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This is a selection of Nepal related articles that have been published after February 1, 2005. Nepal Research stands for peace, freedom, democracy and inclusion in Nepal. All this is provided neither by royal nor by Maoist politics. We predominantly include articles that are critical in the ongoing state destruction. Articles and papers in favour of the royal regime may be looked up through the links to government owned media on our news subsite.
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Paper Title / Author Date of publication

Socialist Worker Nepal’s deep crisis,  by David Seddon 28/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Hopes for peace and democracy, by Sundar Mani Dixit 28/02/2006
Nepal News Nine killed in Palpa clash 28/02/2006
Nepal News Maoist, security man killed in clashes; explosives seized at border 28/02/2006
Nepal News Government to keep register of detainees 28/02/2006
Bloomberg Nepalese Court Orders Release of 18 Jailed Opposition Leaders 28/02/2006
Nepal News Over 440 minors killed in 10 years of Maoist insurgency: Report 28/02/2006
BBC News Warning on Nepal child victims, by Sushil Sharma 28/02/2006
South Asian Media Net CPN-UML discusses protest strategies 28/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘No problem in talking to king’ 28/02/2006
Nepal News Parties not against talks with the King: Oli 28/02/2006
South Asian Media Net US chasing elitist agenda 28/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Govt, parties should reconcile: Japan 28/02/2006
Nepal News OHCHR condemns Maoist bombings in Pokhara 28/02/2006
Nepal News Maoists release 150 students and teachers 28/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Maoists distribute seized oil to locals 28/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Maoists Release Oil Tanker Staffers 28/02/2006
Daily Times 20 killed in Nepal violence 28/02/2006
Bahrain Tribune 19 killed in Nepal clashes 28/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Rebels kill 3 soldiers in Kavre, by Khuman Singh Tamang 28/02/2007
Daily Star Nepal Maoists ambush army patrol: 4 killed 16 rebels killed in clash 28/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Maoist bomb in busy Pokhara street injures 18, by Dinesh Regmi and Kulchandra Neupane 28/02/2006
Reuters Four killed, 11 hurt in Nepal attacks 27/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Explosion Leaves Dozen Injured in Pokhara, by Tribhuwan Paudel (nln 27/02/2006) 27/02/2006
BBC News Explosion in Nepal tourist town 27/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Rai tortured to death in barracks’, by Shahiman Rai 27/02/2006
Nepal News Int’l conference calls for release of political detainees in Nepal 27/02/2006
Kathmandu Post NFPJ flays police assault of lensman 27/02/2006
Nepal News SC orders release of 18 oppn leaders 27/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Detained Leaders Decline to Move SC for Their Release 27/02/2006
Japan Times Deepening crisis in Nepal 27/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal US Will Use Nepal as “Bargaining Chip” against India, Says Political Analyst 27/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Boucher replaces Rocca: ‘King has to reverse course’ 27/02/2006
Nepal News US asks King to reverse February 1 takeover for political solution 27/02/2006
Kathmandu Post

King to blame for 12-pt pact [Please not so shortsighted, Mr Moriarty: The institution of monarchy is most responsible for all failed developments in Nepal, not only for the recent ones!]

27/02//2006
Nepal News Nepal is in danger of collapse: US envoy Moriarty 27/02/2006
Nepal News Leaders discuss stir 27/02/2006
Kathmandu Post UML discusses stir with NC, NC(D) 27/02/2006
Relief Web Nepal parties announce new protests, pile pressure on king, by Deepesh Shrestha 27/02/2006
Nepal News Maoists free transport workers 27/02/2006
Xinhua Guerrillas abduct 120 civilians in Nepal 27/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Clash in Palpa, rebels seize buses in Kavre 27/02/2006
Nepal News

Cab driver shot dead in Tanahun; nine injured in blast

27/02/2006
Nepal News Three security personnel and one civilian killed in Kavre clash 27/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal 3 Security Men and 1 Civilian Killed in Kavre Clash 27/02/2006
Reuters Alert Net Nepal Maoists ambush army patrol, kill 3 troops 27/02/2006
BBC News Rebels killed in Nepal fighting 27/02/2006
Khaleej Times Three soldiers, 16 rebels killed in separate clashes in Nepal 27/02/2006
Khaleej Times Nepal’s army kills 16 rebel Maoists 27/02/2006
Nepal News 16 Maoists killed in Palpa clash 27/02/2006
Reuters Alert Net Nepali troops kill 16 Maoist rebels in clash-army 26/02/2006
Aljazeera Maoists killed in Nepal clash 26/02/2006
Nepal News Security forces, rebels clash in Western Nepal 26/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Massive Clash Going On in Palpa 26/02/2006
Honolulu Advertiser A Maoist-governed Nepal may be less than year away, by Richard Halloran 26/02/2006
Nepal News Free expression groups express concerns at Nepal situation 26/02/2006
INSN ‘Human rights is the antidote to terrorism’, interview with Irene Khan  26/02/2006
Nepal News King wants to rule through a rubber-stamp parliament: Deuba 26/02/2006
Outlook India King should hand over power to seven parties: Deuba 26/02/2006
Khaleej Times Nepal’s beleaguered king reviews new troops 26/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Deuba poses tough question to Maoists, by Prateek Pradhan and Narayan Wagle 26/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Review of 12-Point Pact Necessary: Deuba 26/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Parties Committed to 12-Point Pact With Maoists 26/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Alliance committed to 12-point pact 26/02/2006
Nepal News Maoists abduct 150 students, teachers in Dhading [still a bad base for cooperation with democratic forces!] 26/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Professionals urged to fight for rights 26/02/2006
Nepal News Acharya calls professionals to fight for democracy 26/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Dhungana extorted millions in districts’, by Shankar Kharel 26/02/2006
Nepal News RNA moving towards victory: CoAS Thapa [a message full of unthruthfulness and impertinence!] 26/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘King, people and army should unite’ 26/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Govt committed to rights: minister [Yes, by measures like: arrest of political and civil society leaders, torture and disapperance of arrested persons, extrajudicial killings, harassment of media and human rights activists, brutally beating up unarmed and unprotected civilians who practice their constitutional rights, etc., etc....!] 26/02/2006
Nepal News Human Rights and Democracy Govt.’s top priority: Minister Thapa 26/02/2006
Nepal News Rana stresses for reconciliation: Says detaining leaders no solution [ambiguous statement of a staunch royalist!] 26/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Detaining leaders no solution’ 26/02/2006
Nepal News Six civilians including two children injured 26/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Maoists gun down cop in Nepalgunj 26/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Bomb Explosion Injures Six in Pokhara 26/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Maoists capture 9 oil tankers 26/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Man beheaded in Damak 26/02/2006
Kathmandu Post King should step down: Conference 26/02/2006
Frontline Himalayan challenge: Re-establishing democracy in Nepal is predicated upon the Maoists and the political parties building a non-violent movement, by Kanak Mani Dixit
Kathmandu Post Civil society leaders caution parties 25/02/2006
Nepal News Peace meet calls for talks to resolve conflict 25/02/2006
Washington Times Maoists mock Nepal's king, by Chitra Tiwari 25/02/2006
Nepal News NBA asks HM the King to be ready to resolve present crisis 25/02/2006
Channel News Asia Nepal's opposition parties announce new protests, pile pressure on king 25/02/2006
Kathmandu Post NC for decentralizing stir 25/02/2006
Nepal News Alliance unveils fresh protest programmes 25/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Parties unveil fresh protest plans 25/02/2006
Hindustan Times Nepal parties announce new protests, pile pressure on king 25/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Parties' fresh round of stir 25/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Trust or no trust but verify, by Roger Adhikari 25/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Civil Society Not Happy with Moriarty’s Remark 25/02/2006
Fox News President should push for democracy in Nepal, by Dana R. Dillon 25/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Broadcast Authority’s role under scanner 25/02/2006
Nepal News Refugee status to Baidya demanded 25/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Frm Army Chief Warns against Parties-Maoists tie-up 25/02/2006
Nepal News Army men beat up locals 25/02/2006
Nepal News Security man killed, three injured in Nepalgunj clash [A 'human rights practice' that is typical for the security forces!] 25/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Forces-Maoists Clash Leaves One Civilian Dead in Nepalgunj 25/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Maoists kill NC cadre 25/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Maoists Seize 9 Petroleum Tankers in Nepalgunj 25/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Maoists Abduct Nominated DDC Member of Terhathum 25/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal RPP-Thapa Proposes Broader Alliance of Constitutional Parties [Yours is not a constitutional party, Mr Thapa, because you are part of an unconstitutional system!] 25/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Govt for talk if parties ready for poll [This unconstitutional system has no right to set conditions!] 25/02/2006
Nepal News Positive environment for parliamentary polls: Home Minister Thapa [Shall the Nepali people laugh or cry over such irresponsible remarks?] 24/02/2006
Nepali Times Ten Years In Statistics: Various tables (originally published in Himal Khabarpatrika, 13-27 February) 24/02/2006
Nepali Times Caught between two armies (originally in Samaya, 23 February) 24/02/2006
Kathmandu Post On Prachanda’s interviews, by Prakash A Raj 24/02/2006
Nepali Times Guns and roses 24/02/2006
Nepali Times Empty heartland: The Maoists have headed for the towns, leaving their base areas deserted, by Subel Bhandari 24/02/2006
Nepali Times Alms race: The army and the rebels are arming themselves to wage a war the country can ill afford, by Navin Singh Khadka 24/02/2006
South Asian Media Net 'Troops tortured man to death' 24/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Security told to arrest key leaders 24/02/2006
South Asian Media Net 4 political prisoners frred in Pokhara 24/02/2006
Kathmandu Post IGP's silence 24/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Dhungana made mistakes: AIG Thapa 24/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Finish ad budget: Rana tells govt offices 24/02/2006
Nepal News NBA not to control but to regulate media sector: Rana 24/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Ranas hunt for ancestral treasures, by Surendra Phuyal [Wonderful moment: The talk is of people's properties that have been embezzled by Rana and Shah ancestors!] 24/02/2006
