Maoists finalizing detailed plans for popular movement

Kathmandu, 27 Oct: A Maoist popular movement secretariat Tuesday started discussions to chart out detailed programme of popular movement that will be launched 1 November.
The plans will be presented to the central committee for approval later Tuesday.
Maoist demand for correction of what they call unconstitutional decision of President Dr Ram Baran Yadav to retain sacked Army Chief Gen Rukmangud Katawal was rejected by ruling parties.
Despite Maoist threat to launch the, movement, last minute efforts are still being made to find end a five-month political deadlock.
Chairman Prachanda held discussions with CPN-UML Chairman Jhalanath Khanal who is meeting separately with top Congress leaders.
Chairman Prachanda said Monday the movement is being launched to complete an incomplete revolution.
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British delegation arriving

Kathmandu, 27 Oct: British parliament’s international development committee is arriving later Tuesday to study the work of DFID Nepal.
The committee appointed by the house of commons examines expenditure, administration and policy of DFID that manages British aid to developing countries..
The delegation is led by Malcolm Brice, member of the house of commons.
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Nepali peacekeeper dead in Haiti

Kathmandu, 27 Oct: Nepal Army peacekeeper in Haiti has died.
Posh Raj Adhikari’s body is being flown back home Tuesday after he died 19 October.
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Nepal, India sighing trade treaty

Kathmandu, 27 Oct: Commerce ministers of India and Nepal are signing a trade agreement in the capital Tuesday.
The treaty will be valid for seven years with provision for automatic extension after expiry.
The two countries will also upgrade a treaty that controls unauthorized trade.
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MEDIA GOOGLE

“I know arms are going to India from Nepal, but I talks much on this with journalists.”

(Deputy Prime Minister Sujata Koirala, Rajdhani, 27 October.)
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