पूजाको बलात्कारपछि मृत्यु: बलात्कारीलाई मृत्युदन्ड माग्दै बाराबासी सडकमा बारा, फाल्गुन २७ । बाराकी ६ वर्षीया बालिका पूजा साहको बलात्कारपछि मृत्यु भएको घटनाले देशैभर आक्रोश सिर्जना गरेको छ । यस्तो घृणित अपराधमा संलग्न दोषीलाई कडा कारबाही गर्न माग गर्दै देशका विभिन्न स्थानमा प्रदर्शनसमेत भएको छ । एक रिपोर्र्ट (भिडियो हेर्नुहोस्)
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Wednesday, March 11, 2015
''पूजाको बलात्कारपछि मृत्यु: 'बलात्कारीलाई मृत्युदन्ड माग्दै बाराबासी सडकमा '''
पूजाको बलात्कारपछि मृत्यु: बलात्कारीलाई मृत्युदन्ड माग्दै बाराबासी सडकमा बारा, फाल्गुन २७ । बाराकी ६ वर्षीया बालिका पूजा साहको बलात्कारपछि मृत्यु भएको घटनाले देशैभर आक्रोश सिर्जना गरेको छ । यस्तो घृणित अपराधमा संलग्न दोषीलाई कडा कारबाही गर्न माग गर्दै देशका विभिन्न स्थानमा प्रदर्शनसमेत भएको छ । एक रिपोर्र्ट (भिडियो हेर्नुहोस्)
''This summer the somboka , sweat come''''
गर्मीमा यसरी गर्नुहोस् सेक्स, पसिना आउँदैन
This summer the somboka , sweat come
What is that all about samboka the appropriate time are unwilling to argue. Others suitable for winter and summer time samboka partner for failing to prepare themselves for the same to be prepared just say that some of bhaidinuparne obligation upon all problems in the cold too cold humda appropriate time for the show of the summer time samboka
But what if the samboka signifying the same rate in both the summer and winter are shown in various studies. Here lies the beginning of the summer season, we also for your comfort in summer and some easy ways samboka search inquiry we enforcement. In the summer, some of the fatigue and heat leads to samboka may galna for whose use by samboka when enjoying aisako receive.
Aisako, during samboka lips have caused a bit of one another when caramautkarsama Spurs clinging to reach and enjoy the summer, very comforting to delude. Another way to make evading the sex life exciting summer sviminga bridge can also become a destination. Vaimsama svimigam bridge nuvaune destination only to be the last time the probation is a growing trend in private svimigam sex. If you are not yet sviminga samboka once again blocked the jindagikai you will receive a great exciting atmosphere.
Another excellent place to survive the heat, samboka floor above the fruits of Si samboka tatincha body. More in summer when it sarirasamgai bed also tatincha smboka Therefore, it is appropriate, leaving samboka To enjoy samboka partner bhumimai ladibadi is different. The same summer the best time to delude samboka is one of the rain. It is not possible to natural showers possible rains affected as batharupama to be making any such smboka Shower nuhaudai the samboka is fun too different.
This summer the somboka , sweat come
What is that all about samboka the appropriate time are unwilling to argue. Others suitable for winter and summer time samboka partner for failing to prepare themselves for the same to be prepared just say that some of bhaidinuparne obligation upon all problems in the cold too cold humda appropriate time for the show of the summer time samboka
But what if the samboka signifying the same rate in both the summer and winter are shown in various studies. Here lies the beginning of the summer season, we also for your comfort in summer and some easy ways samboka search inquiry we enforcement. In the summer, some of the fatigue and heat leads to samboka may galna for whose use by samboka when enjoying aisako receive.
Aisako, during samboka lips have caused a bit of one another when caramautkarsama Spurs clinging to reach and enjoy the summer, very comforting to delude. Another way to make evading the sex life exciting summer sviminga bridge can also become a destination. Vaimsama svimigam bridge nuvaune destination only to be the last time the probation is a growing trend in private svimigam sex. If you are not yet sviminga samboka once again blocked the jindagikai you will receive a great exciting atmosphere.
Another excellent place to survive the heat, samboka floor above the fruits of Si samboka tatincha body. More in summer when it sarirasamgai bed also tatincha smboka Therefore, it is appropriate, leaving samboka To enjoy samboka partner bhumimai ladibadi is different. The same summer the best time to delude samboka is one of the rain. It is not possible to natural showers possible rains affected as batharupama to be making any such smboka Shower nuhaudai the samboka is fun too different.
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Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Dahal on weeklong Rolpa ‘revenge’ tour
KATHMANDU, NOV 11 - After the ruling parties snubbed the meeting of the Political Committee that he had called, UCPN (Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal embarked on a weeklong visit of Rolpa on Monday, pushing the stalled constitution drafting process to the brink by crippling cross-party negotiations.
Maoist leaders read the move as Dahal’s tit-for-tat response to ruling parties and a hint of the slim chances of agreement on the contentious issues of constitution-writing. According to Dahal’s secretariat, he will spend one week in mid-western districts, a heartland of the Maoist insurgency that lasted over a decade.
