Maoists declare three-day unilateral ceasefire in Rupandehi (Dhelai Bhaye Pane) Amid security concerns during the 2nd World Buddhist Summit in Lumbini, Rupandehi district, the CPN (Maoist) Tuesday declared a unilateral ceasefire in the district for three days. Bhairawa of Rupandehi was deserted Tuesday morning before the declaration of a ceasefire... (More) The Rupandehi District Organisation Committee of the CPN (Maoist) announced this through a statement, which was faxed to local media offices this morning, a Rupandehi-based journalist told Nepalnews over telephone. Along with the ceasefire, the Maoists have also withdrawn their two-day bandh (general strike) in the district starting from today coinciding with the Buddhist Summit, the journalist said citing the statement signed by Saroj, the district in-charge of the rebel party. Vehicular traffic was slightly affected in the morning but situation became normal as soon the local F.M radios carried the news about the ceasefire. nepalnews.com by/mbk Nov 30 04