Forwarded email: *************** The following is a summary of the press highlights this morning: Nepal Samacharpatra, Rajdhani, Annapurna Post and The Himalayan Times reported that the Maoist All Nepal Trade Union Federation (revolutionary) has threatened to close down the following businesses from the 10th of September. This is an additional list to the 12 companies which are already closed and reportedly there is no indication of when they are likely to open again. 1. Himalaya Goodricke Tea Garden, Jhapa 2. Fishtail Lodge, Pokhara 3. Malla Hotel, Kathmandu 4. Hotel Tiger Top, Chitwan 5. Surya Nepal Garments, Morang 6. Bhotekoshi Power Company 7. Mayos Noodles Industry (of Khetan Group), Banepa 8. Himal Gas, Banepa 9. Dabur Nepal Limited, Banepa 10. Amarawati International Pvt. Ltd, Kamaladi Kathmandu 11. Gorkha Lorry Pvt. Ltd. 12. Himal International Power Company Pvt. Ltd 13. Sipradi Trading, all businesses across the country 14. Shipping Nepal Pvt. Ltd 15. LG TV (of Chaudary Group) 16. Agni Transportation Pvt. Ltd (Bus service) 17. Sitaram Dairy Milk, Chovar (Kedia Group) 18. Tilganga Transportation Service, Kathmandu 19. Wai Wai Noodles, Lalitpur and Chitwan 20. Harisiddi Brick Factory, all businesses in Lalitpur 21. NB Group, all its businesses 22. Lekali and Sathi Noodles Industries 23. Tubels Village Resort, Banke 24. Ganga Laxmi Resin and Turpentine Company, Banke 25. Hotel Binayak, Banke 26. Bhrikuti Pulps and Paper Pvt. Ltd, Nawalparasi 27. Gangaram Chaudhary Industry Pvt. Ltd, Nawalparasi 28. Jyoti Group and Himal Group, all businesses in Nawalparasi 29. Basuling Sugar Mill, Kailali 30. Panorama Manpower Company, Lazimpat, Kathmandu 31. Koshi Metal Crafts, Morang 32. Ashok Textile, Morang 33. Baba Jute Mill, Morang 34. Soktim Tea Garden, Illam and all its dealers 35. Numanit Pvt. Ltd, Nawalparasi