NC.UML ASK MAOISTS FOR FIRM PROPOSAL FOR PEACE TO LEAD GOVT.

NC,UML ASK MAOISTS
TO PRESENT FIRM PLAN TO COMPLETE PEACE PROCESS TOLEAD GOVT.

Kathmandu,19 Aug.: NC and UML asked Maoists Maoists to declare clear commitment to the peace process to lead a successor government of Jhalanath Khanal who resigned this week.
They asked for a reliable schedule for integration to 19,000 Maoist former combatants in 28 cantonments and satellite camps and completion of the peace process.
UML proposed UML should lead a consensus government.
NC and UML will demanded a
firm schedule and plan to complete the peace process and integration of former fighters for Maoist leadership of a future government.
The two parties said Maoists should implement past commitments.
Another UML, Maoist meet was ‘positive’ Friday and two parties will meet again Saturday, Third Vice-chairman Narayan Kazi Shrestha said.
UML and a democratic front of five Madeshbadi parties also held discussions Friday on elections by 21 August for Khanal’s successor.
Both UML and the Madeshbadi parties described as the fourth force haven’t laid claim to lead a consensus government.
Sher Bahadur Deuba of NC and Maoist Second Vice-chairman Dr.Baburam Bhattarai have staked claims.
UML and the front pressed for a consensus government.
Bijaya Kumar Gachedhar. Chairman of MJFL—one of five constituents of the front-said the five parties UML to present its official and clear position on the e leadership of the consensus government
UML plan would help the front form its own option, Gachedhar said.
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UNIDO SAYS IT HAS NO VALID LUMBINI AGREEMENT APECF

Kathmandu, 19 Aug : United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Friday denied reports it has signed an accord with Asia Pacific Exchange and Cooperation Foundation (APECF) on development of Lumbini, the birthplace of The Buddha.
"The UNIDO has not entered into any valid contractual agreement with the APECF, and therefore is not involved in any activities related to the Lumbini Special Development Zone in Nepal," a UNIDO statement said.
"Any reference to a UNIDO involvement in the Lumbini Special Development Zone is thus without any legal and substantive basis," the statement signed by UNDIO Advocacy and Communication Coordinator Mikhail Evstafyev said.
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FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS FOREIGN DIPLOMATS INCREASING ACTIVITIES FORCING FOREIGN MINISTRY TO ENFORCE CODE OF CONDUCT

Kathmandu, 19 Aug.: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Upendra Yadav said Friday foreign diplomats had increased activities in Nepal forcing foreign ministry to enforce a code of conduct for them.
He didn’t identify the foreigners
Yadav asked them to observe the code.
while addressing reporters in the capital.
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PRACHANDA, Dr. BABURAM BHATTARAI COULDN’T FLY TO DHANUSHA

Kathmandu, 19 Aug.: Top Maoist leaders ,including Chairman Prachanda and Second Vice-chaiman Dr.Baburam Bhattarai couldn’t attend in Janakpur Dhan Friday to remember Ram Brikshya Yadav
The Maoist leader was killed during Maoist people’s war in 2051.
Bad weather forced cancellation of their trips to the Dhanusha headquarters.
A programme was observed at Parisdanda in the capital and locally.
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MORE THAN 2,000 HOUSES INUNDATED IN SOUTH SAPTARI

Kathmandu, 19 Aug.: At least 2,000 houses were inundated south Saptari Friday following incessant rain
A team led by CDO Gokarna Tiwari inspected the area.
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GOPAL PRASAD RIMA; AMBAR GURUNG HONOURED

Kathmandu,19 Aug 19: Nepal Army (NA) Friday posthumously honoured composer Gopal Prasad Rimal for penning the stirring ‘Rato Ra Chandra Surya’
with the rank of honourary colonel.
Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal conferred the title to his widow Hari Devi Rimal.
Music composer Ambar Gurung was also conferred the rank.
Army Chief Gen. Chhatra Man Singh Gurung awarded them with Rs 200,000 each.
NA also felicitated Fatteman Rajbhandari, singing the army song.
Rajbhandari was presented a national dress, cap, coat and appreciation letter with Rs. 100,000.
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