Bagmati, Nepal News Archives

Nepal's peace process has advanced with relative stability in recent weeks despite major changes it is bringing in the country.

After a surprise win in April elections, longtime Maoist rebels will begin work as the leading political party of the Constituent Assembly, tasked with abolishing the monarchy and writing a new constitution, when it convenes for the first time Wednesday.

While folding ex-rebels into the government has proceeded smoothly, another crucial, more challenging task lies ahead: melding Maoist fighters, indoctrinated for years with revolutionary ideas, into a cohesive national Army.

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala Wednesday said that today the country has changed its political dimension adding that such a day comes only once in an era.

Posted online: Saturday , May 31, 2008 at 04:40:04 Updated: Saturday , May 31, 2008 at 06:09:33 Kathmandu, May 31: Maoist chairman Prachanda, expected to lead the next government in Nepal, has warned the media ...

In this file photograph taken on January 23, 2007, Nepal's King Gyanendra wears a floral garland as he stands at a 16th century palace at Hanumandhoka in Kathmandu, on the occasion of Basanta Panchami, a Hindu ...

The former king may live with son Paras - PHOTO: AFP Jubilation: Maoist supporters attend a meeting to mark the abolition of the monarchy in Kathmandu on Friday.

Holed up within his high-walled Narayanhiti palace, Nepal's king Gyanendra kept a studied silence Friday after a historic assembly abolished his monarchy and gave him a two-week eviction order.

Kathmandu, May 30 : The Nepali Congress and the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist leaders on Friday expressed concern over the Maoists' claim for both the posts of constitutional president and ...

Quick update to Amardeep's post on the Maoist victory in Nepal last month. Delegates from Nepal's political parties convened a special assembly yesterday and voted 597 to 4 to abolish the 239-year-old Shah ...

With the announcement of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, the flag engraved with the royal seal at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace in Nepali capital Kathmandu has been removed Thursday.

The State Department says U.S. diplomats have begun political contacts with Nepal's Maoist Communist Party, the former guerrilla group which has become the largest party in the country's new legislature.

By Simon Denyer Increasing education and political awareness in the Himalayan region has destabilised its monarchies FOR centuries they enjoyed absolute power in their mountain fastnesses, revered by their ...

An international group of climbers have reached the top of Mt. Everest with their leader from Nelson.

The royal standard of the monarchy in Nepal has been removed from the former Kathmandu palace of deposed King Gyanendra, officials say.

The first meeting of Nepali Constituent Assembly Wednesday night declared the country a federal democratic republic at the International Conference Center in Nepali capital Kathmandu.

Kathmandu, May 27: Maoists prevented the Nepal Human Rights Commission from entering Shaktikhor Cantonment in Chitwan in the course of investigating the mysterious murder of Ram Hari Shrestha who was killed by ...

KATHMANDU: On the eve of Nepal becoming a republic, celebrations have begun from Tuesday in the capital.

A Malaysian Indian youth who visited 11 Indian universities is to resume next week his global education project that was cut short by a mugging incident in Tehran.

Nepali Police make cordon to dispose a bomb detonated by unidentified person in Kathmandu, capital of Nepal, May 27, 2008.

Nepal stood on the brink of becoming the world's newest republic Wednesday after swearing in an assembly charged with ending 239 years of royal rule.

On the verge of being stripped of his crown and evicted from the royal palace, Nepal's distressed King Gyanendra now faces another blow - the demolition of the 'myth' that his dynasty is descended from India's ...

Kathmandu, May 27: Communist Party of Nepal Chairman Prachanda met visiting US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Dr.

Kathmandu, May 27: The meeting of the Nepali Congress , the Unified Marxist Leninist and the Maoists has ended inconclusively, as leaders have differed over ways to resolve the deadlock in Nepal.

The Nepali government warned on Tuesday that it could use force to throw unpopular King Gyanendra out of the royal palace if he refuses to leave voluntarily after the 239-year-old monarchy is abolished.

Kantipur , May 23: Six districts of Nepal bordering India are at risk of bird flu according to the Avian Influenza Control Project.

Nepalese police deploy around the Birendra International Convention Centre in Kathmandu where two small explosions took place.

Photo Credit: AP Photo A Nepalese military officer stands guard outside the Narayanhiti palace in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sunday, May 25, 2008.

