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KIDNAPPED BOY FREED

Kathmandu, 23 July: Bishnsu Shah was freed by Indian and Nepali police from a house across the border in Bihar.

Shah was bundled into a van and kidnapped from Biratnagar from a student hostel.

The driver has been arrested.

Two others are absconding.

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TWO DROWN IN RAPTI, BANKE

Kathmandu, 23 July: Two persons drowned in Rapti river in Banke Tuesday..

Dozens of houses have been inundated in villages in the district.

Floods and landslide have been creating havoc nation-wide.

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SPOKESMAN SAYS ELECTION WILL BE HELD

Kathmandu, 23 July: Government Spokesman and Communication

Minister Madhav Paudel said Tuesday ‘significant progress has been

made’ in .preparing for the 19 November elections.

“Much work has been done.Environment has been crated.

“People are confident vote will ne held,” he told reporters..

“Election has to be held 19 November.Election should be held and will be

held,” Paudel added.

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DONORS EXPLAIN POSITION

Kathmandu, 23 July: Donors say contributions are for timely elections.
"Nepal’s development partners appreciate efforts to convene

representatives of all political parties to reach agreement on the final parameters of free and fair elections that will lead to an inclusive Constituent Assembly,"

said United Nations Resident Coordinator, Terence D. Jones on behalf of development partners Tuesday in a press statement.

‘,,, contributions from development partners to the Elections Commission of

Nepal are designed to help ensure that the polls are held on time and are

credible and inclusive," he explained amid protests from opposition for interfering in Nepal’s internal affairs.

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