MAOISTS TO WITHDRAW FROM RACE FOR PM (UPDATE)

Kathmandu, 26 Sept.: Maoist Chairman Prachanda is to withdraw from the race for prime minister Sunday when 8th round vote will be held in parliament.
NC Vice-president Ram Chandra Paudel is the only candidate to remain in the contest which again will be indecisive.
Maoist meet of office bearers took the decision Sunday morning.
It will be communicated to parliament’s business advisory committee before the vote.
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Teenage girl shot dead
Kathmandu, 26 Sept.: Susma Tumrok, 17,a teenage girl, was shot dead in Fidim Panchthar Sunday, police said.
A boy fled after shooting her.
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