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Himal, Pahad, Terai unique for racial harmony: Prez YadavNepalmountainnews Report | |24 Jul 2008Newly elected president Dr Ram Baran Yadav said that Terai-Madhes, Himal (mountain region) and Pahad (hilly areas) are unique in their own way for maintaining racial and communal harmony. Dr Yadav pledged Wednesday that in his new role as the head-of-state he would try to address the aspirations of Nepali people and work towards their welfare, while calling for an end to the politics of violence and killings to strengthen the unity and sovereignty of the country... Prez Yadav, Vprez Jha sworn inNepalmountainnews Report | |23 Jul 2008Newly elected president Dr. Ram Baran Yadav took the oath of office and secrecy on Wednesday afternoon amidst the great function. Chief Justice Kedar Prasad Giri administered the oath at 4 pm at the premise of Shital Niwas, the office and residence of the president. Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, Ministers, dignitaries and high ranking government official were also present during swear in ceremony. President Dr Yadav assumed office shortly after the swearing-in ceremony.... This is the victory of Nepalis: Prez Dr. YadavNepalmountainnews Report | |22 Jul 2008Nepal’s first president Dr. Ram Baran Yadav has said that his election as the head of the state marks the victory of all Nepalis people. “This is the victory of all Nepalis people and Democracy," the president said, giving a short response to media men after he emerged out of Baluwatar – where he went to meet with Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala. "I want to thank all the members of the Constituent Assembly," he added... Dr Ram Baran Yadhav elected Nepal's first PresidentNepalmountainnews Report | |21 Jul 2008Dr Ram Baran Yadav has become the first president of federal democratic republic Nepal. However, the official declaration in this effect is yet to be made. According to the unofficial reports from sources at the Constituent Assembly venue, the Nepali Congress candidate Dr Yadav has been able to gain 308 votes while his opponent Ram Raja Prasad Singh, a Maoist candidate got only 282 votes. According to the Interim Constitution 2007, the presidential candidate should garner at least half.... Presidential re-polling over, 590 votes castNepalmountainnews Report | |21 Jul 2008
Presidential run-off begins; Yadav close to victoryNepalmountainnews Report | |21 Jul 2008Re-polling for the post of president has begun from 8:00 am this morning at Lhotse Hall of the International Convention Centre (ICC), Kathmandu to elect the first president of the republic Nepal. The counting of votes will be from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and the Election Officer will present the results of the re-polling before the CA Chairman at 3:30 pm. Dr. Ram Baran Yadav, general secretary of Nepali Congress (NC), who has been supported by Unified Marxist Leninist (UML) and Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF), appears in a stronger position compared with his rival Maoist-nominee Ram Raja Prasad Singh... I will carry out my duty fairly: first vprez JhaNepalmountainnews Report | |20 Jul 2008The nation's first vice president Parmananda Jha has said he would work in an unbiased and independent manner."I will carry out my duty fairly," Jha told Nepal Television on Saturday evening after the news of his victory in the election for the vice president's position emerged. The Constituent Assembly (CA) meeting is likely to shortly announce his victory officially. Jha who had retired as a judge last December said he found his victory as 'sudden and unexpected.' "I had joined Madhesi Janadhikar Forum after I retired from the judicial service. In a very short time, I have been entrusted with huge responsibility, which is unexpected," he said.... Forum's Jha Elected Vice Prez, Re-polling for PrezNepalmountainnews Report | |19 Jul 2008