BBC News Nepal opposition leader released 24/02/2006
Nepal News NC spokesperson Sitaula released 24/02/2006
Nepal News CPN-UML for broader democratic front 24/02/2006
Nepali Times The longest night: Panauti residents will never forget a night of terror that brought the war to their doorstep, by Mallika Aryal 24/02/2006
Nepali Times Professor Moriarty strikes again The aftershocks of the ambassador’s speech still reverberate in the Nepali media, by CK Lal 24/02/2006
Nepali Times Bamdeb’s reply to Jim, by UML leader Bamdeb Gautam (originally in Kantipur, 17 February) 24/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Moriarty meets Koirala, leaders [The U.S. government is constantly working for the continuation of royal autocracy, the politics of exclusion and the extension of civil war in Nepal!] 24/02/2006
South Asian Media Net US asks parties to review 12-point pact 24/02/2006
Daily Star Plain Words: Any lesson from Nepal? by M B Naqvi 24/02/2006
Nepal News Government prohibits strike in essential services 24/02/2006
Nepal News Maoists shoot dead NC cadre; NC warns Maoists to respect 12-point pact 24/02/2006
Nepal News One policeman killed, four RNA men injured 24/02/2006
Outlook India 4 security men injured in blasts, 2 Maoist leaders arrested 24/02/2006
IRNA Maoists trigger landmine, injure four security men in Nepal 24/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Stop extortion, abduction: UML 24/02/2006
South Asian Media Net NC frets about Maoist activities 24/02/2006
Kathmandu Post NC demands Maoist sincerity 24/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Nepali Congress To Appeal Maoist to Abide by Commitments 24/02/2006
Nepal news Nepal should learn lessons from Sri Lanka: Activists 23/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Constituent Assembly Has No Alternative : Legal Experts 23/02/2006
Nepal News Experts call for ‘peace with democracy’ 23/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Their Majesties Return to Capital for "Religious" Programme 23/02/2006
Kathmandu Post On Moriarty's pontification, by Baburam Bhattarai 23/02/2006
Nepal News US envoy meets NC, NC (D) leaders 23/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Democracy and economy, by Avidit R Acharya 23/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Why good youth fight shy of politics, by A Sanam Bhaila 23/02/2006
Kathmandu Post People's voice 23/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Prolonged detention illegal: NHRC 23/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal SC Tells Govt to Produce Sitaula on Friday 23/02/2006
Nepal News Govt asked to present Sitaula before SC bench 23/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Sitoula arrested again 23/02/2006
Global Unions Nepal’s GEFONT Secretary General Among Recent Releases, Others Remain Imprisoned 23/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal UML Adopts 12-Point Proposal to Keep Alliance Intact 23/02/2006
Nepal News CPN-UML mulls on forming broader front 23/02/2006
Nepal News Ball now in parties' court: FM Pandey [Once again, Mr Pandey: The parties cannot cooperate with already disqualified institutions like monarchy!] 23/02/2006
Nepal News ADB reminds minister Dhakal of the debt 23/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Bank reminds minister of bad loan [How can they do? He is a "clean" royal minister who likes to talk a lot of chutzpa!] 23/02/2006
Nepal News Maoists abduct DDC member in Tehrathum 23/02/2006
Gulf Today US, India part ways on Nepal, by Siddharth Varadarajan 23/02/2006
Nepal News Nepal has urged India to resume military supplies: Indian Minister 23/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Nepal requests India to resume arms supply 23/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Nepal Asks India for Resumption of Military Assistance 23/02/2006
Xinhua World Hindu conference to be held in central Nepal [another event to hail Hindu monarchy, the idol of inequality and social exclusion in Nepal] 23/02/2006
Ohmy News EU Debates 'Smart Sanctions' Against Nepal: Legitimacy of the government in question, by Maina Dhital 23/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Police Surround UML Office Again, 10th CWC Meeting Begins 22/02/2006
Voice of America Nepal Villagers Trapped in the Middle of Conflict, by Patricia Nunan 22/02/2006
Khaleej Times Nepal at crossroads 22/02/2006
Nepal News NHRC asks govt to release detained leaders, rights activists 22/02/2006
Nepal News NHRC discloses condition of 9 involuntarily-disappeared persons 22/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Press and political bandwagon, by Abhi Subedi 22/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Artistes cry for right to expression 22/02/2006
Reuters Alert Net Nepal: Grave danger for civilians due to the conflict 22/02/2006
Hindustan Times Opportunism will not pay, by Hari Roka 22/02/2006
Hindu U.S. and India part company on Nepal: Washington has denounced an agreement between the Maoists and the Nepalese parliamentary parties that New Delhi sets much store by, by Siddharth Varadarajan  22/02/2006
India Defence Nepal urges India to resume military supplies 22/02/2006
Kathmandu Post EU parliament debates smart sanctions, by Gunaraj Luitel 22/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal EU Parliament Discusses on Nepal Issue, Rights Watchdogs Press for Smart Sanctions 22/02/2006
Nepal Human Rights News Nepal Army Promises Compensation to Civilian Victim 22/02/2006
Nepal News Rights, Democracy and Inclusion Fund (RDIF) launched (nn 22/02/2006) 22/02/2006
South Asian Media Net CPN-UML chief snubs petition on release 22/02/2006
Nepal News Rights activists barred from meeting UML general secy 22/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal SC Moved for Release of Congress Spokesperson 22/02/2006
Santa Barbara News-Press Police arrest senior opposition leader in Nepal's capital, by Binaj Gurubacharya 22/02/2006
BBC News Nepal opposition leader arrested 22/02/2006
Nepal News NC spokesperson Sitaula arrested 22/02/2006
Nepal News Minister Dhakal yet to respond SC’s call [Why should he? He's the king's minister not the people's!] 22/02/2006
Kathmandu Post SC helpless as minister flouts order 22/02/2006
News.com Nepal courts free 17 leaders 22/02/2006
Khaleej Times Nepal courts free 17 leaders after royal crackdown 22/02/2006
Kathmandu Post NHRC appeals for release 22/02/2006
Nepal News Maoists release 20 people after 11 month long captivity 22/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Maoists abduct 60 students, teachers 22/02/2006
Nepal News Maoists kill civilian 22/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Maoists bomb soldier’s house 22/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Bandha Cripples Life in Pokhara, by Tribhuwan Paudel 22/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Parties should press Maoists for ceasefire: Adhikari 22/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Alliance leaders reject talks with King 22/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Bijukchhe, Koirala want stir intensified 22/02/2006
Nepal News UML for broader alliance 22/02/2006
Kathmandu Post 83 VDC-secys quit in Saptari 22/02/2006
Khaleej Times Nepal at crossroads 22/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Nepal gets 90-day house arrest letter [Which law court has sent this letter??] 21/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Police raid newspaper office in Nepal 21/02/2006
INSN NSP-A: list of arrested 21/02/2006
Nepal News Maoists ‘abduct’ 60 schoolchildren; three civilians injured in blast [When will they learn to respect civil rights?] 21/02/2006
Kathmandu Post American hidden policy, by Anga R Timilsina [Why wonder? The U.S. government itself is not only one of the greatest human rights violators worldwide, it also has a lot of democratic deficits!] 21/02/2006
South Asian Media Net 'Nepal on verge of a failing state' 21/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Nepal becoming failed state’ 21/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Rights activists push for smart sanction 21/02/2006
Nepal News UK relaxes Nepal travel advisory 21/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Nepal report in EU Parliament 21/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘King hoodwinking int’l community’ 21/02/2006
Nepal News King must address issues raised by seven party alliance: leaders 21/02/2006
South Asian Media Net 'King must discuss all issues' 21/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘King should step down as chairman’ 21/02/2006
New Kerala 'King should step down as Chairman of Council of Ministers' 21/02/2006
Outlook India Nepal parties skeptical of King's dialogue offer 21/02/2006
Hindustan Times Nepal Oppn plans to step up protests against Govt 21/02/2006
Peninsula No democracy talks with king, say Nepal parties 21/02/2006
Santa Barbara News-Press Nepal opposition to step up protests against king, try free jailed activists, by Binaj Gurubacharya 21/02/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta Nepal talks 21/02/2006
Scoop Recent Developments In Nepal's Maoist Insurgency: Precursor To Decisive Phase?, by M.R. Josse [Once again many words by this author to talk the royal putsch and suppression right and constitutional! The Maoist violent insurgency is not the right way, but responsible for its emergence has been the royal politics, Mr Josse!] 21/02/2006
Kathmandu Post 3 Maoists die in blast 21/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Eluding democracy 20/02/2006
South Asian Media Net 'King disregarding SC verdict' 20/02/2006
Deccan herald Opposition says Nepal King’s offer artificial 20/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Rights body slams security forces 20/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Amnesty tells govt to release detainees 20/02/2006
Nepal News Rights activists barred from meeting UML general secy 20/02/2006
Kathmandu Post House arrest of top UML leader extended [Ideal conditions for reconciliation: The king is still making a laughing-stock of the Nepali people and the international community!] 20/02/2006
Kathmandu Post NC (D) leaders denied treatment 20/02/2006
Nepal News NC-D concerned over denial of medical treatment to leaders 20/02/2006
New Kerala Nepal party concerned over condition of detained leaders 20/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal 12 Injured in Police Firing on Demos in Mugu 20/02/2006
Nepal News Over a dozen opposition leaders freed 20/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Address terrorism’s root causes’, by Surendra Phuyal 20/02/2006
Scoop Nepal Municipal Elections: A Bit of Joke, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar 20/02/2006
Foreign & Commonwealth Office, UK Nepal: Foreign Office Amends Travel Advice 20/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Concerns on Nepal Situation in Canada 20/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Behind Moriarty's phobia, by Damakant Jayshi [Moriarty's remarks are dishonest as greater parts of the U.S. government's foreign policy are; the problem for Nepal: it puts the hopes of the Nepali people for peace at risk once again!] 20/02/2006
Nepal News Sapkota’s body cremated in Pokhara 20/02/2006
Reuters Nepal's Maoists switch strategy as war drags on, an interview with Comrade Dhurba 20/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal 13 Maoists Arrested in Pokhara since End of Ceasefire, by Tribhuwan Paudel 20/02/2006
