SUSHIL KOIRALA LEAVING FOR NEW YORK THURSDAY Kathmandu, 27 June: NC President Sushil Koirala leaves for USA Thursday for New York where he underwent an operation at a leading hospital for tongue cancer three years ago. Koirala is going to New York for consultations when elections for a constituent assembly is being held 19 November and amid a fluid political situation. He leaves the country at a time when India is pushing rival Sher Bahadur Deuba as a possible successor of the incumbent president in the NC. Nnnn NEPALI RUPEE DEVALUED FURTHER AGAINST YS DOLLAR Kathmandu, 27 July; The Nepali rupee leff to its lowest value ad its depreciate against the US dollar continues. Nepal Rashtra Bank m the central bank, fixed Thursday’s exchange rate at Rs.97.77 to the greenhack. The value of the Nepali rupee as the dollar gained against the Nepali rupee. Nnnn SIMRIK AIRLINES BEGINGS FLIGHTS TO BHAIRAHAWA Kathmandu, 27 June: Siimrik Airlines Wednesday started flights between the capital and Bhairahawa The airline will operate one flight a day between the two points. Thecarrier also operates a flight between Kathmandu and Simara. nnnn