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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

Kathmandu Post Cops killed girl at cop’s house [Gyanendra Shah liable to answer!] 31/01/2006
Nepal News Police killed girl in Nepalgunj 31/01/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Thank God I got my life back’, by Subarna Man Gochhe [Gyanendra Shah liable to answer!] 31/01/2006
Scoop Showdown between the King and the Opposition in Nepal, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar 31/01/2006
Reuters Alert Net Time for King to Relinquish Power 31/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Open letter to LK Advani, by Sundar Mani Dixit, chairman, Civic Society for Peace and Development 31/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Lens change for int'l community, by Damakant Jayshi 31/01/2006
International Federation of Journalists International Organisations Condemn a Year of Repression of Press Freedoms and Freedom of Expression in Nepal 31/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Respect int'l HR law: AMARC to govt 31/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Govt asked to guarantee press freedom 31/01/2006
Reuters Nepal set for anniversary protests, rebels hit army, by Y.P. Rajesh and Gopal Sharma 31/01/2006
Outlook India Nepal's oppn to mark royal takeover anniversary as 'Black Day', by Shrish B Pradhan 31/01/2006
Reuters Alert Net Nepal crisis deepens, a year after king's takeover, by Y.P. Rajesh and Gopal Sharma 31/01/2006
Khaleej Times Opposition plans protests to mark Nepal king’s takeover 31/01/2006
BBC News Nepal arrests on coup anniversary 31/01/2006
Nepal News Hundreds of seven-party activists arrested nationwide 31/01/2006
TMC Net Activists detained in Nepal ahead of anti-king demonstrations 31/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Police Crackdown on Political Leaders in West Nepal 31/01/2006
Nepal News Over two dozen pro-democracy activists arrested in Kathmandu 31/01/2006
Nepal News Police arrest nearly a dozen opposition activists 31/01/2006
South Asian Media Net ANNFSU prez held; rallies staged 31/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Demos planned in UK, Thailand 31/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Improve detainees’... 31/01/2006
Nepal News OHCHR Nepal renews its call to CPN (Maoist) not to target civilians 31/01/2006
South Asian Media Net UN body assesses Nepal rights record 31/01/2006
Nepal News Martin discusses rights situation with government officials 31/01/2006
Nepal News Government assistance to WHF [the autocratic Hindu ruler's last bastion!] 31/01/2006
Web India 123 US sends top general to talk with Gyanendra 31/01/2006
New York Times Nepal, in a Climate of Contradictions, Prepares to Vote 31/01/2006
Nepal News Free and fair election is not possible: Opinion poll 31/01/2006
Kathmandu Post TU hands vacation issue to campuses 31/01/2006
Nepal News Mayoral candidates ‘firm’ on contesting elections 31/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Capital candidates holed up in APF barracks, by Kedar Ojha 31/01/2006
Independent, UK Maoist intimidation of candidates puts Nepal poll in doubt, by Justin Huggler 31/01/2006
Relief Web Nepal election candidate fears for safety despite protection, by Sam Taylor 31/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Army to step in to check poll disruption 31/01/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Poll security RNA’s responsibility’ 31/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Maoist Supremo Liable to Answer for Murder Attempt of Poll Candidate 31/01/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta Maoists shoot candidate in fortress Kathmandu, by J. Hemanth 31/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Poll candidate shot; panic in Nepal 31/01/2006
Gulf Daily News Poll candidate killed in Nepal 31/01/2006
Reuters Alert Net Second election candidate attacked by rebels 31/01/2006
Daily Times Candidate shot as Nepal poll campaign begins 31/01/2006
Web India 123 Nepal poll candidate withdraws after Maoist attack 31/01/2006
Peninsula Poll candidates stay indoors in Nepal 31/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Kamal threatened me: mayoral candidate 31/01/2006
Global Politician A clash of egos is gulping Nepal, by Bhuwan Thapaliya 30/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Fear of compromised settlement, by Rabindra Khanal [There have been so many compromises with the monarchy after 1950 and the people have always been cheated!!] 30/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Stop police brutality 30/01/2006
Nepal News NHRC asks govt to provide basic facilities to political detainees 30/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Human Rights Defenders Blame Security Personnel of Using "Excessive Force" 30/01/2006
Kathmandu Post State of Fear: déjà vu for Nepalis 30/01/2006
Kathmandu Post King a total failure: Leaders 30/01/2006
Zisch, CH Menschenrechtler kritisieren König scharf 30/01/2006
Nepal News Student leader Bhattarai arrested 30/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Plainclothes Police Arrest UML’s Student Wing Chief 30/01/2006
Nepal News Independent media is part of the solution, not problem: AMARC 30/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Lift all radio censorship: AMARC 30/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Professionals Silently Rally for Democracy 30/01/2006
Nepal News Professionals stage protest in the capital 30/01/2006
Nepal News Demonstration in US for restoration of democracy in Nepal 30/01/2006
Kantipur Online Thousands demonstrate against autocracy in Delhi 30/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Thousands converge on Delhi for demonstration 30/01/2006
Kantipur Online Warring parties killed 1,608 in 2005: Report 30/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Bringing them to book in the US, by Murari Raj Sharma 30/01/2006
Kathmandu Post FNJ to mark Feb 1 as ‘Black Day’ 30/01/2006
BBC News Has diplomacy failed in Nepal? by Rabindra Mishra 30/01/2006
IRNA EU urges Nepal king to restore political and civil liberties 30/01/2006
Kleine Zeitung EU über Lage in Nepal tief besorgt 30/01/2006
Nepal News Diplomatic process taking negative turn: Thapa [Friends of the sovereign Nepali people ] 30/01/2006
Kantipur Online One year of king's rule unsuccessful: Rana 30/01/2006
Nepal News No possibility of reconciliation between King and parties: Rana 30/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Rana Stresses for Dialogue between All Political Forces 30/01/2006
Nepal News Alliance call to socially boycott elected persons 30/01/2006
Ohmy News Nepal's Elections Lacking Legitimacy 22 municipalities uncontested in upcoming elections, by Umesh Shrestha 30/01/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta No-contest polls in Nepal, by J. Hemanth 30/01/2006
Nepal News Religious leaders urge HM to take initiative to restore peace; call off municipal polls 30/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Aerial attack damages houses, school, by Madhav Aryal 30/01/2006
Nepal News RNA providing security for municipal polls 30/01/2006
Nepal News Mayoral candidate shot at in Lalitpur 30/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal LSMC Mayoral Candidate Shot at Broad Daylight 30/01/2006
Channel News Asia Candidate shot on first day of Nepal municipal vote campaign 30/01/2006
BBC News Nepal local poll candidate shot 30/01/2006
Web India 123 Nepal Maoists attack second poll contestant 30/01/2006
TMC Net Mayoral candidate shot in Nepal, rebels suspected 30/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal KTM Valley Mayoral Candidates Firm on Contesting in Polls 30/01/2006
Deccan Herald Fearing Maoists, candidates pull out of Nepal polls, by Sudeshna Sarkar 30/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Elected candidates compete to resign 30/01/2006
People's Daily Mayors elected unopposed in 22 municipalities in Nepal [wow, royal democracy is working!] 30/01/2006
Indian Express Nepal King invents ‘democracy’, promotes it, by Yubaraj Ghimire 30/01/2006
Kathmandu Post 20 mayors, 22 dy-mayors elected unopposed 30/01/2006
Nepal News Municipal polls 2062: 22 mayors and deputies elected unopposed 30/01/2006
Hindu 500 quit Nepal election race 30/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Maoist Bomb DSP’s Residence in Pokhara 30/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Nepalgunj attacked again, woman killed 30/01/2006
Nepal News Another Maoist Attack in Nepalgunj; one woman killed 30/01/2006
Nepal News Unidentified people bomb three vehicles inside TU 30/01/2006
INSN Open Letters to His Majesty the King and Opposing Political Forces in Nepal, by “Chandra S.” (pseudonym) 29/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Parents of the disappeared flay govt 29/01/2006
Nepal News FNJ, NBA to observe Feb 1 as ‘black day’ 29/01/2006
Nepal News FNJ team on visit of far-west 29/01/2006
Kathmandu Post FNJ denounces RNA threats against journos 29/01/2006
Nepal News Nepali press freedom week in France: Report 29/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Dozens arrested in nationwide stir 29/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Police continue arrests 29/01/2006
Kathmandu Post HR activists denied meet with UML leader 29/01/2006
Observer, UK Nepal under reign of terror as king unleashes army to crush revolt 29/01/2006
Kantipur Online Govt vehicles bombed at TU 29/01/2006
Nepal News Two Maoists killed in Khotang clash 29/01/2006
Kantipur Online Explosions, firing in Nepalgunj again 29/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Maoists Detonate Bombs at Govt Offices in Mahottari 29/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Bhojpur clash leaves 13 dead 29/01/2006
Kathmandu Post 11 rebels, 2 soldiers killed, by Shankar Kharel 29/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Eleven Rebels Killed, Five Surrendered 29/01/2006
Web India 123 Indian guns used in clash between Nepal Maoists, security men 29/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Maoists in inhuman activities: NHRC 29/01/2006
Nepal News University teachers to stage pen down on Feb 1 29/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Students Warn TU to Withdraw Extended Vacation 29/01/2006
Nepal News Student unions, professors oppose TU’s decision to extend vacation 29/01/2006
Reuters Alert Net Rebel threat forces Nepal to cancel some local polls ^29/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Koirala Urges Civil Servants to Cooperate Parties to Foil Elections 29/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Koirala urges civil servants to boycott polls 29/01/2006
Newindpress Manisha Koirala woos voters for Nepal polls 29/01/2006
Nepal News Students burn posters of Manisha 29/01/2006
South Asian Media Net NSP-A claims moral victory for democracy 29/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Kin cry foul against ‘forced’ candidacies 29/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Many candidates opt out of poll race 29/01/2006
