Breaking language barriers Kathmandu:Twenty one young people who have completed their Bachelors or Masters in Education and some who have been teaching English to the primary level were given training for four weeks by tutors from the British Council (BC) — Adele Pennington,... Travel Abroad 03 Jun, 2008
Novel bid to prevent HIV infection Kathmandu, February 26:The National Centre for AIDS and STD Control (NCASC) with the support of German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) and in partnership with Youth Action Nepal (YOAC) launched the HIV prevention method ‘SangSangai’ to mitigate the... Travel 27 Feb, 2008
Meet on indoor air pollution held KATHMANDU:A two-day workshop on Clean Indoor Air: Right to a Healthy Life ended here on Monday urging the state to immediately make national policy on health, environment and energy sectors.The workshop organised by Indoor Air Pollution and Health... Travel 13 Feb, 2008
Training for teachers KATHMANDU:A two-week Hornby Regional School is being organised by the British Council Nepal, with support from Global Action Nepal (GAN), the Nepal English Language Teaching Association (NELTA) and Ministry for Education is from January 7 to 18 at... Travel Abroad 16 Jan, 2008
Transgenders elated over Supreme Court verdict Kathmandu, December 21 Bhumika Shrestha, a transgender, was taking part in a programme organised by the Youth Action Nepal when she heard about the Supreme Court’s verdict to recognise the “third sex and homosexuality”. “When I heard it, I... Travel 22 Dec, 2007
No room for grandpa or baby king: Nepal Kathmandu, July 17:CPN-UML General Secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal today said there was no future of monarchy in Nepal. Talking to mediapersons at The Reporters’ Club, Nepal said, “King’s days are over. There will be no Shah dynasty, no ceremonial... Travel 18 Jul, 2007
Music to unite against hunger Kathmandu:Birendra International Convention Centre auditorium saw a rocking evening on July 2 as the long cherished Nepathya band unleashed their magic on young music lovers gathered to affirm their solidarity to make our country, and the world,... Travel Abroad 02 Jul, 2007
Education, career expo ends with gusto Kathmandu, May 27:The last day of Ambition 2007, despite Valley bandha today, saw more participants than it was expected, and gave a good conciliatory finish to the mega education and career expo. Though the show closed at around 3 pm, students were... 27 May, 2007
Bardiya DAO to book grabbers of private land Nepalgunj, May 13: The Bardiya District Administration Office (DAO) has decided to initiate legal action against those who have captured private land and property.In a notice today, CDO Shiva Prasad Nepal said: “Anyone who capture personal land and... Travel 13 May, 2007
Youths’ participation in politics stressed Kathmandu, March 30:A host of young speakers today stressed the need of political consensus and an opinion forum for students and youths to influence leaders of political parties and the people.Addressing a programme on ‘Youth Concern, Participation... Horoscopes 31 Mar, 2007
Maghi through Kamalaris’ eyes Deukhuri:Maghe Sakranti, the first day of Magh, marks the onset of warmer days and renewing of one’s faith. Despite the winter chills, people bathe in rivers in the early morning and visit temples of Lord Vishnu.In Deukhuri, Dang the impoverished... Travel Abroad 14 Jan, 2007
Lessons for our gurus of English Kathmandu:Our teachers get a chance to learn English at the two-week Hornby School that is going on from January 8 at Hotel del’Annapurna. Organised by the British Council in association with Global Action Nepal (GAN) and Nepal English Language... Travel Abroad 09 Jan, 2007