TMC Net Guerrillas bomb district education office in western Nepal 20/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Royal Sympathiser Talks against King’s Chairmanship [Remember, Mr Rayamajhi has been one of the greatest advocates of direct royal powers before February 1, 2005!!] 20/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Movement will continue: Parties 20/02/2006
Reuters Nepal parties rule out democracy talks with king, by Gopal Sharma 20/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Call to 'willing parties', meaningless rhetoric’ 20/02/2006
Nepal News Ball in party’s court: Giri [Obviously, you don't understand, Mr Giri: Monarchy is already a disqualified player!!] 20/02/2006
Bloomberg Nepal's King Seeks Talks With Political Parties Amid Protests 20/02/2006
Peninsula Nepal’s king offers talks, thousands march in rally 20/02/2006
Telegraph King offers talks, parties unmoved 20/02/2006
Dawn Nepal’s king offers talks 20/02/2006
Hindustan Times King appeals for peace ahead of rally in Nepal 19/02/2006
Nepal News Opposition parties call for decisive fight for the restoration of democracy 19/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal UML Chief Still Not Freed From House Arrest 19/02/2006
Kathmandu Post

Political culture and democracy, by Prabhash Devkota

19/02/2006
Nepal News AI urges government for the release of rights activists and political detainees 19/02/2006
Nepal News Nepal may face sanction: Rights activists 19/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Rights groups fear int'l sanctions 19/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Empower NHRC’ 19/02/2006
Kathmandu Post HR bodies condemn Sapkota death 19/02/2006
Nepal News Rights bodies condemn Sapkota’s death 19/02/2006
Nepal News Maoists loot fire brigade vehicle in Dhangadhi 19/02/2006
Nepal News Killing Pundit was a blunder: NDMD 19/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Women take up arms in Maoist rebellion 19/02/2006
Reuters Alert Net Ten yrs on, Nepali Maoists aim to win hearts, minds, by Terry Friel 19/02/2006
Kathmandu Post BJP for all-party meet to discuss Nepal 19/02/2006
Nepal News Indian opposition leader demands meeting on Nepal 19/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Maoists urge parties to stick to pact 19/02/2006
Newsweek ‘A Great Crisis’ Released from prison last week, Nepal’s former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba says he’ll fight to restore democracy, by Ron Moreau (including excerpts from an interview with Sher Bahadur Deuba) 19/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Leaders stress joint efforts for peace 19/02/2006
South Asian Media Net 'Call to reject 12-pt pact unacceptable' 19/02/2006
South Asian Media Net CPN-UML rules out dialogue with king 19/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal UML Brushes Aside Dialogue With King 19/02/2005
Kathmandu Post Leaders vow to continue fight for democracy 19/02/2006
Nepal News Opposition leaders and analysts are not convinced 19/02/2006
Nepal News HM for activating democratic process [Under mounting national and international pressure the royal dictator shows signs of concessions but the democratic forces should remember that the institution of monarchy has always cheated them in such situations after 1950! The so-called 'democracy day' should better be renamed in 'waiting for democracy day'!] 19/02/2006
South Asian Media Net King calls to resume democratic process 19/02/2006
Web India 123 King Gyanendra asks parties to come forward for talks 19/02/2006
Outlook India Nepal King calls for reactivating stalled democratic process, by Shrish B.Pradhan 19/02/2006
Khaleej Times Nepal’s king appeals for reconciliation, opposition parties plan mass protest rally 19/02/2006
Reuters Alert Net Nepal's king offers talks, thousands march in rally, by Gopal Sharma 19/02/2006
Reuters Nepal's king invites parties for talks 19/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal King Calls on Political Parties For Mutual Understanding 19/02/2006
TMC Net Nepal king urges parties to promote democracy 19/02/2006
New Kerala Maoists call for indefinite strike in Nepal from April 3 19/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Maoist Calls for Indefinite Strike 19/02/2006
Santa Barbara News-Press Nepal's communist rebels call indefinite nationwide strike, by Rajesh Mahapatra 19/02/2006
Channel News Asia Nepal Maoists announce new anti-king protests 19/02/2006
Peninsula Nepal rebels call for strike in April 19/02/2006
My Telus Nepal Maoist guerrillas call indefinite national strike 19/02/2006
Reuters Nepal rebels call for indefinite strike against king 18/02/2006
Nepal News Rights situation has further deteriorated after the royal takeover: Prasain (interview with Charan Prasain, president of HURON) 18/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal HR Activists Warn of Smart Sanctions 18/02/2006
Nepal News Restore democracy to protect human rights: Activists 18/02/2006
Inter Press Service Rights-Nepal: 'You Are Being Watched', Warns UN Official, by Marty Logan 18/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Mind your language ! by Shanta Dixit 18/02/2006
Nepal News Phone lines of leaders of seven-party alliance yet to resume 18/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Father seeks help for son's release 18/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Security Hazard Compels KMC Mayor to Shift Residence 18/02/2006
Nepal News Maoists block Mahendra Highway 18/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Maoists block E-W Highway 18/02/2006
Nepal News NHRC launches probe into administrator’s death in Maoist captivity 18/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Maoists killed security personnel in captivity’ 18/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Govt official dies in Maoist captivity 18/02/2006
Nepal News EU mulling 'strong resolution' on Nepal; Ireland for ‘smart sanction’ 18/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Nepal rights abuse on EU agenda 18/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Ireland for ‘smart sanction’ on Nepal , by Gunaraj Luitel 18/02/2006
Scotsman Nepal facing calls for sanctions, by Mark Williams 18/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Amnesty chimes in 18/02/2006
Daily Star Amnesty calls for sanctions to end abuses in Nepal 18/02/2006
Khaleej Times US, China must do more to pressure Nepal: Amnesty chief 18/02/2006
Peninsula Nepal detains more journalists 18/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Deuba disagrees with parties-Maoist pact [Unity among the democratic parties still seems to be impossible; you are playing a dangerous game, Mr Deuba!] 18/02/2006
Nepal News Deuba for clarification in 12-point pact 18/02/2006
Nepal News Try military cases in “Civilian Courts”: Martin 18/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Killing of 14 dalits untold for 4 years, by D R Pant [Another unbelievable crime by the army! Is this the protection and promotion of human rights you are talking about, Mr CoAS Thapa??] 17/02/2006
Reuters Amnesty urges sanctions to end Nepal abuses, by Mark Williams 17/02/2006
Nepal News RSF demands immediate release of seven journalists 17/02/2006
Reuters Alert Net Media group says Nepal arrests most journalists 17/02/2006
Espace, CH Viele gefangene Journalisten in Nepal 17/02/2006
Nepali Times Daughter Slaughter: More innocent victims as a senseless war enters its 11th year, by Naresh Newar 17/02/2006
Nepal News Senior official dies under Maoist custody 17/02/2006
Nepal News Maoists release employees of Surya Nepal 17/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal SC Orders Release of 37 Leaders 17/02/2006
Nepal News Over three dozen seven-party activists released 17/02/2006
Aljazeera Court orders Nepal politicians freed 17/02/2006
Financial Times Nepal combatants 'harming civilians', by Binod Bhattarai 17/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Violence declined, says OHCHR 17/02/2006
New York Times U.N. Says Both Sides in Nepal Violated Rights, by Somini Sengupta 17/02/2006
Nepali Times Crowd control What if such a show of large crowds is actually a wrong indicator of one’s democratic strength?, by Ashutosh Tiwari 17/02/2006
Nepali Times Speaking truth to power Our media elite are becoming dangerously predictable, by Pravin Rana 17/02/2006
Kathmandu Post China neutral in Nepal conflict 17/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Twin Pillars: Is India doing a rethink on Nepal? by Surendra Phuyal 17/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Diaspora for democracy, by Murari Raj Sharma 17/02/2006
Nepal News 12-point understanding with Maoists not in ‘favour’ of parties: Stokes 17/02/2006
Bloomberg Nepalese Opposition Leaders Reject Reconciliation With King [Why should they? He has missed all chances! There is no room for reconciliation with the king if Nepal's crisis shall be solved!] 17/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Leaders object to Moriarty's remarks 17/02/2006
Kathmandu Post American paranoia 17/02/2006
Nepal News US envoy’s remarks continue to ruffle many feathers, by Indra Adhikari 17/02/2006
Scoop Terrorism Germinated In An Isolated Corner, by Kamala Sarup 17/02/2006
Nepali Times Coping with court jesters There is competition among the royal ministers to say the most outlandish things, by CK Lal 17/02/2006
Nepali Times Friction necessary, excerpts of interview with Harka Gurung (originally in Himal Khabarpatrika, 13-27 February) 17/02/2006
Nepali Times This way, please: His Majesty must immediately abandon his current roadmap, by Ajit N S Thapa 17/02/2006
Nepali Times King failed, by former ambassador Kedar Bhakta Mathema (originally in Deshantar, 12 February) 17/02/2007
Spotlight A Proud Product of Democratic Innovation, by Keshab Poudel [Whichever way you look at it, Mr Poudel, final responsibility goes directly to the king. After his putsch, is not protected by the constitution!] 17/02/2006
Kathmandu Post After the media blitz, by Ameet Dhakal 17/02/2006
Nepali Times My kingdom for a horse 17/02/2006
Spotlight A Decade Of Violence: As Maoist insurgency enters eleventh year, the nation finds itself in a quagmire of violence and political turmoil, by Sanjaya Dhakal 17/02/2006
Asian Tribune Nepal King plans exile: US Embassy expected to evacuate, by D. Michael Vandeveer 17/02/2006
Guardian, UK Nepal's Maoist Rebels Hope to End Monarchy, by Matthew Rosenberg 17/02/2006
Asian Tribune Interview of Maoist Prachanda: hopes, propaganda, paradoxes and uncertainties, by Raghu Bir Bista 17/02/2006
Nepali Times Road to nowhere: The blockade maybe lifted but who is going to lift Butwal’s booby-trapped barriers? by Marty Logan 17/02/2006
IRNA Nepal helicopters pound mountainous west to flush out rebels 17/02/2006
Daily Times Nepal army helicopters flush out rebels 17/02/2006
Khaleej Times Rebels free abducted officials in southwest Nepal, situation remains tense 17/02/2006
Nepal News Injured police are not fully compensated: Report 17/02/2006
Nepal News RNA committed for protection and promotion of human rights: CoAS Thapa [The facts speak a different language!] 17/02/2006
Nepal News Rights violators are not sent to peacekeeping missions: RNA [There is no general awareness of human rights among army staff!] 17/02/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta The Plot Thickens Around the Palace: The options before King Gyanendra are getting limited, but the constitutional political forces are yet to earn the faith of the people. Will the Maoists emerge as the only alternative? by Sumanta Sen 16/02/2006