BBC News Nepal candidates abandon election 29/01/2006
View London Rebels threaten Nepal candidates 29/01/2006
Kathmandu Post 32 mayors, 34 dy-mayors among them Poll withdrawal stampede tops 500 29/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Over 600 Withdraw Candidatures: EC, Many Prevented from Withdrawing 29/01/2006
Web India 123 Over 600 candidates withdraw from Nepal local polls 29/01/2006
Dawn Few takers for Nepal king’s peace plan, by Marty Logan 29/01/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta Poll shield in Nepal 29/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Candidate flown to Kathmandu 29/01/2006
Daily Times Nepal provides security for election candidates 29/01/2006
Peninsula Nepal keeps candidates in ‘safe houses’ 29/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Dailekh Candidates Housed in RNA Camp 28/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Candidates Withdraw Names: EC Committed to Hold Polls 28/01/2006
Ohmy News Nepal Situation Worsening Amid Heightening Hostility: Government's inflexibility and planned election wouldn't remedy the Nepal's political stalemate, by Amit Pyakurel 28/01/2006
Washington Times Political groups, rebels target Nepal king, by Chitra Tiwari 28/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Students’ Protests Continue, Several Arrests Made 28/01/2006
Kathmandu Post The Sadako Ogata question, by Shambhu Ram Simkhada 28/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Parties announce protest programs 28/01/2006
Peninsula Opposition vows ‘black day’ rallies in Nepal 28/01/2006
Gulf Daily News Nepal 'black day' planned 28/01/2006
Daily Star Nepal debates whether it needs a king 28/01/2006
Kathmandu Post 3-month arrest letters to 250 28/01/2006
Kathmandu Post 25 leaders, cadres released 28/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Six leaders freed; NSU GS held 28/01/2006
South Asian Media Net HURON team inspects detention centers 28/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Kin of 'arrested' appeal for release 28/01/2006
Kathmandu Post No candidate for two-third posts in 22 municipalities 28/01/2006
Kathmandu Post 24 withdraw candidacy 28/01/2006
Daily Star Opposition denounces 'farcical' Nepal polls Few candidates register, opposition vows anti-king rally 28/01/2006
CNN Boycott call against actress: Nepal-born Bollywood star's support for king spurs protests 28/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Polls a step backward for democracy: EU [see EU declaration] 28/01/2006
South Asian Media Net EU opposes Nepal's municipal polls 28/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Bid to Hold Elections Another Step Backward for Democracy: EU 28/01/2006
Hindustan Times EU calls Nepal polls a setback for democracy 28/01/2006
Asia News Network Nepal’s glamour girl in poll predicament, by Sudeshna Sarkar 28/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Students to boycott Manisha's films 28/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Students to Boycott Manisha Koirala's Films in Nepal 28/01/2006
Deccan Herald Nepal’s poll protesters ‘ban’ Manisha films, by Sudeshna Sarkar 28/01/2006
Hindu Manisha in the eye of a storm 28/01/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta Storm over Manisha campaign 28/01/2006
Indian Express Manisha campaigns in King’s local polls 28/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Security beefed up at int'l airport 28/01/2006
Xinhua Security inspection conducted at Nepal's int'l airport 28/01/2006
Nepal News Koirala urges civil servants to boycott municipal polls 28/01/2006
Nepal News Municipal Polls 2006: Election Blues- 2 28/01/2006
Kantipur Online Municipal polls: Candidates in security camps; many withdraw candidacy 28/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Candidates in security camps 28/01/2006
New Kerala Nepal gathers poll candidates in "safe houses" 28/01/2006
Web India 123 Weeping kin try to stop Nepali poll contestants 28/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Fear grips families of poll candidates 28/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Maoist Threat Leads 39 VDC Secretaries to Resign 28/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Valley Maoists Ask to Stay Away from Election Activities 28/01/2006
Kathmandu Post 5 rebels die as bomb goes off accidentally 28/01/2006
Kantipur Online 5 rebels killed in Siraha 28/01/2006
Nepal News Rebels bomb house of a mayoral candidate, EC disqualifies two dozen candidates 28/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Maoists Detonate Bombs at Dang Mayoral Candidate’s Houses, by Sagar Pandit 28/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Maoists bomb municipality 28/01/2006
TMC Net 11 Maoist rebels killed in east Nepal 28/01/2006
Nepal News 11 rebels, two security personnel killed in Bhojpur clashes 28/01/2006
Kantipur Online Bhojpur clash: 11 Maoists 2 security men killed 28/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Security Force-Maoists Clash in Bhojpur, Massive Casualties on Both Part Suspected 28/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Maoists attack Ghodetar 28/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Maoists attack in Nepalgunj, Bhojpur 28/01/2006
Nepal News Maoists attack in Bhojpur; explosions in Nepalgunj 27/01/2006
Kantipur Online Maoists attack Nepalgunj again; clash in Bhojpur 27/01/2006
Nepali Times Autocracy for beginners: A lesson on how to lose legitimacy in quick easy steps, by CK Lal 27/01/2006
Nepali Times Regime change 27/01/2006
Kantipur Online "This movement is a struggle for power between the people and the palace. It will end only after achieving complete democracy or Loktantra", interview with student leader Gagan Thapa 27/01/2006
Nepal News Religious leaders urge Norway to help restore peace in the country 27/01/2006
Aljazeera 'Black day' in Nepal next week 27/01/2006
Reuters Alert Net Nepal's parties vow anti-king "black day" rallies 27/01/2006
Nepal News Alliance unveils new protest programmes to disrupt municipal polls 27/01/2006
Kantipur Online Alliance unveils fresh protest programmes 27/01/2006
TMC Net Nepal politics: The ballot and the bullet 27/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Belligerence 27/01/2006
Kathmandu Post RNA under the scanner, by Ameet Dhakal 27/01/2006
Nepal News FNJ condemns arrest of journos 27/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Curfew In Jungle? 27/01/2006
Nepal News Seven arrested; 3 injured in Nepalgunj 27/01/2006
Kathmandu Post RNA admits some arrested are innocent 27/01/2006
Kantipur Online AHRC appeals for release of political detainees 27/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Kin of 'arrested' appeal for release 27/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Hundreds of protestors arrested Nation grinds to halt 27/01/2006
Nepal News Over a dozen leaders freed 27/01/2006
Kantipur Online Two-dozen leaders, cadres released 27/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Strike cripples life nationwide 27/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Police fire injures 1 in Pokhara, by Kulchandra Neupane & Ishwori Neupane 27/01/2006
NewsLIne Nepal Mutual Understanding and Love is Way for Peace: Sister Nirmala, by Dipesh Chitrakar 27/01/2006
Daily Star Nepal scenario: Crises deepening, by Zaglul Ahmed Chowdhury 27/01/2006
Nepali Times State of Nepali fear: A film from Peru that steers too close for comfort is being premiered in Nepali, by Kanak Mani Dixit 27/01/2006
Independent, UK Nepal shuts down as Maoists target King, by Justin Huggler 27/01/2006
Nepal News EU condemns use of force against pro-democracy activists; demands a civilian, democratic government 27/01/2006
Kantipur Online Municipal polls a step backwards for democracy: EU 27/01/2006
Nepali Times Red alert: Alarmed by the Nepal crisis, Euro MPs urge a return to democracy, by Kunda Dixit 27/01/2006
Nepali Times Outside looking in: After 10 years, why wait for more deaths if there is no military solution?, by Günther Baechler 27/01/2006
Ohmy News Saving Nepal: Kathmandu's Fight for Democracy; International community must play greater role in pressuring monarchy, by Ramzi Baroud 27/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Nepali Diaspora in North America to Stage Rally Against King Gyanendra's Rule 27/01/2006
Kantipur Online

Students call for boycott of Manisha’s films [BP's granddaughter wants to be a royalist NRN leader]

27/01/2006
Newindpress Manisha Koirala heckled in Nepal 27/01/2006
Nepali Times Ask the parties, by political analyst Shastra Datta Panta (originally in Rajdhani, 22 January) 27/01/2006
Nepal News Government releases Rs 25 million for media mobilization: Report 27/01/2006
News Blaze Poll Opponents Further Autocratic Designs on Nepal, by Dipta Shah [A good article for all those who want to learn about the confused and one-sided thinking and rhetoric of Gyanendra's supporters: parties that were in power from 1991 till 2002 are autocratic but the monarchy with its 250 years history of autocratic rule has all rights to smash the constitution, suppress the fundamental rights of the people and lead the country ruthlessly into total disaster!] 27/01/2006
Nepali Times Polls a ploy: UML General Secretary Madhab Kumar Nepal (originally in Kantipur, 24 January) 27/01/2006
Baku Today Opposition denounces 'farcical' Nepal vote as few candidates register 27/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Leaders say polls boycotted successfully 27/01/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘State's arrogance given fitting reply’ 27/01/2006
Nepal News Poll candidates in Janakpur kept in one place for safety 27/01/2006
BBC News Dearth of Nepal poll candidates, by Sushil Sharma 27/01/2006
Inter Press Service Few Takers for King's Peace Plan, by Marty Logan 27/01/2006
Monster & Critics Not enough candidates to go around, but Nepal to go ahead with vote 27/01/2006
Nepal News 3,255 candidates file nominations for municipal polls 27/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Over 3,000 file papers for civic polls 27/01/2006
Nepal News Municipal polls 2006: Election Blues 27/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Colorful candidates mark the day 27/01/2006
South Asian Media Net HR Watch for protection of candidates 27/01/2006
Web India 123 Fear stalks Nepal polls as Maoists abduct candidate 27/01/2006
Ohmy News Wanted: Candidates for Municipal Elections; Nepal opposition boycott leads to difficulty filling posts, by Umesh Shrestha 27/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Municipal polls fiasco looms 27/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Poor Turn Out for Elections, Cabinet Holds Emergency Meeting 26/01/2006
Nepal News Poor show worries the govt., nominations filed for one-third municipal seats only [The royal elections are already a flop!] 26/01/2006
