Help in the offing for war-torn kids Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 17:The Central Child Welfare Committee (CCWC), a government body, will launch development and protection programmes for children affected in 30 districts by the armed conflict. The move will be supported by Save... Horoscopes 18 Mar, 2004
Artscape Love of the peopleKATHMANDU:‘Caravan’, the movie captured the hearts of many people all over the world. It was nominated for the Oscar Awards in 1999 and opened a new reason to explore. Tenzin Norbu brings back the story of bravery and courage of... Travel Abroad 14 Mar, 2004
BIZ BRIEFS More women guides POKHARA: Though working as a tourist guide is considered to be challenging and tough, the number of women tourist guides is increasing. Women say they can also work as trekking guides like men if they get the opportunities. There are... 13 Mar, 2004
Ali Mia’s song of life L B ThapaPokhara:Ali Mia’s has several facets — folksinger, soldier and poet. A believer of all religions, he does not regret those opportunities that he let go. Though a Muslim, Ali Mia is well-versed in the Gita, Ramayana, Mahabharata and Vedas.... Travel Abroad 07 Mar, 2004
Read your fill Himalayan News ServiceKathmanduThe word “library” as known today was not used in ancient times. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word “library” was used in English as early as 1374, as a place where books were kept for reading,... Travel Abroad 25 Feb, 2004
ONCE-OVER Attorney General returnsKATHMANDU: Attorney General Sushil Kumar Panta on Monday returned from La-Antigua, Guatemala, where he attended an international conference of attorney generals, prosecutor generals and law ministers of various countries from... Travel 10 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
Looking forward to brighter days n It is ridiculous to proclaim that Nepal is the world’s second richest country with respect to water resources considering the bill we have been paying for enjoying electricity. Most probably, the cost we are paying is the uppermost in the world.... Travel Abroad 01 Feb, 2004
10 AIDS deaths in 5 years Himalayan News ServiceDhading, January 11Ten women have died of AIDS in Dhading district in the last five years and two are living with it, data revealed.A research undertaken by the General Welfare Foundation (GWF) along the Mauwa River to Nag Dhunga... Travel 12 Jan, 2004
12th SAARC summit Vijaya ChaliseThe delayed 12th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit has just begun. It had been delayed by a year because of growing tension between India and Pakistan. The failure to hold the yearly summit regularly has been... 05 Jan, 2004
District aid plan for crossfire-hit kids Himalayan News ServiceNepalgunj, January 3The government will launch a 10-year work plan in 30 districts of the country, including 18 such affected by Maoists, for development of health, education and child rights of helpless children, Deepak Raj... Travel 03 Jan, 2004
3 Maoists killed Himalayan News ServiceKavre, January 1Two Maoists were killed and a police head constable injured when the Maoists clashed with the security forces during a search operation at Chardobato, Banepa, this evening. Though the death of Maoists has not been... Travel 02 Jan, 2004
