The formation of the interim government including CPN-Maoist...

Situation in Nepal: Tourists arrival to Nepal has registered a 13.8% growth in June 2006 reaching a total of 21,444 visitors. CPN-Maoists supremo Prachanda is in favour of promoting tourism and also the Maoists extend ceasefire for three more months from 27th July 2006...

newsletter 2006. Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, opened the doors of his residence wide to help out Nepal's exquisite yet endangered architectural heritage, reports India enews today. The Prince of Wales hosted a charity luncheon at Clarence House, his London residence, to launch an international campaign to restore the Patan royal palace complex in Kathmandu Valley, a chain of palaces and temples built by Nepal's Malla kings, who ruled between 12th and 17th century.

The MAST-NEPAL Project The kingdom of Nepal has long excited Western imagination. But tourism in Nepal is also causing signi?cant environmental, cultural, social and economic pressures. What can be done to preserve the cultural and natural beauty of this country? Develop quality tourism-related products with small local suppliers to make more sustainable use of resources.

"Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year 2007"