In a latest news, five people from Kabhrepalanchowk have fainted after drinking Real branded juice. The Dabur Nepal product, Real Juice, has been in the headlines for some time after extensive numbers of quality complaints from all over Nepal.
Naya Patrika writes, the victims are admitted in Shir Memorial Hospital in Banepa. One of the victim, 56 year-old Harikumari Humagain is serious and is being treated in the Intensive Care Unit.
Earlier, there were reports of a police raid and protest in Indian cities on India-Nepal border. The protest was related to on reports that Dabur is
supplying the tainted juice to Indian market.
The police has confiscated the juice packs and is investigating the reason for the illness. (Photo credits Nayapatrika)
Dev Gurung, senior leader of the Unified CPN (Maoist) has said that his party will accept a new government under the leadership of CPN (UML). In the current situation, it does not seem like the other political parties will accept a government led by Maoists. Therefore, his party (CPN Maoist) is ready to accept a new government led by CPN (UML).
Though his party should have the first claim for leadership in the country by the virtue of his party being the single largest party in the constitution assembly, Maoists are ready to accept the chairman Jhala Nath Khanal as the new prime minister of Nepal.
The Maoist politburo, however, will defeat the candidacy of Poudel by voting ag
ainst him if the candidacy of NC parliamentary party leader Ram Chandra Poudel for the post of prime minister still stands.
Wikileaks has uncovered the document sent by US Embassy in New Delhi on 18 April 2006 to the State Department in Washington that mentions – “the Indian Government believes the Nepalese Maoists sold arms to the Indian Naxliteâ€.
However, the document does not show any operational links between the Maoists in Nepal and India.
Nepal: As noted above, the GOI does not believe
that domestic Naxals and Nepalese Maoists maintain any
significant operational links, except for some commercial
arms sales from the Nepalese to the Naxals. Nepalese Maoists,
however, appear to enjoy relatively free movement within
Naxal-held areas in India along the 1,700 km open border.
While we frequently hear reports of Nepalese Maoist
leaders (including the Number 1 and Number 2 Prachanda and
Baburam Bhattarai) spending long periods of time in India
with leftist sympathizers, the GOI has assured us repeatedly
that it gives no quarter to Nepalese Maoists, and several
high-ranking Maoists are being held in Indian jails.
Yet another cable sent earlier this year from the US Embassy in New Delhi, an embassy official claimed that Nepalese police officers are paid to arrest Tibetan refugees by China. These Tibetan refugees are arrested who are trying to cross the border. This information is contained in a document entitled ‘Update on Tibetan refugee flow’. This information was sent by an unknown official from the embassy.
Sujata Koirala, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Nepal, has assured to assist the government in bringing her son-in-law into justice if found guilty. The Tiger Top incident has taken much hype in past few days. Rubel Chaudhary shall be brought into justice if he is found to be guilty – says Koirala talking to media in Tibhuvan International Airpot on her way back from Indonesia.
“Nobody is above the law†and nobody should be any exception, she adds. However Koirala also adds, “his (Rubel) involvement in illegal activities is baseless and one cannot accuse anybody without proof.”
A new experiment in Nepali movie industry, a website, merocinema had announced an online award on December 3rd, 2010. After the nomination round, the public voting is going on for the selection of the winners. The final winner will be announced in January.
The nomination for the best movie are:
Kohi Mero
Dashdhunga
Baato Muniko Phool
Desh
First Love
In the similar manner, there are 17 categories and the completion is among 39 movies released in the year 2010 form January t
o November. Please visit merocinema.com to vote for your favorite choice in each categories. A person can only vote once in each category on a given day.
With due respect and support to the award ceremony, I have some reservation on the fairness in popular votes method to choose the winner. A latest example is the Time person of the year selection. Time magazine asked its readers to select the person of the year – the Wikileaks founder was leading by a vast majority of popular votes. But, the final announcement was different from what everybody expected – the Facebook guy Mark Zuckerberg won the Time Person of the Year.
The 5th NRN regional conference is going to be held on January 14-16, 2011 in Dubai, UAE. The main theme of the conference is "Collective Investment and Safe Migration".
The details of the conference can be downloaded as pdf files.
Ex-prince Paras Shah was accused of shooting at Deputy Prime Minister, Sujata Koirala’s daugher and son-in-law, in a jungle resort, Tiger Tops, in Chitwan.
