Responsibility factor United Nations high commissioner for human rights Louise Arbour has, during her just concluded four-day visit to Nepal, raised serious concern over the poor human rights records of both the Maoists and the State. She spoke her mind clearly, not sparing... 27 Jan, 2005
Warring parties urged to sign HR accord Himalayan News Service Kathmandu, January 25: Human rights defenders, representatives of civil society, including teachers, today urged the government and the Maoists to sign the Human Rights Accord and respect international humanitarian law to pave... Travel 26 Jan, 2005
IN BRIEF UN rights official’s visitKATHMANDU: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Louise Arbour, will make a first-hand assessment of rights situation here when she visits the country from January 23 to 26, said a press statement issued by UN Information... Horoscopes 21 Jan, 2005
ONCE-OVER Kusunti mishap: Baby diesLALITPUR: The baby of Devi Karki, who was killed after an accident on Monday night, too died on Wednesday at Patan Hospital. Karki was killed along with five family members following the accident at Kusunti. She had died in... Travel 20 Jan, 2005
IN BRIEF Neupane new KDPO headKATHMANDU: SP Indra Prasad Neupane has been appointed head of the Kathmandu District Police Office (KDPO), Hanumandhoka, with effect from Monday. SP Neupane was serving at the Valley Traffic Police Office, Ramshahpath, for the past... Horoscopes 19 Jan, 2005
ONCE-OVER Five hurt in bus mishapDANG: Five persons were seriously injured when a passenger bus with pilgrims on board met with an accident near Rihar of Dang at around 5:00 pm on Sunday. Many others are reported to have sustained minor injuries when the bus... Travel 10 Jan, 2005
Attacks on health workers flayed Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 8:The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed its concern over the Maoists’ increasing target on health and development workers and escalating rights violations in the country. The Maoists are... Travel 09 Jan, 2005
Not enough The United States has decided to release military assistance of US $1 million to Nepal for 2004 meant for military hardware, held over so far on the ground of allegations of human rights violations by the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA). The basis for the... 04 Jan, 2005
SC to CoAS: Explain former ANNISU-R leader’s detention Himalayan News Service Kathmandu, January 31: The Supreme Court today drew the attention of the Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), Pyar Jung Thapa, to the detention of former vice-president of the Maoist-affiliated All Nepal National Independent Student... Travel 02 Jan, 2005
NHRC for govt, rebels to sign rights accord Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, December 31:The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) urged the government and the Maoists to sign the Human Rights Accord to safeguard human rights at a time when the country is ravaged by insurgency. The accord,... Travel 01 Jan, 2005
IN BRIEF Rotarians assume officeKATHMANDU: The Installation Ceremony of the new office bearers of the Rotary Club of Kathmandu Mid-Town for the Rotary 2004/2005 was held on Friday. Outgoing President Jyotsna Shrestha highlighted the works done by the club in... Horoscopes 03 Jul, 2004
Maoists asked to free abductees Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, June 16:Condemning the Maoists for recent abductions, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the former to set the abductees free at the earliest. Seven teachers, including Ramhari Sharma Timalsina,... Travel 17 Jun, 2004
