Nepal News archive for 24 December 2009

Maoists end protests in Nepal – Livemint.com (December 24, 2009) – [read more]
Political tensions have been high since a Maoist-led government resigned in May over President Ram Baran Yadav’s refusal to sack the head of the army, GeneralRukmangad Katawal, who rejected incorporating former Maoist fighters into the military

A Most Meaningful Gift Idea – New York Times (December 24, 2009) – [read more]
Are the kids demanding the latest murder-and-mayhem video game? Do your loved ones have all the neckties/bottles of perfume/sweaters that can be used in a lifetime? Tired of celebrating spiritual holidays with crass commercialism? If so, then perhaps …

ITrekNepal Introduces Winter Holiday Treks, Cultural Tours and … – YAHOO! (December 24, 2009) – [read more]
For crystal clear skies, breathtaking views of Mount Everest and uncrowded trekking conditions, choosing to visit Nepal during the traditional winter months of December to February offers visitors a unique perspective on the country. “Nepal trekkers …

Pinoys and cold weather – Global Nation (December 24, 2009) – [read more]
WE FILIPINOS have this fondness for cold temperatures, except that we define “cold” as anything below 26 degrees Celsius. It is hard to explain to visiting lecturers from Europe, for instance, why the air-conditioners in lecture halls are …

Research and Markets: Introducing the 2009 “Asian – Telecom Forecasts … – TMCnet (December 24, 2009) – [read more]
DUBLIN –(Business Wire)– Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b35db9/asian_telecom_fo) has announced the addition of the “Asian – Telecom Forecasts” report to their offering. This market report provides a series of …

Govt to address donors’ concerns – pepei.pennnet (December 24, 2009) – [read more]
KATHMANDU, Dec. 23 — A meeting of the secretaries of various ministries have agreed to … These issues were discussed during the recently held Nepal Portfolio Performance Review meeting which is a forum for discussion between the government and the …

TheSpec.com – travel – BRIEFS – Hamilton Spectator (December 24, 2009) – [read more]
Lonely Planet picks the best of travel for the coming year If you’re looking for inspiration for a trip in the new year, Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2010 offers trends, destinations and experiences around the world. The travel guidebook’s top 10 …

Choti Bahu chali Malaysia! – Real Bollywood (December 24, 2009) – [read more]
After ‘Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo’, where Laali (Ratan Rajput) and Shekhar (Abhishekh Rawat) have ran away to Nepal and seen romancing each other, what remains to be seen is whether Dev and Radhika’s chemistry gets audiences to fall in love …

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UN stops food aid to 600,000 Nepali needy (December 23, 2009) – [read more]

“With the lean season approaching and Nepal facing one of its largest cereal deficits in a decade, WFP no longer has the funds to maintain this vital safety net.” Hyde warned that WFP, which assists 2.2mn people with food in Nepal, would have to stop food aid to a further 250,000 people if vital funds did not come through in the coming days.” The …

Move to revive transit treaty with Nepal (December 23, 2009) – [read more]

Government officials say Bangladesh and Nepal are ready to sign the deal to activate the transit agreement, which will also allow goods-laden trucks and trains to enter each others’ territory.

Int’l Elephant Polo in Nepal to kick off (December 23, 2009) – [read more]

The International Elephant Polo will kick off from Dec. 26 at Sauraha of Nepali Chitwan district, some 85 km southwest of capital Kathmandu, local media reported Wednesday.

Nepal Maoists Set A Month’s Deadline To Return To Power (December 22, 2009) – [read more]

Nepal’s former Maoist rebels gave the government a month on Tuesday to pave the way for a unity government headed by them or face an indefinite countrywide shutdown in a conflict that threatens a fragile peace process.

‘Avatar’ wilts under Maoist strike in Nepal (December 22, 2009) – [read more]

The new, much-awaited release by 20th Century Fox that grossed $232 million in its worldwide debut Friday, including Rs.220 million in India alone, has however been wilting in Nepali capital Kathmandu after the opposition Maoist party called a three-day countrywide closure, that includes industries, markets, transport and educational institutions, …

Nepal Maoists continue to parlayse normal life (December 21, 2009) – [read more]

As the Maoists paralysed normal life in Nepal for the second day in running, the government beefed up security on Monday amid warning by a top former rebel leader that they may declare a new constitution from the streets.

OHCHR expresses concern on Baneshwor violence (December 21, 2009) – [read more]

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Nepal has expressed serious concern about the violence that erupted on Sunday, the first day of the general strike called by the Unified CPN .

Maoists clash with police in Nepal general strike (December 20, 2009) – [read more]

Police said they detained at least 70 protesters on vandalism charges. The Maoists said around 100 activists were injured.

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Third Phase of Maoist Agitation Ends With a Threat to India (December 22, 2009) – [read more]
By Kamal Raj Sigdel
Maoists Want Talks with India: The United Communist Party of Nepal- Maoist (UCPN-M) wrapped up its third phase of protests and declared a fourth one today (Tuesday) concluding that there was no point in holding talks with local parties since they were all controlled by New Delhi. It was more meaningful to [...]