Kantipur Online Nominations filed for only a fourth of total municipal seats 26/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal 48 Candidates to Vie for Various Posts in Lalitpur 26/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Adhere to ideology, by Shreedhar Gautam 26/01/2006
Kathmandu Post UN:Time to play role, by Anand Aditya 26/01/2006
Web India 123 King helpless as opposition protest paralyses Nepal 26/01/2006
Kantipur Online Bandh cripples normal life; hundreds arrested, dozens injured 26/01/2006
Nepal News Security forces using 'excessive force' in demonstrations: NHRC 26/01/2006
Reuters Alert Net National strike ends with more violence 26/01/2006
Outlook India Over 200 arrested as general strike gets underway in Nepal, by Shrish B Pradhan 26/01/2006
Nepal News Police open fire at demonstrators in Pokhara, Over 100 arrested across the country 26/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Dozens Injured in Mid-West Nepal, as Police-Protestors Clash 26/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Security Men Open Fire in Pokhara, 4 injured 26/01/2006
BBC News Nepal police fire at protesters 26/01/2006
Reuters Protester shot as strike shuts down Nepal, by Gopal Sharma 26/01/2006
New Kerala Nepal Police fire at protesters in Pokhara 26/01/2006
My Telus Witnesses say police open fire on protesters in Nepal, one injured 26/01/2006
Nepal News Police arrest dozens of protesters in Kathmandu and Banepa 26/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Nepal Paralysed by General Strike, Massive Arrests Throughout Kingdom 26/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Nationwide General Strike Hits Daily Life Hard in Kathmandu 26/01/2006
Outlook India Life paralysed in Nepal as nationwide strike comes into force, by Shrish B Pradhan 26/01/2006
TMC Net General strike cripples life in Nepal 26/01/2006
Reuters Empty streets in Nepal as nationwide strike begins 26/01/2006
Nepal News Normal life affected due to 'bandh' 26/01/2006
ABC Radio Australia Nepal streets empty as general strike begins 26/01/2006
Times of India Hundreds arrested as Nepal shutdown begins 26/01/2006
Web India 123 Hundreds arrested as Nepal shutdown starts 26/01/2006
Independent Online Riot police keep watch as Nepal strike begins 26/01/2006
Baku Today Nepal riot police out in force as parties launch national strike 26/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Hundreds arrested in Dailekh, by Harihar Singh Rathore 26/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Army intervenes demos Police vandalize NC office 26/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Police go berserk again 26/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Detention of leaders, HR activists flayed 26/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Detention orders for leaders 26/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Torch rally held on eve of Nepal bandh 26/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Parties continue protests 26/01/2006
Columbia Daily Tribune Nepal struggles under monarchy: Violence flares as king tightens control 26/01/2006
Dawn Pressure mounts on Nepal king, by Gopal Sharma 26/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Democratic republic only way out: Youths 26/01/2006
Santa Barbara News-Press As violence and protests mount, Nepal debates whether it needs a king, by Nirmala George 26/01/2006
Kathmandu Post India, US envoys meet Nepal; Mukherjee meets Koirala 26/01/2006
Nepal News India will always stand by the people of Nepal: Indian envoy 26/01/2006
Kathmandu Post China calls for reconciliation 26/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Civil society asks King to put off polls [and don't forget: leaders of civil society are still arrested by the king] 26/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Nepal Joins Koirala, Deuba to Call on People to Boycott Municipal Polls 26/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Deuba, Nepal appeal for polls boycott 26/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Rana-led RPP faction to boycott polls 26/01/2006
Kathmandu Post RPP decides to boycott polls 26/01/2006
Web India 123 Manisha begins campaigning, but appears ill at ease 26/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Poor Turn Out for Candidacy in Nepal, as Deadline Ends Thursday 26/01/2006
Human Rights Watch Government, Maoists Target Political Activists Protesters Attacked Ahead of Controversial Election 26/01/2006
Nepal News HRW urges govt, Maoists to stop rights abuses 26/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Was the rebel targeting Thapa ? by Rajendra Nath 26/01/2006
Nepal News Maoists abduct mayoral candidate 26/01/2006
Xinhua 29 guerrillas gunned down in Nepal 26/01/2006
Nepal News 25 Maoists killed Palpa clash: RNA 26/01/2006
Web India 123 Nepal army says 24 Maoists killed in new manhunt 26/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Maoists attack Dhangadhi Nepalgunj clash toll reaches 8 26/01/2006
Nepal News Fighting stops in Dhangadhi, No reports of casualties 25/01/2006
Nepal News Maoists attack Dhangadhi 25/01/2006
Kantipur Online Maoists, security forces clash in Nepalgunj, Dhangadi 25/01/2006
Nepal News Citizens’ Groups urge the king to call off municipal polls, free opposition activists 25/01/2006
Kantipur Online Over 100 protesters arrested across country 25/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Bogeys and freedom, by Abhi Subedi 25/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Blood, sweat, tears, toil for democracy, by Ghanashyam Ojha [King Gyanendra has taken all powers: He is personally responsible for the criminal behaviour of army and police!] 25/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Mother challenges army 25/01/2006
Workers World Nepal monarchy shaky as insurgency, protests spread, by David Hoskins 25/01/2006
Independent Online Violence mounts as Nepal puts king under fire, by Nirmala George 25/01/2006
International Federation of Journalists Journalists Targeted in Civil rights Crackdown in Nepal 25/01/2006
Kathmandu Post AI demands release of arrested 25/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Nawalparasi schools shut 25/01/2006
Nepal News Editor Bhandari released 25/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Sharma’s detention term extended 25/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Police use excessive force 25/01/2006
Kathmandu Post 79 held in Siraha, Saptari 25/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Dozens held as parties hold rally 25/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Strike cripples life in Birgunj 25/01/2006
Telegraph An intern’s diary: impressions of a week with bombs, curfews, mass demonstrations and arrests, by Sylvia Ehrhardt, Germany (currently at the FES-Intern, Nepal) 25/01/2006
People's Daily FM spokesman: China hopes for political stability in Nepal 25/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Renounce violence 25/01/2006
Peninsula Anti-king protests turn violent in Nepal 25/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Don't Hire Vehicles to Political Parties: Police Tells Locals 25/01/2006
Telegraph Good or bad, Koirala, Deuba and Nepal are our national leaders, by N.P. Upadhyaya 25/01/2006
Nepal news Deuba calls for boycott of municipal polls 25/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Koirala outlines movement goals 25/01/2006
South Asian Media Net NC asks int'l community to shun polls 25/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Koirala Calls on All Not to Recognise Municipal Polls 25/01/2006
Web India 123 Nepal polls: Manisha canvases, granduncle Koirala opposes [B.P. would be asahmed of son and granddaughter!] 25/01/2006
Nepal News Manisha urges political parties to participate in polls 25/01/2006
Channel News Asia Election plans go ahead in Nepal on eve of general strike 25/01/2006
Daily Star Nepal's talks offer fails to dampen protests; Govt lifts night curfew 25/01/2006
Kathmandu Post End direct rule, Bhattarai urges king 25/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Bhattarai Urges King to Withdraw Feb 1 Move, Reach Out to Political Parties 25/01/2006
Indian Express Bhattarai breaks silence, asks Gyanendra to end direct rule and give peace a chance, by Yubaraj Ghimire 25/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Maoists block Siddhartha highway 25/01/2005
Kathmandu Post 2 securitymen dead, 8 injured: Rebels attack Nepalgunj 25/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Maoists Detonate Bombs at Govt Office in West Nepal 25/01/2006
Nepal News Eight killed in Nepalgunj attack 25/01/2006
BBC News Eight killed in Nepal violence 25/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Maoists attack Nepalgunj offices 25/01/2005
Khaleej Times Maoists attack government offices in west Nepal; eight killed 25/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Eight Killed in Clashes In Western Nepal 25/01/2006
Hindustan Times Massive Maoist attacks in midwest Nepal 25/01/2006
Web India 123 Two securitymen killed in Maoists attack in Nepalgunj 25/01/2006
Xinhua Guerrillas bomb local govt offices in Nepal 25/01/2006
Reuters Alert Net Nepal rebels attack town as pressure mounts on king, by Gopal Sharma 25/01/2006
Nepal News Maoists attack Nepalgunj, Heavy fighing continues 24/01/2006
Kantipur Online Maoists launch massive attacks in Nepalgunj, 2 securitymen killed 24/01/2006
Nepal News Maoists attack Nepalgunj, Fighting going on 24/01/2006
Nepal News China calls for reconciliaion among all forces in Nepal [Is King Gyanendra going to lose one of his last foreign supporters?] 24/01/2006
Nepal News Over dozen 7-party activists arrested from protest rally 24/01/2006
Kantipur Online Over dozen protesters arrested in capital 24/01/2006
BBC News Police break up Kathmandu rally 24/01/2006
Reuters Alert Net Nepal anti-king protests turn violent 24/01/2006
Nepal News NHRC team meets UML leaders under house arrest 24/01/2006
Nepal News Police arrest opposition leaders in Nepalgunj 24/01/2006
My Telus Police disperse protesters in Nepal 24/01/2006
Monster & Critics Protesters arrested for defying ban orders in Nepal 24/01/2006
Globe and Mail Police, reform protesters clash in Nepal, by Binaj Gurubacharya 24/01/2006
Reuters Alert Net Police again clash with protesters 24/01/2006
San Diego Union Tribune Police clash with pro-democracy protesters in Nepal: at least three hurt, by Binaj Gurubacharya 24/01/2006
ABC Radio Australia Pro-democracy protests continue in Nepal 24/01/2006
Socialist Worker General strike called in Nepal to demand ‘total democracy’ 24/01/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta The Revolution and its Children, by Jyoti Malhotra 24/01/2006
Nepal News Palace hardliners are the greatest threat to monarchy: Chalmers [The greatest hardliner is the king himself!] 24/01/2006
Reuters Nepal offer to talk fails to dampen violent clashes, by Gopal Sharma 24/01/2006
Hindu Nepal King shows true colours 24/01/2006
Kantipur Online Koirala stresses constituent assembly elections 24/01/2006
Nepal News Don't recognise municipal polls: Koirala 24/01/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘No deal with king’ 24/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Parties rule out pact with King 24/01/2006
