In the last 23 days, The telephone lines and the internet are reconnected. The print media is some how carrying on it's publication with the easing off of restrictions. The ban on independent media remains entact. New cabinet has started to function with the addition of Tulsi Giri and Kirtinidhi Bista as deputy PMs. Some hopes for the Kathmanduties as Kathmandu feels a bit more secure. The capital has not experienced much difficulty, the security forces seem to be nullifying the Maoists at least in the capital. Something to cheer about for the metropolitans. Kathmandu looks a bit clean as sweepers and cleaners take charge now. Government offices are also speeding up their performance as the security forces are vigilent on their work. Few good moves. We must appreciate good things, who ever does them. However, the condition out side the valley has not improved at all. Violent clashes are continuing without the true figure of casualty coming out. Kapilbastu is showing signs of the new anarchy in the country. In the mean time, the King has formed an anti-corruption commission. Strengthening of CIAA would have been a good move, the creation of a new body comprising of doubtful individuals is not a better sign for the drive for corruption control. Moreover it's amazing to see Surya bahadur Thapa, Govinda Raj Joshi released so quickly. It's more intruiging to see Human rights activists Krishna Pahadi and Gauri Pradhan arrested but Joshi released. Narahari Acharya and Daman Nath Dhungana kept in detention while Khum Bahadur Khadka is left untouched. Gyanendra has also decided to install panchayat full fedgedly by reviving the ghostly post of the past - Zonal Commissioner. I think very few countries have opted to step back in the history. To be honest, I have not seen any nations going back to the old days. Russia, Ukraine, Romania, China, Iran, Afgahnistan, Pakistan, none of the countries have decided to get back with time. But bizarre things happen in Nepal. This shows Gyanendra doesn't have his own vision but is seeing through the eyes of Panchayati Stalwarts like Tulsi Giri and Kirtinidhi Bishta. No wonder if Gau Farka abhiyan is reinstated. In the last three weeks, Gyanendra seems to be enjoying his honeymoon in power. He might be remembering the youths when he married young Komal and honeymooned in Europe. He has generated good support from the northern neighbour. He has not allowed political parties to regroup for demonstration against him. Kathmanduties seem to be relieved not to see those sense less banda and chakkajam. He doesn't have concerns on what happens in the other part of the country let alone Kapilastu. Even If he had concerns what else could he do? For God's grace or the Maoists incapability, no big attack has been launched so far. But Gyanendra and his loyal supporters have faced tough times already. India and the UK have withdrawn their military help and support. the UN, US and Europe have all criticised the King. It will be good if the lull in violence continues. but once the Maoists strike, how is he going to deal the new situation? The congress, the UML, even the RPP (forget other small parties) have all been ignored and rebuffed. Media is India, America and Europe and even the UN have shown their back. So how is Gyanendra going to handle everything all alone and without the support of neutral citizens like us? Won't it be a shame for him to give up his mad desire to install panchayat only after few months? These are not the days of 60s and 70s. The world has moved to the 21st century. Can Gyanendra remain isolated from the world and remain in power for long??