Maoist Prime Minister Prachanda will address the nation on the crisis at 3:00pm (0930 GMT). For more information, visit The Himalayan Times web site.

A NSU activist attacks a two-wheeler at Putalisadak during a demonstration against the government decision to oust Chief of Army Staff Rookmangud Katawal in Kathmandu on Monday, May 4, 2009.

A policeman stands guard during a demonstration by NSU activists protesting the government’s decision to fire CoAS Rookmangud Katwal in Kathmandu on Monday, May 4, 2009.

NSU cadres protest in the capital against the government decision to oust Chief of Army Staff Rookmangud Katawal on Monday, May 4, 2009.

Students of Nepal Student of Union (NSU) of Tri-Chandra College protesting after the government decided to oust the Chief of Army Staff Rukmangud Katawal in Kathmandu on Sunday, May 3, 2009.