Five robbery suspects held Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 10:The city police have nabbed a group of alleged looters from different parts of the Valley along with looted cash and goods. Deepak Ranjit, superintendent of police at the District Police Office, Hanumandhoka,... Horoscopes 11 Mar, 2004
Satirical work released Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 7:Jhiti — a satirical ghazal collection by litterateur Surya Nepal was released today at Royal Nepal Academy, Kamaladi. The event organised by Simple Arts Baneshwor was presided over by Tulsi Diwas, senior... Travel Abroad 08 Mar, 2004
LETTERS Preposterous strike Yet again, another call for strike, that too for an indefinite period, in the education institutions is preposterously declared by some irresponsible factions. More ridiculous are the state authorities and the education institutions... 06 Mar, 2004
LETTERS Be a true Nepali This refers to the letter: “Rethink” by Amit Jha dated March 2. I would like to remind the writer that I was complaining about those youth who have very little respect towards their culture and religion. To answer his question, I... 04 Mar, 2004
Fear of bird flu on the wane Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, February 28,The fear of avian flu that has gripped the public is diminishing as is evident in the increase in consumption of chicken and eggs."The consumption of chicken and eggs has increased by some 15 to 20 per cent... Horoscopes 29 Feb, 2004
150 kg hashish seized Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, February 19A police team under the Narcotic Drugs Law Enforcement Unit, New Baneshwor has arrested two persons in connection with hiding 145 kg of hashish and five kilograms of oil produced from it.Those arrested were... Horoscopes 20 Feb, 2004
Play for peace Himalayan News ServiceKathmanduMandapika Art Group presented ‘Shanti ko Kamana’, a play written by Mahesh Shrestha at Sama Theatre, Gurukul, Old Baneshwor on February 14. The event, the group’s debut, marked their inaugural also. The play... Travel Abroad 16 Feb, 2004
Crime watch 5 held with hashishThe Narcotic Drugs Law Enforcement Unit, New Baneshwor, arrested five persons with 21.457 grams of hashish yesterday. According to police, they were apprehended while they were walking in Balaju, Kathmandu, in intoxicated condition.... Horoscopes 09 Feb, 2004
Five held with narcotic drugs Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, February 4The Narcotic Drugs Law Enforcement Unit, New Baneshwor, has arrested five persons on charge of possessing illegal narcotic drugs. Those apprehended are Charan Thapa (23), Adip Rana (19) and Adarsha Rana (27)... Horoscopes 05 Feb, 2004
Looking forward to brighter days n It is ridiculous to proclaim that Nepal is the world’s second richest country with respect to water resources considering the bill we have been paying for enjoying electricity. Most probably, the cost we are paying is the uppermost in the world.... Travel Abroad 01 Feb, 2004
ONCE-OVER 5 rebels killed, 5 surrenderKATHMANDU: Security forces shot dead at least five Maoists in separate clashes while five Maoists surrendered in the last 24 hours. Two armed rebels were killed in Dailekh and two others were shot dead in Surkhet, the Army... Travel 26 Jan, 2004
Early elections likely in Orissa Himalayan News ServiceBhubaneshwor, January 17Orissa chief minister Naveen Patnaik is likely to dissolve the legislative on February 8 to make way for early state polls to coincide with upcoming parliamentary elections, an official said today.An... Women 18 Jan, 2004