Bullet-riddled woman seeks compensation in vain Chitwan, August 6:Eleve months ago, a bullet struck Bishnu Maya Thapa when she was preparing to cook Dar (rice pudding) just before Teej last year. That bullet fired by a security person in Mungling base camp left her paralyzed in September 16, 2004.... Travel 06 Aug, 2005
The gift Kathmandu: The newest SOS Children’s Village in Bharatpur is a gift for Nepalis children from Mr Helmut Kutin, president, SOS Kinderdorf International. The fund for the construction of the village was collected as Mr Kutin’s 60th birthday... Travel Abroad 22 Jun, 2005
Women throng Pashupatinath to mark Teej Kathmandu, September 6: The Teej festival was today observed in the capital without reports of any kind of unsocial activities, according to the Valley Police Office. Considering the safety and security of the devotees, Pashupati Area Development... Horoscopes 09 Jun, 2005
Cops look on as kids get married off Himalayan News ServicePatna, May 12:Police and the administration looked on in Bihar as temples freely conducted child marriages on the occasion of Akha Teej, with priests saying they had absolutely no problems.Conservative estimates say at least 100... Women 12 May, 2005
Maoist bandh brings life in east to a halt Taplejung, September 2: Life was severely hit in Taplejung and Panchthar districts today, the first day of the seven-day blockade called by the Maoists in eastern Nepal to protest the killing of six of their cadres by security forces. The blockade... Travel 09 Feb, 2005
He who watches over man and beast Dubby BhagatKathmandu:In the beginning, when gods walked the valley of Kathmandu, there was a mound where the temple now stands, and to it daily came a cow to offer her milk. A bewildered cowherd who watched this incredible happening in great awe and... Travel Abroad 27 Mar, 2004
Health clinic for Ward-4 Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 4:The urban health department, formed to provide basic health services to people residing in the municipalities, is soon going to establish an urban community health clinic in Ward-4. According to Urmila Joshi,... Horoscopes 05 Mar, 2004