FORMER KING FLYING FOR EUROPE Kathmandu, 2 July: Former King Gyanendra is flying for France 16 July—the first time he’ll leave Nepal and India after leaving Narayanhiti royal palace, Jana Bhawana reports. During his month-long trip, he’ll visit several other European countries. Nnnn MONDAY 13TH DAY OF DEATHOF SHARAD CHANDRA SHAH Kathmandu, 2 July: Relatives, friends and well-wishers condoled the death Monday of Sharad Chandra Shah in messages. Monday marked the 13th day of his death. Even critics accept he contributed to the development of sporting activities as member-secretary of National Sports Council (NSC) and infrastructure development of sportoing facilities. He was deeply involved in panchayat politics. Shah was liked and hated. nnnn