| Upcoming days are more daunting  | Dahal again proves his demagoguery  | Malicious intervention  | More challenges ahead  | Buddhism in Nepal and its Expansion in China and South Asia  | Farewell to value-based politics in Nepal  | Hostile propaganda against Pakistan  | Kashgar not to affect Pak-China ties  | Hollande and France's Global Security Role  | NATO heads for Chicago  |
  • The Weekly Mirror Police intervene in Baidya faction torch rally in Kathmandu Wednesday.
  • The Weekly Mirror PLA men during handover of arms to NA in Rolpa
  • The Weekly Mirror Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao delivers a government work report during the opening meeting of the Fifth Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2012.
  • The Weekly Mirror Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal shaking hands with visiting Standing Committee member of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Zhou Yongkang after the signing ceremony of Chinese assistance to Nepal in different five project at Singhadurbar in Kathmandu, Wednesday.
  • The Weekly Mirror People pose for a group photo after a gala performance celebrating the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC), in Beijing, capital of China, June 29, 2011. Leaders such as Hu Jintao, Wen Jiabao, Jia Qinglin, Li Changchun, Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, He Guoqiang and Zhou Yongkang watched the performance.

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Upcoming days are more daunting Generally speaking, Nepali politicians are more known to be smitten by myopia coupled with self-serving interest. If one has to pinpoint any positive trait of the current breed of politicos, it will be nothing less than a Herculean task. [More]
Dahal again proves his demagoguery Maoist chairman Puspa Kamal Dahal has once again proved his political demagoguery and flatulence. [More]
Malicious intervention The Indian intervention in Nepal’s polity seems to have reached to its nadir. [More]
:: Main News ::
Upcoming days are more daunting Generally speaking, Nepali politicians are more known to be smitten by myopia coupled with self-serving interest. If one has to pinpoint any positive trait of the current breed of politicos, it will be nothing less than a Herculean task. [More News]

Dahal again proves his demagoguery Maoist chairman Puspa Kamal Dahal has once again proved his political demagoguery and flatulence. [More News]

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:: Editorial ::
More challenges ahead After weeks of haggling and posturing, the big three-— the Unified CPN-Maoist, Nepali Congress and CPN-UML — cut a deal on five most contentious issues of constitution — forms of governance, federalism, citizenship, election system and judiciary on Tuesday. [More News]

Wrong decoding will cripple nation The deadline for the constitution drafting process is approaching nearer, and different groups across the country are taking to the streets to delineate provinces according to their demands. [More News]

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:: Editor's Colume ::
Small arms trade is big business The growing availability of small arms has been a major factor in the increase in the number of conflicts, and in hindering smoother rebuilding and development after a conflict has ended. It is estimated, for example, that: [More News]



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:: International ::
Hollande and France's Global Security Role In the aftermath of François Hollande’s election as France’s president , much of the analysis has concentrated on the implications for Europe: in particular, how Hollande’s call for an emphasis on economic growth will impact the austerity cure imposed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel as the solution to the European Union’s sovereign debt crisis. [More News]

NATO heads for Chicago A $100 million NATO invasion is coming. Low intensity conflict may follow. The "City of Broad Shoulders" may get more than it bargained for. [More News]

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:: Society ::
Our youth and our collective responsibility The UNO is worried about the world's youth and is stressing the need to provide reproductive health care as more and more young people contract HIV/AIDS from early sexual relations and as more and more young girls become mothers in their teens, giving rise to greater numbers of single-parent families. Where have we gone wrong? [More News]

Empower socially and economically marginalized community In order to draw maximum benefits from the resources mobilized by the international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) interaction program with related agencies for their geographical and sectoral programs should be undertaken. [More News]

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:: Document ::
Litmus test of Maoists Before waging their People's War against the State on February 1996, the Maoists leader Dr. Baburam Bhattarai had submitted the 40-point demands to the then Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. [More News]

JOINT STATEMENT BETWEEN NEPAL AND THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA The official visit of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao to Nepal has led the Nepal-China relations to a new height which the government of two countries agreed through the following joint statement at the conclusion of Wen's visit. [More News]

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:: Opinion ::
Buddhism in Nepal and its Expansion in China and South Asia here is an interesting reference to the arrival of Shakyamuni Buddha in Kathmandu Mythology associated with Swoyambhu states that he came here with his disciples Sariputra, Maudhagalyayan and Ananda. [More News]

Farewell to value-based politics in Nepal Developments in our political arena over the last couple of decades have shown that political ideals and values are slowly vanishing. [More News]

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:: Region ::
Hostile propaganda against Pakistan Armed Forces and intelligence agencies render exceptional services to protect national interests. [More News]

Kashgar not to affect Pak-China ties Hours after Muslim separatists’ deadly attack last Sunday in Kashgar (Xinjiang region), Islamabad had asseverated that it would extend full cooperation to Beijing against terrorists involved in acts of violence. [More News]

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:: Intl. News ::
East Asia big three agree on free trade talks in trilateral summit China, Japan and South Korea have agreed to launch talks on a free trade area (FTA) by the end of this year, Premier Wen Jiabao said on May 14 after a trilateral meeting in Beijing. [More News]

Shadow of conflict in Philippines The recent spat between China and the Philippines over Huangyan Island threatens to cause serious damage to the economic relationship between the two countries. Along with the potential risk of hostilities, trade, tourism and investment are already suffering. [More News]

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:: Interview ::
China wants to work closely with Russia: FM Yang The Fifth Session of the Eleventh National People's Congress held a press conference in the Great Hall of the People on 6 March 2012. Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi answered questions from Chinese and foreign press on China's foreign policy and external relations. [More News]

Premier Wen Jiabao Meets the Press On the morning of 14 March, the Fifth Session of the Eleventh National People's Congress held a press conference in the Great Hall of the People. At the invitation of Mr. Li Zhaoxing, spokesman of the NPC Session, Premier Wen Jiabao of the State Council met Chinese and foreign journalists and answered their questions. [More News]

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:: Letter to the Editor ::
Teachers venture into shut down Nepal Educational Republic Forum (NERF) and Nepal Teacher Union (NTU) closed down both the community-run and private schools..... The teachers have been protesting since the past few years demanding permanent status to all temporary teachers working in government .... [More News]

The Importance of the playroom in children's healing How important is a hospital playroom in the recovery and healing of children and adolescents? There are several successful actions in hospitals of the world, as in the case of "Doctors of Joy" and many others, .... [More News]

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:: Tourism ::
Lamjung : A most attractive destination The area to the east of the Marsyandi River, between Lamjung and Gorkha districts, has great potential as a remote area trek. This region has seen little development as a tourist destination. There are no conventional tourist infrastructures, so groups will need to be fully self-sufficient and have competent guides who are familiar with the local trails. No special permits are required for this region. [More News]

Do not avoid country side If Kathmandu is the cultural hub of Nepal, then Pokhara is its center of adventure. An enchanting city nestled in a tranquil valley (altitude 827 m), it is the starting point for many of Nepal’s most popular trekking and rafting destinations. Pokhara (population 95000) is a place of remarkable natural beauty. [More News]

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:: National News ::
Ban expresses concern over rising tensions UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Tuesday expressed his concerns about the rising tensions and disruption of daily life in Nepal linked to the debate over its future federal system and urged the political parties to reach a consensus among the disputed issues of the constitution and promulgate the new constitution within stipulated deadline. [More News]

RCSC organizes art exhibition Russian Centre of Science & Culture (RCSC) has recently organized an art exhibition named “Reflection in the sky” in association with Nepal Academy of Fine Arts. [More News]

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