October 11, 2005:
Troops and police continue to skirmish with Maoists, but the rebels have not made any major attacks themselves. Moreover, small groups of Maoists continue to surrender, usually in areas where many of the civilians are hostile to the Maoists.
October 10, 2005: The king issued new regulations that impose more censorship on the media, as he tries to limit the criticism of his policies. The king also announced that municipal elections would take place next February 8.
October 7, 2005: India is doubling the number of troops (to 45,000) it has long the 1,750 kilometer border it shares with Nepal. Increased activity by Maoist gunmen on both sides of the borer is the reason. The Nepalese Maoists have long smuggled weapons in from India, and sent wounded fighters to India for medical care.
October 5, 2005: The Maoist ceasefire has had one positive effect, more tourists are arriving (up nearly 50 percent in September.)
India Beefs Up Border Security
October 11, 2005: Troops and police continue to skirmish with Maoists, but the rebels have not made any major attacks themselves. Moreover, small groups of Maoists continue to surrender, usually in areas where many of the civilians are hostile to the Maoists.
October 10, 2005: The king issued new regulations that impose more censorship on the media, as he tries to limit the criticism of his policies. The king also announced that municipal elections would take place next February 8.
October 7, 2005: India is doubling the number of troops (to 45,000) it has long the 1,750 kilometer border it shares with Nepal. Increased activity by Maoist gunmen on both sides of the borer is the reason. The Nepalese Maoists have long smuggled weapons in from India, and sent wounded fighters to India for medical care.
October 5, 2005: The Maoist ceasefire has had one positive effect, more tourists are arriving (up nearly 50 percent in September.)