If there had been a positive gesture from the ruling parties, he could have cancelled the visit but there are no signs of rapprochement, Maoist leaders said. Two days ago, Dahal, as the Political Committee (PC) chairman, called its meeting, promising “closed and focussed talks” on the outstanding issues. The ruling Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML refused to attend the meet saying that the body is not mandated to discuss issues of constitution writing.
Feeling “insulted”, Dahal decided to move out instead. Leaders close to him say Dahal will not attend the PC meeting and cross-party dialogue as the ruling parties “did not recognise” the committee formed to facilitate the remaining tasks of the peace process.
“The [Maoist] chairman is of the view that there is no meaning of talks as the ruling parties refused to attend the PC meeting,” said Dahal’s press assistant Shiva Khakurel. He claimed that Dahal notified the top leaders of other parties about his visit.
Dahal has often said it is impossible to reach consensus at the crowded PDCC. He suggests discussing the disputes at the Political Committee in an arrangement whereby an informal agreement reached at the PC could be formalised by the PDCC later.
Ruling party leaders said Dahal’s visit is a mark of his lack of commitment to promulgate a new constitution by January 22. “He wants to prolong the process by rendering the PDCC ineffective,” said UML Secretary Pradeep Gyawali. “He fears that the PDCC can forward our proposal [to the CA] any time. He does not even fully trust Baburam Bhattarai [PDCC chairman].” The PDCC is set to resume its business on Tuesday but there has been no agreement on the approach to the disputed issues. After pressure, Bhattarai has called a meeting of the PDCC to discuss the proposal tabled by the NC and the UML together with some fringe parties.
Leaders charge that the PDCC will merely be a platform for parties to express views and it will not produce any positive results. Bhattarai announced the meeting after consultation with PM Sushil Koirala, Maoist Chairman Dahal and UML Chairman KP Oli. “We won’t let the NC and the UML send their proposal to the CA at any cost,” said Maoist leader Shakti Basnet.
Despite gaping differences, some leaders are working to find common ground on the contentious issues. UML senior leader Madhav Kumar Nepal, UCPN (M) Vice-chairman Narayan Kaji Shrestha and NC leader Krishna Prasad Sitaula are working to explore a compromise.
BRB becomes Twitter celebrity
KATHMANDU, NOV 11 - Former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai’s followers on Twitter have crossed the 100,000 mark, making him the most popular Twitter celebrity in Nepal.
The New York-based Nepali fashion designer Prabal Gurung has more than 165,000 followers. Gurung has 13,900 tweets while Bhattarai has close to 900.
Bhattarai’s fame is remarkable considering the period he has been on Twitter and the number of tweets.
The UCPN (Maoist) leader joined Twitter in January 2013 with the handle @brb_laaldhwoj. Gurung joined the social media in May, 2009.
Bhattarai has acknowledged his followers: “I thank all fellow 100,000 tweeple. Let us continue to use the social network for healthy debate,” he tweeted in Nepali on Monday morning.
His tweets range from political commentaries to congratulatory notes to the national cricket team.
According to Twitonomy, a Twitter analytical site, the most retweeted tweet of his was the praise for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Modi has won d heart&mind of Nepalese people with his magical address 2 d legislature-parliament of Nepal.” The August 3 post was retweeted 667 times.
His tweets also include political promise: “@OmBhaktaUprety1...Give me single party majority govt. for 5 yrs like in Bihar. If i don’t show results, you can shoot me, young friends.”
Other popular public figures on twitter are Nepali Congress Leader Gagan Thapa, with over 71,000 followers, and Chief CIAA Commissioner Lok Man Singh Karki, who joined Twitter in May last year and has more than 44,000 followers.
Journalists are also popular on the site. Rabindra Mishra has 66,000 followers, Narayan Shrestha has 59,000, Narayan Wagle 55,000 and Sudheer Sharma has 33,000 followers.
There are a total of 64.5 million registered Twitter users worldwide with 135,000 new users signing up every day. The average number of tweets per day is around 58 million, according to Twitter.
While there is no exact number of Twitter users in Nepal, it is estimated around 3 million. Twitter was launched to public on July 15, 2006.
According to a survey conducted in 2013 among Twitter users in Nepal, 84 percent believe celebrities and politicians can benefit on the platform. In the study carried out by the Centre for Media Research Nepal, over 1008 Twitter responses were received, of which only 625 complete responses were considered for analysis.
With over 59 million followers, American Popstar Katy Perry tops the chart, followed by Canadian popstar Justin Bieber, who has over 56 million fans. US President Barack Obama comes third with 49.4 million followers.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Iraqi army launches offensive on Islamic State in three cities
BAGHDAD, SEP 18 - Iraq i forces launched an intense military operation against Islamic State insurgents in three cities in centralIraq on Wednesday, fighting to regain control of lost ground, security sources said.
The offensives in Ramadi, Falluja and Haditha in the western province of Anbar started before dawn, security sources in the three cities said.
