SELECTION OF MAOIST COMBATANTS AS OFFICERS IN NEPAL ARMY BEGINS Kathmandu, 12 Sept.: Under a second phase itinerary, selection of Maoists for officers in Nepal Army (NA) began at a cantonment in Chitwan, Coordinator.Balananda Sharma of secretariat of a special committee said. The committee for integration and supervision is headed ex-officio by the prime minister. Selection of former fighters in other ranks continues. Response for joining state army has been lukewarm with delays and in-fighting in Maoist ranks. nnnn CORRECTION SAFF FOORBALL Kathmandu, 12 Sept.: Nepal Wednesday qualified for the semi-final after Trouncing Afghanistan 7-1 in GroupB SAFF Women’s mtch winning three matches. Nepal will now play Sri Lanka in the semi-final ri qualify for the finals. Nnnn 30 INJURED IN DHAGING BUS ACCIDENT Kathmandu, 12 Sept.: Thirty bus passengers injured when the bus plunged 100 meters off a road in Dhading were rescued with injuries. They’re being treated locally. The bus was heading for the capital from Kakadvitta. nnnn