Kathmandu Post RCCC debacle, by Narayan Manandhar 16/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Who's responsible? 16/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Intensive debate required for state restructuring 16/02/2006
Web India 123 India and China must cooperate on Nepal: Chinese expert 16/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Bid to press for info on missing people 16/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Respond positively to 12-pt pact’ 16/02/2006
South Asian Media Net NC renews call for House revival 16/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Brutally beaten Lama's spirit unbroken, by Post B. Basnet 16/02/2006
Nepal News Over 50 seven-party activists released 16/02/2006
BBC News Army on 'major' Nepal offensive 16/02/2006
Khaleej Times Nepal army helicopters pound mountainous west to flush out rebels 16/02/2006
Kathmandu Post 3 securitymen killed, 18 injured, by Narayan Sharma 16/02/2006
Nepal News Maoists end highway blockade 16/02/2006
Web India 123 Maoist truce to dominate UN Geneva meet 16/02/2006
Nepal News Exclude rights violators from peacekeeping operations: OHCHR [see report] 16/02/2006
Nepal News RNA's involvement in UN peace keeping missions questioned 16/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Stop using RNA for UN peacekeeping’ 16/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Nepali troops who abuse should be barred from UN-group 16/02/2006
Nepal News Pre-paid mobiles start ringing 16/02/2006
Ohmy News Nepal's Gov't Lifts Ban On Mobile Phone Services 16/02/2006
World Socialist Web Site Farcical municipal elections intensify political instability in Nepal, by W.A. Sunil and Deepal Jayasekera 16/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Maoists deny obstructing water project 16/02/2006
Nepal News Government mulling over new media council: Rana 16/02/2006
Nepal News IFJ urges Maoists to uphold press freedom 16/02/2006
Voice of America UN Calls for Improvements to Human Rights Situation in Nepal, by Patricia Nunan 16/02/2006
Channel News Asia UN urges Nepal Maoists to honour promises on human rights 16/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Maoists must act: HRW 16/02/2006
Nepal News HRW calls upon Maoists to respect human rights 16/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Party-Maoists partnership wrongheaded: Moriarty [When will you learn from Nepali history, Mr Moriarty?] 16/02/2006
Ohmy News U.S. Ambassador to Nepal Says Reconciliation Key: Believes it is up to the king to initiate the dialogue, by Pawan Acharya 16/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal US Envoy Warns Of Maoist Seizure of Power in Nepal 16/02/2006
Herald Maoist rebels could take over Nepal, envoy warns 16/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Roadmap to republic! by Narayan Khadka 15/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Lawyers ask King to dissolve govt [This is a logical consequence of the SC verdict which reminds the king that he is bound by the constitution, i.e. he has no right to nominate or even head governments!] 15/02/2006
Nepal News Legal experts call for dissolution of the government 15/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Verdict makes constitution supreme’ 15/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Any compensation for RCCC victims? by Kiran Chapagain 15/02/2006
Telegraph Apex Court makes a landmark verdict: declares RCCC null and void 15/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal US Welcomes Dissolution of RCCC 15/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal CIAA Files Corruption Charge against Ministry Joint Secretary 15/02/2006
Scoop Nepal: Maoists Hide More Than They Reveal, by Sanjay Upadhya 15/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Maoists are not Terrorists, Their Activities are: Minister Pun 15/02/2006
Telegraph Rebel leader blows hot and cold; swings Nepali politics his way 15/02/2006
Reuters Alert Net Nepal's war leaves refugees in miserable limbo, by Terry Friel and Gopal Sharma 15/02/2006
Nepal News UML condemns bid to arrest top leaders 15/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Armed police swoop on UML office 15/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal APF Personnel throng at UML Headquarters, OHCHR Rescues Leaders 15/02/2006
Nepal News Three dozen seven-party leaders released 15/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Over 70 detainees released 15/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Soldiers assault HR activist, journo 15/02/2006
Nepal News Families of disappeared people starts signature campaign 15/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Nine held in Lahan 15/02/2006
Express India 'Nepal heading to humanitarian disaster' 15/02/2006
Nepal News Their Majesties to visit western region [The country is in shambles and the royals go on another farewell tour!] 15/02/2006
Web India 123 US envoy moots strategy for tackling Maoists 15/02/2006
BBC News US warns of Nepal Maoist takeover 15/02/2006
Nepal News Reconciliation is the only viable solution to the present crisis: Moriarty 15/02/2006
Hindustan Times US envoy warns political parties in Nepal 15/02/2006
State, South Carolina U.S. envoy says standoff aids Nepal rebels, by Rajesh Mahapata 15/02/2006
Nepal News Maoists disrupt drinking water supply in Dailekh: Report 15/02/2006
BBC News 'Three die' in Nepal rebel attack 15/02/2006
Nepal News Three army men killed in Dhurkot clash 15/02/2006
Nepal News OHCHR officials meet with abducted Surya Nepal employees 15/02/2006
Nepal News Maoists abduct five civil servants 15/02/2006
Dawn Court dissolves panel set up by Gyanendra: Ex-Nepal PM freed after ruling 15/02/2006
Kathmandu Post The royal adventures, by Aditya Man Shrestha 14/02/2006
Nepal News Nepal situation "very, very serious": Commonwealth 14/02/2006
Inter Press Service 13,000 Dead, Plus One, by Marty Logan 14/02/2006
Nepal News 10 years of Maoist insurgency costs over 13000 lives 14/02/2006
Kathmandu Post 2 civilians, Maoist killed in violence 14/02/2006
Nepal News Security forces manhandle human rights activist, journo 14/02/2006
Nepal News Students demand the UN to form a investigation committee to probe Dang killing 14/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Students knock at UN 14/02/2006
Nepal News Local authorities release 115 detainees 14/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Expedite process toward parallel govt: Prachanda 14/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Maoist chief preaches parallel govt 14/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal US Envoy Meets Koirala and Thapa 14/02/2006
Kathmandu Post 'King's roadmap a ruin-map' 14/02/2006
People's Daily No guerrilla-controlled territory in Nepal: minister [Once again: Royal ministers are fooling the people by telling contrived stories! You can also call it royal press freedom!] 14/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Electoral rebuff, by Dhruva Joshi 14/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Talks not on govt agenda’ 14/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Thapa urges Maoists to join mainstream [The royalists must be aware that they are also not part of the mainstream!] 14/02/2006
Gulf Daily News 'No role for Nepal king' 14/02/2006
Daily Times Nepal’s king faces exile or execution, says Maoist chief 14/02/2006
Telegraph, UK Nepal king will be exiled or executed, warn rebels, by Thomas Bell 14/02/2006
Arab Times Nepal’s king faces exile or execution – Maoist chief; Ousted PM Deuba released from prison 14/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Rs 5,000 from each VDC to fuel royal visit 14/02/2006
Transparency International Nepal's Supreme Court dissolves King's corruption commission 14/02/2006
Voice of America Supreme Court Deals Blow to King's Rule in Nepal, by Anjana Pasricha 14/02/2006
Kathmandu Post SC verdict kills RCCC, by Kiran Chapagain 14/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Hats off ! 14/02/2006
Nepal News Deuba says he is concerned about democracy, not the king 14/02/2006
Kantipur Online No compromise with values of democracy: Deuba 14/02/2006
Nepal News Former PM Deuba, Singh released 14/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Deuba, parties laud SC verdict 14/02/2006
South Asian Media Net RCCC scrapped, Deuba walks free 14/02/2006
Santa Barbara News-Press Nepal royal government frees former prime minister who was jailed on corruption charges, by Binaj Gurubacharya 14/02/2006
Indian Express Nepal court rules King’s panel on corruption illegal, by Yubaraj Ghimire 14/02/2006
Web India 123 Deposed Nepal prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba freed 14/02/2006
Baku Today Jailed ousted prime minister released in Nepal 14/02/2006
Khaleej Times Jailed former prime minister released in Nepal 14/02/2006
BBC News Former Nepal PM freed from prison 14/02/2006
CNN Nepal frees former prime minister 14/02/2006
Bloomberg Nepalese Court Dissolves King's Corruption Commission 14/02/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta Nepal court scraps king’s graft panel, by J Hemanth 14/02/2006
Nepali Post ds/tGqkl5sf] /fhtGq / lg0ff{os nf]stflGqs cfGbf]ng , by Surendra Raj Devkota 13/02/2006
Time Asia A Tale of Two Kingdoms: In a reversal of roles, Bhutan welcomes the world as Nepal closes up, by Pico Iyer 13/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Referendum on absolutism, by Damakant Jayshi 13/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Positive move for democracy, by Geja Sharma Wagle 13/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Open letter to Prachanda, by Avantika Regmi 13/02/2006
BBC News Meeting Nepal's Maoist leader, by Charles Haviland 13/02/2006
BBC News Viewpoints: 'What I want for Nepal' 13/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Delusive claims, by Alankar Khanal 13/02/2006
Hindustan Times Nepal leader's call to fuel debate among Indian Maoists 13/02/2006
Nepal News Election to Constituent Assembly could end conflict: leaders 13/02/2006
Nepal News We are ready to accept any result of the constituent assembly: Prachanda 13/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Deuba Free after SC Scraps RCCC [A first step towards abolition of monarchy; the next one is to call all royal steps since October 2002 as what they are: anticonstitutional and subversive!] 13/02/2006
Nepal News Supreme Court orders dissolution of RCCC; Deuba to be released 13/02/2006
Web India 123 Nepal court dismisses king's watchdog, stage set for Deuba's release 13/02/2006
Outlook India Nepal's apex court scraps King's anti-graft commission, by Shrish B. Pradhan 13/02/2006
Khaleej Times Nepal corruption body dissolved, jailed former PM could be freed 13/02/2006
BBC News Nepal corruption panel outlawed 13/02/2006
Sunday Times Nepal corruption body scrapped 13/02/2006
TMC Net King-appointed corruption control body scrapped in Nepal 13/02/2006
People's Daily SC orders dissolution of anti-graft body of Nepal 13/02/2006
Web India 123 Amnesty urges action on rights abuses in Nepal 13/02/2006
Kathmandu Post 'No alternative to movement' 13/02/2006
Kathmandu Post 30,000 Nepalis rally in Delhi, by Surendra Phuyal 13/02/2006
Hindu Protest against bid to stifle democracy 13/02/2006