Sunni tribes revolted in these areas in late 2013 when Iraq 's former prime minister, Nuri al-Maliki, moved his forces into the cities to suppress a year-long anti-government protest movement.
Islamic State insurgents then entered the cities and became the dominate force over the course of several months' fighting against the Shi'ite-led government.
Maliki's successor, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, promised last week to end strikes on cities, in order to reduce civilian casualties. Wednesday's attacks were on outlying suburbs of the three cities.
Security sources said the Iraq i Army's 8th division hit areas in western Ramadi with mortars, artillery and rocket fire. Government-aligned Sunni tribal fighters also clashed with Islamic State in Ramadi, leaving eight people dead, a hospital source in Ramadi said.
A suicide car bomb blast destroyed a bridge in Ramadi on Wednesday, killing nine people and cutting off a vital route out of the city to the west, security sources said.
In Falluja, heavy shelling and Iraq i air force strikes hit the al-Sujur district on the edge of the city, killing 12 civilians, medics in Falluja said.
Islamic State insurgents attempted to take control of Barwana, a residential area 5 km (3 miles) south of Haditha on Wednesday, a security source said, leading to clashes with pro-Baghdad forces. Unlike Falluja and Ramadi, the Iraq i army still controls much of Haditha.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
J&K floods: Stone pelting incidents won't deter us, we'll rescue everyone stranded, says IAF
Srinagar: The Indian Army and the Air Force have been engaged in rescue and relief operations in the flood-hit Jammu and Kashmir day and night. Even as there have been incidents of some soldiers being attacked during these rescue operations, they say that such incidents do not deter them from rescuing each and every person.
Speaking to CNN-IBN, Air Commodore Balachandran said that he understands that people are frustrated over the rescue and relief operations. "We have had instances of stone pelting. They are because of the desperation and expectations of the people. But these instances like stone pelting do not stop us form doing our job," he said.
ALSO SEE J&K floods: Wing Commander Abhijit Bali swam 20 km to rescue his family, neighbours
He appealed to the people to stay calm and not panic, adding that the Army and the Air Force will bring each and every person stranded due to floods to a safer place. "The situation is improving every day. Please don't panic. We have been successful in rescuing thousands to safer place," Captain Balachandran said.
An NDRF trooper had received severe injuries on his hand when the locals attacked him in Srinagar on Wednesday. The locals apparently wanted the NDRF men to concentrate on a particular area and when the force personnel decided to go to a different marooned area, the locals attacked them.
The Army, Air Force and NDRF are leading the relief and rescue operations while some of their own remain stranded. One of the heroic tales is of Wing Commander Abhijit Bali, whose family was also the victim of the floods in which over 200 people have lost their lives. Bali came back to Srinagar to rescue his family and after that he walked and swam 20 kilometre back to the base. He not only rescued his family but a few of his neighbours too.
The Air Force is also engaged in sorties air dropping supplies to those stranded on rooftops. 140 tonnes of food supplies have been received overnight.
Army Chief General Dalbir Singh also visited Srinagar on Wednesday. The Army has set up 18 relief camps across the flood zone. The Army also rescued a 28-member Pakistani golf team and the Ambassador of Nepal from Srinagar.
Indian Army turns saviour, wins the praise of flood-hit Kashmiris, but will the perception change?
New Delhi: The men and women in olive green and their counterparts in the Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and National Disaster Response Force, who have never had a very healthy relationship with the people of Kashmir Valley, are putting their lives in danger while trying to rescue and provide relief to the flood-hit residents of Jammu and Kashmir.
Despite being the target of terrorists, separatists and always viewed with suspicion by the local populace, the Indian Army launched the relief and rescue efforts on a war footing and have come as a saviour to the people.
ALSO SEE J&K floods: India shouldn't make it a prestige issue and take UN's help, says Hurriyat
Speaking to CNN-IBN Senior Editor Anubha Bhonsle at an Army run relief camp, a team of female golfers from Pakistan, who were stranded in Kashmir said, "We have been rescued by the Indian Army. They are doing a great job." It was unthinkable just a week ago. Forget the Pakistanis, not even the Kashmiris would have praised Indian Army just a week back.
The separatists have been systematically attacking the Indian Army and maligning it for almost 30 years.
Indian Army is much maligned in Kashmir, the most militarized zone in the entire world. Indian defence forces are being seen as 'invaders' or 'the occupiers' by the local population. The separatists have been systematically attacking the Indian Army and maligning it for almost 30 years. A majority of the Kashmiris are also of the same view.
But, the devastating floods seem to have changed that perception or mindset. The same Army and other security forces are now being hailed as saviours of the marooned Kashmiris. Everybody is sending distress messages to the Army pleading with the soldiers to rescue them.
The rescue and relief operations actually started only after the Army took charge of it. The local state government led by the chief minister Omar Abdullah was clueless till the flood water entered the state capital Srinagar. According to the local people, the state government's reaction was too disappointing.
The Army which has a huge presence across the state immediately swung into action. It has so far rescued more than 50,000 people and wants to rescue everyone stuck there. It is also airdropping food packets and other essential things in far flung areas.
