FURTHER DETAILS ON UML CONTROVERSY

Kathmandu, 21 Feb.: A 39-member politburo meeting of the UML began Monday to discuss a controversial 7-point agreement between chairmen of the UCPN (Maoist) and UML and delayed government expansion.
The standing committee referred the disputed agreement and government expansion of Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal to the politburo.
The central committee meets Tuesday to discuss the controversial and secret agreement,
The politburo met Monday after an inconclusive meeting between Khanal and Maoist Chairman Prachanda; aides assisted them
Khanal critic KP Oli said after the UML/Maoist meet a resolution acceptable to all parties, including NC, is needed.
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NEPAL TOPS GROUPB OF ACC T20 WOMEN’S CRICKET TOURNAMENT

Kathmandu, 21 Feb. Nepal neat Malaysia by nine wickets to emerge at the top of Group B in the ACC T20 women’s cricket tournament in Kuwait Monday.
Malaysia set Nepal a 69-run target for victory.
Neap scored the required runs in 14 overs for the loss of one wicket.
Nepal entered the semi-final Sunday by beating Thailand, UAE and host Kuwait.
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