No Peace Without End To Violence: Minister
KATHMANDU (RSS) - The government is of the firm opinion that there can be no peace without an end to violence and vice versa, a senior minister has said. Speaking at an interactive program organised on the suspicious occasion of Kaag Tihar in Kathmandu yesterday, the Minister for What is Left Of The Physical Infrastructure And Social Welfare said His Majesty's Government will present a conceptual whitepaper on whether or not we will ever get out of the current mess (fingers crossed) by early next year.
Envoys To Interfere Again BY A CORRESPONDENT WHO REQUESTS ANONYMITY
KAKANI - Kathmandu-based ambassadors met Thursday to formulate a concrete plan of action on how to interfere some more in Nepal's internal affairs. The British have decided to increase the Nepali prime minister's take-home salary after taxes, and bring it at par with a retired Gurkha soldier. Political party leaders immediately denounced the move as a gross interference in Nepal's territorial imperative. "How about us?" asked one disgruntled politico. News of more interference by foreign powers are pouring in. The Thais say they want to have another go at filling Kathmandu's pot holes, China wants to build another Concentric Road and the Japanese will set up synchronised traffic lights in Lukla to ease congestion on the trekking trail.
No Shobraj News Today
BY OUR CHARLES WATCHER
KATHMANDU - Notorious international alleged criminal, Charles Shobraj, was not sighted today, raising speculation that he may have again escaped from jail in Tihar. This is the first time in a month-and-half since the alleged Shobraj was allegedly apprehended after undercover detective footwork by Kathmandu-based newshounds that there is nothing to add on the case. "We've even sent in some fresh handkerchiefs, but he refuses to come out wearing them," said a distraught international photojournalist keeping vigil outside the jailhouse. "What will I tell my editor in Paris?"
Mayor Unveils Plans
FROM THE SUB-METROPOLITAN DESK
Kathmandu's new mayor, Keshab Sthapit, unveiled the First Phase of his plan to turn Nepal's capital into a Garden of Eden with his Zero Investment Concept. "I will open a Peace University, an IT University, an Art Village in Kirtipur, Homes for the Homeless, Voice for the Voiceless, a Cricket Stadium, a 24-Hour Bar for Journalists, a Bullet Train Service to Hetauda through a 50km Tunnel, a Cement Factory in Tundikhel and turn Bhugol Park into a National Park," he said, adding, "nothing is impossible if I have my way." However, on the question of the city's growing garbage problem, the mayor admitted defeat. Raising both hands, he said: "On garbage, I give up."
Ministers Come and Go
BY A TRAVEL WRITER
The Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies and Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs will, on the recommendation of the prime minister, will also look after the Ministry of Population, Environment, Physical Planning and Works and General Administration in the absence of the Minister for Population and Environment, and Physical Planning and World and General Administration who today left for Dhaka to attend an international conference on water and sanitation. The Minister will also take over the portfolio of the Ministry of Water Resources, Defence, Finance, Foreign Affairs, and Social Welfare and Family Planning, according to a statement from the principal press secretariat since other ministers will be on holiday. "It is understandable that during Tihar they want to put all their cards on the table," the statement said.
