TALKS BEGIN BETWEEN PRESIDENT AND CPN MAOIST LEADERSHIP Kathmandu, 24 June: Discussions between President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav and leadership of newly launched CPN Maoist began Sunday morning at Shital Niwas. Secretary CP Gajurel is also in the talks team of the CPN Maoist. Thee president summoned the party for talks to discuss an outlet to the current crisis, formation of a national government and other issues. Party Spokesman Khadga Bahadur Bishwakarma said CPN Maoist will brief the president on actions of the present government. nnnn CPN MAOIST CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEET Kathmandu, 24 June: CPN Maoist central committee meet is being held Sunday after Saturday’s politburo meet. The party will discuss strategy, consolidation, agenda approved by the politburo and other issues as both factions former united Maoists try to recover from their split and consolidate thei positions. nnnn.