Posted online: Monday , May 26, 2008 at 10:26:32 Updated: Monday , May 26, 2008 at 11:55:27 Kathmandu, May 26: Nepal has banned demonstrations in and around the royal palace and King Gyanendra's private home in ...

From correspondents in Kathmandu, Nepal, 08:01 PM IST The Narayanhity royal palace is almost as old as Nepal's Shah dynasty of kings but destined by fate to live on even after the kings of Nepal cease to be.

From correspondents in Kathmandu, Nepal, 08:32 PM IST A 75-year-old Nepalese climber has become the oldest person to reach the summit of Mt Everest, officials said Sunday.

US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Dr Evan A. Feigenbaum arrived in Kathmandu on Saturday for a three day visit.

South East Asia News.Net Friday 23rd May, 2008 Kathmandu, May 23 : A number of armed outfits operating in Terai are holding meetings in Patna to explore possibilities for unity in action.

Kathmandu, May 24 Nepal Maoist chairman Prachanda met a key aide and the son-in-law of King Gyanendra to prepare the ground for the monarch to quit the Narayanhiti royal palace, with the crucial Constituent ...

From correspondents in Kathmandu, Nepal, 01:02 PM IST Nepalese police have issued an arrest warrant for a US adventure writer for alleged illegal possession of antique temple idols and body parts of endangered ...

Indian filmmaker Prawaal Raman, who is making 'Charles and I' on the life of yesteryears' crime maestro Charles Sobhraj, has been slapped with a notice by the jailed criminal, warning him of action for slander ...

A veteran Sherpa guide has scaled Mount Everest for a record 18th time. Kathmandu, May 22 : A veteran Sherpa guide has scaled Mount Everest for a record 18th time.

Kathmandu, May 23: Various political parties are continuing their discussions on ways to resolve the political deadlock in Nepal.

Nepal's embattled king is expected to quit his Kathmandu palace soon, reports said Thursday, just days before the Himalayan nation's monarchy is due to be abolished.

Kathmandu - Mountaineering and wildlife officials in Nepal said Monday they doubted whether footprints found by a United States team from a science fiction programme were those of a Yeti.

South East Asia News.Net Thursday 22nd May, 2008 Kathmandu, May 22 : The government is set introduce new guidelines for the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Constituent Assembly members.

KATHMANDU, Nepal - A veteran Sherpa guide scaled Mount Everest for a record 18th time Thursday, Nepalese mountaineering officials said.

Students shout slogans near burning tires during a protest against Communist Party of Nepal in Kathmandu, Nepal, 21 May 2008 Demonstrators shut down Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, Wednesday during a general strike ...

Nepalese political parties, controlling 265 seats in the newly elected 601-member assembly, want a president with ceremonial powers to replace the king when lawmakers scrap the 240-year-old monarchy next week.

Kathmandu, May 20: Nepal Maoist leader Baburam Bhattarai is planning to visit Kolkata in June to meet Naxal groups.

Kathmandu, May 21: Communist Party of Nepal Chairman Prachanda has held discussions with Unified Marxist Leninist leaders with the aim of breaking the political deadlock in Nepal.

The wife of fast food restaurant owner Ram Hari Shrestha, Ramila Shrestha, left, and family members attend a press conference in Kathmandu yesterday.

THIMPHU: One of the most striking aspects of Thimphu is its architecture, which sets it apart from other high-altitude towns and cities in South Asia.

KATHMANDU: Indian ambassador to Nepal Rakesh Sood Thursday suggested that a new government should be formed on the basis of national consensus and unity.

“We cannot agree on these demands, as it would be against the whole orientation of the peace process and against the spirit of the interim Constitution”

Says there is no question of disbanding guerrilla army for joining a government led by his party Prachanda Kathmandu: Talking tough, Maoist chief Prachanda has rejected outright pre-conditions put by major ... via The Hindu

“There are some positive some negative things, there are ups and downs in his mind”

Kathmandu, May 18 In a blunt warning to Nepal King Gyanendra, Maoist chief Prachanda has said he will guarantee his safety only if he quits the palace "peacefully" but opposed any move by the beleaguered ... via Indo-American News

Kathmandu, May 19: An overloaded bus carrying 100 passengers including 35 Indian pilgrims plunged into Rapti river in Dang district in south-west Nepal today, killing at least 20 people. via Sahara Samay National

At least 20 people were killed and dozens of other were feared missing after an over crowded bus plunged off a mountain highway in western Nepal on Monday, police said. via Earth Times