Sujata, currently in Bangkok, reportedly called PM to inform about the incident that happened on Friday evening. Sujata’s daughter Melanie Koirala Jost and her Bangladeshi husband Rubel Chaudhary ran away from Tiger Tops after the incident and took refuge in a guest house in Gaidakot. Sujata’s daughter got married with Rubel back in 2006. The lavish wedding party was accused of being against Nepalese law.
An Indian newspaper, Indian Express, writes that the Home Minister Bhim Rawal refused to obey the PM Nepal’s order to arrest Paras Shah, who had returned back to Kathmandu on Saturday. Rawal however has promised to probe the incident and punish the culprit.
In the recent days, the members of the royal family had been active in various public functions in a bid to win support of the public. Paras’ wife, Himani Shah, had also registered a NGO and started her social activities. In recent interviews Paras used to accepted all the wrong-doings of his prince-days and promise that, he has changed himself and will not repeat such mistakes again.
The current incident might ruin all the efforts of the royal family to restore their popularity in the public.
UPDATE: Nayapatrika writes that the event occurred on Saturday (which can’t be independently verified). Nayapatrika further writes – Paras told, “You were the behind ending Royalty. Now, I will end you!” before opening fire. Paras fired a total of 7 rounds in the air.
Screeshot from Nayapatrika news:
UPDATE 2
Kantipurwrites – “The resort management dismissed the shooting report, but did confirm that there was a verbal altercation between the former royal and the Chaudhary couple that night.”
UPDATE 3
Nagariknews has published a press statement sent by Paras.
An Indian newspaper has reported that one of the most controversial Indian Ambassador to, Rakesh Sood, might be called back by the Indian government soon.
Apart from being the most controversial person, he is also accused of being arrogant. Sood had been very tough with Maoist and was unnecessary involved in business of Dabur Nepal. Sood was instrumental in reducing anti-Indian sentiments in media and stop Maoist from leading the government.
The newspaper accus
es Sood was one of the reason behind the current political deadlock in Nepal. He was one of the most hated ambassador and was once thrown shoes by the crowd. He is also the first ambassador whose effigies were burnt on the streets.
India is planning to send Jayant Prasad as the new ambassador for Nepal. Jayant Prasad had served as an ambassador to Pakistan previously. His father Bimal Prasad had also served as an ambassador to Nepal during the Rana regime.
The tenth Miss Earth title goes to Nicole Faria, an Indian beauty, in an event held on Dec. 4, 2010 in Vietnam. In the contest, Miss Air was Jennifer Pazmiño (Ecuador), Miss Water was Thai beauty Watsaporn Wattanakoon and Miss Fire was Yeidy Bosques from Puerto Rico.
Our, Miss Nepal runner-up, Sahana Bajracharya has to return home empty handed.
The final of the Miss Earth 2010 was held at Vinpearl Land, Nha Trang, Vietnam with 84 contestants from all over the world. The outgoing titleholder Miss Earth 2009, Larissa Ramos of Brazil handed over the crown to Ni
cole Faria.
Apart from the title, Nicole also own the Miss Earth Talent 2010, held on Nov. 19, after beating 17 other finalists. To win the title, the Miss India performed a belly dance – a fusion of oriental and Middle Eastern style.
This event has a historical significance to India as it is the first time India has won Miss Earth title.
Miss Nepal 2010 first runner-up, Sahana Bajracharya, is representing Nepal in the Miss Earth 2010 event being held in Vietnam. The final event is taking place on December 4, 2010 among the beauties from all over the world.
21 year old Sahana is a photographer and travel enthusiast. She wants to work as an investigative journalist in future.
We wish Sahana all the best in the final of Miss Earth 2010.
Update:
Who is Sahana Bajracharya?
The model, Sahana Bajracharys is a well known media personality in the Nepali entertainment industry. Sahana is running an interview show Namaste Nepal and other programs. In addition to TV shows, she also emcees in stage shows.
Apart from being featured as a model, Sahana is quite popular among her fans in social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
A scandal including Sahana with Suraj Giri was very popular in Nepali media. It seems, the scandal has brought them even closer and they are seen together in TV shows.