Nepal News 15 student leaders freed 13/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal SC Orders Govt to Release 78 Students 13/02/2006
Nepal News Government releases 55 people including 23 professionals 13/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Honor press freedom: FNJ 13/02/2006
Nepal News FNJ calls Maoists to honour press freedom 13/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Maoists Set Trucks, driver on Fire at Dhading, Makawanpur, by Nabaraj Chhatkuli 13/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Free Surya staff 13/02/2006
Nepal News Family of Surya Nepal employees urge for their unconditional release 13/02/2006
Kathmandu Post 4 civilians among 9 injured in explosions 13/02/2006
TMC Net Maoist chief calls for parallel government in Nepal 13/02/2006
IRNA Nepal rebels want to conquer Kathmandu 13/02/2006
Web India 123 Nepal Maoists seek India's support against US 13/02/2006
International Herald Tribune King to go, Nepal rebel says 13/02/2006
Baku Today No future in Nepal for king -- rebel leader 13/02/2006
Sunday Times Nepal rebels give king few choices, by Sam Taylor 13/02/2006
BBC News 'Exile or trial' for Nepal king, by Charles Haviland 13/02/2006
Irish Sun Rebel says Nepal’s king faces exile or execution: King has closed door to political solution, Maoist leader says 13/02/2006
Reuters Nepal's king faces exile or execution - Maoist chief 13/02/2006
CNN Nepal king faces 'exile or death' 13/02/2006
Aljazeera 'Death or exile' for Nepal's king 13/02/2006
Web India 123 Nepal leader's call to fuel debate among Indian Maoists 13/02/2006
Nepal News Government committed to revive democratic process through elections: Rana [Royal ministers are still fooling the people by telling contrived stories!] 13/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Maoists Insurgence Completes a Decade in Nepal, Stakeholders Rule Out Military Solution 13/02/2006
Independent, UK Victory in Nepal is within our grasp, say Maoist rebels, by Sue Lloyd-Roberts 13/02/2006
Web India 123 Maoist 'People's War' marks 10th anniversary in Nepal 13/02/2006
Voice of America Nepal's Maoists Mark 10th Anniversary, by Patricia Nunan 13/02/2006
Santa Barbara News-Press After 10 years of rebellion, Maoist rebels press their fight in Nepal, by Matthew Rosenberg 12/02/2006
Relief Web Ten years of Maoist 'people's war' shatters Nepal, by Sam Taylor 12/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Conflict triggers exodus to India, by Surendra Phuyal 12/02/2006
Kathmandu Post AI calls for urgent int’l action in Nepal 12/02/2006
South Asian Media Net 'Forces killed Thapa in cold blood' 12/02/2006
Nepal News Dang incident “intentional”: Probe team 12/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Dang killing a planned incident: Probe report 12/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘My heart goes out for Nepali journos’, by Ghanashyam Ojha 12/02/2006
Kathmandu Post A rendezvous with Prachanda, by Prateek Pradhan 12/02/2006
Nepal News 13 student activists released 12/02/2006
Nepal News Release all political detainees and HR defenders: NGO Federation of Nepal 12/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Clash in Taulihawa 12/02/2006
Kathmandu Post 2 minors hurt in blast, Maoists abduct 151 persons 12/02/2006
Nepal News Traffic resumes along Mahendra highway in far-western region 12/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Maoists free 10 securitymen, 11 others 12/02/2006
Nepal News Maoists release 10 security personnel; abduct govt. officials and general people 12/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Maoists Abduct 3 Govt Officials from South Nepal 12/02/2006
Nepal News National parties secured a lot of votes: Report 12/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Failed state tag looms: diplomats 12/02/2006
Nepal News Country heading towards “failed state” status: Experts 12/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘International concern not intervention’ 12/02/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta Nepal slams insolent world 12/05/2006
Kathmandu Post Govt rejects foreign criticism 12/02/2006
Daily Star Nepal rejects foreign criticism of polls 12/02/2006
Web India 123 Nepal hits out at international criticism of polls 12/02/2006
Channel News Asia Nepal rejects foreign criticism of polls as 'unacceptable' 12/02/2006
Ohmy News Int'l Community Cites Lack of Public Support in Local Elections in Nepal 'Only a hollow attempt to legitimize power,' say U.S., Japan, and India, by Pawan Acharya 12/02/2006
South Asian media Net Govt repudiates int'l criticism of polls 12/02/2006
Santa Barbara News-Press Nepal rejects foreign criticism of marred election as 'insolent', by Binaj Gurubacharya 11/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Foreign Affairs Experts Dismayed over Govt Actions 11/02/2006
TMC Net Nepal: A hollow bid to cling to power 11/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Ruling Fujimori style, by Ghanashyam Ojha 11/02/2006
Hindu A royal farce in Nepal 11/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Right to information, by Rabindra Khanal 11/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Nepal human rights situation bleak: AI 11/02/2006
Web India 123 Amnesty asks for arms embargo on Nepal 11/02/2006
Kathmandu Post New media law to be more chilling: ICJ 11/02/2006
Nepal News SC asks government to form necessary laws for victims of conflict 11/02/2006
Nepal News Engineers demand unconditional release of arrested people 11/02/2006
South Asian Media Net ‘Protesters were shot without warning' 11/02/2006
NewsLIne Nepal HRTMCC Accuses Government for Dang Incident 11/02/2006
Nepal News RPP demands independent probe in Dang Killing 11/02/2006
Gulf Times Mourners target king at funeral of poll protester 11/02/2006
Kathmandu Post A martyr’s funeral for Thapa, by Post B. Basnet 11/02/2006
Hindu Exclusive interview with Prachanda, Maoist leader (complete verbatim transcript of Nepali Maoist leader Prachanda's interview with Siddharth Varadarajan of The Hindu, conducted at an undisclosed location in the first week of February 2006. Highlights and excerpts from the interview were published in the print edition of The Hindu of February 8, 9, and 10, 2006) 11/02/2006
New Kerala Maoists demand comrades' release to free ITC hostages, by Sudeshna Sarkar 11/02/2006
Nepal News Maoists free nine Dhankuta captives 11/02/2006
Kathmandu Post NHRC concerned over abductions 11/02/2006
Outlook India Maoists abduct 151 people in Nepal 11/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Highways still non-operational 11/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Stench, fear of clashes dog locals 11/02/2006
Female First Royal News loo costs more than human life in Nepal 11/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Maoist stance positive: Nepali Congress 11/02/2006
New Kerala Nepal says no to talks with Maoists amidst violence 11/02/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta Nepal govt rejects Maoist talks offer, by J. Hemanth 11/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Govt cruelty will worsen: NC 11/02/2006
Peninsula Nepal braces for uncertain future 11/02/2006
Kathmandu Post More bullets if need be: Dr Giri 11/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Message of Kathmandu poll 11/02/2006
Asian Tribune King managed local polls go the King way in Nepal, by M Rama Rao 11/02/2006
Outlook India Victory for pro-King party, Parliamentary poll will follow, by Shrish B Pradhan 11/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Parliamentary polls to be held next year 11/02/2006
BBC News Nepal rejects election criticism, by Navin Singh Khadka 11/02/2006
Nepal News Int’l community’s comments on polls unacceptable: Govt 11/02/2006
Nepal News Foreign comment “narrow minded”: Dr Giri 11/02/2006
Baku Today Nepal rejects foreign criticism of polls as 'groundless' 11/02/2006
Outlook India Stung by criticism, Nepal govt hits back at int'l community, by Shrish B Pradhan 11/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Poll meaningless exercise: UK 11/02/2006
Daily Times US slams Nepal vote as ‘hollow’ exercise 11/02/2006
Sydney Morning Herald Poll farce leaves Nepal's king with nowhere to go, by Connie Levett 11/02/2006
Nepal News Manisha's candidate defeated 11/02/2006
New Kerala Mayors of two Nepal districts take oath after municipal polls 11/02/2006
Kathmandu Post 17 securitymen, 4 Maoists killed in Nawalparasi clash, by Rajaram Gautam & Dipendra Baduwal 11/02/2006
Web India 123 At least 21 killed in Maoist attack 11/02/2006
Nepal News Rights situation in Nepal one of the worst in the world: Amnesty 10/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Radicalism and peace, by D B Gurung 10/02/2006
Nepali Times Hapless, hopeless, helpless: The parties must turn the apathy of Nepalis into outrage, by CK Lal 10/02/2006
Nepali Times Which way? After 10 years of death and destruction, there is only one road to take, by Kunda Dixit 10/02/2006
Nepali Times “Every revolution demands its quota of sacrifice”, Maoist ideologue Baburam Bhattarai returns to these pages to answers our questions on whether the past ten years of conflict have been worth it, on the 12-point agreement with the parties and on the relevance of Maoism in this day and age (an interview) 10/02/2006
Nepali Times Ten year timeline 10/02/2006
Monster & Critics U.N. role inevitable in Nepal 10/02/2006
Nepali Times Violence and vengeance Stop this mad cycle of cruelty that multiplies cruelty, by Deepa Rai 10/02/2006
Nepali Times Tough nut, by student leader Ramkumari Jhankri (originally in in Kantipur, 5 February) 10/02/2006
Nepal News NC spokesperson arrested from the airport 10/02/2006
Kathmandu Post AI concern for tortured student’s life 10/02/2006
Nepali Times A revolution that devours children: Deb Lal Bhandari, Anil KC and Manoj Mahato are the latest child victims of this ten-year war, by Dhruba Simkhada 10/02/2006
Nepali Times The return of the vigilantes: Another spiral of violence and revenge, by JB Pun 10/02/2006
Ohmy News Participatory Journalism Needed for Nepal: Let the true voice of the people be heard, by Bishnu K.C. 10/02/2006
Nepali Times The Long War 10/02/2006
Nepal News NHRC urges rebels to release security personnel 10/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Maoists Release Name list of Nawalparasi Clash Abductees 10/02/2006
Web India 123 Maoists capture 12 soldiers after deadly ambush 10/02/2006
Nepal News 20 persons reported killed in Nawalparasi clash 10/02/2006
N24 Dutzende Tote bei Überfall in Nepal 10/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal 24, Including 4 Maoists, Confirmed Dead in Nawalparasi Clash 10/02/2006
Khaleej Times Seven killed, 25 missing after communist rebels attack army convoy in Nepal 10/02/2006
Deepika Global 16 soldiers among 23 people killed in Nepal 10/02/2006
TMC Net 16 police, soldiers killed in gun battle with rebels in Nepal 10/02/2006
BBC News Rebels 'attack' Nepal army convoy 10/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Three Killed, 20 Injured in Navalparasi Clash 10/02/2006
Mainichi Daily News Three killed, 25 missing after communist rebels attack army convoy in western Nepal 10/02/2006
Kathmandu Post 6 soldiers, one civilian killed BY Dipendra Baduwal & Narayan Sharma 10/02/2006
TMC Net More violence as Nepal mulls fresh polls 10/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Punish soldiers: Parties 10/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Umesh mowed down in cold blood, by Sudarshan Rijal 10/02/2006
