Nepal today set in motion the process to abolish the world's last Hindu monarchy with a Parliament commencing a debate on Constitution Amendment bill, a day after Maoists agree to return to the government as part of a landmark deal.

The Bill provides for declaring the country a Republic by amending the interim Constitution in line with the 23-point deal signed by the Seven Party Alliance including the Maoists, which signaled the end of the three-month peace deadlock.

This is a big step forward for Nepal. Lets hope that the problems that face Nepal and it's tourist industry are set for resolution.