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Bikini photos of 10 Miss Nepal Earth from 2009 to 2017
Sahana Bajracharya and Suraj Giri arrested, again
Sahana Bajracharya and Suraj Giri protest media report
Sahana Bajrachary and Suraj Giri found making it out in a car
Actresses and Models unveiled Hyundai Grand i10
Miss Nepal Cake in Annapurna for Christmas
Sahana Bajracharya – helping to get over ‘Bikini Taboo’
Sahana Bajracharya in Miss Earth 2010, final on Dec 4
Khagendra and Miss Nepal – NTB's Goodwill Ambassadors
The Ranjana Cinema Hall, one of the oldest cinema hall of Nepal, is was demolished earlier this year. Construction works for a new trade center, in the location, is going to start in the near future. The total cost of the Ranjana Trade Center is expected to reach Rs. 3 billion.
The trade center made a new record, in its planning stage, by selling all the business area on a single day. The trade center to be constructed on a 6 ropani land in one of the busiest area in K
athmandu, will have banks, insurance companies, wholesale and retail shops, restaurants, food court, and children’s play area.
The trade center is told to have free WiFi, CCTV, and 24 hours security arrangement in its premise. The investors plan to finish the construction and hand over the spaces to the respective owners within 30 month. It is told that the trade center will be a huge, 25 storey building, and connected internally with the nearby buildings.
The trade center will be one more addition to growing number of all-in-one retail and business locations in Kathmandu. The main competitor to the new market will be Bishal Bazar, R.B. Complex, People’s Plaza, Kathmandu Mall, World Trade Center,Pashupati Plaza, and Ratna Plaza.
WikiLeaks has created a ripple in the diplomatic circle all around the world and China has already blocked the website. Now, a Canadian politician wanted the founder of the website, Julian Assange, dead.
In an interview with CBC news, an adviser to Stephen Harper, the Prime Minister of Canada, Prof Tom Flanagan, said, “I think Assange should be assassinated actually … There is no good coming of this.â€
A t the end
of the interview, Prof Flangan added, “I wouldn’t feel unhappy if Assange disappeared.â€
Interpol has issued a “Red Notice†alert for Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, in relation to two rape charges issued by Swedish police.
The 39 year-old Julian Assange, is already facing legal problems on an unrelated case. Interpol has issued "Red Notice" alert for him in charge of two rape charges issued by Swedish police.
A Nepali movies site, merocinema.com, in association with a TV program, Rajatpat, has announced a virtual movie award – Merocinema Popular Awards. The first edition of the yearly movie award will start from the 3rd of December.
The website will ask the movie lovers all around the world to select best in the 15 different categories and vote for them.
There is no doubt that the "virtual award" is a new experiment in Nepal. We have seen the online voting system to be biased and the best (and the busiest) artists usually are defeated in such polls.
Although merocinema has posted about the support from various personnel from the Nepali movie industry, details on the timeline, rules, methodology, and prizes are not publicized yet.
We wish all the best to the new experiment in the Nepali movie industry.
A beauty and talent contest among the girls aged 6-12 years was held in Pokhara recently. The winner among the 9 contestants was Miss Tushar Dube.
The first runner up of the contest was Miss Ishma Gurung and second runnerup was Pringja Gurung. Ishma was also the Most Confident and Pringja also received the Best Cultural Dress title.
This should be the most rewarding contest as every contestant received at least one title. The title winners were:
Miss Tushar Dube – Miss Little Culture
Miss Ishma gurung – First runner up – Miss Little Culture and Most Confident
Miss Pringja Gurung – Second
runner up – Miss Little culture and Best Cultural Dress
Miss Liza Koirala – Viewer’s Choice – Most Cute
Miss Liza Pun – Most Disciplined
Miss Sushma Poudel – Most Friendly
Miss Ashminta Pun – Best Performence
Miss Jesika Pun – Most Cute
Miss Sophiya Kunwar – Best Smile
I wonder if they had some more titles and they didn’t have contestant to award the title.
Kala Sanskriti Sanrakchyan Kendra is going to organize the 2011 edition of Miss Sherpa. The organization has told that it has received the permission to organize the beauty contest from the Sherpa Association of Nepal. The slogan of this year’s contest is "Promote Culture, Save Identity".
Last year’s Miss Sherpa was not that successful due to the less number of participants. This year the organizers have already started the promotion to attract a large number of Sherpa beauties to participate in the contest.
The winner of the contest will receive a sum of Rs. 50,000. The first runner up and second runner
up will receive Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 20,000 respectively. Miss Sherpa 2011 will also be appointed the ‘Sherpa Cultural Ambassador’.
The final contest will be held in the first half of January, 2011 in Pragya Pratisthan, Kathmandu.