Reuters Alert Net Nepalis protest as dead activist cremated, by Gopal Sharma and Terry Friel 10/02/2006
Nepal News Last tributes paid to Umesh Thapa 10/02/2006
ABC Radio Australia Anti-election activist cremated in Nepal 10/02/2006
Ohmy News Protests Against Killings of Civilians in Nepal: Heat of the protest can be felt in mid-winter, by Pawan Acharya 10/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Interesting facts about Wednesday poll 10/02/2006
Nepali Times “Elec-shun!” Political ambitions cost the economy dearly, by Artha Beed 10/02/2006
Times Argus Thousands protest Nepal's king; vote turnout about 20 percent 10/02/2006
Hindustan Times After royal victory, Nepal's future uncertain, by Sam Taylor 10/02/2006
Ohmy News Protests Rage After Killing of Nepal Activist Leaders declare him the first martyr of the democratic movement, by Umesh Shrestha 10/02/2006
Channel News Asia Nepal braces for more protests after monarchist candidates sweep polls 10/02/2006
ABC Radio Australia Protests as royalists sweep Nepal polls 10/02/2006
Nepal News Majority of independent candidates in mayoral posts; Rajaram new mayor of Kathmandu metropolis 10/02/2006
Nepal News Municipal polls "invalid": former EC; Opens doors for parliamentary elections: leaders 10/02/2006
Nepal News CEC Rajbhandari hits back, says elections are “totally valid” 10/02/2006
Web India 123 Nepal to go to polls again 10/02/2006
Web India 123 World outcry at Nepal polls mounts 10/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Hollow attempt to legitimize power: US Int’l Poll Response; No broad support: Japan 10/02/2006
Nepali Times "Hollow exercise" 10/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Dr Giri Terms Int’l Community’s Reaction on Polls “Hollow” 10/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Royalists decry poll irregularities, by Bishnu Budhathoki 10/02/2006
Nepal News Cabinet assesses municipal polls, upbeat about national election: Report 10/02/2006
Ohmy News Average 20% Votes Cast in Nepal U.S. calls election 'a hollow attempt' 10/02/2006
Nepal News Municipal polls “meaningless”: UK 10/02/2006
Nepal News India questions credibility of polls 10/02/2006
Hindustan Times India condemns elections in Nepal 10/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Heavy Clash Going on in Western Nepal 09/02/2006
Nepal News Young man killed in Dhangadhi was innocent: Rights groups 09/02/2006
TMC Net Nepal politics: Election fiasco puts king in check 09/02/2006
Irish Sun Nepal vote worsens political crisis: Lopsided elections take place amit protest, rebel attacks 09/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Protest and power structure, by Shreedhar Gautam 09/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Defuse the deepening crisis, by Tilak Rawal 09/02/2006
Reuters Alert Net Failed elections pile problems on Nepal's king, by Gopal Sharma and Terry Friel 09/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Poor show 09/02/2006
Hindu From people's war to competitive democracy, interview with Prachanda by Siddharth Varadarajan 09/02/2006
Nepal News Japan deplores municipal election 09/02/2006
BBC News Nepal back to normal after polls 09/02/2006
Nepal News Students clash with police in protest of Dang incident; protest rally in Dang 09/02/2006
Outlook India Thousands rally in Nepal to protest army killing of protestor, by Shrish B Pradhan 09/02/2006
Santa Barbara News-Press Thousands protest Nepal's king; pro-government candidates sweep marred election, by Binaj Gurubacharya 09/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Army attempt to shoot at pupils fails 09/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Indiscriminate firings scare locals 09/02/2006
South Asian Media Net 2 women die due to strike 09/02/2006
Nepal News Rights organizations, family members appeal for release of Dhankuta abductees 09/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Rights bodies demand release of hostages 09/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Two journos arrested in Ilam 09/02/2006
Nepal News Security personnel, Maoists clash in Nawalparasi 09/02/2006
Reuters Clash erupts after Nepal's "referendum" on king, by Gopal Sharma and Terry Friel 09/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Scores held nationwide on polling day 09/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Over 500 arrested 09/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Average voting 20.5 pc, over 500 arrested Polls held amid wide protests 09/02/2006
Reuters Alert Net Just one in 10 vote in controversial poll 09/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Nepal sees lowest turnout in civic polls 09/02/2006
Nepal News Those elected on Wednesday do not represent people: Oppn leaders 09/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Poll watch (participation figures) 09/02/2006
Hindustan Times All the king's men dominate Nepalese polls 09/02/2006
Nepal News RPP (Thapa) bags most of the seats in the municipal polls (including list of newly elected mayors and deputy mayors) 09/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Reporters’ poll diary (reports by Ghanashyam Ojha, Kiran Chapagain, Nitya Nanda Timsina, Prem Khanal, Post B Basnet, Damakant Jayshi, Tilak Pokharel, Yuv Raj Acharya, Tilak Pokharel and Bishnu Budhathoki) 09/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Municipal polls a failue: parties 09/02/2006
Hindustan Times Are local polls in Nepal a sham? 09/02/2006
Nepal News Those elected on Wednesday do not represent people: Oppn leaders 09/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Poll drama exposed’ 09/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Tansen mayor takes refuge in capital 09/02/2006
Nepal News Low voter turnout in municipal polls 09/02/2006
Web India 123 Low turnout in polls defeats Nepal king's plan 09/02/2006
Indian Express Lowest turnout in Nepal elections; Poll violence: At least six people killed, seven injured across the country, by Yubaraj Ghimire 09/02/2006
Web India 123 Nepal Maoists call off shutdown after low voting 09/02/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta Maoists mull V-day gift - Vindicated rebels think of calling off Nepal strike, by Sujan Dutta and J. Hemanth 09/02/2006
Deccan Herald Nepal poll reduced to farce 09/02/2006
Khaleej Times Nepal’s first vote in 7 years marred by low turnout after rebel assault and boycott 09/02/2006
Peninsula Low turnout, violence blight Nepal election 09/02/2006
Dawn Royal command falls on deaf ears: Nepal holds municipal elections, by Randeep Ramesh 09/02/2006
Sankt Galler Tagblatt In Nepal blieben die Wahllokale leer 09/02/2006
WARL.com Many Skittish Voters Skip Nepal Election, b y Matthew Rosenberg 09/02/2006
Khaleej Times Nepal police fire tear gas at protesters; pro-king candidates sweeping marred election 09/02/2006
Aljazeera Pro-government parties lead Nepal poll 09/02/2006
Santa Barbara News-Press Government-backed candidates sweep Nepal election marred by low turnout, by Binaj Gurubacharya 09/02/2006
Herald, UK Six killed as violence blights election in Nepal, by Binaj Gurubacharya 09/02/2006
Scotsman Voters shun violence-hit poll in Nepal, by Binaj Gurubacharya 09/02/2006
Independent, UK Nepal polls marred by Maoist violence and low turnout, by Justin Huggler 09/02/2006
Channel News Asia US slams Nepal vote as 'hollow' exercise 09/02/2006
Hindustan Times US slams Nepal election as 'hollow' exercise 09/02/2006
Nepal News Municipal polls a “hollow attempt” to legitimize royal power: US govt. 09/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Nepal Municipal Elections Lack Public Support: U.S. 09/02/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta Nepal lolling on polling day, by Sujan Dutta 09/02/2006
Gulf Daily News Killings mar Nepal polls 09/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Blasts in several places, 7 injured 09/02/2006
Nepal News Two Maoists killed in clash; six civilians injured in blast 09/02/2006
Kathmandu Post 2 dead, 15 abducted in Dhankuta clash 09/02/2006
Nepal News Thapa’s killing draws widespread condemnation 09/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Leaders Flay Thapa’s Killing, Accuse Govt of Exercising Barbarism 09/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Students Protest against Dang Incident in Kathmandu 09/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal RNA Kills Protestor in Dang [a case of government ordered murder!] 09/02/2006
Nepal News Over 130 activists arrested in Biratnagar, UML activist reported killed in Dang 09/02/2006
Nepal News Two journos arrested in Ilam 08/02/2006
Nepal News NT suspends CDMA-based telephone service 08/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Monarchy or anarchy? by Khagendra Sharma 08/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Left-right march, by Abhi SubediI 08/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Women detainees under alarming conditions 08/02/2006
Nepal News Human rights activist arrested in Janakpur 08/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Dozens arrested on eve of polls 08/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Orders to shoot poll disrupters 08/02/2006
Nepal News Government misusing power: Ex Justice 08/02/2006
South Asian media Net SC orders govt to produce detainees 08/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Produce 15 student leaders: SC 08/02/2006
Kathmandu Post NGEO to protest action against non-voting civil servants 08/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Both parties violated Geneva Convention’ 08/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Symbolic’ protest by professionals 08/02/2006
Washington Post Power of Nepal's King May Not Be So Absolute: Gyanendra Struggles Against United Opposition, by John Lancaster 08/02/2006
Guardian, UK Royal command falls on deaf ears: Violence, few candidates and no opposition in the first poll since the king seized power, by Randeep Ramesh 08/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Peace opportunity 08/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Maoists call for parallel govt in Nepal 08/02/2006
Hindu Prachanda unveils road map for change in Nepal: Maoist leader hails Indian stand but calls for end to `two-pillar theory', by Siddharth Varadarajan  08/02/2006
Indian Express Home > International Maoists offer talks, float idea of a ‘parallel govt’ 08/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Remembrance of elections past, by Manjushree Thapa 08/02/2006
TMC Net Boycott, fear keep voters away from municipal polls, by Marty Logan 08/02/2006
TMC Net Nepal gov't hails municipal elections, opposition cries foul 08/02/2006
Nepal News Voting starts in municipal election; Maoists open fire at polling booth in Biratnagar 08/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal People are Ultimate Decision Makers, interview with Ram Sharan Mahat 08/02/2006
CBS News Nepal King Hurt by Tainted Election 08/02/2006
Nepal News Voting for 618 municipal seats ends 08/02/2006
Nepal News Very few voters turn up to cast their ballot 08/02/2006
Nepal News Very few turned up for votes 08/02/2006
News 24 Nepal election turn-out low 08/02/2006
Reuters Alert Net Nepalis slow to vote in shadow of violence 08/02/2006
Aljazeera Slow start to voting in Nepal 08/02/2006
Baku Today Trickle of voters as Nepal holds controversial poll 08/02/2006
Nepal News Municipal polls: One suspected Maoist killed in Dhangadhi; over dozen arrested in Kathmandu 08/02/2006
