TOPICS: China, India fail their children They may be the standard bearers of Asia’s economic growth, yet the continent’s two giants, India and China, have failed to ensure that such achievements benefit their children, says a UN report.That is reflected in the rate at which children under... 08 Sep, 2005
SAARC ministers’ meet begins Kathmandu, August 29: The fifth meeting of information ministers of the SAARC countries began at the Birendra International Convention Centre in Kathmandu today. King Gyanendra inaugurated the meeting participated by Lyonpo Leki Dorji of Bhutan,... Horoscopes 29 Aug, 2005
Agenda for SAARC ministers’ meet okayed Kathmandu, August 28:Senior officials of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) today finalised the agenda to be discussed and endorsed by the fifth meeting of SAARC information ministers beginning here tomorrow. “We have... Travel 28 Aug, 2005
Maldives oppn leader to face terrorism charges Colombo, August 25:The Maldives’ main opposition leader will be tried on charges of inciting terrorism after he warned the country’s president of “serious consequences” if he refused to resign immediately, a government spokesman said.Mohamed... Women 25 Aug, 2005
South Asia Can it meet Millennium Development Goals? Increased regional cooperation can help achieve progress in meeting a number of important regional targets.The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) has become an ambitious agenda for reducing poverty. The MDGs include: halving extreme poverty and hunger... 21 Aug, 2005
Way to go, Nikhil! Kathmandu:There are only a few among us who are born to stand out from the rest and Nikhil Chinappa is certainly one of them. With his limber good looks and engaging charm, not to mention his truly spectacular talent, this “boy next door” VJ has... Travel Abroad 20 Aug, 2005
Rural poor devoid of credit Kathmandu, August 18:South Asian financial experts, addressing the closing ceremony of a training on ‘Development of Rural Financing institutions and cooperatives’ here today, have shown concerns over the increasing rural poor in South Asia.... 18 Aug, 2005
Action star Jet Li recounts the close shave he had Associated Press Hong Kong, January 8: Hong Kong action star Jet Li has raced to save the day on screen. But on December 26, he found himself running for his life with his two daughters in his arms when the tsunami crashed into the Maldives resort... Women 01 Aug, 2005
US TRADE Bill Why Nepal merits preferential market access Prashant PokhrelThe end of quota regime has resulted in a sudden decline in Nepal’s garment export.Today, more than 700 million people live in the least developed countries(LDCs). Eighty per cent of them live on less than $2 per day and 50 per cent... 21 Jul, 2005
Nepal win two bronze medals in New Delhi Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, July 20:Nepal won two bronze medals in the 11th SAF Junior Table Tennis Championship in New Delhi, today. In boys’ event, Nepal defeated Maldives 3-0; lost to Sri Lanka 0-3; beat Bhutan 3-0; and were beaten by India... 20 Jul, 2005
Benign neglect The world’s richest countries - the G8 - have agreed to write off $40 billion debt owed by 18 mainly African countries. The package was agreed upon by G8 finance ministers meeting in London ahead of the July summit of the G8 leaders in Scotland.... 05 Jul, 2005
IN BRIEF Thakali back KATHMANDU: Minister for General Administration, Krishna Lal Thakali, returned here on Monday after participating in a special session of the SAARC environment ministers held in Male, Maldives. The meet focused on the role of SAARC... Horoscopes 28 Jun, 2005
