Friday, February 03, 2006

Hindus celebrate Shree Panchami


The commencing day for young kids to book. Yes, today hindus around the
world including a vast number from Nepal and India observe Rishi Panchami
or commonly called Saraswoti Pooja to mark the Goddess of Knowledge and
wisdom, Saraswoti. Students worship this God for their better academics
and young kids are made to start their academic life onward this day!

Thursday, February 02, 2006

पाल्पा भिडन्तमा २५ जनाको मृत्यु

पाल्पाको तानसेनमा मंगलबार रातभर माओवादी विद्रोही र सुरक्षाकर्मीहरूबीच भएको
भिडन्तमा दुवैतर्फका गरी २५ जनाभन्दा बढिको ज्यान जानुका साथै सरकारी
भवनहरूमा ठूलो क्षति पुगेको छ,

for full news go to BBC

Wednesday, February 01, 2006

नेपाल मौसुफ बाट रास्ट्रका नाममा सम्बोधन बक्स

राजा आफ्नै रोडम्यापमा अडिग

श्री ५ बाट बुधबार बिहान देशवासीका नाममा सन्देश बक्सँदै मौसूफ आफ्‌नो 
रोडम्यापमा अडिग रहेको स्पष्ट हुकुम बक्स भएको छ। देशमा आन्दोलन चर्किरहेका 
कारण कडा वा नरम केही नयाँ घोषणा हुनसक्छ भन्ने विश्लेषकहरुको अनुमान विपरीत 
श्री ५ बाट यथास्थितिमा रहने घोषणा भएको छ।

श्री ५ को करिब २० मिनेट लामो सम्बोधनमा मौसूफले एक वर्षअगाडि चालिबक्सेको 
कदमको प्रतिरक्षा गरिबक्सँदै यस क्रममा देशको शान्ति सुरक्षामा महत्त्वपूर्ण 
सुधार आएको दावी गरिबक्सेको छ।मौसूफबाट प्रजातन्त्रका लागि निर्वाचन आवश्यक हुने हुकुम बक्स हुँदै 
निर्वाचनको प्रक्रिया सुरु भइसकेको बताइबक्सेको छ।परराष्ट्र मामिलाका सम्बन्धमा नेपालको परराष्ट्र नीति अहिले स्पष्ट र स्थायी 
भएको दावी गरिबक्सँदै मौसूफले नेपाललाई पारवाहन बिन्दू बनाउने पुरानो घोषणा 
दोहोर्याइबक्सेको छ।त्यसैगरी भ्रष्टाचार नियन्त्रणका लागि प्रयास जारी राख्ने, भूमिहीनहरुलाई 
भूमि बाँड्न भूमि बैंकको स्थापना गर्ने जस्ता आश्वासन पनि शाही घोषणामा रहेको 
छ।

नेपाल मौसुफ बाट रास्ट्रका नाममा सम्बोधन बक्स

राजा आफ्नै रोडम्यापमा अडिग

श्री ५ बाट बुधबार बिहान देशवासीका नाममा सन्देश बक्सँदै मौसूफ आफ्‌नो
रोडम्यापमा अडिग रहेको स्पष्ट हुकुम बक्स भएको छ। देशमा आन्दोलन चर्किरहेका
कारण कडा वा नरम केही नयाँ घोषणा हुनसक्छ भन्ने विश्लेषकहरुको अनुमान विपरीत
श्री ५ बाट यथास्थितिमा रहने घोषणा भएको छ।

श्री ५ को करिब २० मिनेट लामो सम्बोधनमा मौसूफले एक वर्षअगाडि चालिबक्सेको
कदमको प्रतिरक्षा गरिबक्सँदै यस क्रममा देशको शान्ति सुरक्षामा महत्त्वपूर्ण
सुधार आएको दावी गरिबक्सेको छ।मौसूफबाट प्रजातन्त्रका लागि निर्वाचन आवश्यक हुने हुकुम बक्स हुँदै
निर्वाचनको प्रक्रिया सुरु भइसकेको बताइबक्सेको छ।परराष्ट्र मामिलाका सम्बन्धमा नेपालको परराष्ट्र नीति अहिले स्पष्ट र स्थायी
भएको दावी गरिबक्सँदै मौसूफले नेपाललाई पारवाहन बिन्दू बनाउने पुरानो घोषणा
दोहोर्याइबक्सेको छ।त्यसैगरी भ्रष्टाचार नियन्त्रणका लागि प्रयास जारी राख्ने, भूमिहीनहरुलाई
भूमि बाँड्न भूमि बैंकको स्थापना गर्ने जस्ता आश्वासन पनि शाही घोषणामा रहेको
छ।

UN woes over Nepal

The United States has said on Tuesday that it remains troubled by developments in Nepal, one year after the King seized power on February 1, 2005.

In a statement issued in Washington DC today, a spokesman of the US States Department said twelve months of palace rule have only made the security situation more precarious, emboldened the Maoist insurgents, and widened the division between the country's political parties and the King.