Kantipur Online Bhattarai urges King to end direct rule 24/01/2006
Nepal News Former PM urges HM the King to invite parties for dialogue, end the direct rule 24/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Give Up Protests and Sit for Dialogue: Thapa 24/01/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta Velvet fades in Nepal, by Sujan Dutta 24/01/2006
Kantipur Online RNA corporal shoots himself dead [Can it be a sign that security forces cannot bear any longer to fight their own people for the sake of a dictator?] 24/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Army fires to thwart blackout; Police injure 40, 2 held 24/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Realism and revolution, by Manjushree Thapa 24/01/2006
South Asian Media Net 2005 was bad for scribes, says IFJ 24/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Cops manhandle journalist 24/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal RSF Condemns Crackdown on Media in Nepal 24/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Lawyers slam rights curbs 24/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Demonstrations, arrests continue 24/01/2006
Nepal News Curfew continues in Bhaktapur 24/01/2006
Baku Today Nepal faces more protests as curfew lifted 24/01/2006
Channel News Asia Nepal lifts curfew and awaits new protests 24/01/2006
Web India 123 Curfew lifted in Kathmandu, telephone lines in shambles 24/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Curfew, ban lifted, cell phones back to life 24/01/2006
Reuters Nepal lifts night curfew despite continued protests 24/01/2006
Bloomberg Nepal Ends Curfew Restrictions, Lifts Ban on Demonstrations 24/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Govt Lifts Curfew, Prohibitory orders; Resumes Cellular Phones Service 24/01/2006
Scoop Trade unions under siege, leaders arrested 24/01/2006
Scoop Mass arrests spark fear of violence 24/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Phaparbari toll climbs to 32, by Pratap Bista 24/01/2006
Nepal News Maoist release three civilians, one policeman 24/01/2006
Kuwait Times Nepal vows to hold polls despite boycott, violence 24/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Defer polls: civil servants 24/01/2006
Nepal News Civil servants urge government to postpone polls 24/01/2006
Ohmy News Nepal's Living Goddess Affected By Turmoil: Tear gas fired near Kumari's residence, by Umesh Shrestha 24/01/2006
Daily Star Police and students clash in Nepal: Political leaders freed, polls candidate shot dead 24/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Maoists release 4 abducted 24/01/2006
Kantipur Online Lawyers protest crackdown on civil society 23/01/2006
Reuters Alert Net Rights activists concerned over escalating violence 23/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Message of Jan 21st 23/01/2006
Reuters Showdown in Nepal as king refuses to budge, by Simon Denyer 23/01/2006
TMC Net Nepal politics: The king v the rest 23/01/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘King against people’s sovereignty’ 23/01/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta Irrelevance of the king, by Bharat Bhushan 23/01/2006
Asian Age King and Nepal 23/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Nepal most undemocratic for ActionAid 23/01/2006
Times of India Royal Mess 23/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Thoughts triggered by the curfew, by Binod Bhattarai 23/01/2006
Kantipur Online Govt attempting to create rift in alliance: NC 23/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal "Dialogue is sine qua non" 23/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Koirala Rules Out Dialogue with King 23/01/2006
INSN Dialogue is the only route to rescue Nepal (originally in South China Morning Post, 23/01/2006) 23/01/2006
Jurist Nepal government restrictions on Kathmandu lifted, by Christopher G. Anderson 23/01/2006
Nepal News Govt. withdraws curfew, relaxes ban on rallies in Kathmandu [no longer afraid of Maoist attacks or mission of suppression of democracy fulfilled for the moment?] 23/01/2006
BBC News Nepal king eases Kathmandu curbs 23/01/2006
Nepal News Post-paid mobile service resumes in Kathmandu 23/01/2006
Khaleej Times Nepal’s government restores cellular phone services, eases restrictions 23/01/2006
Asian Age Nepal students clash with police, by Sam Taylor 23/01/2006
Kantipur Online Soldiers fire warning shots in Chitwan 23/01/2006
Nepal News 15 protesters arrested while defying ban: Home Ministry [better to say: while praticing constitutional rights!!] 23/01/2006
Nepal News 17 injured in students-police clash in capital 23/01/2006
Nepal News 276 leaders, HR activists still detained: NHRC 23/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Treat detainees humanely: NHRC 23/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Editor of daily Abhiyan arrested 23/01/2006
Newswatch Security men manhandle, detain Nepal editor 23/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Inspector Bhandari at it again 23/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Ministry’s contradictory rebuttal [yes, and peaceful demonstrations and expression of opinion are prohibited by the constitution of 1990....] 23/01/2006
South Asian Media Net SC moved against govt ‘restrictions’ 23/01/2006
Nepal News PIL filed against government's prohibitory order 23/01/2006
Hindustan Times Nepal’s going nowhere 23/01/2006
Nepal News HRC blames OHCHR for violating its jurisdiction: Report 23/01/2006
BBC News Nepal says 'polls will go ahead' 23/01/2006
Evening Echo Nepal pledges elections amid deadly protests 23/01/2006
Nepal news Will the municipal polls be called off? 23/01/2006
Nepal News Koirala rules out talks with the King 23/01/2006
Reuters Key Nepal leader rules out unity talks with king, by Gopal Sharma 23/01/2006
Daily Times Nepal’s political parties vow to keep up protests 23/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Pro-palace leaders call for deferral of poll 23/01/2006
IRNA Nepal gov't procuring military articles from China, Pakistan 23/01/2006
Nepal News OHCHR condemns killing of NSP leader 23/01/2006
Reuters Suspected Maoist rebels kill Nepal politician 23/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Poll ‘candidate’ killed 23/01/2006
Indian Express 50 held in Nepal, curfew continues, by Shrish B Pradhan 23/01/2006
Nepal News Nepal procuring arms from China, Pakistan: Report 23/01/2006
Voice of America New Violence Hits Nepal as Opposition Calls for Protests, by Anjana Pasricha 23/01/2006
One World South Asia Renewed fighting breaks out in Nepal 23/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Koirala freed, dozens arrested 23/01/2006
Web India 123 Maoists claim 86 killed in Nepal clash 23/01/2006
People's Daily Large number of guerrillas killed in central Nepal clashes: Ministry 23/01/2006
Khaleej Times Nepal lifts house arrest on top dissidents, as communist rebels kill 26 in country’s south 23/01/2006
Independent, UK Democracy protesters on the march as 27 are killed in Nepal, by Justin Huggler 23/01/2006
Kathmandu Post 30 including 2 civilians killed, by Pratap Bista 23/01/2006
Asia News Network Nepal poll candidate among 24 killed, by Sudeshna Sarkar 23/01/2006
Hindu 26 killed as rebels, troops clash in Nepal 23/01/2006
Dawn Maoist rebels, Nepal security clash leaves 20 dead 23/01/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta 17 Maoists killed in clash: Nepal 23/01/2006
Peninsula 17 Maoists die in Nepal gun battle 23/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Huge Haul of Explosives from East Nepal; 14 Maoists Surrender 23/01/2006
Nepal News Restructuring of state urgently needed: Experts 22/01/2006
TMC Net Is history repeating itself in Nepal? 22/01/2006
Kathmandu Post 'What human rights? I don't know' [the royal authoritarian way to practice human rights!] 22/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Detainees Kept in Poor Living Conditions: NHRC Member 22/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Leaders held in poor conditions: NHRC 22/01/2006
Nepal News House arrest’ of Koirala, Oli and Bijukchhe lifted 22/01/2006
Globe and Mail Nepal lifts house arrest on top dissidents 22/01/2006
Nepal News NSP (A) leader Tripathi arrested; Pradip Nepal released 22/01/2006
New Kerala Former Nepal PM Koirala freed from house arrest 22/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Govt Frees UML Leader Nepal 22/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Demos Continue in Nepal Capital, Dozens of Students Arrested 22/01/2006
Nepal News Editor Bhandari arrested 22/01/2006
South Asian Media Net FNJ to protest against govt suppression 22/01/2006
Web India 123 Opposition parties call Nepal shutdown Jan 26 22/01/2006
Reuters Alert Net Showdown in Nepal as king refuses to budge, by Simon Denyer 22/01/2006
Pickled Politics Shades of 1975: Nepal Roundup, by Rohin 22/01/2006
Nepal News 30 agitators arrested while defying prohibitory orders: Home Ministry 22/01/2006
Nepal News Night curfew in Kathmandu, Lalitpur to start at 11:00 p.m. 22/01/2006
Web India 123 Nepal polls claim first victim: mayoral candidate killed 22/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Municipal Polls Candidate Shot Dead in Janakpur, by Rajesh Kumar Karn 22/01/2006
MSNBC Nepal soldiers clash with Maoists; 23 killed: Violence comes amid protests calling for king to restore democracy 22/01/2006
Evening Echo 26 die in rebel violence 22/01/2006
Voice of America 24 Dead in Nepal, as Rebels Battle Government Forces 22/01/2006
Kantipur Online 17 Maoists, 6 security men killed in Makwanpur clash 22/01/2006
BBC News Nepal Maoist clash leaves 20 dead 22/01/2006
International Herald Tribune Fresh fighting in Nepal leaves 20 dead 22/01/2006
Reuters Alert Net At least 16 killed in Maoist violence in Nepal, by Gopal Sharma 22/01/2006
Nepal News 22 Maoists, six security men killed in Makawanpur clash 22/01/2006
Nepal News 14 rebels, six security personnel killed in Makwanpur clashes 22/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Security Forces, Maoists Clash in Syangja, 3 Rebels Killed in Palpa 22/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Two Bomb Blasts in Pokhara 22/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Maoists bomb Biratnagar Municipal office 22/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Nepalgunj people still terrified 22/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Maoists abduct over 50 civilians 22/01/2006
India Defence Nepal govt procuring military supplies from China, Pakistan 22/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Revive House or assembly polls: parties 22/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Newars urged to boycott polls 22/01/2006
Nepal News Rana calls for postponement of the municipal polls 22/01/2006
South Asian Media Net RPP asks govt to postpone elections 22/01/2006
Nepal News Mayoral candidate shot dead in Janakpur 22/01/2006
