NOC blamed for shortage of kerosene Sahadev KarkiLahan, January 27 The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has been blamed for creating artificial kerosene shortage in the district. At a time when there is a shortage of standard rate kerosene, NOC has stopped providing subsidized kerosene to... 28 Jan, 2004
Number of lepers on the rise in east Himalayan News ServiceBiratnagar, January 25Despite the easy access to medicines, the rise in number of lepers has posed a challenge to health officials in the eastern region. This might affect the target of reducing the number of leprosy victims to... Travel 26 Jan, 2004
Birendra Memorial Inter-Municipality football begins from Sunday Himalayan News ServiceLalitpur, January 15All Nepal Football Association and Kathmandu Metropolis are jointly organising the first Birendra Memorial Inter-Municipality football tournament from January 17.The tournament is divided into two parts —... 16 Jan, 2004
Lack of market hits farmers Rastriya Samachar SamitiSiraha, January 12Farmers of the eastern Terai — the hotbed for agriculture production in the country — are said to have been facing difficulties in absence of proper market management for their produce.Farmers in Siraha... 13 Jan, 2004
Kathmandu in second round Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 1Kathmandu entered the second round of the ANFA-Mayos Inter -School Football Tournament beating Nawalparasi 2-0 at Sano Gaucharan. Also, Banke beat Dang 2-0, Jhapa thrashed Dolakha 7-0 and Nuwakot and Sarlahi... 01 Jan, 2004
Agents fleece jobseekers of last sums Himalayan News ServiceLahan, May 26A large number of unemployed youth in Siraha district who go to neighbouring India to work return back without any payment for several months while some go missing.Many school-going kids have also been found cheated... Travel 26 May, 2002
RDB loan Eastern RDB disburses over Rs 3b loan Rastriya Samachar Samiti Itahari, April 28The eastern regional Rural Development Bank (RDB) has disbursed collateral-free loans to the tune of Rs 2.77 billion to the targeted groups as part of its policy of... 28 Apr, 2002
Mixed response to bandh across the nation The impact of the first day of the five-day Nepal bandh called by the outlawed Maoist rebels across the country has been mixed. In Tanahun, the bandh did not affect the lives as the shops were open. The normal life was going on as usual and no... Travel 23 Apr, 2002
Family health programme launched With the objective of reducing fertility and protecting family health, a five-year programme – Nepal Family Health Programme (NFHP) – was launched on Monday.The programme aims to facilitate employing standard package of family planning services at... Horoscopes 15 Apr, 2002
