CRIME WATCH Murder accused arrestedKathmandu: The investigation branch of the Valley Police apprehended a Tibetan citizen on charge of killing a 69-year-old woman in Bouddha some one and a half week back. "Lakpa Lama, 21, was arrested from near the Casino Anna... Horoscopes 01 Mar, 2004
Linguist feted Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 1,Dr Carol Genetti, head of the Department of Linguistics, University of California, was felicitated today for her role in disseminating the Nepal Bhasa and Dolakha Newari language in different parts of the... Horoscopes 01 Mar, 2004
Garden of 22 spouts Dubby BhagatKathmanduThe garden, built by a Malla king who apparently craved peace and solitude, is famous for its 22 carved stone fountains that stand in a line below the tanks, emptying themselves into a long, shallow bathing pool. All are carved to... Travel Abroad 22 Feb, 2004
Mapping history Merina PradhanKathmanduMap is a means of information that helps to understand the geographical area and its boundaries. It overcomes the limitation of textual description of any geographical area, its borders and locations. ‘Maps of Nepal’, by Dr... Travel Abroad 22 Feb, 2004
Cowboys of the East Himalayan News ServiceKathmanduPicturesque photographs of rugged cowboys and horses, and breathtaking landscape present a side of Tibet not often explored. ‘Khampa-Portraits of Easten Tibet’, an exhibition of photos by Jill Gocher opened at... Travel Abroad 22 Feb, 2004
Striving for perfection Abha Eli PhobooKathmandu, February 18Gelek, a Bon monk, accompanied by an American photographer embarks on a journey from Kathmandu to Zhang Zhung, the cradle of the Bon religion. In search of mythical palaces and holy sites, they travel to the shadows... Travel Abroad 19 Feb, 2004
Mid-western region lags behind in development Rastriya Samachar SamitiNepalgunj, February 7Fifteen districts in Bheri, Rapti and Karnali zones of the midwestern region are rich in natural resources, though they are lagging behind from the development point of view.The whole of Karnali afflicted... 08 Feb, 2004
Brad’s advice to ‘Pretty Woman’ NEW YORK: Hollywood hunk Brad Pitt had reportedly warned Julia Roberts not to pursue her now-husband Danny Moder when she first laid eyes on him, as she was still dating Benjamin Bratt. According to James Spada’s biography titled ‘Julia’, the... Travel Abroad 05 Feb, 2004
Yak owners of Lumnang keep migrating Dev Das ShresthaCharikot, January 29Residents of Lapchi and Lumnang, situated in the rural Lamabagar VDC in Darchula, migrate seven times each year in search of forage areas for their yaks. The Lamabagar VDC is located on the border of Nepal and... 30 Jan, 2004
Poetry for a cause Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 28Bichar Shibir organised a poetry reading and discussion programme at Nepal Tourism Board on Wednesday, January 28. The programme presented India-born Tibetan writer Tenzin Tsundue and Nepali poet DB... Travel Abroad 29 Jan, 2004
Traditional healers call for legal recognition Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 21The fourth national conference of amchis began today with calls for the government to recognise the alternative medical practitioners and services which is the only recourse for people living in the... Horoscopes 22 Jan, 2004
Seeking asylum in US risky after 9/11 Marty LoganSonam fled Tibet for Nepal so that she could freely practise her religion and become a Buddhist nun. In Nepal she joined a convent, but then abruptly left it because she feared authorities would send her back to Tibet. Sonam arrived at... 19 Jan, 2004