Nepal News Nominated representatives searching candidates for municipal polls: Report [Gyanendra's version of democracy!] 22/01/2006
Kathmandu Post DDC chairman hunts for poll candidates, by D R Pant 22/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Minister Hints at Deferral of municipal polls; Puts Conditions for Same [The royal regime is no longer in a position to set conditions! The sovereign people's conditions are as follows: king has to give up all powers, illegitimate government has to resign, processes for peace and redemocratization have to start immediately!] 22/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Indications of King-Parties Dialogue in Nepal 22/01/2006
Nepal News Government may reconsider polls: Minister 22/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Dogs 'campaign' for polls, by Ishwori Neupane 22/01/2006
Nepal News Opposition activists take out ‘dog rally’ in Pokhara, Jhapa 22/01/2006
New Kerala Dogs in anti-king protests in Nepal 22/01/2006
Nepal News Thousands take part in a rally in Delhi 22/01/2006
Web India 123 Migrant Nepalese seek Indian support in restoring democracy in Nepal 22/01/2006
Newindpress Nepal simmers with more arrests, shutdowns and blasts 22/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Clash with security forces, over 200 arrested Parties hold rallies in restricted area 22/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Parties defy ban, stage mass rally 22/01/2006
Hindu Hundreds arrested in Nepal protests: Demanding removal of King Gyanendra and restoration of democracy, activists clash with police 22/01/2006
Indian Express 500 protestors held in Nepal, by Yubaraj Ghimire 22/01/2006
New Kerala Hundreds arrested after Nepal protests 22/01/2006
CNN Nepal political parties call for nationwide strike: 7 political parties plan strike to protest mass arrests 22/01/2006
Baku Today Nepal political parties vow to keep up protests 22/01/2006
Kathmandu Post 4 imprisoned, 12 held, 5 injured Nationwide demonstrations 22/01/2006
Times, UK Nepal battles leave 50 hurt, by Michael Sheridan 22/01/2006
Daily Telegraph Arrests as Nepal crackdown continues 22/01/2006
Daily Times Anti-king protesters battle police in Nepal 22/01/2006
Kuwait Times Hundreds of anti-king protestors held in Nepal 22/01/2006
Gulf Daily News Riot police battle Nepal protesters 22/01/2006
Dawn Hundreds held in Nepal after clashes 22/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Detainees to Chill Out in Nepal Stadium, Parties Call for Bandh on Jan 26 [This reminds of Chile under military dictator Pinochet!] 21/01/2006
INSN Seven party alliance call for a Nepal bandh on 13 Magh 21/01/2006
Nepal News Curfew in Kathmandu, Lalitpur to start at 10:00 p.m. 21/01/2006
Kantipur Online Curfew hour reduced by one hour 21/01/2006
Jurist Nepal police break up pro-democracy protests, by Greg Sampson 21/01/2006
Washington Times Hundreds arrested after Nepal protests 21/01/2006
Outlook India Parties call for strike, police round up 500 activists, by Shrish B Pradhan 21/01/2006
Hindu Anti-King demonstrators clash with Nepalese police, 500 held 21/01/2006
Nepal News Opposition activists clash with police, Over 200 demonstrators arrested in Kathmandu 21/01/2006
Kantipur Online Parties defy govt ban; stage demos in capital By Suresh Nath Neupane 21/01/2006
INSN Cocap HR team despatch 21 Jan: Big Clashes of Demonstrators and Police, about 300 arrested, deliberate attack on human right observer and journalists 21/01/2006
Web India 123 Nepal simmers with more arrests, shutdowns, blasts 21/01/2006
Centre Daily Nepalese police end protests with tear gas, by Binaj Gurubacharya 21/01/2006
Sky News Temples targeted by riots 21/01/2006
CNN 200 arrested in Nepal protests 21/01/2006
n-tv Hunderte festgenommen Ausschreitungen in Nepal 21/01/2006
IRNA Security personnel arrest 100 political protestors in Nepal 21/01/2006
Reuters Hundreds held in protests in Nepal, by Simon Denyer and Gopal Sharma 21/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Dozens Hurt, Arrested in Nepal as Protestors Clash with Security Forces 21/01/2006
Aljazeera Nepal police clash with protesters 21/01/2006
Kantipur Online Police-protestors clash; dozens arrested 21/01/2006
ABC News Nepal protesters clash with police 21/01/2006
Reuters Anti-king protesters battle police in Nepal, by Simon Denyer and Gopal Sharma 21/01/2006
BBC News Clashes erupt on Nepal's streets 21/01/2006
Outlook India Pro-democracy protestors clash with police, 100 arrested, by Shrish B Pradhan 21/01/2006
Nepal News Govt not treating detainees humanely: NHRC member 21/01/2006
INSN Crackdown on assembly in Kathmandu 21/01/2006
Web India 123 Nepal opposition calls shutdown, Maoists on bombing spree 21/01/2006
Kathmandu Post 3-month house arrest for top leaders 21/01/2006
Hindu Top Nepalese leaders placed under arrest 21/01/2006
Kathmandu Post 55 arrested Nationwide protests 21/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Showdown in capital today Torch rallies, protests in Valley, over 260 held 21/01/2006
South Asian Media Net 50 held nationwide; traffic disrupted 21/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Rights defenders arrested in crackdown 21/01/2006
Indian Express Himalayan tyranny: As King Gyanendra runs amuck, India holds the key to bringing Nepal back to democracy 21/01/2006
Tehelka King’s gambit and a dozen mutinies, by Prashant Jha 21/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Polls: A wrong strategy, by Murari Raj Sharma 21/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal

Calling Off Polls a Must for Dialogue with King: Nepal Parties

21/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Curfew cripples tourism, by Ishwori Neupane 21/01/2006
Nepal News Government continuing rights violations: Rights activists 21/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Stranded hungry for hours by curfew 21/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Rights crackdown alarms ICJ, AI, HRW, CPJ 21/01/2006
South Asian Media Net UN dismayed over Nepal events 21/01/2006
Kathmandu Post UK, UN express serious concern US condemns king's actions 21/01/2006
Kathmandu Post US, India joint appeal on Nepal, by Surendra Phuyal 21/01/2006
Hindu CPI (M) condemns `repression' in Nepal 21/01/2006
Nepal News India, US concerned at the Nepal developments 21/01/2006
Web India 123 Nepal clamps down on Indian media 21/01/2006
Nepal News Indian news channels are off air; foreign journos misbehaved, threatened 21/01/2006
New Kerala

2 Indian news channels off air in Kathmandu

21/01/2006
Nepal News Army erases news tapes of foreign news channels: Report [constitutionally guaranteed press freedom as interpreted by military leader King Gyanendra] 21/01/2006
New Kerala Indian media gets ''Royal treatment''; videotapes siezed, erased 21/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Army erases CNN-IBN, Star News tapes 21/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Parties Felicitate Dogs in Pokhara 21/01/2006
Reuters Nepal parties set for "showdown" protest against king, by Gopal Sharma 21/01/2006
Khaleej Times Nepal opposition parties vow to rally, one day after protest thwarted 21/01/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta Nepal parties fail protesters - King’s curfew stifles political power to organise, by Sujan Dutta 21/01/2006
Daily Times Nepal shuts down capital to thwart political protest 21/01/2006
Web India 123 Nepal king's curfew hurts Lord Pashupatinath 21/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Maoist retaliation group sued 21/01/2006
Nepal News Three Maoists killed in clashes 21/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Rebel killed, explosions continue 21/01/2006
Hindu Maoists kill six cops, bomb banks, Govt. offices in Nepal 21/01/2006
Web India 123 Maoists kill six policemen as curfew paralyses Kathmandu 21/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Rebels kill 6 cops Some missing, by Janak Nepal 21/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Maoists kill 6 policemen in Nepalgunj 21/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Blasts rock Mechinagar 21/01/2006
Kantipur Online Maoists bomb Biratnagar municipality 21/01/2006
Nepal News Maoists bomb municipal office in Biratnagar 21/01/2006
INSN Demonstrations despite clampdown 21/01/2006
Spotlight “Peaceful Political Coexistence Is The Bedrock Of Nation”, interview with Surya P. Subedi 20/01/2006
BBC News Head to head: Should Nepal protest? 20/01/2006
Reuters Alert Net UN Secretary General dismayed over recent events 20/01/2006
Foreign & Commonwealth Office, UK Foreign Office Amends Travel Advice 20/01/2006
Kantipur Online Alliance showdown on Saturday 20/01/2006
Nepal News A Reporter's Diary: Life was in hurry and haste Friday evening in Kathmandu, by Indra Adhikari 20/01/2006
BBC News

Mass arrests during Nepal curfew

20/01/2006
IRNA 450 political activists in custody in Nepal 20/01/2006
NewsLIne Nepal 214 Detained On Friday: Home Ministry 20/01/2006
Nepal News Over 200 arrested for defying curfew: Govt; Opposition activists carry out protests 20/01/2006
Inter Press Service Rights-Nepal: Torture, Routine After Arrests, by Marty Logan 20/01/2006
Kantipur Online 6 policemen killed in Maoist attacks in Nepalgunj [This would not have happened in Kathmandu today, Mr Gyanendra Shah!] 20/01/2006
Nepal News Maoist target security personnel in Nepalgunj 20/01/2006
Kantipur Online IFJ, ICJ, AI concerned over crackdown on leaders [see common statement] 20/01/2006
Web India 123 Nepal turmoil triggers global concern 20/01/2006
Nepali Times Back to February First: The government doesn’t seem to know who its real enemy is, by Navin Singh Khadka [I thing KIng Gyanendra knows: He needs the continuation of Maoist insurgency to fulfil his power ambitions but democratic forces and fundamental rights are a hindrance!] 20/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Restriction on peaceful assembly, by Bhimarjun Acharya 20/01/2006
Nepali Times Country in Vernacular 20/01/2006
Nepali Times Change is coming: Demography, geography and globalisation make it inevitable 20/01/2006
Nepali Times Hyper reality on the tv screen: The neo Panchayat is taking us back to the future with vengeance 20/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Sheer despotism 20/01/2006
Nepal News Leading rights groups alarmed at mass arrests in Nepal 20/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Terror tactics will fail: CPN-UML chief 20/01/2006
Nepali Times Apres moi 20/01/2006
Nepali Times A lose-lose war: Both sides are fighting not to win but for a stronger bargaining position in future talks 20/01/2006
Nepali Times One aim Maoist leader Baburam Bhattarai (originally in Budhabar, 18 January) 20/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Insurgency toll 13,000: Siwakoti 20/01/2006
Nepali Times Why surrender? (originally in Nepal, 22 January) 20/01/2006
Nepali Times I became a rebel, by Shyam Bhatta (originally in Samay, 19 January) 20/01/2006
Reuters Alert Net Key events in Nepal since king seized power 20/01/2006
