FORMER SHANKATA CLUB FOOTBALLER TIRTHA NARAYAN MALI DEAD Kathmandu, 19 Aug.: Retired footballer Tirtha Narayan Mali died 7 August. He was 69. Mali played for Shankata Club. nnnn "Elections are not possible without amending the Interim Constitution. Mere amendment to electoral acts makes no sense, so the [President's] refusal to promulgate the ordinances is natural.” (UML leader Bishnu Paudel, The Kathmandu Post, 19Aug.) “The Maoists have formed the alliance as to maintain their grip to power despite being poles apart in terms of principle, ideology and road map.The front was formed for momentary benefit and power.” (NC General Secretary Prakash Man Singh, The Kathmandu, 19Aug.) “Revolutionary and forward-looking forces should get a chance to lead the government.” (CPN Maoist Chairman Mohan Baidya, The Kathmandu Post, 19 Aug.) nnnn