The Army personnel on the ground are also reaching out to the people stuck at various places in Srinagar and other parts by boats and by road. They are taking the stranded people to safer places.
Omar Abdullah, who is under fire for 'inaction', said, "No state government has planes and helicopters. It has to be from the Centre. It is a national disaster."
The separatists, who work under the banner of All Party Hurriyat Conference, have completely vanished from the scene. The same leaders who claim that Kashmir can't be a part of India and they are the sole representatives of all Kashmiris are missing in action instead of helping the marooned people.
Former Union minister and the Congress leader Professor Saifuddin Soz was heckled by angry people in Srinagar. They accused him and other politicians of doing nothing to rescue the people. The same story is being repeated all over Kashmir.
The local police force is also doing little. Most of the police establishments are under water and the equipments have also been damaged. The morale is also very low among them while the Army men are doing a great job by risking their own lives at some places. They are working non-stop.
The people in rest of India are hoping that the floods will serve as an eye opener for those Kashmiris who advocate freedom from India. They hope that the Kashmiris will now realise that only the rest of India can protect them and the anti-India sentiments will disappear slowly.
However, the vested separatist interests are unlikely to accept their defeat. They are expected to start the usual anti-India tirade once the situation in across Kashmir returns to normal.
The good thing is Indian Army has won the praise of ordinary Kashmiris for the first time since insurgency started. Hope, it stays like this.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Yemen police shoot at Shiite protesters‚ killing 4
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SANAA: Yemeni police on Tuesday opened fire on Shiite protesters marching toward the prime minister's office in the capital, Sanaa, killing at least four people and wounding 10, officials said.
The shooting erupted during a rally by supporters of Shiite Hawthi rebels who have been fighting against Sunni tribesmen in the country's north.
As the demonstrators marched up to the government headquarters, the police first fired tear gas to try and disperse the crowds, then started shooting.
Medical officials said four people died. Witnesses at the scene said at least 10 were wounded by gunshots while several others were injured in a stampede that erupted after the shooting, as the protesters tried to get away from the scene. The officials and witnesses spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to talk to media.
Tensions have been escalating in the Yemeni capital, where the Hawthis have staged week-long anti-government demonstrations, often clashing with the police forces and demanding that the government resign and reinstate fuel subsidies.
Negotiations have failed to diffuse the standoff and the Hawthis have kept up their rallies, camping out in the heart of Sanaa. On Sunday, one person died in the clashes with police as the Hawthi protesters marched near Sanaa's airport road.
The Hawthis had waged a six-year insurgency in the north against former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, which officially ended in 2010. After Saleh's ouster, they have fought ultraconservative Sunni Islamists in several northern cities and towns, accusing them of turning their strongholds into incubators of extremism.
The Hawthi protest threatens to further destabilize volatile Yemen, the Arab world's most impoverished country where authorities continue to battle militants led by the country's al-Qaida branch, considered by the U.S. to be the world's most dangerous offshoot of the terror group.
President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi last week dismissed his Cabinet and promised to appoint a new premier within a week in a move to offer concessions, but the Hawthis only escalated their protests.
The violence in Sanaa prompted neighboring Saudi Arabia — a Sunni kingdom long at odds with the Hawthis — to evacuate its embassy over the past two days and suspend flights to Yemen. Also, the kingdom listed the Hawthis as a terrorist group earlier this year.
In 2009, while backing the former Yemeni government, Saudi Arabia unleashed a heavy offensive against the Hawthis after an incident in which the Shiite rebels crossed into the kingdom and killed a Saudi soldier.
The shooting erupted during a rally by supporters of Shiite Hawthi rebels who have been fighting against Sunni tribesmen in the country's north.
As the demonstrators marched up to the government headquarters, the police first fired tear gas to try and disperse the crowds, then started shooting.
Medical officials said four people died. Witnesses at the scene said at least 10 were wounded by gunshots while several others were injured in a stampede that erupted after the shooting, as the protesters tried to get away from the scene. The officials and witnesses spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to talk to media.
Tensions have been escalating in the Yemeni capital, where the Hawthis have staged week-long anti-government demonstrations, often clashing with the police forces and demanding that the government resign and reinstate fuel subsidies.
Negotiations have failed to diffuse the standoff and the Hawthis have kept up their rallies, camping out in the heart of Sanaa. On Sunday, one person died in the clashes with police as the Hawthi protesters marched near Sanaa's airport road.
The Hawthis had waged a six-year insurgency in the north against former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, which officially ended in 2010. After Saleh's ouster, they have fought ultraconservative Sunni Islamists in several northern cities and towns, accusing them of turning their strongholds into incubators of extremism.
The Hawthi protest threatens to further destabilize volatile Yemen, the Arab world's most impoverished country where authorities continue to battle militants led by the country's al-Qaida branch, considered by the U.S. to be the world's most dangerous offshoot of the terror group.
President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi last week dismissed his Cabinet and promised to appoint a new premier within a week in a move to offer concessions, but the Hawthis only escalated their protests.
