Nepal's Maoists call off Kathmandu blockade

Nepal's Maoist rebels have called off temporarily a crippling economic blockade of the capital from tomorrow.

Nepal's Maoist rebels have called off temporarily a crippling economic blockade of the capital from tomorrow.

"The indefinite transport blockade has been postponed for one month with effect from August 25," a statement from the Maoists said today.

They said the move was in response to popular appeals.