“The United States remains particularly concerned by the Maoist insurgency, which presents the most immediate threat to a peaceful and prosperous Nepal,” the statement issued by Adam Ereli, deputy spokesman at the US state dept. said.

Heavy clashes in Palpa’s Tansen (Breaking News)

Reports coming in from the western district of Palpa say heavy fighting is
going on between the security forces and the Maoist rebels in the district
headquarters, Tansen, late Tuesday.Breaking news from Nepalnews.com

Tuesday, January 31, 2006

ललितपुरमा मेयर पदका उम्मेदवारमाथि गोली प्रहार

नगर स्तरीय चुनावमा सुरक्षा व्यवस्था कायम गर्न आफूलाई म्यानडेट दिइएको शाही
नेपाली सेनाले जनाउंदै गर्दा ललितपुर उपमहानगरपालिकाको मेयर पदका एकजना
उम्मेदवारलाई अज्ञात बन्दुकधारीहरूले गोली हानी घाइते तुल्याएका छन्।

माघ १९ मा राजाको अर्को सम्बोधन

श्री ५ महाराजाधिराज ज्ञानेन्द्र वीर विक्रम शाहदेवबाट बुधबार बिहान ९ बजे
राष्ट्रका नाममा सम्बोधन बक्स हुनेभएको छ। उक्त कुरा श्री ५ महाराजाधिराजको
सम्वाद सचिवालयले मंगलबार जनाएको हो।एक वर्षअगाडि माघ १९ कै दिनमा श्री ५ बाट प्रधानमन्त्री देउवाको
मन्त्रिपरिषदलाई भंग गरिबक्सी मौसूफकै अध्यक्षतामा मन्त्रिपरिषद गठन
गरिबक्सेको हो।माघ १९ लाई कालो दिन भन्दै राजनीतिक दल, विद्यार्थी संगठन, नागरिक समाज,
पेशागत संघसंस्था आदिले बुधबार दिनभर राजधानीमा विभिन्न कार्यक्रम गर्ने भएका
छन्।त्यसैगरी देशभर र विदेशमा लन्डनको संसद भवन अगाडि, न्युयोर्कमा राष्ट्रसंघीय
मुख्यालय अगाडि, अस्ट्रेलिया, क्यानाडा, बेल्जियममा ईयुको सचिवालयअगाडि पनि
प्रदर्शन हुँदैछ।

Word of The Day - Jan 31, 2006

   
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Word of the Day

smarmy
Definition: (adjective) Hypocritically, complacently, or effusively earnest.
Synonyms: fulsome, oleaginous, unctuous
Usage: His smarmy speech left no doubt that he actually felt superior to those he was meant to be praising.

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Asbestos
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Private Slovik Executed for Desertion (1945)
US Army private Eddie Slovik was executed for desertion in 1945. His was the first such execution after the Civil War and the only one of 49 WWII desertion death sentences to be carried out. Slovik deserted with a friend during an artillery attack and later confessed to an MP in writing that he would do it again. Refusing several offers to tear up the confession, he said, "I've made up my mind. I'll take my court martial."
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A prolific writer, Mailer is best known for his innovative nonfiction novels. Arrested briefly for his involvement in anti-Vietnam demonstrations, he became a recognized author with the publication of The Naked and the Dead, which is based on his WWII experiences and has been touted as one of the best books about the war years.
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It may well be doubted whether human ingenuity can construct an enigma or the kind which human ingenuity may not, by proper application resolve.

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THT News Letter : Tuesday, January 31, 2006

News Letter - The Himalayan Times
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Thought For Today!
"He who chooses the beginning of a road chooses the place it leads to. It is the means that determine the end."
by Harry Emerson Fosdick
 
Home
RNA to step in to check poll disruption
Kathmandu, January 30: The Royal Nepalese Army is prepared to mobilise troops to prevent anyone from disrupting the process of municipal elections slated for February 8. The newly appointed RNA spokesperson, Brig Gen Nepal Bhushan Chand, addressing his first press conference today, said, “The RNA is committed to execute its duty as per the mandate received from the government
 
  • Lalitpur mayoral candidate shot at
  • French climber goes missing
  • THT driver arrested, beaten up for no apparent reason
  • OHCHR chief assesses govt’s rights record
  • National
    THT scribe held, freed
    Kathmandu, January 30: The station manager of the Srinagar FM radio station, Jagadish Bhattarai, who is also a correspondent to The Himalayan Times, was today taken into custody for three hours
     
  • Three Tanahu DDC members resign
  • Call to respect press freedom
  • Demos planned in UK, Thailand for tomorrow
  • 23 elected unopposed in Biratnagar
  • Maoists claim to have 10 labour suppliers in custody
  • Newly-elected official resigns
  • Appeal judges’ selection soon
  • Kamal threatened me, says mayoral candidate
  • Newly-elected municipal reps asked to step down
  • ONCE-OVER
  • City
    ANNFSU prez held; rallies staged
    Kathmandu, January 30: Policemen in civilian clothes today arrested Khimlal Bhattarai, president of the All-Nepal National Free Students’ Union (ANNFSU), from Thamel and beat him up, Thakur Gaire,
     