“To give continuity to Hillary's work, they have to be extended to other parts of Nepal as well”

Sir Edmund Hillary's granddaughter is following in his footsteps to help the Sherpa people living at the top of the world. via The New Zealand Herald

KATHMANDU: The 19th central committee meeting of the CPN-UML today decided to hold the party's eighth general convention in Kathmandu on November 16-20, a press statement issued at the end of the meeting said ... via South Asian Media Net

“Likewise, the meeting held in Kathmandu also discussed the amendment to the interim constitution and smooth running of the CA meeting”

Kathmandu, May 18: The Nepali Congress and the Terai Madhes Democratic party on Sunday agreed that the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist , which has emerged as the largest party in the Constituent Assembly ... via Daily India

KATHMANDU: Enraged residents blocked roads and began anti-Maoist demonstrations in Kathmandu's busy Koteshwor area yesterday after allegations by a woman that her husband was abducted and killed by former ... via Gulf Times

“At the political level we will never side one country against another”

Posted online: Saturday , May 17, 2008 at 04:02:47 Updated: Saturday , May 17, 2008 at 04:02:47 Kathmandu, May 17: Allaying fears that reviewing the 1950 Indo-Nepal Peace and Friendship Treaty will 'sabotage' ... via Express India

A huge chariot is tugged through the streets of Kathmandu marking the start of this year's rain festival in Nepal. via Reuters

“Short-term differences should not distract them from governing by consensus and from cooperating in the vital task of constitution-making”

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has remarked that he does not anticipate the extension of the term of the United Nations Mission in Nepal . via AndhraNews

Kathmandu, May 14: Maoist Chairman Prachanda given an ultimatum to Nepal's King Gyanendra to leave Narayanhiti Palace by May 27, a day before the first sitting of the Constituent Assembly, A media report said. via Newkerala.com

“The school should close immediately.”

By Sudeshna Sarkar, Kathmandu, May 15 : In the 1940s, when India was battling for independence from British rule, the British government banned "Vande Mataram", which was the source of inspiration for thousands ... via Newkerala.com

“In the worst-case Imja's GLOF scenario, it could cascade with catastrophic consequences on the lives and properties of the mountain people living on the Everest trekking route downstream Lukla”

International Center for Integrated Mountain Development in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Program and various other organizations, is studying the impact of climate change on glaciers and ... via People's Daily

Nearly 600,000 Nepali women who are afflicted from uterus pro-lapse are in an immediate need of treatment, the National News Agency RSS reported on Saturday. via People's Daily

“There would be no question about giving him any rights. A republic is in the making and the king does not have the right to ask for any rights”

Nepal's King Gyanendra sprinkles flower petals on a bird prior to its sacrifice at a Hindu temple at Dakshinkali, 18km south of Kathmandu, on Monday. via The Taipei Times

Kathmandu, May 9 : Two climbers attempting to scale Nepal's Mount Dhaulagiri have gone missing, sparking off a frantic search to rescue the men, media reports said Friday. via Newkerala.com

Kathmandu, May 14: Nepal Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala on Wednesday called for more restraint to be shown in both words and deeds stating the country is going through a sensitive stage in the ... via Daily India

Nepali police battle with Tibetan protestors during an anti-China rally in the capital Kathmandu. via Reuters RSS Reuters.com

Kathmandu, May 11 : Newly appointed Indian ambassador to Nepal Rakesh Sood on Sunday called on the Communist Party of Nepal- Maoist leadership. via Southeast Asia News

“The institution of monarchy can still play a role to unify nation's culture and geographical diversity of the nation”

Kathmandu, May 13 : Former Prime Minister and Nepali Congress leader Krishna Prasad Bhattarai and Home Minister of the royal cabinet and chairman of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal Kamal Thapa has asked ... via Newkerala.com

Chinas Ambassador to Nepal, Zheng Xianglin, has claimed that Tibetans have been carrying out their protests with the backing of foreigners and some human rights groups in Kathmandu. via AndhraNews

Kathmandu, May 13: Nepal Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has called the first Constituent Assembly meeting on May 28 at Birendra International Convention Centre , Baneshwor. via Daily India

KATHMANDU: Majority of the Nepali Congress Central Committee members have opined that the party should not join the government under the Maoists leadership. via South Asian Media Net

“We must immediately stop sacrificing animals in temples”