The violence in Sanaa prompted neighboring Saudi Arabia — a Sunni kingdom long at odds with the Hawthis — to evacuate its embassy over the past two days and suspend flights to Yemen. Also, the kingdom listed the Hawthis as a terrorist group earlier this year.
In 2009, while backing the former Yemeni government, Saudi Arabia unleashed a heavy offensive against the Hawthis after an incident in which the Shiite rebels crossed into the kingdom and killed a Saudi soldier.
Indonesia parliament mulls ending direct elections for local leaders
JAKARTA: Indonesian lawmakers are expected to vote this week on legislation that ends direct elections for governors and mayors, a measure critics say would weaken the country's democratic advances and encourage patronage politics.
The world's third-largest democracy introduced direct elections of regional leaders in 2005, allowing for a new breed of politicians to emerge that were not linked to the political elite - such as president-elect Joko Widodo.
But direct elections have also proved to be costly for candidates, limiting the field to those who can afford to pay for their campaigns.
"High costs are required sometimes to carry our fair elections," said Robert Endi Jaweng, executive director of Regional Autonomy Watch, a local non-governmental organization.
"But the logic of democracy is not about the logic of efficiency, it's about the right of the people to choose their leaders."
The bill, which has strong support in parliament and is backed by several members in the coalition of losing presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto, would give local legislatures the power to choose governors and other regional heads instead of their constituents.
"The selection of regional heads by local parliament is more effective and efficient than through direct elections," Prabowo's Gerindra Party tweeted on Tuesday.
"Those who say that elections through local parliament are contrary to the values of democracy are not right."
Outgoing President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, whose party supports the bill, must approve the legislation before it becomes law.
Indonesia has embraced democratic reforms since the downfall of autocratic leader Suharto in 1998.
This year's presidential election, the closest ever in Indonesia's history, took place without any major violence or military intervention. That contrasts with neighbouring Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar and Cambodia, which have seen recent setbacks to their democracies.
Advisers to president-elect Widodo, who is also known as Jokowi, said they believe the bill violates the constitution but would not have a significant effect on how they govern.
"If parliament passes the bill, there will be no impact on Jokowi's administration," said Faisal Akbar, deputy chairman of Widodo's transition team.
Widodo's Indonesian Democratic Party-Struggle is the biggest party for 55 percent of the country's 34 local legislatures, said Achmad Sukarsono, a political analyst for think-tank Habibie Centre. - See more at: http://thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Indonesia+parliament+mulls+ending+direct+elections+for+local+leaders&NewsID=426903#sthash.KZruFm0D.dpuf
The world's third-largest democracy introduced direct elections of regional leaders in 2005, allowing for a new breed of politicians to emerge that were not linked to the political elite - such as president-elect Joko Widodo.
But direct elections have also proved to be costly for candidates, limiting the field to those who can afford to pay for their campaigns.
"High costs are required sometimes to carry our fair elections," said Robert Endi Jaweng, executive director of Regional Autonomy Watch, a local non-governmental organization.
"But the logic of democracy is not about the logic of efficiency, it's about the right of the people to choose their leaders."
The bill, which has strong support in parliament and is backed by several members in the coalition of losing presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto, would give local legislatures the power to choose governors and other regional heads instead of their constituents.
"The selection of regional heads by local parliament is more effective and efficient than through direct elections," Prabowo's Gerindra Party tweeted on Tuesday.
"Those who say that elections through local parliament are contrary to the values of democracy are not right."
Outgoing President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, whose party supports the bill, must approve the legislation before it becomes law.
Indonesia has embraced democratic reforms since the downfall of autocratic leader Suharto in 1998.
This year's presidential election, the closest ever in Indonesia's history, took place without any major violence or military intervention. That contrasts with neighbouring Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar and Cambodia, which have seen recent setbacks to their democracies.
Advisers to president-elect Widodo, who is also known as Jokowi, said they believe the bill violates the constitution but would not have a significant effect on how they govern.
"If parliament passes the bill, there will be no impact on Jokowi's administration," said Faisal Akbar, deputy chairman of Widodo's transition team.
Widodo's Indonesian Democratic Party-Struggle is the biggest party for 55 percent of the country's 34 local legislatures, said Achmad Sukarsono, a political analyst for think-tank Habibie Centre. - See more at: http://thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Indonesia+parliament+mulls+ending+direct+elections+for+local+leaders&NewsID=426903#sthash.KZruFm0D.dpuf
Indonesia parliament mulls ending direct elections for local leaders
JAKARTA: Indonesian lawmakers are expected to vote this week on legislation that ends direct elections for governors and mayors, a measure critics say would weaken the country's democratic advances and encourage patronage politics.
The world's third-largest democracy introduced direct elections of regional leaders in 2005, allowing for a new breed of politicians to emerge that were not linked to the political elite - such as president-elect Joko Widodo.
But direct elections have also proved to be costly for candidates, limiting the field to those who can afford to pay for their campaigns.
"High costs are required sometimes to carry our fair elections," said Robert Endi Jaweng, executive director of Regional Autonomy Watch, a local non-governmental organization.
"But the logic of democracy is not about the logic of efficiency, it's about the right of the people to choose their leaders."
