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... passengers complained that they have been forced to travel on heavily crowded vehicles. Petroleum dealers has blamed Nepal Oil Corporations (NOC) weak distribution system for the shortage. "NOC is not supplying fuel to Kathmandu from Amlekhgunj and ... Comment?
Non-discrimination campaign launched
: United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights-Nepal (OHCHR-N) on Tuesday launched an anti-discrimination campaign in the Far Western Region, the UN human rights agency said in a statement. Under the campaign, a theater troupe will ... Comment?
Journalist found in unconscious state
Bistas friends had found her unconscious body near her house in Rukum. According to a press statement issued by the FNJ in Kathmandu, Bista has sustained injuries on her head, leg, and arms. Comment?
Call for reforms in sportsJudo in Saptari
: The Republican Sports Federation of Nepal submitted a 15-point memorandum to Youth and Sports Minister Ganesh Tiwari Nepali on Tuesday demanding reforms in the sports sector. The memorandum stressed on the need for scientific restructuring of ... Comment?
Nepal to compete in new weight categories
: Nepal will participate in two weight categories in womens judo that were added recently to the 11th South Asian Games to be held in Dhaka from January 29 to February 9. Nepal Judo Association (NJA) Chairman Deepak Harsh Bajracharya informed ... Comment?
Germany to repatriate pesticide pile
... fears of the possible catastrophic impact of a huge stockpile of pesticides stored at more than two dozen locations in Nepal, the German government has expressed readiness to take back the obsolete chemicals for disposal. The country has a total of ... Comment?
However, nothing is impossible in football and Nepal will take on Afghanistan on Wednesday with the hope of booking a place for the semifinals. Comment?
... the UK deploy Gurkha soldiers? I have tried to find answers to these questions by contacting all sources available in Nepal but in vain. No one was able to give anything on it. The British government must not overlook complex relations Nepal and ... Comment?
One day, Man went to the goddess earth to thank her for continuously saving humanity from the time immemorial. Comment?
'Stop easy financing, hike import duty to check traffic jam'
It has even recommended the government to substantially hike customs duty to check sharp rise in import of vehicles into the country, something which contradicts with the aspirations of middle-income group of the country. Comment?
Wedding bells make Nepal Maoists call off strike
Kathmandu, Dec 8: Nepal's former Maoist guerrillas have withdrawn their trade and transport strike scheduled Wednesday -- traditionally an auspicious day for marriages -- after party leaders were flooded with calls from families of brides and grooms, saying the protests would throw the weddings out of gear. Comment?
Govt to treat Dudejhari in "humane way"
"We held discussions to pay attention to that incident in a humane, sympathetic way," said Prime Minister Nepal after the meeting held at the Birendra International Conference Center at New Baneshwar, Kathmandu. Comment?
Prez stresses constitution deadline
... to be included in the new constitution. The organizers said that the gathering of civil society organizations in Nepal is first of its kind. The presidents call to meet the deadline of constitution-drafting comes amidst fears that the political ... Comment?
PM Nepal looking for 'secluded' place like Kalapatthar to end country's political woes
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... is not only an uphill task, it may require going to the hills itself, and more secretive and secluded the better. PM Nepal (File photo) Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal has said that a place as quiet and secluded as Kalapatthar in the foothills of ... Comment?
President Yadav calls for timely constitution
... the fundamental rights of the citizens and principles laid down in the international human rights instruments to which Nepal has made its commitments. He called on the rights defenders to work for promoting political, economic and social rights of ... Comment?
Nepal unrest blame on Delhi
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... strike in Kathmandu on Sunday. (AP) Kathmandu, Dec. 7: The key element of the escalating internal turmoil in Nepal remains external - it's India's deep distrust of Maoist intentions and the consequent outflanking of this country's most influential ... Comment?
India Nepal title amid air base buzz
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New Delhi, Dec. 7: Nepal's army chief, General Chhatraman Singh Gurung, is set to be conferred the honorary status as chief of the Indian Army next week even as Maoists in the Himalayan nation are alleging that India is building an airbase in their territory for use in the event of hostilities with China. Comment?
Nepal Government has set a record by organizing a historic cabinet meeting at the highest point on earth on the Everest on December 04, 2009 at around 9 am Nepali Standard Time. Comment?
Etihad appoints new country Manager to head up team in Nepal
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United Arab Emirates: 2 hours, 49 minutes ago Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced the appointment of Ken Marshall as its country manager in Nepal. Comment?
Birthday bus and walking tour - Kathmandu, Nepal
Who would want to spend 6 hrs on a bus on their birthday? I suppose it beats spending the whole day on your own by a pool in Marrakesh in 40 degree heat. Comment?