| Temporary teachers continue sit-in  | Main oppositions issue 7-day ultimatum to govt  | Petroleum shortage to persist for some more time  | CC puts off it meet;awaits Big III's words  | Locals protest agains road expansion drive  | Three killed and dozen injured in Jhapa road accident  | National sovereignty should not be gambled!  | More carte blanche to corruption  | Political absurdity goes unabated  | Reclaim the territorial integrity  |
  • 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.
  • The Weekly Mirror Senior journalist and editor of the book, Prem Kumari Pant, addressing ceremony
  • The Weekly Mirror 'A Half Decade of Peace Process (2005-2010) Its Challenges and Prospects", edited by senior journalist Prem Kumari Pant, has recently been released.
  • The Weekly Mirror Bomb Blast in Rupendehi

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Temporary teachers continue sit-in Temporary teachers of government schools have continued their sit-in protests in frone District Education Offices (DEOs) across the...

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Main oppositions issue 7-day ultimatum to govt Main opposition parties Nepali Congress and CPN-UML on Monday issues a seven-day ultimatum to the government to take the peace process to a logical conclusion and draft constitution on time.

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Petroleum shortage to persist for some more time Minister for Commerce and Supplies Lekharaj Bhatta warned on Sunday the must government provides Rs 8 billion to Nepal Oil Corporation(NOC) to tide over the prevailing petroleum products

While speaking at an interaction programme in the Capital today, Minister Bhatta said that the government has decided to provide Rs 2 billion assistance ..... [More]
:: Main News ::
Temporary teachers continue sit-in Temporary teachers of government schools have continued their sit-in protests in frone District Education Offices (DEOs) across the... Teachers ventured into their ‘Dharna’ (sit-in) .... [More News]

Main oppositions issue 7-day ultimatum to govt Main opposition parties Nepali Congress and CPN-UML on Monday issues a seven-day ultimatum to the government to take the peace process to a logical conclusion and draft constitution on time. The two party meeting held at ... [More News]

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:: Editorial ::
Reclaim the territorial integrity As far as Kalapani-Limpiyadhura sector of the border is concerned, it is crystal clear that this is the case among Nepal, India and China. And this should be decided by a tripartite agreement. But the attempts proved futile since the Indian side has been displaying unfriendly attitudes. [More News]

Reach the conclusion at the earliest Nepali political scene has again witnessed a deadlock, which has only stalled the constitution-writing and peace process. [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 ::
Crisis in America's Political Landscape The new year has dawned upon a deeply troubled America. Times are not good in the best of all possible nation states, which has suddenly discovered that the seven-league boots with which it is accustomed to stride the globe have become ill-fitting and down at the heels. [More News]

Washington's "War of Sanctions" against Iran Washington's double-edged sword of policies towards the Islamic Republic is not only exhausting the patience of the Iranian nation but it is provoking the ire of international conscience as well. [More News]

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:: Society ::
Blanket Amnesty fuels impunity Nepal is currently witnessing a highly contrasting scenario on how to approach the violators of human rights. The government is considering blanket amnesty for all conflict related cases of violation covering the period of past 16 years. [More News]

Hunger is a 'weapon of mass destruction' Every five seconds, a child under 10 dies of hunger. - Thirty-five million people die each year from hunger or its immediate aftermath. - One billion people are permanently and severely malnourished and the situation is becoming increasingly catastrophic . [More News]

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:: Document ::
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]

Knowing China' The Chinese People's Association for Peace and Disarmament (CPAPD) organised an exchange programme for the representatives of South Asian non-government organizations involved in foreign policy affairs under the theme of 'Knowing China, Deepening Mutual Understanding' recently. The representatives from Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh participated in the nine-day programme in which participants discussed on numerous topics including foreign policy, economy and ethnicity. Chinese representatives presented papers on different issues including Tibet and ethnic autonomy, Chinese economy, Chinese foreign policy while South Asian experts spoke on different relevant topics. Here is a paper presented by Prem Kumari Pant, president of Nepal China Society as well as the editor of this weekly newspaper during the discussion programme: [More News]

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:: Opinion ::
Lessons to be learnt from failed coup in Bangladesh On January 19, 2012, it was disclosed that the Bangladesh Army foiled and crushed an attempted coup by a small section of the army. [More News]

Nepal Needs a Directly Elected PM to Form a Stable Gov with PRM People in this time even in a nation like the United Kingdom are filing petitions to elect the Prime Minister through national election. The proponents argue that governing a nation and law making are entirely separate skills. [More News]

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:: Region ::
Will India Join NATO's War In Afghanistan? There is a big game happening in the region, with the U.S., India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and other players that have been drawn in. [More News]

Why Solidarity with Kashmiris! 5th February, the Kashmir Solidarity Day is commemorated as a day when Pakistani populace across the world renews their pledge to support the peaceful struggle of freedom of their Kashmiri brethren. [More News]

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:: Intl. News ::
Soudani expresses the views of the whole Tehran establishment when he says that "the structure of their [Europe's] refineries is compatible with Iran's oil", and so Europeans have no alternative as replacement; the embargo "will cause an increase in oil prices, and the Europeans will be compelled to buy oil at higher prices"; that is, Europe "will be compelled to buy Iran's oil indirectly and through intermediaries". [More News]

China's Cabinet seeks opinions on annual government work report The State Council, or China's Cabinet, announced Tuesday that it will send drafts of the annual government work report to local governments and some central departments in order to solicit opinions and get feedback. [More News]

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:: Letter to the Editor ::
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]

"2012: The Money Tree" The year 2012 will be unlike anything we think regarding the economy, social life and interaction of peoples. It will be a very successful year for some countries that do not get involved with political issues from other regions or countries, except for humanitarian aid. [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 ::
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]

CRI helping to boost Nepal-China ties China Radio International (CRI), that has also thousands of Nepali listeners, has been celebrating its 70th anniversary. [More News]

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