UTL announces Teej festival offer Kathmandu, August 26 :On the occasion of Teej festival, United Telecom Ltd (UTL) has launched a special discount scheme in the Kathmandu valley for a period of three days, beginning from August 26.According to UTL, a customer is required to pay Rs 1616... 26 Aug, 2006
Dance like no one’s watching Kathmandu :I hated it whenever my mother danced, especially during Teej. I could never understand it.She did not even dance well. Perhaps that was one of the reasons that I did not want to watch or even see her dance. Whenever she danced, I got... Travel Abroad 25 Aug, 2006
Once-over 13 houses guttedRAJBIRAJ: Thirteen houses belonging to seven families were gutted in a fire at Bhardaha VDC-6 in Saptari district on Thursday night. The fire, which started from the house of a local Natthu Isar, later engulfed houses belonging to... Travel 05 Aug, 2006
Young Kulus find profession less lucrative Lalitpur, October 13:Younger generation of the Kulu community, a Newar sub-caste specialised in making traditional percussions, in Patan are finding their ancestral occupation less attractive and looking for alternatives. Yeshoj Kunal, 20, learnt the... Horoscopes 14 Oct, 2005
Blockade on despite unilateral ceasefire Panchthar, September 5:The week-long blockade called by the Maoists from September 2 to 8 in Panchthar and Taplejung districts continued today for the fourth day despite the announcement of three-month ceasefire by the Maoist supremo Prachanda on... Travel 05 Sep, 2005
IN BRIEF Study on Dalits beginsKATHMANDU: Dalit Human Rights Organisation (DHRO) has launched a study on the effectiveness of the implementation of laws against untouchability. DHRO president Bhoj Man Lamgade said Ilam and Kailali districts from the far east... Horoscopes 05 Sep, 2005
Festival for women Pokhara:Teej is the only festival in Nepal observed exclusively by women. Married and unmarried women alike celebrate Teej with the greatest devotion and festivity. As a part of the festival women of all age fast and perform rituals in the name of Lord... Travel Abroad 04 Sep, 2005
Panel to ensure smooth Teej Kathmandu, September 4:The Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) today formed the Haritalika Teej Management Committee (HTMC)-2062 BS under Ram Prasad Dahal for better management of devotees in the Pashupati area. The committee has a seven-member... Horoscopes 04 Sep, 2005
MIDWAY: Just for you As our holy scriptures have it, Mata Parbati as a girl, fasted and prayed for Lord Shiva’s hand. Touched by her bhakti, Bholenath, took her as his wife. Parbati, in gratitude, sent a messenger to spread the importance of her fasting and puja among... 01 Sep, 2005
Sugar and spice and everything nice Kathmandu:To celebrate Teej, Ramailo Teej Mela, a women’s crafts fair at the Annapurna Hotel began on August 27. There are about 20 stalls piled high with the fruits of the feminine mind. The organiser, Nikita Poudel opines that the purpose of the... Travel Abroad 27 Aug, 2005
Women paint the town red Kathmandu:People have their own way of celebrating festivals depending upon locality, economic and social dynamics and personal inclination. Teej, a three-day festival that Nepali women claim is for themselves alone, falls on September 6 this year. To... Travel Abroad 12 Aug, 2005
BIZ BRIEFS HAN meets MoriartyKATHMANDU: Members of Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) met with US Ambassador to Nepal James F Moriarty on Friday and apprised him about the present situation facing the Nepali tourism industry, says a press statement issued by HAN... 12 Aug, 2005