The bill, which has strong support in parliament and is backed by several members in the coalition of losing presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto, would give local legislatures the power to choose governors and other regional heads instead of their constituents.
"The selection of regional heads by local parliament is more effective and efficient than through direct elections," Prabowo's Gerindra Party tweeted on Tuesday.
"Those who say that elections through local parliament are contrary to the values of democracy are not right."
Outgoing President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, whose party supports the bill, must approve the legislation before it becomes law.
Indonesia has embraced democratic reforms since the downfall of autocratic leader Suharto in 1998.
This year's presidential election, the closest ever in Indonesia's history, took place without any major violence or military intervention. That contrasts with neighbouring Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar and Cambodia, which have seen recent setbacks to their democracies.
Advisers to president-elect Widodo, who is also known as Jokowi, said they believe the bill violates the constitution but would not have a significant effect on how they govern.
"If parliament passes the bill, there will be no impact on Jokowi's administration," said Faisal Akbar, deputy chairman of Widodo's transition team.
The world's third-largest democracy introduced direct elections of regional leaders in 2005, allowing for a new breed of politicians to emerge that were not linked to the political elite - such as president-elect Joko Widodo.
But direct elections have also proved to be costly for candidates, limiting the field to those who can afford to pay for their campaigns.
"High costs are required sometimes to carry our fair elections," said Robert Endi Jaweng, executive director of Regional Autonomy Watch, a local non-governmental organization.
"But the logic of democracy is not about the logic of efficiency, it's about the right of the people to choose their leaders."
The bill, which has strong support in parliament and is backed by several members in the coalition of losing presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto, would give local legislatures the power to choose governors and other regional heads instead of their constituents.
"The selection of regional heads by local parliament is more effective and efficient than through direct elections," Prabowo's Gerindra Party tweeted on Tuesday.
"Those who say that elections through local parliament are contrary to the values of democracy are not right."
Outgoing President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, whose party supports the bill, must approve the legislation before it becomes law.
Indonesia has embraced democratic reforms since the downfall of autocratic leader Suharto in 1998.
This year's presidential election, the closest ever in Indonesia's history, took place without any major violence or military intervention. That contrasts with neighbouring Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar and Cambodia, which have seen recent setbacks to their democracies.
Advisers to president-elect Widodo, who is also known as Jokowi, said they believe the bill violates the constitution but would not have a significant effect on how they govern.
"If parliament passes the bill, there will be no impact on Jokowi's administration," said Faisal Akbar, deputy chairman of Widodo's transition team.
Widodo's Indonesian Democratic Party-Struggle is the biggest party for 55 percent of the country's 34 local legislatures, said Achmad Sukarsono, a political analyst for think-tank Habibie Centre. - See more at: http://thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Indonesia+parliament+mulls+ending+direct+elections+for+local+leaders&NewsID=426903#sthash.wszRDPP2.dpufJAKARTA: Indonesian lawmakers are expected to vote this week on legislation that ends direct elections for governors and mayors, a measure critics say would weaken the country's democratic advances and encourage patronage politics.
The world's third-largest democracy introduced direct elections of regional leaders in 2005, allowing for a new breed of politicians to emerge that were not linked to the political elite - such as president-elect Joko Widodo.
But direct elections have also proved to be costly for candidates, limiting the field to those who can afford to pay for their campaigns.
"High costs are required sometimes to carry our fair elections," said Robert Endi Jaweng, executive director of Regional Autonomy Watch, a local non-governmental organization.
"But the logic of democracy is not about the logic of efficiency, it's about the right of the people to choose their leaders."
The bill, which has strong support in parliament and is backed by several members in the coalition of losing presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto, would give local legislatures the power to choose governors and other regional heads instead of their constituents.
"The selection of regional heads by local parliament is more effective and efficient than through direct elections," Prabowo's Gerindra Party tweeted on Tuesday.
"Those who say that elections through local parliament are contrary to the values of democracy are not right."
Outgoing President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, whose party supports the bill, must approve the legislation before it becomes law.
Indonesia has embraced democratic reforms since the downfall of autocratic leader Suharto in 1998.
This year's presidential election, the closest ever in Indonesia's history, took place without any major violence or military intervention. That contrasts with neighbouring Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar and Cambodia, which have seen recent setbacks to their democracies.
Advisers to president-elect Widodo, who is also known as Jokowi, said they believe the bill violates the constitution but would not have a significant effect on how they govern.
"If parliament passes the bill, there will be no impact on Jokowi's administration," said Faisal Akbar, deputy chairman of Widodo's transition team.
The world's third-largest democracy introduced direct elections of regional leaders in 2005, allowing for a new breed of politicians to emerge that were not linked to the political elite - such as president-elect Joko Widodo.
But direct elections have also proved to be costly for candidates, limiting the field to those who can afford to pay for their campaigns.
"High costs are required sometimes to carry our fair elections," said Robert Endi Jaweng, executive director of Regional Autonomy Watch, a local non-governmental organization.
