Inundation alert issued in Jhapa

Kathmandu, 15 Aug: With Damak and parts of Bhutanese refugee settlement under flood waters, local authorities in Jhapa Saturday issued an alert of a likely artificial dam burst.
A team has been sent from the capital for the safe and controlled release of the water; a landslide triggered by incessant blocked the flow of Sundhuwa rivulet in upstream neighbouring Ilam.
Reports from inundation of urban areas and villages have been received from Kanchanpurin the far-West to the eastern region.
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Trader shot in Jitpur

Kathmandu, 15 Aug: In continuing terai violence, trader Tulsi Prasad Shah was shot and seriously injured in Jitpur, Bara, overnight.
He is being rushed to the capital for treatment.
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India pushes to fight regional terrorism

Kathmandu, 15 Aug: Foreign Minister Sujata Koirala said India is interested to contain regional terrorism in South Asia with the cooperation of neighbouring countries.
“Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said India is prepared to extend whatever assistance is needed for the establishment of peace.”
She said India proposed establishing a mechanism with officials of both to fight cross-border criminal activities.
Nepal held discussions Saturday with Indian Ambassador Rakesh Sood ahead of his first India visit beginning Monday.
Sujata returned home Friday after laying the groundwork for the visit.
Nepal and India are expected to sign an agreement to renew Nepal-India trade treaty from seven to seven years.
Supply Minister Rajendra Mahoto said India has agreed to open five more customs points along the 1,700 km border.
CPN-UML standing committee Friday asked Nepal not to sign any controversial agreements with India.
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Maoist lawmaker falls sick

Kathmandu, 15 Aug: Maoist CA member and lawmaker Kamala Roka herself developed diarrhea while on an inspection visit of the epidemic hit region in the mid and far-West where deaths continue.
More than 300 persons have died in the disease breakout that broke out three months ago
She was rushed on a stretcher to a hospital.
WFP denied a INSEC report the cholera/diarrhea in the mid and far-West was also caused by contaminated grain, oil and lentils distributed by it.
The UN body said the epidemic was caused by contaminated water and lack of adequate hygiene practices.
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MEDIA GOOGLE

“President’s move [to retain army chief Gen Katawal] finally saved the country from plunging into another round of political crisis.”

(Girija Prasad Koirala, The Rising Nepal, 15 Aug.)

“If the proposal for understanding is sidelined It [Maoists] will face the fate of rebel Tamils LTTE or Pakistani extremists.”

(Girija Prasad Koirala, Rajdhani, 15 Aug.)

“I’m like an invalid in the evening. I can’t wade a slippery river or walk on narrow field divides. I can’t walk at night. Madan comrade carried me two or three times to a shelter.’

(Jhalanath Khanal revealing he has medical problem while responding to complaint he was carried piggyback by a Tanahu worker, Kantipur, 15 Aug.)

“There is no government side and opposition in the CA. Out of three vital posts in the CA, chairperson is from UML, and vice chairperson from UCPN-M. So the CC’s post should be given to NC.)

(NC Chief Whip Laxman Ghimere, The Himalayan Times, 15 Aug.)
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