One found dead

LALITPUR: The body of Hasana Manandhar, 48, a resident of Bhairab Kanibahal of Lalitpur Sub-Metropolitan City-6, was found hanging from the ceiling of a toilet in the Industrial Area on Wednesday, the police said, adding that they were investigating the incident. — HNS

AIDS meet

KATHMANDU: A meeting of HIV/AIDS stakeholders, held here on Thursday, selected seven members — UNAIDS, UN MSA PMU (UNDP), NCASC, Recovery Nepal, National Harm Reduction Council, Network Association of PLWHA in Nepal (NAP+N) and Blue Diamond Society — for the implementation of HIV/AIDS Action Plan 2005-06, a press release said. — HNS

Development study

LALITPUR: The Dutch Cooperation Agency (SNV), with financial assistance of Norway, will carry out a research study on Social Inclusion in Nepal and Nation-building, it was stated in a press conference held here on Thursday. — RSS