Russian killed in chopper crash

Kathmandu, 15 Nov: A Russian flight engineer died in a Russian helicopter accident in Humla Sunday.
Three crew members and two passengers of the cargo chopper were injured in the accident.
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Maoists hold political consultations

Kathmandu, 15 Nov: Maoist Vice-chairman Narayan Kaji Shrestha
Sunday held discussions with Prime Minister Madhab Kumar Nepal and Nepali Congress Vice-chairman Ram Chandra Paudel to end a five-month political impasse before beginning a third round of Moaist anti-government protests Friday.
There was no breakthrough.
Chairman Prachanda held discussions with Bhaktapur communist leader Narayanman Bijukakchya Saturday to find a solution.
Meanwhile, RPP leader and former Prime Minister Lokndra Bahadur Chand said Sunday,” Nobody will be able to handle the situation” is a new constitution isn’t drafted by the 28 May 2010 deadline.
He ruled out the return of ousted monarchy.
Four of 11 subject committees failed to submit their proposals for a proposed constitution by a deadline Sunday.
The failure means the schedule to draft a proposed a constitution will have to be rescheduled for the seventh time.
Fundamental differences on a proposed constitution are there between major political players.

Officials resume work in Bara, Parsa

Kathmandu, 15 Nov: District officials resumed work in Bara and Parsa Sunday after six days of protests.
They threatened protests will resume protests in five days if action isn’t taken against Agriculture State Minister Karima Begum for assaulting Parsa CDO Durga Bhandari.
Begun is moving around freely in the capital despite arrest warrant issued against her.
This is an indication politicians are beyond the law in the country.
Assaulting a government is a serious crime.
The minister claimed the official touched her body against Muslim tradition.
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