Nepal's King Gyanendra, facing imminent ouster from the throne, made perhaps his last royal public appearance at a shrine outside Kathmandu on Monday and offered annual prayers to Kali, the Hindu goddess of ... via ABC News

“Nepali Gorkhas have been part of the Indian Army for a very long time. If they are stopped from joining the army then the association between the armies and also the countries will be affected”

'If anyone says he is not afraid of anything, either he is lying or he is a Gorkha,' S H.F.J. Manekshaw, the Indian Army's first and only field marshal, once said. via India eNews

Kathmandu, May 9: Nepal government has removed the ban on mountaineering expeditions after successful relay of the Olympic torch at Mount Everest. via Daily India

“The seven parties will meet at PM Girija Koirala's residence on Friday to start consultations.”

KATHMANDU: As Nepal's election commission formally announced on Thursday the results of last month's constituent assembly election, the official countdown for the ouster of the royal family began, with only 21 ... via The Times of India

Kathmandu, May 9: A meeting the ruling Seven-Party Alliance Friday reached an understanding to call the first Constituent Assembly meeting by the last week of May. via Daily India

A task force formed to work out the procedure, working list and agenda for Nepali first Constituent Assembly meeting is scheduled to begin its work from Saturday. via People's Daily Online

“Police detained nearly 130 Tibetan demonstrators after they tried to break the police line and move towards the Chinese visa office”

Police try to break the chains of Tibetan protesters who locked themselves to a post during an anti-Chinese demonstration in front of the consular section of the Chinese embassy in Kathmandu yesterday ... via Gulf Times

“NC condemns the unpolitical acts like attacking of NC workers and arson at their houses and shops”

South East Asia News.Net Saturday 10th May, 2008 Kathmandu, May 10 : Nepali Congress has demanded strong action against the Maoists who are involved in violent attacks against NC workers even after the ... via Southeast Asia News

“The government has decided to commemorate the historic first ascent. This year will be the first time we celebrate the event and pay tributes to Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay”

Kathmandu, May 10 : Nepal has decided that May 29 - the date Sir Edmund Hillarly and Tenzing Norgay conquered the world's highest peak in 1953 - will be marked as International Mount Everest Day, tourism ... via AndhraNews

“It is mainly the issuing of threats over the phone to exact money that is increasing”

Incidents of murder, kidnapping, looting and other criminal activity have seen a resurgence in the eastern and central Terai plains districts in south Nepal after the Constituent Assembly elections, local ... via People's Daily Online

London, May 9: India's High Commissioner designate to the United Kingdom Shiv Shankar Mukherjee assumed formal charge of his responsibilities here today. via Daily India

Kathmandu, May 6 : Nepali Congress Vice-President and Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Ram Chandra Poudel on Tuesday said that the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist has to change its army structure prior to ... via Southeast Asia News

“Nepali people will really become sovereign for the first time in history, and feudalism will come to an end once and for all”

South East Asia News.Net Friday 9th May, 2008 Kathmandu, May 9 : Communist Party of Nepal chairman Prachanda warned of revolt if his party was barred from leading the new government in Nepal. via Southeast Asia News

From correspondents in Kathmandu, Nepal, 11:00 PM IST Nepalese police Thursday arrested more than 200 Tibetan exiles demonstrating in Kathmandu even as China thanked Nepal for its efforts to stop possible ... via India eNews

“I'm not afraid of being arrested. I want Tibet to be free from the hands of Chinese authorities”

Police have detained more than 200 Tibetan exiles who were trying to protest and storm a Chinese embassy building in the Nepalese capital, witnesses said. via Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Kathmandu, May 7 : Indian ambassador to Nepal Rakesh Sood called on Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala on Wednesday at the PM's official residence in Baluwatar and discussed the latest political situation in ... via Southeast Asia News

Austria will contribute 100,000 to a United Nations project to curb the illicit flows of small arms and light weapons in the Asia-Pacific region, according to the world body's Office for Disarmament Affairs. via United Nations

“When we first brought it to the notice of the UN, we were told the UN has asked its legal division in its New York headquarters to look into the matter.”

French lawyer for Charles Sobraj, Isabelle Coutant Peyre speaks to journalists in Kathamndu yesterday KATHMANDU: Leaving no stone unturned as he fights a life sentence in Nepal, yesteryear's "bikini killer" ... via Gulf Times