PRIME MINISTER, PRESIDENT CONDDOLE LOSS OFLIFE, PROPERTY IN USA

PRIME MINISTER, PRESIDENT CODOLE LOSS OF LIFE PROPERTY IN USA

Kathmandu, 30 April: Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal and President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav,in separate messages Saturday to President Barak Obama condoled the loss of lives and property in tornadoes in USA.
They expressed condolences and sympathies.
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MAOISTS TO CONDUCT DIALOGUE WITH OTHER PARTIES

Kathmandu, 30 April: A meeting of Maoist office bearers Saturday decided to hold dialogue with other parties to push peace process and constitution drafting.
Office bearers met after the central committee approved Friday by majority Chairman Prachanda’s changed policy to temporarily abandon people’s war in favour of peace and constitution—a strategy opposed by Mohan Baidya continuing a people’s war.
Office bearer will meet Monday toselect remaining members of its government tam.
The party has to appoint seven more ministers and 11 state ministers.
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THREE PARTIES TO DISCUSS SHOTDOWN OF CANCER HOSPITAL

Kathmandu, 30 April: The Big Three-- Maoists, NC and UML—will discuss Sunday the closure of the prestigious specialized Chinese-aided B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Bharatpur, Chitwan, Maoist Chairman Prachanda said Saturday.
He reached the central district with Vice-chairman Dr. Baburam Bhattarai Saturday.
The hospital was closed down indefinitely this week, except emergency service, with the parties pushing their candidates for post of managing director to succeed Dr. Bkaktaman Shrestha who was abducted last year and freed after paying a ransom for his freedom.
The closure of a hospital for appointment of a party friendly executive has been condemned by human rights groups.
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SANJIB THAPA ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF NEPAL RED CROSS SOCIETY

Kathmandu, 30 April: Sanjib Thapa has been elected chairman of Nepal Red Cross Society for a four-year term.
A 22-member executive committee was elected Saturday by a general convention that began in Nagarkot Wednesday.
Remaining members of the executive will be nominated by the president.
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