Blast outside Constituent Assembly

A low intensity ‘explosive’ got detonated outside the Nepal Constituent Assembly building in Kathmandu today afternoon.

Updated on: May 22, 2010, 19:20:46 IST

Hindustan Times | By Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu

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A low intensity ‘explosive’ got detonated outside the Nepal Constituent Assembly building in Kathmandu on Saturday afternoon. No one was hurt in the incident.

According to the police, the firecracker like object burst near the western part of the CA building located at New Baneshwar at 4:55 pm.

Some pamphlets of an unheard organization called Democratic Youth Forum - Nepal were found scattered at the spot.

“There was a minor explosion accompanied by noise and since no one was near the spot, no injuries have been reported,” said Ramesh Kharel, SP Kathmandu.

The pamphlets had slogans demanding consensus among all political parties, resignation of the present government and setting up of a national unity government.

Nepal is going through a political impasse due to differences between the ruling coalition and the opposition Maoists over extending tenure of the CA and drafting of the new constitution—the deadline for both expires on May 28.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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