  • Lockout at sociology dept ends
  • AIDS victims stress better coordination with media
  • Classes conducted in prohibited area
  • Probe into cheating of Dutch national begins
  • IN BRIEF
  • Business
    Indo-US govt ties to dictate trade deal
    New Delhi, January 30: American defence major Lockheed Martin, in the race to sell 126 combat jets to India, today said the status of India-US diplomatic ties would influence its plans to supply
     
  • OPEC meet to decide on oil output hike
  • India looking for JV in Oman
  • Women still secondary breadwinners in US
  • US, S Korea to launch free trade accord
  • Dubai promotes Chinese products
  • Sri Lankan tea exports hit record high
  • ‘Unconventional’ Thai CEO makes waves
  • Retail lending builds special niche
  • SLA cuts fares ahead of Emirates arrival
  • ICAN launches DISA course
  • Tourism faces worst year in 2005
  • Reforms are slowing down, reports ADB
  • BIZ BRIEFS
  • Sports
    Three Star blank BBC; Army, MMC win
    Kathmandu, January 30: Top three teams, Nabil Three Star Club (TSC), Manang Marsyangdi Club (MMC) and Tribhuvan Army Club (TAC) registered wins while Bouddha Football Club (BFC) pulled its second
     
  • Woods beats Olazabal in playoff
  • Pakistan take charge of decisive India Test
  • Make or break time for South Africa: Smith
  • Barcelona one win away from league record
  • TIME OUT
  • GuffShuff
    Jessica Alba the most desirable girlfriend
    More men want Hollywood siren Jessica Alba as a girlfriend than any other hottie in Hollywood, according to a new Internet survey. The 24-year-old sex
     
  • Bobby, this dude knows how to party
  • Lotion slip lands Lohan in hospital
  • Rekha-Priyanka, what a duo!
  • New kid in the block for Oscars
  • Rang De Basanti courts controversy, again!
  • Follow up on Nepal, Jolie tells politicos
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    Sunday, January 29, 2006

    FNJ, NBA to observe Feb 1 as ‘black day’

    Two prominent professional organizations – the Federation of Nepalese
    Journalists (FNJ), the umbrella organization of Nepalese journalists and
    the Nepal Bar Association (NBA) – have announced to observe February 1 as
    ‘black day’.

    Organising a press meet in Kathmandu today, FNJ officials said a national
    conference has been planned in the capital followed by a demonstration at
    New Road, a restricted area, in protest against the government curb on the
    independent press. Journalists from different parts of the country, who
    have faced arrests and torture form the state, are also scheduled to
    participate in the conference, they informed.

    The FNJ also asked its branch offices in the districts to organise
    programs to mark February 1 as ‘black day’.

    Speaking at the press meet, FNJ president Bishnu Nisthuri said that as
    press freedom is related to political freedom it should not be isolated
    from the ongoing movement for democracy.

    On February 1 last year, King Gyanendra sacked a four-party government led
    by Sher Bahadur Deuba and assumed direct power. Restriction on political
    rights and press freedom has been tightened since then.

    Meanwhile, the NBA, the umbrella organization of Nepalese law
    professionals, today announced to mark February 1 as ‘black day’, saying
    that people’s rights and the rule of law deteriorated in the country after
    the February 1 royal move.

    Issuing a statement, the NBA directed its 81 units around the country to
    organise programs as part of marking February 1 as ‘black day’.
    nepalnews.com mk Jan 29 06

    Student unions, professors oppose TU’s decision to extend vacation


    Eight student unions affiliated with the agitating political parties and
    professors working at the Tribhuvan University (TU) have denounced the
    university administration’s decision to extend the winter vacation in all
    affiliate campuses in Kathmandu Valley by 11 days.

    After a meeting in Kathmandu, the eight student organizations stated that
    the decision of the TU administration was taken “at the behest of the
    government” which is conducting municipal elections on February 8 despite
    boycott from major political parties. A joint statement issued by the
    student unions said the TU’s decision is against the right of students..

    They also warned to launch protest programs if the decision was not
    withdrawn immediately.

    The TU administration on Sunday announced to extend the winter vacation,
    which ended today (Monday), until February 9, considering the upcoming
    municipal polls. There are over 50 thousand students studying in the
    university campus and various affiliate public and private colleges.

    Meanwhile, the Free Students Unions (FSU) of various campuses in the
    Kathmandu Valley including Tribhuvan University, Nepal Commerce Campus and
    Patan Multiple Campus also opposed the TU administration’s
    “politically-motivated” decision, demanding withdrawal of the decision.

    Similarly, the TU unit of the Nepal University Teachers’ Association
    (NUTA) in a statement said the administration’s decision is against the
    interest of students.

    “The politically-biased decision of the TU administration will also affect
    the academic calendar,” a statement issued by NUTA’s TU unit said.
    nepalnews.com mk Jan 29 06