Globe and Mail Nepal vote marred by attack, opposition boycott, by Binaj Gurubacharya 08/02/2006
USA Today Assault, boycott mar Nepal's 1st election in years 08/02/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta Maoist talks carrot on poll-eve, by Sujan Dutta 08/02/2006
Web India 123 Bullets outstrip ballots as Nepal goes to polls 08/02/2006
Web India 123 Nepal goes for civic polls amid tight security 08/02/2006
Outlook India Nepal goes to polls; Maoists kill two, abduct 10 officials, by Shrish Pradhan 08/02/2006
Kurier Wahlfarce in Nepal 08/02/2006
Neue Zürcher Zeitung Anschläge behindern Wahlen in Nepal: Mehrere Beamten als Geiseln genommen 08/02/2006
Bloomberg Nepal Holds Elections Amid Rebel Raids, Boycott Call 08/02/2006
BBC News Nepalis go to polls amid violence 08/02/2006
CNN Nepal polls open amid violence 08/02/2006
TMC Net Nepal holds 1st municipal elections in over decade 08/02/2006
Telegraph, UK Nepal poll written off as a sham, by Thomas Bell 08/02/2006
Khaleej Times Polls open in controversial Nepal ballot 08/02/2006
Espace, CH Gewalt überschattet Urnengang in Nepal 08/02/2006
Christian Science Monitor Conflict dampens Nepal vote: More than half of the posts up for grabs in Wednesday's municipal elections have no candidates, by Bikash Sangraula 08/02/2006
Nepal News Maoists call back general strike 08/02/2006
Nepal News General strike partially affects normal life 08/02/2006
Kathmandu Post 12 micro buses damaged 3rd day of banda 08/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Call off banda: NHRC 08/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Security Forces Continuing Aerial Attack in Western Nepal 08/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Maoists continue atrocities 08/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Massive Maoist Raid in Eastern Nepal 08/02/2006
Daily Star Clashes in Nepal ahead of polls: 7 cops killed Maoists call for boycott of today's polls 08/02/2006
Kathmandu Post 15 killed, 23 hurt in clashes (continued) 08/02/2006
Asia News Network Maoists kill 13 before Nepal's poll 08/02/2006
Peninsula Eight killed in Nepal clashes, call for boycott 08/02/2006
News.com Violence hits Nepal on poll eve 08/02/2006
Web India 123 At least six killed by Maoists as Nepal votes 08/02/2006
Nepal News One armyman killed;10 civilians abducted in Dhankuta clash 08/02/2006
Nepal News Maoists attack Dhankuta 07/02/2006
Aljazeera Tensions high as Nepal vote looms 07/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal News Chief of FM Channel Arrested, Ward Chief’s House Bombed 07/02/2006
Nepal News Vehicles banned for Wednesday 07/02/2006
Web India 123 Nepal to shut down Kathmandu valley for polls 07/02/2006
Santa Barbara News-Press Authorities in Nepal threaten to shoot anyone who tries to disrupt elections, by Matthew Rosenberg 07/02/2006
Outlook India Army ordered to shoot those trying to disrupt polls, by Shrish B Pradhan 07/02/2006
WKRC 12, Cincinnati Authorities in Nepal threaten to shoot anyone who tries to disrupt elections 07/02/2006
Nepal News Stern action will be taken against those trying to disrupt polls: Home Minister 07/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Nepal to cut phone lines again for polls 07/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Forces nab party cadres nationwide 07/02/2006
Nepal News Dozens of 7-party activists arrested from anti-election rallies 07/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Parties Take Out Rallies in Kathmandu, 2 Dozen Arrested 07/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Over 500 arrested 07/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Govt must apologize for shooting: Aryal, by Binod Bhandari 07/02/2006
Nepal News Rights group asks not to keep detainees in security out posts 07/02/2006
Nepal News Rights groups appeal to UN chief over rights abuses during elections 07/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Professionals ask govt to respect rights 07/02/2006
South Asian Media Net 'Pro-democracy activists tortured' 07/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Students tortured in custody 07/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal SC Orders Govt to Produce 78 Detained Students on Feb 13 07/02/2006
Nepal News Japan to review Nepal policy 07/02/2006
Kathmandu Post New ordinance to ‘discipline’ media 07/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Govt mulls new law to control media 07/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Compensate damaged FM station:SIRM 07/02/2006
Nepal News SIRM asks to compensate damaged FM station 07/02/2006
Kantipur Online Interview with Prachanda [see Nepali version of this interview] 07/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Talks possible with govt: Prachanda, by Prateek Pradhan and Narayan Wagle 07/02/2006
Web India 123 Nepal Maoist chief moots parallel government, army 07/02/2006
Nepal News We are open for talks with the govt.: Prachanda 07/02/2006
BBC News Nepal Maoists 'open' to monarchy 07/02/2006
Khaleej Times Nepal’s rebel leader says insurgents prepared to accept king if people agree 07/02/2006
Nepal News Oppn parties, Maoists renew call for boycott of municipal polls 07/02/2006
Sunday Times Maoist leader urges Nepal boycott 07/02/2006
Nepal News Normal life affected, price of commodities soar 07/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Nepal loses Rs 1 billion daily 07/02/2006
South Asian Media Net

Deeper effect of strike felt nationwide

07/02/2006
Nepal News Third day of general strike affects normal life 07/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Banda affects life 07/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Call off strike 07/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Army takes control of schools for polls: PABSON knocks OHCHR door 07/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Nepal rejects U.N. appeal 07/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Call to remove poll booths from schools 07/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Govt official speaks against forced voting 07/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Polls ‘ordeal by fire’ for KMC officials 07/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Resignations from posts continue 07/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Polls in violation of HR’ [see appeal by HURFON and HURON] 07/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Maoists Own Up Tuesday’s Attacks, Make Final Urge to Abstain from Polls 07/02/2006
Nepal News Surya Nepal urges Maoists to release its officials 07/02/2006
TMC Net Nepal all set to go to controversial municipal elections 07/02/2006
Channel News Asia Nepal polls set to create more problems for troubled nation 07/02/2006
Xinhua Bandh affects 9 mln people in Nepal 07/01/2006
Reuters Nepal rebels step up attacks ahead of elections, by Gopal Sharma and Sunil Kataria 07/02/2006
Web India 123 Three killed in Maoist violence in Nepal 07/02/2006
Web India 123 At least 13 killed ahead of Nepal polls 07/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Blast in Kathmandu Damages Residences, Vehicles 07/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Maoists plant bombs on highways 07/02/2006
Kantipur Online 11 killed, 16 injured in overnight Maoist attacks in Kavre and Udayapur 07/02/2006
Nepal News 10 killed in clashes in Panauti and Gaighat 07/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Hetauda Comes Under Maoist Attack, 8 Killed in Udaypur, Kavre Clashes 07/02/2006
Baku Today Eight killed in clashes ahead of controversial Nepal polls 07/02/2006
Reuters Nepal's Maoists fire on army patrol, kill cab driver 07/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Maoists’ shoot dead taxi driver 07/02/2006
Aljazeera Maoists kill eight in Nepal 07/02/2006
San Diego Union Tribune Rebels attack government security forces in Nepal, killing seven, by Binaj Gurubacharya 07/02/2006
Deepika Global At least 13 killed ahead of Nepal polls 07/02/2006
Hindustan Times 2 dead, 10 injured in Nepal rebel attack, by Binaj Gurubacharya 07/02/2006
ABC News Nepal's Maoists fire on army patrol 07/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Maoists attack Panauti, Dhulikhel 07/02/2006
Nepal News One policeman and a Maoist killed in clashes; Maoists attack Panauti 07/02/2006
Nepal News Fresh clashes at Panauti 06/02/2006
CNN Nepal tensions rise ahead of poll 06/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Movement and national unity, by Lok Raj Baral 06/02/2006
Hard Talk Regal self-defeat: The autocrat regime in Nepal is paving the way for its own destruction, by Arun Deo Joshi 06/02/2006
Central Chronicle Call for change of power in Nepal 06/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Disillusioned 06/02/2006
Nepal News Government removes a dozen police posts in the valley: Report [Probably, the policemen are needed in front of the palace!] 06/02/2006
Nepal News FM Pandey lauds King’s address; says King's roadmap opened door for national reconciliation [The royal henchmen are still selling their constructed picture of Shah monarchy that has already been disproved by history and current events!] 06/02/2006
Nepal News King should take initiative for talks: Dr Rayamajhi [A royalist distancing himself from the king?] 06/02/2006
Nepal News SC asks clarification regarding detainees 06/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Release illegally held professionals’ 06/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Release detainees’ 06/02/2006
Hindustan Times Pro-democracy activists tortured in Nepal: Parties 06/02/2006
Kantipur Online Professional law to bring media under control: Govt Spokesman [In democratic systems, the media are not controlled by the government!!] 06/02/2006
Nepal News FNJ flays minister's remarks 06/02/2006
Kathmandu Post FNJ flays govt remarks 06/02/2006
Nepal News Journos, pro-democracy activists arrested 06/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Forces arrest journos, activists 06/02/2006
TMC Net 40 NC workers, 12 journalists arrested in Nepal 06/02/2006
Kantipur Online 144 Valley schools directed to vacate for polls 06/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Nepalis protest in India 06/02/2006
Nepal News Security forces have been kept on alert for polls: Govt spokesperson 06/02/2006
Nepal News Lawyers criticises EC decision, EC defends it 06/02/2006
Web India 123 Fresh problem plagues Nepal polls 06/02/2006
Relief Web Nepal civic elections to test monarchy, by Can Merey 06/02/2006
BBC News Nepal hit by Maoist rebel strike 06/02/2006
Decvcan herald Fear is king in Nepal, by Sudeshna Sarkar 06/02/2006
Nepal News Second day of general strike affects normal life 06/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Maoists urged to review banda 06/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Banda cripples life 06/02/2006
Gulf Daily News Maoists' strike paralyses Nepal 06/02/2006
Standard Rebel strikes bring Nepal to standstill: A general strike called by Maoist rebels to disrupt controversial elections this week brought towns across Nepal to a standstill, by Sam Taylor 06/02/2006
Relief Web Nepal civic elections threatened by Maoist boycott 06/02/2006
Reuters Alert Net Nepal vote credibility seen hit by boycott, threats, by Y.P. Rajesh 06/02/2006
Ohmy News Maoists Call for General Strike in Nepal Normal life disrupted by 'bandh', by Maina Dhital 06/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Govt to compensate for damaged vehicles [From which money?] 06/02/2006
