Security Group (ISG) condemns the recent Maoist abduction of employees engaged in industrial and commercial activities and the Maoist threats against and forced closure of businesses, it is stated ... more

By Our Business Correspondent

Trade Economy

Tourist arrivals jumped 14.6 percent to 21,807 visitors persons in January compared to the same month in 2005. Altogether 7,707 Indians visited Nepal last month. .... more

Nation

The King conferred the title of Grand Master of All Ceremonies of the Kingdom of Nepal on Crown Prince Paras on Basantapanchami. The King also conferred the orders of Birendra Mala and Ati Mahagauravyama Prajatantra .... more

 

COMMENTS

Building rapport with "Firangi patrakars”

It could be for the elections or for other purposes, there are a lot of foreign journalists around in Kathmandu at present. Cocktail Man had the chance to rub shoulders with these people on a couple of occasions this week. .... more

By Cocktail Man

King has reiterated unwavering commitment to multiparty democracy

Through the proclamation made to the countrymen on 1 February, the King has reiterated his unwavering commitment to multiparty democracy. The Monarchical Institution in Nepal has always been guided by the will ..... more

By Our Political Analyst

Politics of confusion: Propaganda and reality

Because of the bandh, or in spite of it, this writer decided to personally escort a group of German tourists through Patan. Leaving the security of the delightfully located Greenich Village Resort in Kupundol Heights, this hardy .... more

By Sashi P.B.B Malla

Pakistan’s effort in clamping down terrorist camps from its soil

A report published in The Los Angeles Times on June 25, alleged that Islamabad has failed to dismantle ‘hundreds’ of militants training camps throughout Pakistan. “The Jihadi training activities has scattered and gone ... more

By Khalid Khokhar

US slammed for PLAYING UP "China military threat"

China has expressed firm opposition to a U.S. defence review to play up the "China military threat." Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan told a press conference on Tuesday that China has lodged serious ... more

Election: Prestige or necessity?

The failure for the King and political parties to work together may be called as unfortunate, paradox or manipulation by foreigners. But it is easier to understand it has the clash of egos. Both of them accept that the only ... more

By Anil Pandey

Gautam's message for piece

K. Gautam, Assistant General Secretary of UN (someone, I’ve never heard of) has expressed the need for countries like, India, China, America, Japan and EU to pressure the present government of Nepal for peace, democracy and ... more

By Bhuwan Sharma

Nepal: Sunshine round the corner

Every time I read and hear about Nepal, a sense of overwhelming nostalgia comes over. I am transported to that beautiful land that reclines so gracefully against the majestic Sagarmatha, the Himalayas, as we all know, ... more

By Syed Muhammd Hussain

 

EDITORIAL

Polls, the only way out

In spite of much opposition from the political parties and even a crippling bandh of the Maoists terrorists, the municipal elections were held in different parts of the Kingdom. Due to the difficult circumstances and the threat of the .... more

 

ON/OFF THE RECORD

FNJ Agitation

As businessmen do business, teachers should teach, students should study and journalists must practice journalism. But are they doing this now? In this country, this definition doesn't seem to apply. The executives of the Federation of Nepalese Journalists are ..... more

By PR Pradhan

MEDIA WATCH

Excerpts from weeklies and dailies

Compiled and translated by BHOLA B. RANA... more

 
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Commentary (New!)
By R. Khetan
Opinion (New!)
By K. Kailali
Opinion
Opinion
By Ramesh Nath Pandey
Opinion
By K. Kailali
Highlights
Royal Proclamation
to the Nation
Readers' Forum
Question of the week

Do you think that there is too much interference in Nepali internal affairs by some foreign country ambassadors and some UN, EU and donor agencies based in Kathmandu?

Readers' Comment

Thought of the day

When you have faults, do not fear to abondon them.

Confucius
Photo Gallery
Local voters at Bashantapur casting votes Wednesday morning.

Photo: People's Review

Minister Shrish S Rana and Roop Jyoti jointly addressing the press on Monday on issues related to HM's 1 February address, 8 February minicipal polls and financial position of the country.

Photo: People's Review
MARKING NATIONAL DAY:
Vice Chairman of the Council of Ministers, Kirtinidhi Bista with Sri Lankan Ambassador Aashirwatham at a reception hosted by the Ambassador on the occasion of the 58th National Day of Sri Lanka on Sunday.

Photo: People's Review
JOURNOS' CONCERN:
National Journalists Organisation, Kathmandu, organized an interaction programme to discuss on the current situation in the country. State Minister for Communications and Information, Shrish S. Rana was the chief guest at the function.

Photo: People's Review
SITUATION ALRIGHT:
Home Minister Kamal Thapa briefing the press about the security arrangements for the 8 February municipal polls.

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