Tourist arrival falls in Swargdwari Himalayan News Service Pyuthan, May 13:There is a drastic fall in the number of tourists and pilgrims in Swargdwari, one of the most potential tourist spots in mid-west region, this year. Pilgrims hesitate to visit this famous religious place due to... 13 May, 2004
Dondup Wangchuck Today, the protracted Bhutanese crisis is lost in a thick cloud and there is not even a thin silver lining anywhere. Fifteen rounds of bilateral talks between the governments of Bhutan and Nepal within a period of 12 years simply wasted a huge amount... 04 May, 2004
Rizal to go on fast today Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 29:Bhuatanese human rights leader, Tek Nath Rizal, will go on an indefinite hunger strike at Ratna Park from tomorrow to draw the attention of the international community to the protracted Bhutanese refugee... Travel 30 Mar, 2004
LETTERS Stop taking advantageThis is in reference to the news titled “Nepal air deal with Croatia” published on March 28. It is not surprising that our “all-mighty” Civil Aviation’s top brass including seven-member government delegation left for a... 29 Mar, 2004
$4.62 million Japanese grant for Nepal Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 18:The government of Japan has agreed to extend a grant assistance amounting to $4,622,000 (Rs 338,500,000) to Nepal as a non-project grant aid during the Japanese fiscal year 2003. Zenji Kaminaga, ambassador of... 19 Mar, 2004
Debate on the Constitution Priority should be institution-buildingJan SharmaDream merchants have been selling road maps for peace that, among others, focus on the amendment of the 1990 Constitution, if not drafting a new one. It is unfortunate that the basic law of the land is... 23 Feb, 2004
LETTER Constructive criticism good This is in reference to the article titled “Where to begin?” by Malashree Kafle published on January 29. Though the article was written on a unique subject, but the writer lacks optimistic vision toward “criticism.”... 09 Feb, 2004
Students celebrate Nepal in Pune Alok TumbahamphePuneThe Nepalese Students’ Association — Pune (NSA-P), a consortium of Nepali students pursuing higher education in Pune, Maharashtra, India, recently organised a week-long ‘Nepal Festival’ to promote Nepali culture and heritage... Travel Abroad 02 Feb, 2004
Dissent, but be decent n Arson and vandalism in the name of protest is just like burning down our own house to get rid of rats. This way we are just impoverishing ourselves and sabotaging our own future. The people who used to condemn Maoist’s destructive activities in... Travel Abroad 18 Jan, 2004
Rs 109 million Norwegian grant for power projects Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 17 The government of Norway has agreed to provide a grant assistance of about Rs 109 million (equivalent to Norwegian Kroner 10 million) to conduct feasibility studies of up to 10 small and medium-sized... 17 Jan, 2004
Programmes on Buddha Jayanti Buddha Anniversary Organising Committee organised a press conference here on Wednesday to inform about programmes to mark the 2546th anniversary of Lord Buddha. At the programme, organisers informed that they have asked the United Nations through the... Horoscopes 22 May, 2002
