Khadga Prasad Oli, who had been heard criticizing the Maoists at various intervals while they were in government has suddenly changed his tone and language altogether. Earlier he never hesitated to say that the Maoist led government was a failure and they were unfit to rule the country. Oli’s feelings and thoughts about the Maoists has recently changed with a magic touch and this happened during his India visit. Though the official reason for his Delhi visit was mentioned as health reasons, he did accomplish meetings with various Indian political …

Nepali Congress unofficially broke after Nepali Congress Vice President Mr. Ram Chandra Poudel, close associate of Girija Prasad Koirala decided to contest for the Parliamentary Party leader election against Koirala’s choice. Mr. Poudel was upset and really did not like Koirala’s decision to promote Sujata Koirala, which lead to some differences between the two. Mr. Poudel was a senior leader in the party and was also in high raking party command who hoped to lead the party in the government headed by Madhav Kumar Nepal, which was washed away by …

BY DIRGHA RAJ PRASAI
Secularism and federalism is not the issue of Nepal. In the context of Nepal, this will be a suicidal task. It will break the unity of the Nepalese people. Actually, federalism means feudalism which can’t give the solution for the lower castes and poor. Similarly, secularism also encourages religious terrorism. Due to secularism and federalism, the Constituent Assembly can’t do anything; it will only be a missile to destroy Nepal. The Maoist model of federalism which is based on ethnicity can disintegrate the country. Racial federalism can …

In the above video, one can witness King Gyanendra saying that if the people want the Monarchy can be reinstated. Prachanda was also recorded saying that the master has been missing and it the peoples duty to find the master. All of these come to a conclusion that the country does need the King, be it Gyanendra or the baby King. The political parties have done nothing for the nation rather than just disputing among themselves and fighting like cats and dogs to come to power. The million dollar question …

By: Kamala Prasai
The American people had so much expectation from Mr. Barrack Obama. The Americans exhibited the brilliance while voting for him. They thought the talent of Mr. Obama could not be the substitute. However, the Americans were concerned to the economy and social issues of the US more than any other issues. They were much concerned about the social security, health insurance and employment related problems. The crumbling US economy made Americans worried more than anything else. The Americans placed him to the world’s busiest job in anticipation that …

It’s always calm before the storm and thats what it is with the Maoists now. They seem calm currently but in reality they are planning on how to capture the state power. Pushpa Kamal Dahal, the Maoists’ party chairman in his 19 page long political proposal presented at the Party Politburo (PB) meeting has stressed the need for formation of a National Government led by the Maoists’ party itself. The Maoists leadership discussed two possible alternatives: Formation of the Maoists’ Led National Government or Declare a Revolt sooner than later. …

The exploitation of children in Nepal has been a concern to the international community for a long time. What are all those organizations in Nepal working as NGO’s (non government organization) and INGO’s (international non government organizations) making tons of money doing at a time where kids who should be in school with books in their hands are fighting with weapons on the streets of Kathmandu as Maoists warriors. In the early days Nepal’s carpet industry crashed in the international market for using child labor to a limit where the …

The newly appointed US assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard O’Blake forwarded three pre-conditions for the Maoists of Nepal to get their terrorist tag removed. First, refrain from the path of violence and stop terrorizing the people; second, say no to the anarchical behavior of the YCL and finally, play constructive role to keep going the peace process smoothly.
“The Maoists are not ready to accept those conditions” said C.P. Gajurel adding, “We give a damn to the so-called terrorist tag, let them keep us in …

Time flies so fast. It’s beyond anybody’s control. Neither Sailaja Didi could control it. She had to flow with the speed of the time leaving her memories amidst us. Her memories, when remembered make all of us shed tears.
After the first general elections of 1991, all the girl members of the Nepal Student’s Union were taking part in the ‘Girl’s Conference’ in Kathmandu . As a President of the Janata Multiple Campus, Itahari, Sunsari, I also took part in the conference. Few of us were invited by Sialaja Didi. During …

The saying that  goes, beggars can’t be choosers has been proven wrong in the Nepali political scenario. Bijay Gachhadhar has recently demanded Ministries like Home Affairs, Water Resources, Physical Planning and Works, Local Development, Communications, Education and Health for his party or as one may say for him and his supporters. Gachhadhar led faction of Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) Saturday said distribution of ministerial portfolios based on discussion only between the CPN-UML and the Nepali Congress will be unacceptable. Organizing a press conference in the capital, Deputy Prime Minister and …