“If it solves the problem, I am prepared to resign myself.”
Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, reacting to queries regarding the demands made by Terai agitators about the resignation of Home Minister, in Biratnagar.
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“Pro-palace forces are conspiring to assassinate US officials stationed in Nepal and pin the blame on the Maoists.”
Prachanda, Maoist chairman, addressing a mass meeting in Pokhara, in The Himalayan Times.
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“I will give him my email address.”
James F. Moriarty, US ambassador to Nepal, when asked if he will meet with Prachanda if the latter wants to share information about the alleged plot to assassinate US officials, at a media roundtable at the US Embassy.
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“The commission members are making false claims as they think that the government might never make their report public.”
Amik Sherchan, deputy Prime Minister alleging that the members of Rayamajhi commission had not recommended specific action against the King for repressing the people’s movement, speaking at Reporters’ Club.
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“All forceful acts must be stopped and seized properties returned before the Maoists can be inducted in the interim government.”
Ram Chandra Poudel, general secretary of Nepali Congress (NC), talking to reporters.
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“The seven parties are engaged in a game to keep the Maoists out of the government.”
Dr. Baburam Bhattarai, senior Maoist leader, talking to reporters in Pokhara.
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“Important and complicated questions on the future of state structure and democratic organization of Nepal should be left to the constituent assembly to decide, as its democratic legitimacy will be vested in people’s choice.”
Erik Solheim, Norwegian Minister for International Development, at a press meet.
Transition:
RETURNED: Erik Solheim, Norwegian Minister for International Development, after completing his brief visit to Nepal .
Henrietta H. Fore, US Under Secretary of State for Management, after wrapping up her two-day visit to Nepal .
POSTPONED: The visit by British Minister for International Development Gareth Thomas (March 11-13), due to his pressing works related with parliament.
RENEWED: Indo-Nepal Trade Treaty, for five years, beginning March 6 this year.
NAMED: The 7871 m high Peak 29, as Harka Gurung Peak , after the renowned late geologist Dr. Harka Gurung, by the government.
LIFTED: Mahendra Police Club (MPC), this year’s title of the Martyr Memorial League Tournament organized by All Nepal Football Association (ANFA). Tribhuwan Army Club (TAC) stood in second position followed by Three Stars Club this year. Likewise, Brigade Boys Club (BBC) and Saraswati Club were relegated to B Division.
FORMED: A 46-member committee headed by deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister KP Oli to celebrate the golden jubilee of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Sri Lanka .
AWARDED: Kamal Kumari Bhandari, English language teacher of a primary school in rural Chitwan, with prestigious Elton Innovation Award, by the British Council, for using innovative ways to teach the language in rural areas by using available newspapers.