Nepal News Rajparishad calls all to actively participate in municipal polls [This is definitely not the task of the Raj Parishad] 06/02/2006
Nepal News Taxi driver shot dead in Kathmandu 06/02/2006
Web India 123 Now Nepal voters flee to India 06/02/2006
Nepal News 48 families leave villages 06/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Banda hits blood supply in Valley 06/02/2006
Web India 123 Nepal Maoists showcase 'Martyr's Road' 06/02/2006
Nepal ,News Maoists release five people including Palpa CDO 06/02/2006
Nepal News Maoists open fire at an ambulance in Dang 06/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Civilian among 7 killed 06/02/2006
Nepal News An APF man killed, four others injured in Kanchanpur 06/02/2006
Xinhua 3 guerrillas killed in Nepal 06/02/2006
Nation, Thailand Nepal’s king has failed as a leader: One year into Gyanendra’s rule, the Himalayan kingdom has been plunged into a state of chaos 05/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Nation pushed into crisis: parties 05/02/2006
ZEE News Nepal's minister warns of communications cuts and curfew 05/02/2006
Web India 123 Nepal dips into dwindling dollars for more arms 05/02/2006
Nepal News NHRC blasts the govt., tells it to free all the political detainees 05/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Alliance Has Nothing to Do with Maoist Strike: Nepal Leaders 05/02/2006
Outlook India 40 NC workers, 12 journalists arrested in Nepal, by Shrish B. Pradhan 05/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Police Detain Political Activits in Janakpur 05/02/2006
Nepal News Two dozen oppn activists arrested in Biratnagar; journos held in Saptari 05/02/2006
Hindu Parties intensify poll boycott stir in Nepal 05/02/2006
Kantipur Online Nepal in Europe's Heart and Mind, by Guna Raj Luitel 05/02/2006
Kantipur Online Pro-democracy demos in three Indian cities 05/02/2006
Nepal News Int’l community should take stronger action in Nepal: Kul C. Gautam 05/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Pandey asks UN to be impartial [Authoritarian regimes never want to concede their mistakes!] 05/02/2006
South Asian Media Net UN has no right to advise govt: minister [UN has the duty to protect the sovereign people from authoritarian regimes, Mr Mainali!] 05/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Activists concerned over rights abuses 05/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Maoists-Trigerred Blasts Rock Valley; Security Forces Deactivate Bombs 05/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Safety fears for detainees 05/02/2006
INSN All the king’s horses at T.U. 05/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Hospital quarters vacated after firing 05/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Media run by remote control’ [No, by inside control, i.e. by sense of responsibility and civil courage despite royal suppression, Mr Thapa!] 05/02/2006
Nepal News Canvassing comes to an end, holiday in municipalities on Feb. 8 05/02/2006
Nepal News EC not to remove polling booths from schools 05/02/2006
Reuters Alert Net Fear, desperation mark Nepal's first polls in years, by Y.P. Rajesh 05/02/2006
Nepal News Election will not resolve present crisis: Leaders 05/02/2006
New Kerala Fear, desperation mark Nepal's first polls in years 05/02/2006
Nepal News Jaleshwor locals fleeing to India ahead of polls: Report 05/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Unwilling candidates face police wrath [democracy as understood by the authoritarian royal government!] 05/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Candidacy withdrawals unabated 05/02/2006
Nepal News

25-year-old student elected mayor of the devastated town

05/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Asst Minister’s House Bombed, Cash and Gold Looted 05/02/2006
Nepal News Three killed in blast in Morang; minister’s house bombed 05/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Maoists abduct 5, continue bombing candidates' houses 05/02/2006
Nepal News One Maoist killed in Baitadi 05/02/2006
Nepal News Tourism entrepreneurs, leaders criticize 'bandh' 05/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Maoist-Called Nationwide Shutdown Paralyses Daily Life in Nepal 05/02/2006
International Herald Tribune Rebel-called strike paralyzes life in Nepal 05/02/2006
BBC News

Nepal hit by Maoist rebel strike

05/02/2006
Channel News Asia Maoist strike paralyses Nepal towns, starts to bite in capital 05/02/2006
Outlook India Maoist strike paralyses life in Nepal, by Shrish B Pradhan 05/02/2006
New Kerala Nepal grinds to halt as rebel strike takes effect 05/02/2006
Kantipur Online Bandh causes partial effect in Capital 05/02/2006
Nepal News 'Bandh' affects normal life 05/02/2006
CNN Nepal strike leaves towns empty 05/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Kids can’t be risked by opening schools’ 05/02/2006
Khaleej Times Nepal government orders citizens to ignore Maoist strike call 05/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Maoists Torch Mini-Bus at Dhading 05/02/2006
Kathmandu Post In captivity, by B. Basnet 05/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Govt applies force to foil strike 05/02/2006
Web India 123 Nepal uses force to foil Maoist shutdown 05/02/2006
Nepal News Government takes 500 vehicles into control to ply during bandh 05/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Traffic Police Takes 500 Vehicles Under Control, Govt Set to Foil Bandhs 05/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Cops shoot at NC leaders, by Bhim Ghimire & Binod Bhandari 05/02/2006
Nepal News Police shoot at NC leaders; Securitymen mistreat journo 05/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Securitymen mistreat journo 05/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Journalist arrested, released 05/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Police Opens Fire at Morang NC president 05/02/2006
CBS2 Rebel-called strike paralyzes life in Nepal, security heightened, by Binaj Gurubacharya 05/02/2006
Channel News Asia Nepal braces for general strike, security tight 05/02/2006
Daily Star Nepal braces for strike after Maoist attacks 05/02/2006
ABC Radio Australia Strike action ahead of Nepal elections 05/02/2006
TMC Net Rebel-called strike begins in Nepal 05/02/2006
Reuters Nepal grinds to halt as rebel strike takes effect, by Gopal Sharma 04/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Pokhara Witnesses Sharp Decline in Vehicular Movement, by Tribhuwan Paudel 04/02/2006
Kantipur Online Policeman opens fire at Morang NC president 04/02/2006
Nepal News Rights activists reject detention warrants under PSA; journos freed 04/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Reinventing monarchy, by Durga P Paudyal 04/02/2006
Outlook India Spring Is Nigh In Nepal: With universal disapproval, how long will Gyanendra's chairmanship last?, by Kanak Mani Dixit 04/02/2006
INSN Caste Discrimination in the King’s Regime, by Dilip Kumar Nepali (originally published in the Mulyankan weekly; translation by Suman Poudel) 04/02/2006
INSN JISA: Appeal for Gopal Siwakoti “Chintan”: arbitrary arrest and detention of Nepal human rights lawyer 04/02/2006
INSN Nepalese to march against Gyanendra 04/02/2006
Nepal News Democracy, human rights global issues: Mahat 04/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Chinese concern deserves weightage 04/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Leahy does it again 04/02/2006
South Asian Media Net Polls widening rift: US Senator 04/02/2006
Nepal News Government adopts restrictive measures to quell mounting public criticism: Senator Leahy 04/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal US Senator Worried of Looming Disaster in Nepal 04/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Rights Bodies Criticise Home Minister’s Remarks 04/02/2006
Kantipur Online Parties are backing Maoists, claims Minister Mainali [What a load of garbage from the mouth of this royalist minister who once claimed to be a communist party leader! By the way, he already appeared to be absolutely incompetent when him in a Nepali embassy as a UML minister in the 1990s!] 04/02/2006
Reuters Alert Net Nepal braces for rebel strike ahead of polls, by Gopal Sharma 04/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Most to remain closed next week Private schools say no to poll booths 04/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Poll candidates in barracks, govt offices 04/02/2006
Web India 123 Nepal poll winners flee to India 04/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Candidates on India ‘pilgrimage’, by Rajendra Nath 04/02/2006
New Kerala No pillion-riding in Kathmandu before shutdown, polls 04/02/2006
Nepal News Government to provide Rs. 10 million for reconstruction of Palpa 04/02/2006
NewsLine Nepal Maoist Frees 21 captives in Western Nepal 04/02/2006
Nepal News Surya Nepal officials abducted by suspected Maoists 04/02/2006
People's Daily 10 civilians, 2 security men hurt in guerrillas' blast in E. Nepal 04/02/2006
Outlook India University teachers, journalsits arrested in Nepal 04/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Three dozen professionals arrested 04/02/2006
IRNA Nepal police arrest 50 pro-democracy activists 04/02/2006
Nepal News Police arrest dozens of university teachers, journalists 03/02/2006
Kantipur Online Over 50 protesters arrested 03/02/2006
Nepal News Opposition leaders, journos refute Home Minister’s allegations 03/02/2006
Nepali Times Manhandled (originally in Disanirdesh, 29 January) 03/02/2006
Kathmandu Post AI asks king to live up to HR commitments 03/02/2006
Nepali Times Targeted As always, villagers suffered most in the past year, by Naresh Newar 03/02/2006
Nepal News UN OHCHR calls for release of over 800 detainees 03/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Over 100 arrested 03/02/2006
Nepali Times Costly year (originally in Himal Khabarpatrika, 29 January) [a summary of costs for royal travels and politics] 03/02/2006
Nepal News One year after the royal takeover, by Pratibedan Baidya 03/02/2006
Nepali Times Ask not for whom the poll tolls: Once more we got faulty premises, empty promises and lots of doublespeak; by CK Lal 03/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Election or a farce? by Mohan Nepali 03/02/2006
Nepali Times Hammer and nail 03/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Offensive order 03/02/2006
Nepali Times Short fuse: Public discontent could boil over into the streets in the weeks ahead, by Navin Singh Khadka 03/02/2006
Nepali Times King’s gamble (originally in Desantar, 29 January) 03/02/2006
Kathmandu Post Army takeover worst scenario: Kahane [It would only be a small step from tools to partners of the king!] 03/02/2006
Kathmandu Post King, security chiefs to offer sacrifice [a symbolic gesture?] 03/02/2006
Web India 123 Nepal king invokes gods before local polls 03/02/2006
Nepali Times “Elections to bring democracy back on track”, interview with Minister of Communications and Information Shrish Shumshere Rana [a roundabout way to talk autocratic royal politics as constitutional] 03/02/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Govt might be bankrupt by June’ 03/02/2006
Ohmy News Nepal's government might be bankrupt by June: Econmist urges measures to be taken immediately, by Pawan Acharya 03/02/2006
Nepali Times Battered ‘Brand Nepal’ The state must realise its whimsical acts hurt our global image, by Ashutosh Tiwari 03/02/2006