legal fight stress leads Gurkha veteran to deathNepalmountainnews Report | |19 Jul 2008Aides of Nepali Gurkha veteran who died of high blood pressure recently, have blamed British government' reluctant and the stress of a legal fight to stay in Britain. Retired corporal Purna Gurung, 55, who died last week, had borrowed money since he could not work until he was allowed to remain here permanently, they said. "Purna was talking about his worries and how much he was stressed out with all that was happening," said Laxmi Prasad Sharma, acting head of the United British Gurkhas Ex-Servicemen's Association.... 7 western districts shut downNepalmountainnews Report | |18 Jul 2008Seven district in western Nepal are reeling under general strike and shutdown called by the students and transporters.The general shutdown and transport strike is being carried out in western Nepal districts Arghakhanchi, Gulmi, Doti, Parbat, Palpa, Bardiya and Baitadi districts by students and transport entrepreneurs. Reports from the districts say, general public have been forced to walk as no vehicles have been allowed to run in the roads..... Natural History Museum to shift Narayanhiti palaceNepalmountainnews Report | |18 Jul 2008Natural History Museum (NHM), which is presently under the possession of the Tribhuvan University (TU), is preparing to shift to Narayanhiti National Museum. The museum the only authorised body in Nepal regulating animal fossils and controlling its illegal business, located at Chhauni, Swoyambhu, would be shifted to Narayanhiti museum while the structure of Narayanhiti museum is completed. "Though we had 200 ropanis of land on the TU premises, Kirtipur, eight years ago, we could not shift there due to various problems," said Keshav Shrestha, chief of the NHM.... 3 registered for presidency, 4 for vice-prezNepalmountainnews Report | |17 Jul 2008Three candidates have been registered for the post of president and four for the vice president as of the deadline fixed by the election commission for 5 PM today. CPN-Maoist, Nepali Congress (NC), CPN-UML and Madhesi Peoples Rights Forum (MPRF) have filed the names of their candidates for the president and vice president. With the political parties failing to pick consensus on candidates for the presidential post, the commission has said it will elect the president and..... Ex-King alone at last!; Himani too leaves for SingaporeNepalmountainnews Report | |17 Jul 2008Sixteen days after Paras Shah- the lone son of ex-King Gyanendra Shah left the country for Singapore in search of good schooling for his kids there, his daughter-in-law and grand children have also say good bye to the country Thursday. The former crown princess has left the country along with her three children Hridayendra, Purnika and Kritika in a regular Silk Air flight MI 411, this afternoon. Ex-King Gyanendra and his wife Komal Shah who love their grand son Hridayendra and Grand Daughters Kritika and Purnika more than any thing else will have to live a lonely life at the Nagarjun Palace, some ten kilometers North-East of the capital in the middle of a forest.... Cultural walkathon being organized to conserve BagmatiNepalmountainnews Report | |16 Jul 2008With an aim of sensitizing the issue of upholding the Bagmati River Civilization, as a commitment of making new Nepal ‘Bagmati Cultural Walkathon’ from Jorpati to Kupondole is being organised Today morning. The walk is a part of Bagmati Peace Festival 2065. Nepal Association of Rafting Agents (NARA) in collaboration with APBCIDC is organising the walk. The walk has been started from Jorpati at 7:00 and end at Kopundole. "We have appealed to political leaders, representatives of sister organisations of all.... Thamel soon to be tourism capitalNepalmountainnews Report | |15 Jul 2008Finance Minister Dr Ram Sharan Mahat said the government is mulling over to make Thamel as tourism capital in the days to come. Pointing out the multi-diversity including adventure, cultural and seasonal, Dr Mahat said it would be a good idea to develop Nepal as tourism Capital of South Asia, adding, “And Thamel will be the tourism capital of Kathmandu soon.” “We have still not effectively marketed Nepal that has diversities in environment and natural attractions no other country has,” he said, inaugurating the 13th and 14th Annual General.... Rebellious cops surrender as govt refuse talksNepalmountainnews Report | |14 Jul 2008The 'rebellious' policemen at Riot Police Battalion in Nepalgunj surrendered at around midnight on Sunday ending the two-day-long hostage drama as the government refused to hold talks and ruled out their '20-point' charter of demands. When policemen from Armed Police Force stormed the compound asking to yield or face consequences, the rebellious opted for former. All seven senior police officers held hostage were released. "We told them we cannot hold talks and they must surrender," Narendra Raj Sharma, Chief District Officer of Banke district told Kantiput FM. "They will face action as per the Police Act," he added.... Govt amends visa provisions; Multiple visa for foreigners henceforthNepalmountainnews Report | |13 Jul 2008The government has decided to issue multiple entry visa for the foreigners visiting Nepal. Amending the existing immigration regulations the government has also lowered the permit fees for the tourists while