Nepalnews.com is running. This is what going on in Kathmandu now. - http://www.nepalnews.com/archive/2005/feb/feb06/news01.php Royal Proclamation welcomed Various political, religious leaders, intellectuals and business community among others have welcomed the Royal Proclamation by His Majesty the King as a historic step to protect the nation. In separate press releases, they have asked all countrymen to unite in support of the King?s historic move to end the current violence and political turmoil prevalent in the country, according to various reports. According to reports, former Prime Minister Kritinidhi Bista has said that His Majesty has shouldered the responsibility of governing the country after being compelled to fulfil the people?s aspiration of maintaining law and order in the country. ?The commitments expressed by the King to the protection of constitutional monarchy, multi-party democracy and human rights is very positive,? said the former premier. In the same vein religious leaders like Dr Bhikshu Sunanda Mahasthabir, Chairman of the proposed Siddhartha University has hailed the royal proclamation as Nepali peoples hope for eternal peace in the country. Various business organizations and intellectuals like the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI), Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), The Nepal Association of Travel Operators (NATO) and Dr Mohan Man Sainju, Dr Badri Prasad Shrestha and Dr Jaya Raj Acharya among others have welcomed the recent move of His Majesty and asked all Nepalis to stand united in support of the nation. According to reports reaching here, various programs to celebrate the King?s historic step were organized in Nawaparasi, Dolakha, Birjung, Dhanusha and Biratnagar. nepalnews.com pd Feb 06 05