"But the logic of democracy is not about the logic of efficiency, it's about the right of the people to choose their leaders."
The bill, which has strong support in parliament and is backed by several members in the coalition of losing presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto, would give local legislatures the power to choose governors and other regional heads instead of their constituents.
"The selection of regional heads by local parliament is more effective and efficient than through direct elections," Prabowo's Gerindra Party tweeted on Tuesday.
"Those who say that elections through local parliament are contrary to the values of democracy are not right."
Outgoing President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, whose party supports the bill, must approve the legislation before it becomes law.
Indonesia has embraced democratic reforms since the downfall of autocratic leader Suharto in 1998.
This year's presidential election, the closest ever in Indonesia's history, took place without any major violence or military intervention. That contrasts with neighbouring Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar and Cambodia, which have seen recent setbacks to their democracies.
Advisers to president-elect Widodo, who is also known as Jokowi, said they believe the bill violates the constitution but would not have a significant effect on how they govern.
"If parliament passes the bill, there will be no impact on Jokowi's administration," said Faisal Akbar, deputy chairman of Widodo's transition team.
Widodo's Indonesian Democratic Party-Struggle is the biggest party for 55 percent of the country's 34 local legislatures, said Achmad Sukarsono, a political analyst for think-tank Habibie Centre. - See more at: http://thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Indonesia+parliament+mulls+ending+direct+elections+for+local+leaders&NewsID=426903#sthash.wszRDPP2.dpufrutal ISIS murders, Foley
Monday, August 11, 2014
Gai Jatra Festival In Kathmandu
The bereaved families send people in the forms of cow so that they can roam the valley in the memories of the deceased souls. Insofar, it is also believed that the entrance of Mrityu Log is closed for the year and it will be opened on the day when Gai Jatra is celebrated. In that condition, on this day, the departed souls will get emancipation after the day is celebrated. It is written in Garud Purana.
imilarly, on the day, the tails of cows are tied by the threads with the belief that the departed souls can easily cross the Baitarni River after their deaths.
It is the day which is celebrated every year on Bhadra Krishna Pratipada by organizing various programs. In the same, the various events are also organized so that the existing follies can be mocked and satire too. To mark Gai Jatra, people across the country are celebrating the day.
The day is marked on Bhadra Krishna Pradipada. So the day is observed by remembering those who are deceased in the year. So the day is also celebrated so that the bereaved families can remember the departed soul. In the Gai Jatra, the people from family are decked as the cow so that they can roam the valley. This is the way how Gai Jatra is celebrated.
Jai Jatra is a traditional festival which is celebrated in the three districts of the valley. So far, the day is celebrated by remembering the deceased soul and for the departed soul to be rested in peace in heaven. The day was started by King Pratap Malla on the death of his son and to console his wife. Insofar, the day is also celebrated by making the programs so that the satire and mocking can be done to the existing follies of the society. On the day, there are crowd of people who have visited in Baantapur and in many other places.
This is the festival which is celebrated in the commemoration of the death of people during a year. In the festival the cows are marched in the streets. In the same the people also celebrate the day by distributing the foods to others.
Watch The Video For More Details
-DCnepal
Friday, August 8, 2014
PYTHON EATS COBRA
The jungle life cannot be expected to be free and secured. Threats from the wild beast make the jungle life very hard to survive.
In the video Python and cobra are battling for their lives. It is certain that these are the venomous but still the war has waged.
The Pythonidae are commonly known simply as pythons. The word has come from the Greek word python, and they are a family of non-venomous snakes found in Africa, Asia and Australia.
Among its members are some of the largest snakes in the world.The pythons are said to be non venomous but still cannot be said as powerless. They catch their prey by squeezing them until the beating of heart does not stop. So far, eight genera and 26 species are currently recognized till now.
These are the predators that can remain motionless in a camouflaged position and they strike on the prey after they find one. They will not attack human beings unless provoked.
However the females are very much aggressive and so there are also the reports which show that the human beings were once more common in South and Southeast Asia. In the same, the cobras are also venomous snakes in the earth.
They can reach 18 feet (5.5 meters) in length and they are the longest of all poisonous snakes. In the video, it is also shown that the cobra and python both of them fight with each other in such a way that they wanted to win the battle.
Winning the battle means that each of them wants to live. But in each of the game, it is a truth that there are two aspects of every matter. Hence, the cobra has to accept that he has lost the war waged and so it is a tragic death of the cobra and a victory for the python.
Watch The Video.
Thursday, August 7, 2014
DINESH ADHIKARI'S (CHARI) GIRLFRIEND KHUSBU REVEALS THE SECRET BEHIND CHARI'S DEATH IN POLICE ENCOUNTER
Dinesh Adhakari known as (Chari) was shot dead wednesday in police encounter. The firing was done from both side and was initiated by Chari.
Police had shot eight rounds of fire to Chari among which only two were on the the target.On the other side Chari’s so called girl friend Khusbu Oli had said that the encounter is preplanned.
She had noticed different hints of the plan to kill chari from six months. Here is the video interviewed by ABC television with Khusbu Oli.