News Line Nepal Nepal's Opposition Parties Stage Demos Despite Curfew, Prohibitory Order 20/01/2006
Nepal News Nationwide demonstrations against govt. crackdown, dozens arrested 20/01/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta King lays siege to Kathmandu, by Sujan Dutta and J. Hemanth 20/01/2006
BBC News Kathmandu becomes a 'ghost city', by Charles Haviland 20/01/2006
ABC Radio Australia Streets of Nepal's capital deserted as curfew is enforced 20/01/2006
Inter Press Service Day Curfew Follows Political Arrests, by  Marty Logan 20/01/2006
Web India 123 Kathmandu valley under curfew to stop opposition rally 20/01/2006
Nepal News Curfew leaves thousands of Kathmandu-bound passengers stranded 20/01/2006
Reuters Alert Net Nepal curfew thwarts planned rally as many held 20/01/2006
Times Argus Activists detained in effort to curb rally in Nepal 20/01/2006
Relief Web Impose visa ban on King Gyanendra: Over 200 Nepalese democracy activists arrested 20/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Over 200 Political Cadres Detained from Gaushala 20/01/2006
IRNA Nepal government arrests 200 political leaders 20/01/2006
Relief Web Human rights defenders targeted - over a hundred persons arrested in a serious escalation of repression in Nepal 20/01/2006
Nepal News Day-long Curfew on, sporadic protests reported 20/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Lives Confined to Houses as Govt Clamps Day-long Curfew in Nepal 20/01/2006
International Federation of Journalists IFJ alarmed at clampdown on democratic forces in Nepal 20/01/2006
Nepal News IFJ alarmed at clampdown on democratic forces in Nepal 20/01/2006
One World South Asia Human rights defenders arrested in Nepal crackdown 20/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal "Dangerous Accident" Imminent Upon Monarchy: Koirala 20/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Govt action triggered terror: Thapa 20/01/2006
Nepal News Don’t raise question marks on the King’s democratic credentials: Minister Pandey [History has proved that the Nepali monarchy does not have any democratic credentials, Mr Pandey!] 20/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Pandey briefs envoys 20/01/2006
Nepali Times Rats and plough (originally in Jana Aastha, 18 January) 20/01/2006
Kathmandu Post 'Arrests to stop violence' [There could be a loud laughter it the situation would not be so serious!] 20/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Arrests draw condemnation 20/01/2006
New Kerala Curfew paralyses Kathmandu, UN dismayed 20/01/2006
IRNA CPI(M) condemns repression in Nepal by King's regime 20/01/2006
Kathmandu Post India, European Union, Japan, gravely concerned 20/01/2006
Nepal News Dozens arrested in Delhi while demonstrating against Nepal crackdown 20/01/2006
New Kerala Anti-King demonstrators court arrest outside Nepal Embassy 20/01/2006
Nepal News US condemns arrest of opposition leaders, activists 20/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal US Condemns Arrest of Political Leaders in Nepal 20/01/2006
India Defence US slams arrest of political leaders in Nepal 20/01/2006
Channel News Asia US condemns Nepal's political crackdown, seeks release of activists 20/01/2006
Outlook India Curfew in Kathmandu; six political activists arrested, by Shrish B Pradhan 20/01/2006
Kathmandu Post 8 am to 6 pm curfew inside Ring Road today Landline phones may be shut 20/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Crackdown on civil liberties Over 100 arrested, cell phone dead in capital 20/01/2006
New Kerala Curfew in Kathmandu after opposition leaders arrest 20/01/2006
Channel News Asia Curfew in Nepal's capital, political leaders under house arrest 20/01/2006
BBC News Day-long curfew in Nepal capital 20/01/2006
Aljazeera Army called in to enforce Nepal curfew 20/01/2006
Bloomberg Nepal Imposes Curfew in Capital for Opposition March 20/01/2006
UN News Centre Secretary-General calls on all sides in Nepal to resume dialogue and halt violence 20/01/2006
Scoop Resume dialogue and halt violence: Annan calls on all sides in Nepal to resume dialogue and halt violence 20/01/2006
ABC News Scores of Activists Detained in Nepal in Attempt to Stop Planned Demonstration Against King, by Binaj Gurubacharya 20/01/2006
Gulf Daily News 107 activists held in Nepal 20/01/2006
Rediff Curfew in Kathmandu; Koirala under house arrest, by Shirish B Pradhan 20/01/2006
Khaleej Times Curfew in Nepal, politicians held to thwart rally 20/01/2006
Guardian Anti-royal activists in Nepal held before rally, by Randeep Ramesh 20/01/2006
CNN Nepal arrests opposition leaders House arrests, curfew imposed on eve of anti-government rally 20/01/2006
CNN Nepal detains scores of activists Crackdown imposed on eve of anti-government rally 20/01/2006
Daily Star Nepal cracks down on politicians: Cellphone service snapped, 70 detained ahead of anti-king rally; EU, India worried 20/01/2006
News.com.au Phones cut in Nepal crackdown 20/01/2006
ABC Radio Australia Nepal's royalist government tries to foil planned rally against king 20/01/2006
Ohmy News Nepal's Economy Damaged By Curfew Life goes on during the day, but curfew is hampering incomes, by Bishnu K.C. 20/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Rude awakening for Nepal 20/01/2006
Nepal News Senior opposition leaders placed under house arrest 20/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Koirala, Nepal, Oli and Adhikari Put Under House Arrest 20/01/2006
ABC News Former Nepal PM under house arrest 20/01/2006
Relief Web Maoists violated humanitarian laws in Kathmandu attacks: report 20/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Villagers witness killings, by Ghanashyam Khadka 20/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Maoists to initiate physical action 20/01/2006
Nepali Times Caught in between again Villagers in Kapilbastu see security only across the border, by JB Pun 20/01/2006
Kathmandu Post 2 cops injured in Maoist shooting 20/01/2006
Foreign Policy in Focus A Turning Point for Nepal? by Shirin Shirin 19/01/2006
Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and ICJ Mass arrests spark fear of violence Crackdown on civil society ahead of elections -- joint statement by Amnesty International, International Commission of Jurists and Human Rights Watch 19/01/2006
Web India 123 Koirala, Nepal under house arrest 19/01/2006
Nepal News Daylong curfew in Kathmandu, Lalitpur on Friday 19/01/2006
Nepal News Govt. imposes daylong curfew in Kathmandu on Friday 19/01/2006
Reuters Nepal imposes curfew ahead of anti-king rally 19/01/2006
Nepal News Curfew continues in Kathmandu Valley 19/01/2006
Nepal News Over 100 leaders, HR activists arrested: NHRC; condemnations pour in against govt clampdown 19/01/2006
Jurist Nepal government arrests politicians, activists as protest planned, by Lauren Becker 19/01/2006
Baku Today Mobile phones cut, 107 activists detained in Nepal crackdown 19/01/2006
Santa Barbara News-Express Scores of activists detained ahead of planned anti-government rally in Nepal, by Binaj Gurubacharya 19/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Security Beefed Up in Nepal Capital, Over 100 Protestors Arrested [including list of arrested, 5 p.m. NT] 19/01/2006
Nepal News Suspicion of Maoist violence can’t justify mass arrests: OHCHR 19/02/2006
Nepal News It is the precautionary and preventive move: Home Minister Thapa [The Nepali people should abolish the institution of monarchy as a precautionary and preventive move if they want their country to survive!!] 19/01/2006
Nepal News This is state-sponsored anarchy at its worst: UML leader Nepal 19/01/2006
Nepal News Despite restrictions, top UML leader addresses journos 19/01/2006
Committee to Protect Journalists CPJ condemns government crackdown in Nepal 19/01/2006
Nepal News “This is the govt’s most undemocratic act:” Nidhi 19/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Parties Destined to Make Friday Showdown a Success 19/01/2006
Kathmandu Post 'Monarchy irrelevant now' 19/01/2006
Nepal News India, Japan, OHCHR concerned 19/01/2006
Nepal News EU “extremely concerned” about developments in Nepal 19/01/2006
Khaleej Times EU “extremely concerned” over political arrests in Nepal 19/01/2006
Foreign & Commonwealth Office, UK Foreign Office Minister Condemns Political Arrests in Nepal 19/01/2006
Nepal News Japan “gravely concerned” at Nepal arrests 19/01/2006
Web India 123 India condemns repression in Nepal 19/01/2006
Nepal News Nepal govt's actions against political leaders regrettable: India 19/01/2006
Nepal News Rights activists Pahadi, Dr. Panday, Shrestha arrested 19/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Koirala Arrested, Urges All to Partake Friday's Agitation 19/01/2006
Turlish Press Mobile phones cut, activists detained in Nepal crackdown 19/01/2006
Web India 123 Nepal Opposition leaders arrested at dawn 19/01/2006
Web India 123 Nepal opposition leaders arrested, phone links snapped 19/01/2006
Nepal News Over 60 arrested on Thursday: HURON 19/01/2006
Reuters Alert Net Scores held in Nepal before anti-king rally-party, by Gopal Sharma 19/01/2006
Nepal News Dozens of opposition leaders arrested 19/01/2006
BBC News Nepal cracks down on opposition 19/01/2006
Female First Nepal's royalist Government has cut all telephone lines in Katmandu 19/01/2006
Nepal News Mobile Phones and Conflict: Is there a link? by Shiv Raj Bhatt 19/01/2006
Web India 123 King cuts off Kathmandu from rest of world again 19/01/2006
Channel News Asia Mobile phone services cut, activists detained in Nepal crackdown 19/01/2006
Baku Today Mobiles cut, activists detained in Nepal crackdown 19/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Nepal Govt Detaines Over 2 Dozen Leaders, Cellular Phone Lines Cut off 19/01/2006
Nepal News Government cuts off mobile and UTL services [The royal dictator has learnt nothing from February 1, 2005!] 19/01/2006
Reuters Alert Net Nepal cuts phone lines ahead of Kathmandu rally 19/01/2006
Khaleej Times Communications severed in Nepal ahead of planned anti-govt rally 19/01/2006
ABC Radio Australia Nepal government cuts phone services ahead of planned protest action 19/01/2006
Basler Zeitung Handy-Verbindungen in Nepal unterbrochen 19/01/2006
Reuters Dozens detained in Nepal ahead of anti-king rally, by Gopal Sharma 19/01/2006
Biew London Nepal arrests activists ahead of pro-democracy rally 19/01/2006
Santa Barabara News-Press More than 50 politicians, activists detained ahead of anti-government rally in Nepal, by Binaj Gurubacharya 19/01/2006
Ohmy News Dozens Arrested in Nepal for Defying Order: Peaceful protests continue despite government ban, by Umesh Shrestha 19/01/2006
Indian Express Parties, King head for a showdown in Nepal, by Yubarak Ghimire 19/01/2006
INSN Dipta Shah is for February 8 Polls, I am against, by Paramendra Bhagat 19/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Parties determined to disrupt polls 19/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Municipal polls already failed: parties 19/01/2006