going in trekking at the restricted zones. According to the new provision tourists visiting Nepal on and after 16 of July will be entertained with the multiple visa for 15, 30 and 90 days as per their needs. For that the applicants have to pay US$..... Hospitals resume service as Doctors call off strikeNepalmountainnews Report | |12 Jul 2008All the state-owned and non-governmental hospitals, nursing homes and private clinics resumed their service from Saturday morning after the Nepal Medical Association (NMA) and government reached to the agreement for the smooth operation that had halted following the death of patient at Everest Nurshing Home in Capital a couple of days ago. Minister for Health and Population Giriraj Mani Pokharel said that the talks were fruitful and doctors agreed on the proposal forwarded by the Ministry.... Climbers violating Mountaineering rules on riseNepalmountainnews Report | |11 Jul 2008Due to inspiring desire of peak-hopping and setting the highest record for penning their names in Guinness book of world records most of the domestic as well as foreigners climbers seemed to violate Mountaineering rules in the recent years. Offending the rules are on rampant while they climbed two or more peaks on a single permit or climbed higher peaks after getting permits for smaller peaks. Wrongdoers are never put into control and the information regarding them could came in flash as soon as they trapped into accident or need to be rescued...... Three Nepalis honoured with prestigious int'l awardsNepalmountainnews Report | |10 Jul 2008Three Nepalis nationals including one women rights activist cum lawyer and two ophthalmologists have been honored with two different prestigious international awards for their outstanding performances in their respective fields. Among the winners were Sapana Pradhan Malla, a noted women rights activist and lawyer and two ophthalmologists Dr Badri Prasad Badu and Dr Raghunandan Byanju. According to the Peter and Patricia..... 3 hundred Nepalis stranded in war-hit IraqNepalmountainnews Report | |9 Jul 2008More than 3 hundred Nepalis flown to Iraq with sweet dream of lucrative jobs overseas were reportedly being stranded at streets of the capital Bagdad. About 150 blue-collar reached Iraq through the hands of brokers with promising jobs at Yartho hotel in Bagdad and other more than 135 workers flown there for jobs at Global Securities were left high and dry at streets near Bagdad airport after the recruiting offices denied to admit them.... Health services close down in Valley todayNepalmountainnews Report | |9 Jul 2008Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has called for close down of all health services in governmental, non-governmental and private health institutions except emergency in the capital valley today. NMA, the umbrella organization of the medical professionals, said that they were compelled to go for the entire medical strike to ensure safety of their profession and private investment in the health sector. "We will close down all the services except..... Talks on Madhes deadlock continues with failureNepalmountainnews Report | |8 Jul 2008Talks held between the Seven-Party Alliance (SPA) and the three Madhes-based parties failed to make any headway on the issues of autonomy and Madhesi community’s representation in the Nepal Army. Both the sides stuck to their respective stances resulting in further disruption of legislative business of the Constituent Assembly, Monday as well. The SPA leaders had Sunday claimed that they had made a breakthrough.... Enraged locals to commit suicide en masse as famine hit hardNepalmountainnews Report | |7 Jul 2008Hundreds of women at a far-western district who had gathered at the District Development Committee (DDC) threatened the authorities to commit suicide consuming poison en masse. Thanks to the acute shortage of foodstuffs that they had to live without food for days. The incident was of some three week ago in which the locals expressed their fury in front of the authority to provide..... Future of Pashupatinath heritage in peril!Nepalmountainnews Report | |6 Jul 2008As the road build by cadres of the Maoist affiliated Young Communist League (YCL) through the holy forest of Shleshmantak, a part of the protected zone of Pashupatinath, could be a table issue in the UNESCO World Heritage meeting and concerned officials here has no answer to reply, the future of the holy shrine seems gloomy. According to the Department of Archaeology (DoA), the committee is sure to field queries regarding the road construction. And failure to provide the.... |
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