PM, PRESIDENT DISCUSSIONS Kathmandu, 8 July: Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai is holding discussions with President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav after Sunday morning’s discussions with Chairman Prachanda. Discussions are centered around the annual budget 2069/70; the new fiscal Year begins Monday. ‘Talks are going on between parties but there is no agreement so far,” the Maoist chief said on attempts to find a consensus on a budget between parties. Maoists are leading the coalition of Maoist and Madeshbadi parties, nnnn EC CALLS PM, MINISTERS FOR BRIEFING Kathmandu, 8 July: Election Commission (EC) has called Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai and ministers Monday for a briefing on preparations for the 22 November Constituent assembly (CA) elections called by government. The EC has asked government to amend the interim constitution and some laws related to elections to conduct elections amid fears the vote can’t be held without the amendments for which consensus is required between parties. nnnn.