Kathmandu Post EC code violated 19/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Review curfew orders: FNJ 19/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Govt rapped for trying to bring new media law 19/01/2006
South Asian Media Net FNJ warns govt against new media fiat 19/01/2006
Nepal News Journos flay ‘Broadcasting Authority Ordinance’ 19/01/2006
Kathmandu Post 3-month detention warrant to arrested leaders, cadres 19/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Govt warns parties Result may be unpleasant: Thapa 19/01/2006
Nepal News Prohibitory order in the capital justified: Govt. 19/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Journos surround Dhangadhi DAO 19/01/2006
Nepal News Rights situation worsening in Nepal: HRW 19/01/2006
Ohmy News Human Rights Violations Continue in Nepal: Security forces stop U.N. human rights team, by Bhuwan Thapaliya 19/01/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta Praise for Delhi on Nepal, by Bharat Bhushan 19/01/2006
Kathmandu Post 'Nepal tops list of disappeared persons' 19/01/2006
Daily Times Abuses rise as Nepal insurgency grows: HRW 19/01/2006
Bloomberg Myanmar, Cambodia Highlight Rights Abuses in Asia, Group Says 19/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Strategic intent, by Prakash Chandra Lohani 19/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Terrorized forever, by Prerana Marasini 19/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Maoists haunt everyday life in Nepal 19/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Maoists not to infiltrate Jan 20 rally 19/01/2006
Nepal News Two policemen shot at in Mahendranagar 19/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Maoists Attack Police Post in Far-West, 2 Policemen Injured 19/01/2006
Nepal News Three Maoist-recruited children surrender: MoD 19/01/2006
Xinhua Guerrillas abduct 85 students in Nepal 19/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Maoists bomb Hetauda NTV tower 19/01/2006
Nepal News Curfew in Kathmandu, Lalitpur to start at 9:00 p.m. [I bet you the curfew will be for the whole day on Friday!] 18/01/2006
Kantipur Online Detained 15 leaders, cadres handed 3-month warrant 18/01/2006
Deepika Global Govt arrests political leaders in Nepal 18/01/2006
Kantipur Online Govt warns of strong action against parties [This is exactly how dictators like to suppress peaceful movements all over the world!] 18/01/2006
Nepal News King has not taken any initiative: Koirala 18/01/2006
Nepal News Home Minister urges 7-party alliance for talks 18/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Govt to Tight Screws on Parties If Not Hold Dialogue with King 18/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Restructuring state, by Lok Raj Baral 18/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Hour of reckoning, by Damakant Jayshi 18/01/2006
Web India 123 Nepal monarchy's secret plan to undermine opposition 18/01/2006
Kathmandu Post On collision course 18/01/2006
Kantipur Online Human rights deteriorating in Nepal: HRW 18/01/2006
Nepal News Experts express concern over increasing use of landmines 18/01/2006
IBN Live Protests grip Nepal despite ban 18/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Children continue to suffer in conflict, by Sangeeta Rijal 18/01/2006
Newswatch Another media law in offing in Nepal 18/01/2006
Kathmandu Post 'DDC vice-prez's men' threaten journos 18/01/2006
Nepal News Govt ban on rallies curtails constitutional rights: NHRC 18/01/2006
IRNA UN asks Nepal Government to allow Opposition rallies 18/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal UNHRC Deplores Civil Assembly Ban in Nepal's Capital 18/01/2006
Kathmandu Post OHCHR seeks govt clarification 18/01/2006
Reuters Nepal rebels urge people to join anti-king rally 18/01/2006
Aljazeera Maoists back Nepal rally 18/01/2006
Outlook India Maoists say they won't disrupt parties' demonstration 18/01/2006
Web India 123 Nepal Maoists flay king's curb on parties 18/01/2006
Nepal News Govt’s claims are baseless: Prachanda 18/01/2006
Nepal News Rights groups, NGOs reject EC's call to observe municipal polls 18/01/2006
Nepal News RNA refutes reports related to election expenses 18/01/2006
Kathmandu Post No dialogue with Maoists: Minister Pun 18/01/2006
Reuters Alert Net Families despair over missing relatives 18/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Maoist threat forces villagers to flee 18/01/2006
Nepal News Maoists’ bomb NTV’s relay tower in Hetauda 18/01/2006
South Asian Media Net 30 students abducted in western Nepal 18/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Parties vow to defy bans vehemently 18/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Parties vow to defy ban; hold rally 18/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Democracy first, jobs later 18/01/2006
Kathmandu Post King's actions wrong: Sarita Giri 18/01/2006
Telegraph German diplomat hints his country ready to mediate peace process 18/01/2006
Web India 123 US military educator to visit Nepal [His education will not help as long as it is what US forces practice world wide!] 18/01/2006
Inter Press Service Religious Leaders Want to be Peacemakers, by Marty Logan 18/01/2006
Daily Star Nepal's continuing woes: National reconciliation key to democracy 18/01/2006
Kathmandu Post 4 cops from Dadhikot still in Maoist captivity, by Kumansingh Tamang 18/01/2006
Nepal News Govt. bars civil servants from taking leave till municipal polls 18/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Dadhikot-Attack Fallout: Locals Left Village 18/01/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta Nepal defiance 18/01/2006
Daily News Protest to go ahead in Nepal despite ban 18/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Narahari among 13 held from a rally 18/01/2006
Kathmandu Post 16 held for defying ban 18/01/2006
Nepal News Dozen alliance leaders arrested for defying govt ban 17/10/2006
Kantipur Online Dozen held for defying ban orders 17/01/2006
Kantipur Online NC leaders arrested 17/01/2006
Reuters Alert Net Concern over escalating violence on civilians 17/01/2006
Web India 123 UN deplores Nepal king's ban on rallies 17/01/2006
Nepal News Government receives information of mass meeting turning violent: Home Minister Thapa; OHCHR seeks clarification 17/01/2006
Kantipur Online Curfew hours extended in Kathmandu valley 17/01/2006
Nepal News Curfew hours extended in Kathmandu, Lalitpur 17/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Clash of powers, by Puran P Bista 17/01/2006
Kathmandu Post CMDP to seek citizens' opinion on poll boycott 17/01/2006
South Asian Media Net ANNFSU holds anti-poll rally in Valley 17/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Collision course: Govt bans demos 17/01/2006
Nepal News Opposition leaders criticize govt’s ban on mass meetings 17/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Nepal Govt Bans Civil Demos; Political Parties to Defy 17/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Nepal Parties Feel Squeezed by Govt Ban, Leader Firm on Defying Orders 17/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Parties to defy 17/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal 7 Parties Not to Respond to Govt’s Call for Dialogue 17/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Govt Issues Whip to Civil Servants 17/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Alliance intensifies anti-election drive 17/01/2006
Nepal News Parties to continue peaceful protest despite govt. ban 17/01/2006
Nepal News Ban on public gatherings justified: Rana [words of a staunch conservative member of the non-political Raj Parishad] 17/01/2006
BBC News Nepal parties reject rally ban, by Sushil Sharma 17/01/2006
Outlook India Political parties in Nepal to defy government ban on rallies, by Shrish B Pradhan 17/01/2006
Relief Web Opposition protest to go ahead in Nepal despite ban, by Sam Taylor 17/01/2006
Reuters Nepal parties vow to defy protest ban 17/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Parties urge rebels to shun violence 17/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Parties to urge Maoists for truce 17/01/2006
Nepal News Seven-party alliance speeds up anti-poll drive 17/01/2006
Nepal News RPP calls for all-party govt, blames govt. for the split in the party 17/01/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta Glimmer of hope in Maoist pact, by Bharat Bhushan 17/01/2006
Nepal News Seven parties to defy the ban, call upon Maoists to resort to peaceful protests 17/01/2006
Nepal News Parties urge Maoists to follow 12-point agreement 17/01/2006
Khaleej Times Opposition protest to go ahead in Nepal despite ban 17/01/2006
Web India 123 Nepal opposition, king lock horns, more clashes feared 17/01/2006
Nepal News Maoist killed, two others injured in Dang clash 17/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Civilian killed in clash Rebels bomb Bara DDC buidling 17/01/2006
Nepal News Home owners ask government offices to vacate their houses: Report 17/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Vigilantes extorting civilians, by Madhav Dhungana [Vigilant groups are another failed way of royal politics!] 17/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Rights team barred in Syangja: UN body 17/01/2006
Kathmandu Post CDO, DSP grill Post journo 17/01/2006
Ohmy News Nepal's Days of Horror Are Back: Latest attacks indicate growing escalation of violence, by Bikash Sangraula 17/01/2006
Scoop Nepal: Spine, Head And Heart Of The Matter, by Sanjay Upadhya 17/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Sister Nirmala Says Love and Trust Will Bring Peace in Nepal 17/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Prevailing violence worries Sister Nirmala 17/01/2006
IRNA Security situation in Nepal deteriorating: Indian envoy 17/01/2006
Spin Watch Government-rebel propaganda war hots up in Nepal 17/01/2006
New Kerala Nepal king's advisor blames India for Maoist attack, by Sudeshna Sarkar 17/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Govt Wants Political Resolution to Crisis: Rana [obviously, the royalists feel the national and international pressure!] 17/01/2006
Kuwait Times Communist rebels in Nepal warn of deadly attacks 17/01/2006
Voice of America Nepal Imposes Curfew in Response to Communist Violence, Political Opposition, by Patricia Nunan 17/01/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta Night curfew in Kathmandu, by J. Hemanth 17/01/2006
Gulf Daily News Nepal curfew after killings 17/01/2006
Peninsula Nepal imposes night curfew 17/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Nepal bans peaceful demonstrations 17/01/2006
Kantipur Online Govt bans public gatherings in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, by Sureshnath Neupane 16/01/2006
Nepal News Government bans peaceful demonstrations in Kathmandu 16/06/2006
ABC News Nepal imposes night curfew in Kathmandu after raids 16/01/2006
TMC Net Nepal king imposes curfew 16/01/2006
Kantipur Online Curfew imposed in capital, major cities 16/01/2006
Nepal News Curfew imposed in Kathmandu and Lalitpur 16/01/2006
Nepal News Curfew imposed in Biratnagar and adjoining areas 16/01/2006
