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Bhattarai to form new govt today - Himalayan Times
Bhattarai had requested parties to decide names by today, aiming at an oath-taking ceremony tomorrow, some time around 5:00pm, according to sources close to the prime minister. The five-point deal has it that a unity government under Bhattarai will be ...
Cameron to visit Myanmar this week - Himalayan Times
Cameron will meet President Thein Sein in the capital Naypyidaw on Friday and hold talks with opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi in Yangon the same day, a government official said. A second official confirmed the plan but said the schedule was still ...
New health concerns about 'fake pot' in US - Himalayan Times
said a smoke shop owner in Arizona who asked not to be named. He said he continues to stock three kinds of herbal incense, but none that carry ingredients outlawed by the DEA. "If there is a banned substance in there, then we don't have it in our store ...
Marriage: An outdated institution? - Himalayan Times
A couple married for 30 years, who chose to remain anonymous, believes that marriage is a must. According to them, there are several reasons such as “to run a family, for social security, prestige, religious aspect and to procreate”.
Dissident Myanmar monk to face trial - Himalayan Times
Since being let out of prison in January, Gambira has breached regulations by breaking into monasteries closed by the government after the monk-led demonstrations, a government official said on the day he was detained. The newspaper said after ...
Cheque in‚ cheque out - Himalayan Times
A female combatant in Hattikhor, who refused to be named fearing consequences, said, “There are several fighters whose cheques have been taken away by commanders.” Tears rolled down her cheeks as she said, “At this point I regret why I joined the ...
Fraud at customs points unabated - Himalayan Times
“The customs office succeeded to return his Rs 1 million after negotiation with illegal importers,” the source said. That entrepreneur borne huge loss after the incident.“But he did not get justice due to the involvement of influential people in the ...
World Bank blamed - Himalayan Times
“The World Bank's speed in this regard is painfully slow,” said a senior government official who did not wish to be identified. “It has also not done other works like appointing consultants for the studies. It looks like the bank is still not ...
Hardliners set to give Maoist training a miss - Himalayan Times
PARASI: Maoist hardliners have decided to boycott a training slated for tomorrow, accusing the UCPN-Maoist's establishment faction of scheduling the training unilaterally, a source said. Maoist district deputy in-charge, Dronababu Siwakoti, ...
PM puts lawmaker amnesty proposal on hold - Himalayan Times
KATHMANDU:Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai today put on hold the proposal to grant amnesty to UCPN-Maoist Constituent Assembly member Balkrishna Dhungel, a murder convict, a source said on condition of anomymity. According to the source, ...
Cop‚ Taliban killed - Himalayan Times
The blast occurred on Sunday evening in Guizhou province, a local official who refused to be named told AFP. “There was a blast on Sunday evening. Ten people died and one was injured,” he said. China's coal mines have been hit by a series of accidents ...
American lesbians get spliced Nepali style - Himalayan Times
Panta and his Blue Diamond Society, an organisation advocating gay and lesbian rights, had earlier hosted a gay wedding for British citizen Sanjay Shah and his Indian partner, who had refused to be identified.
Did PMO‚ MoFA‚ lie about PM´s Turkey trip? - Himalayan Times
KATHMANDU: The Office of the Prime Minister (PMO) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) not only kept the itinerary of Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal's ten-day Turkey visit secret, but also deceived the public and the media, a source said. ...
PM asks embattled State Minister to quit: Source - Himalayan Times
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal has asked newly appointed State Minister for Finance Lharkyal Lama to resign following a fusillade of controversies over the latter's background, a source close to the Prime Minister said on Wednesday. ...
Preparations on to produce Rubel before Chitwan DAO - Himalayan Times
A source said Rubel has already gone to Bangladesh after submitting his written statement. In the statement, as the source said, Rubel has accused Paras of pointing gun at his temple and telling him to make for the hedge. The source went on to claim ...
Casinos' license unlikely to be revoked - Himalayan Times
“If casino Anna clears its dues, only three casinos — Casino Nepal (Hotel Soaltee) Casino Royale (Hotel & Yeti) and Casino Fulbari (Hotel Fulbari) — will be on defaulters' list,” the source said. The hotel owners, whose hotels have been housing ...
One held with drugs - Himalayan Times
Acting on a tip off served by a person on the condition of anonymity that illegal contraband was being sold, Police arrested Sherpa, who hails from Marvin Village Development Committee of Sindhupalchowk and lives in Bouddha in a rented room. ...
Pink slip sought for three officers - Himalayan Times
However, the ministry claims that more trees have been felled in community forests. The prime minister committed to follow the recommendations. But a source said it is unlikely that the government will move as per the recommendation as reports of past ...
Dharan turning into a hub for arms traders - Himalayan Times
The people of Dharan (Sunsari district), Dhankuta, Shankhuwasabha, Bhojpur and Khotang districts purchase weapons in the said areas, the source said, ...