Street vendor complains of police abuse Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, February 4Thirty-six-year old Shiva Gyawali of Panauti, Ward No 6, sells peanuts and other seasonal fruits around the Old Bus Park every day. This is the only source of income for his family which consists of his wife... Horoscopes 05 Feb, 2004
Public building code effective from today Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 28The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is introducing a public building code from tomorrow for all the new buildings that are to be built in metropolis. This new code will focus and try to ensure that the new... Horoscopes 29 Jan, 2004
Team to study Valley’s garbage disposal system Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 28A team of consultants from Japan has arrived in Kathmandu to study the overall situation of solid waste management in the five municipalities of Kathmandu Valley. The team will examine the final disposal plan... Horoscopes 29 Jan, 2004
IN BRIEF Job for cops’ widowsKATHMANDU: Fifteen widows of the policemen who were killed while discharging their duty have been sent to Male, capital of the Maldives, for employment. They have been sent on their own will, at the initiative of the Armed Police... Horoscopes 26 Jan, 2004
IN BRIEF King to be felicitatedKATHMANDU: King Gyanendra is to receive religious felicitations to be presented by the World Hindu Federation on Friday morning. King Gyanendra is the only Hindu monarch in the world. Queen Komal is also scheduled to participate... Horoscopes 23 Jan, 2004
Govt to hand over building to KMC Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 16The ownership of a historic building, which previously housed the Finance Ministry, will be handed over to the Kathmandu Metropolitan City on Monday.The building is a part of Bagh Durbar, which had been... Horoscopes 17 Jan, 2004
Locals to protect Mhaypi hill from landslides Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 15The locals of Mhaypi hill, with the famous Yogambar temple on top, have finally decided to protect the hill from landslides. The hill was partially destroyed by a massive landslide in August last year. "We are... Horoscopes 16 Jan, 2004
Will rallies help Valley avert quakes? Razen ManandharKathmandu, January 15The Kathmandu Valley will be witness tomorrow to another rally — read pep talk — to raise awareness to protect against earthquake hazards. This time, the event will serve to remind citizens of the strong... Horoscopes 16 Jan, 2004
1 kills himself Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 10Naresh Maharjan (17) died yesterday after taking a poisonous drink. Maharjan, a resident of the KMC-9, was declared dead at Patan Hospital, police said. Meanwhile, Shree Krishna Khanal (21), a resident of... Horoscopes 11 Jan, 2004
IN BRIEF Garbage bins in townKATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City and China World Restaurant are to install 100 garbage bins along the road joining the Thapathali Intersection with Soaltee Mod within a week. KMC Mayor Keshav Sthapit inaugurated the... Horoscopes 06 Jan, 2004
No clear policy on funds for urban poor Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, December 31The National Urban Poor Support Fund (NUPSF) is now waiting for the government to set up a legal system so that it can start working for the benefit of the urban poor.Lumanti Support Group (LSG) for Shelter... Horoscopes 31 Dec, 2003
KMC intervention stops construction along riverside Land encroachment and illegal construction of a retention wall along the banks of Dhobi Khola and the Seto Pul, bridge at Maitidevi has finally been stopped with the combined efforts of Kathmandu Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) and Ward no 33.“We have... Horoscopes 21 May, 2002