Hindustan Times Nepal Govt imposes night curfew in Kathmandu 16/01/2006
Reuters Nepal imposes night curfew in Kathmandu after raids 16/01/2006
Channel News Asia Curfew imposed in Nepal's capital 16/01/2006
Nepal News Home Ministry urges people not to be out after midnight [but this is not a curfew stresses Mr Thapa] 16/01/2006
Relief Web Maoists change tactics with attacks near Nepalese capital, by Sam Taylor 16/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Security Forces Launches Massive Attacks In Westren Nepal 16/01/2006
Scoop Nepal's China-Card 'A favorite old formula of autocrats for playing China against India', by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar 16/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Girl's remains found a year after soldiers took her away, by Madhav Dhungel [another example of the crimes committed by King Gyanendra's army!] 16/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Nepal for bigger troubles? by Aditya Man Shrestha (a book review) 16/01/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta A poll to crown king of municipalities, by Bharat Bhushan 16/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Longevity of future state system discussed 16/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Plan of Broadcasting Ordinance condemned 16/01/2006
Kathmandu Post SIRM to ask for special UN rapporteur 16/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Fringe parties may boycott elections 16/01/2006
Khaleej Times Nepal’s Maoists threaten more pre-poll attacks 16/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Security beefed up at Thankot, by Bishnu Budhathoki 16/01/2006
Nepal News Indian envoy leaves for New Delhi 16/01/2006
Web India 123 India's Nepal envoy heads for New Delhi 16/01/2006
Nepal News Civilian killed in crossfire 16/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Explosion at army chief's house 16/01/2006
Nepal News Maoist bomb municipality building in Kaski 16/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Maoists Detonate Bomb at Lekhnath Municipality Bldg 16/01/2006
Khaleej Times Rebels in Nepal warn of more attacks; govt urges residents to remain calm 16/01/2006
Web India 123 Nepal army says 28 killed in hunt for Maoists 16/01/2006
Inter Press Service Maoist Rebels Flaunt Firepower, by Marty Logan 15/01/2006
Nepal News Rights groups condemn Maoist attacks 15/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal NHRC Embarks on Investigation into Thankot, Dadhikot Raids 15/01/2006
Nepal News NHRC launches probe into Thankot, Dadhikot incidents 15/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Germany, EU Ready to Mediate Peace Process in Nepal 15/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Govt, Maoists asked to end violence 15/01/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta Target head in assault on spine, by Bharat Bhushan 15/01/2006
Web India 123 Nepal fears martial rule after Kathmandu attacks 15/01/2006
Nepal News Independent radio broadcasters protest proposed broadcasting authority 15/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Alliance launches drive for Jan 20 rally 15/01/2006
Nepal News Reinstatement of HoR front's common agenda: Sushil Koirala 15/01/2006
Kathmandu 'Republic not alliance agenda' 15/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Conflict flares up among royalists 15/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Govt to Hold Polls at “Any Cost,” Registered parties Demand Security 15/01/2006
Nepal News Polls to go ahead despite latest attacks: Minister Rana 15/01/2006
Reuters Rebel raids will not deter polls: Nepal, by Gopal Sharma 15/01/2006
Nepal News Massive changes in DDCs in the offing: Report 15/01/2006
Nepal News Pro-govt. parties demand additional security ahead of polls 15/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Poll candidates beg for insurance cover 15/01/2006
Nepal News Polls to stop country from becoming a failed state: Lama 15/01/2006
Nepal News Explosives defused in capital city, Pokhara 15/01/2006
Reuters Nepal on high alert after rebel raids, by Gopal Sharma 15/01/2006
Khaleej Times Way ahead in Nepal 15/01/2006
Outlook India Oppstn holds Royal govt responsible for Maoists' attack 15/01/2006
Nepal News Maoists bomb DDC, municipality offices in Dadeldhura 15/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Bomb dropped in school compound: Syangja operation continues, by Kulchandra Neupane and Ghanashyam Khadka 15/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Maoists attack Thankot, Dadhikot posts, kill 12 cops Multiple blasts in the capital, by Bishnu Budhathoki and Nitya Nanda Timsina 15/01/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta Maoist serial strikes, by J. Hemanth 15/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Maoists attack in capital; 12 dead 15/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal 16 Maoists, Two Security Personnel Killed in Syangja Clash, by Tribhuwan Paudel 15/01/2006
Dawn Nepal blasts kill 14 policemen 15/01/2006
Nepal News 12 security personnel killed in Maoist attack at different police posts 15/01/2006
Reuters Nepal bomb attacks kill up to 12 police, by Gopal Sharma 15/01/2006
Peninsula 14 cops killed in Nepal blasts 15/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Caught between devil and deep blue sea, by Nagendra Upadhyaya 14/01/2006
Web India 123 Nepal journalist pens his ordeal 14/01/2006
Kantipur Online "It is a fight between the King and the people", interview with human rights leader Krishna Pahadi 14/01/2006
Kathmandu Post UN's role in Nepal's crisis, by Tilak P Pokharel 14/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Parties ask king to listen world view 14/01/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta King deals fake China card - All sides, except palace, laugh off bid to pressure India, by Bharat Bhushan 14/01/2006
Hindustan Times Government-rebel propaganda war hots up in Nepal 14/01/2006
Monster & Critics 16 policemen, 16 Maoists killed in Nepal (Roundup) 14/01/2006
Times of India 30 feared killed in fresh Nepal violence 14/01/2005
BBC News Maoists strike at Nepalese police, by Charles Haviland 14/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal 12 killed in Maoist attacks in Valley, Six under Maoists control 14/01/2006
Kantipur Online Maoists attack valley police posts; 14 policemen killed 14/01/2006
Nepal News More reports of explosions in and around Kathmandu 14/01/2006
Kantipur Online Maoists attack Kirtipur, Lalitpur, Bauddha, Sankhu ward police posts 14/01/2006
Nepal News Names of police personnel killed in Thankot and Dadhikot attacks 14/01/2006
Nepal News One dozen policemen killed in Maoist attacks 14/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Powerful Explosion in Mulpani, Multiple Clashes kill 11 Policemen, 16 Maoists 14/01/2006
TMC Net Nepal rebels attack police posts, at least 14 officers killed 14/01/2006
Outlook India Maoist attack two police posts in Nepal, 13 policemen dead 14/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Emergency drills in the Valley 14/01/2006
Nepal News Over a dozen rebels, a soldier killed in Syangja 14/01/2006
Aljazeera 17 killed in Nepal fighting 14/01/2006
TMC Net 16 rebels, 1 soldier, killed in Nepal clash 14/01/2006
Nepal News Maoists bomb govt offices in Banke, Bardiya 14/01/2006
Nepal News Maoists bomb government office in Nepalgunj 14/01/2006
Kathmandu Post 8 armymen injured in RNA raid 14/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Maoists refute government’s claim 14/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Bodies of two more Maoists found 14/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal NC Wants RNA to be Placed Under People 14/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Disrupt polls, youths told 14/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Parties to ostracise election candidates 14/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Army intimidating parties: Paudel 14/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Ministers tell DDC chiefs to counter parties 14/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Poll boycotters to face strict action 14/01/2006
Nepal News Government to take 'strict action' against campaigners of poll boycott: Report 14/01/2006
NewsLine Nepal Local Admin Empowered to Take Any Action Against Anti-poll Campaigners 14/01/2006
Peninsula Nepal braces for more violence in controversial civic polls 14/01/2006
Gulf Daily News Nepal fears bloodshed ahead of civic polls 14/01/2006
Daily Times Nepal braces for more bloodshed in run-up to controversial polls, by Sam Taylor 14/01/2006
Yahoo Nepal braces for more bloodshed in run-up to controversial polls 13/01/2006
Bloomberg Nepalese Stage Second Pro-Democracy Protest Within Four Days 13/01/2006
Scoop Ruling by hypotheses in Nepal, by Surendra R Devkota 13/01/2006
Nepali Times Dirty games: The political middle ground is a victim of its own hypocrisy, by Dipta Shah 13/01/2006
Nepali Times Fixing something that’s broken: Unless the parties back a constituent assembly their opposition to municipal elections will have no meaning, by CK Lal 13/01/2006
Kathmandu Post What's next move?, by Ghanashyam Ojha 13/01/2006
Nepali Times Roadblock to peace: As a showdown looms, state security is busier foiling political rallies than hunting Maoists, by Rameswor Bohara 13/01/2006
Kathmandu Post FNJ slams administrators' threats against journos 13/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Democratic forces must unite: Leaders 13/01/2006
Nepal News Postpone election not to complicate problems: leaders 13/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Pun tempts locals for votes, others cry foul 13/01/2006
Nepal News Rayamajhi calls to assist the King to restore peace in the country [Rayamajhi also played a leading role by urging the king to initiate his coup d'état of February 1, 2005!] 13/01/2006
Nepali Times Maoists preparing for squeeze (originally in Jana Aastha, 11 January) 13/01/2006
Times of India Kathmandu put on high alert ahead of polls 13/01/2006
Nepal News City police on high alert to check any untoward incidents: Report 13/01/2006
Nepali Times War mongers (originally in Disanirdesh, 8 January) 13/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Normalcy yet to return, by Bikash Sangraula 13/01/2006
Kathmandu Post 'Rights abuse continued during ceasefire' 13/01/2006
Nepal News India extradites three Maoists; nine Maoists surrender 13/01/2006
Kathmandu Post Soldiers can pose as Maoists: CDO [But the cited law (TADO) violates the fundamental rights that are guaranteed by the constitution!] 13/01/2006
South Asian Media Net Dhangadhi locals too terrified 13/01/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta Day after Maoist raid, Nepal army fights back, by J. Hemanth 13/01/2006
Nepal News Maoists’ refute govt’s claim 13/01/2006
Web India 123 Maoists launch major strike in Nepal, 10 rebels killed 13/01/2006
South Asian Media Net 10 Maoists killed in clash with soldiers 13/01/2006
Kathmandu Post