She had also clearly stated that the main reason for encounter is the relation between herself and Chari.Video Source By ABC Televison.
Watch The video for more details.Wednesday, August 6, 2014
CHORI THULI BHAI
Chhori thuli bhai
Vocal/lyric : Raj Ghimere
Music/Arranger : Shankar Poudel
Artist : Kishor/Ramila
Camera : Gyanendra sharma
Edit : Tekendra Shah
Direction : Madhu sudan
Chori Thooli Bhai Song is sings by the singer Raj Ghimire,The singer says that the daughter has grown as it is the natural process.
The daughter has said she will go to college but she has gone to disco. The song adds that the father is concerned with the changes in the behavior of her daughter as the natural process.
The song adds that the daughter has thrown the long skirts and has worn the short skirts.
This shows the changes in his daughter as the sign of modernism and also the assimilation of westernization.
She has also said to call her boy friend. She eats whatever she gets in the hotels and restaurants. So the father concerns about his daughter who has got the boyfriend and lost herself in the peer circles of friends.
The song is based on the daughter who is grown up but her behavior has changed according to the natural phenomenon but she stopped to study and has visited the discotheque.
TERIYA PHOUJA SAANJH IN SYDNEY
Teriya Phounja Magar, the winner of DID Season III Little Masters 2014 was successful to win the heart of people in Sydney through her unique preparation in Hartsville, Sydney at Marana Auditorium.
“Teriya Phouja Saanjh” was the show in which Teriya has presented her unique dances through which she is successful to win the heart of the people in Sydney.
Before the dance performance, she has stated that she was not in Sydney so that she can show her dance, but she is in Sydney so that she can thanks to all of the Nepalese through which she has become the winner of DID Season III Little Masters 2014.
She is also representing the country as, “Lumbini Child Peace Messenger” which is the campaign, initiated by Lumbini- Kapilvastu Day. In the program, she has performed in most of the Hindi Songs and also presented the dance in Nepali Songs, “Nepalaki Chori Hu Ma.” In the program, Ramji Khand and the comedian, Jitu Nepal was also present.
Watch The Video For More Details,-Dc Nepal
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
BHUWAN KC SAANJH
“Bhuwan KC Saanjh” is successfully organized in Dallas Texas on 3rd of August 2014.
The program was organized with the joint effort of Dallas Everest Lions Club, NamateUS.com,Everest Restaurant Irving, Ramailo Restaurant, Vastika INC. The program was related to Evergreen actor of Nepali Movie Industry as he has spent already 3 decades in the Nepali movie industry.
“Bhuwan KC Saanjh” is highlighted on the movies played by KC and his popular songs. In this context, Khem Bastola, the President of Dallas Everest Lions Club has also paid honor to Bhuwan KC for the contribution in Nepali Movie Industry.
Bhuwan KC is the actor who had started the trend of stardom. He is the one who has started the tradition of Superstar in Nepali Movie tradition.
The program has witnessed some of the songs of Bhuwan Singh, related to his movies. Such as, he has sung, “Nepali Babu”, “Mayako Bari” and many others.
Watch The Video for more details.-Dc Nepal
MERO TA CHHORI LE VANA THALE VAI
Jamana pani k ho k ho bai,mero Ta Chhori Le vana thale vai.This Teej song is sing by Pashupati Sharma, Tika Pun. The song says that the mother wants to feed the baby but the baby does not feel to eat. So the singer has said that he wants to make his daughter’s future as bright. But the matter with the daughter is that she wants to get a brother. So the song says that the daughter wants to have a brother when she is just 2 years.
The song adds that the small baby knows how to say such a funny thing that she needs brother when she is so small. So the singer has added what the society will say to the singers when they will hear that the baby needs a brother in just 2 years old.
The singer also said that whether there are other babies who need the brothers or his daughter is just alone who needs brother in such a small age. So the singer is amazed when the baby has demanded the baby who is son. The singer has asked the society is changing when the baby who is just 2 years old, wants to have the brother.
Watch the video for more details..Saturday, August 2, 2014
NEPALI MUSIC VHDEO SEXY SEXY
Shree Krishna Music presents Ram Hari Neupane’ s album “Khabar ”. The music video of the song “Sexy Sexy …” from the album Khabar.
Music and lyrics of this song is composed by Ram Hari Neupane. The song is arranged by Kiswor Pabi .
Gyanendra Sharma has filmed the music video which is edited by Rabindra Khadka and directed by Sachit Khadka . This music video is post produced on Silver Shine Entertainment .
Enjoy this music Video by Ram Hari Neupane featuring Surbina and Pawan.
Watch The video for more details.TEEJ SONG BY SUNITA DULAL
The occesion of festival Teej is the most important festival for Hindu women.
In This occesion comes one more very entertaining and awaited Teej song by the one and only Sunita Dulal.
Here is a good news for the fans of Diva Sunita Dulal since she has bought a new Teej gift for them. The song is featured in her coming album nachau sarara.
The song has got new flavor. In the song they are portraying about the coming festival teej and about the excitement of the teej.Watch video To know more about the song.
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