Do EU, political parties want Maoists to succeed?
The Maoists have not relented even one bit in their terrorist activities, even after their 12-point agreement with the seven agitating political parties. But have the political parties, who say they are the true representatives of the
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By Pushpa Raj Pradhan
Is India involved?
This is the question being raised in various quarters after the seizure of an Indian truck with Bhairawa last month.
The hidden explosives were seized ahead of a Maoist blockade and indefinite nation-wide strike.
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By Our Correspondent
Suraj Vaidya in LDT
Industrialist and social worker Suraj Vaidya has been appointed vice-chairman of Lumbini Development Trust for a maximum period of 5 years.
Besides industries, Vaidya has been involved in various social works and ...more
By Our Reporter
Pithy Bush statement lights bush fire in SPAM camp
A single sentence uttered by visiting American President George W Bush in New Delhi on 2 March, in the presence of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, has seemingly lit a raging bush fire of concern-cum-confusion in the
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By M.R. Josse
Second round of Maoist, SPA talks
Maoists and the seven party alliance (SPA) are holding their second round of consultations in or near New Delhi after NC(D) president Sher Bahadur Deuba called for changes in the 12-point accord signed in the Indian
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By Our Senior Political Analyst
Kedar Man Singh ill
Senior foreign correspondent Kedar Man Singh is undergoing an angioplasty procedure at Norvic Hospital today (Thursday).
He was admitted to the Hospital this week. Singh retired as a special correspondent of the French .... more
Nepal, China complete border talks
Nepal and China signed minutes of the third session of the Nepal-China Third Joint Inspection of the Nepal-China boundary in Beijing after three days of talks from 1 to 3 March; the minutes included four .....
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By Our Correspondent
Bhutanese refugees unite under Tek Nath Rizal
More than 100,000 Bhutanese in exile have united under the supreme leadership of pro-democracy leader Tek Nath Rijal.
For the first time in 15 years, they united under the leadership of the human rights activist calling their forum the ...more
By Our Political Correspondent
Cherishing the past and promosing a future
Nepal Investment Bank Ltd (NBIL) with the motto "Cherishing the Past and Promising a Future" marked its 20th anniversary last week. The Bank established a record of winning prestigious award "Bank of the Year" for twice. .... more
By Our Business Correspondent
Thamel to become protest-free zone
The Thamel Tourism Development Board and various students' association and organisation, local clubs and people have decided to declare Thamel as 'Bandh-free area'.
A meeting of the different stakeholders decided to keep
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By Our Reporter
Himalayan Bank opens Butwal branch
Himalayan Bank Limited has opened its 15th branch in Butwal. Chairman of the bank Manoj Bahadur Shrestha inaugurated the branch amid a function on Friday. He said that the bank has taken it a matter pride and privilege .... more
By Our Business Reporter
Journalists meet in Kathmandu
About four hundred journalists from all over the country have gathered here to attend the first national convention of the Federation of National Journalists constituted six months ago.
The convention is to start today .... more
By Our Reporter
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