Local briefs Deepa winsLALITPUR: Yushi Choden of British School came first beating Sariya Bajracharya in the junior girls’ kata event at the Birthday Cup SKIF Inter-school and Open Karate Tournament organised by Nepal Shotokan Karate Association (SKIF). Deepa... 31 Jul, 2005
Melamchi locals file graft case at CIAA Kathmandu, July 29:Tired of “repeated appeals” to the concerned authorities for compensation for their land and houses, locals of Melamchi in Sindhupalchowk district and Kavre district have threatened to stop vehicles of the Melamchi Drinking Water... Travel 30 Jul, 2005
23-yr-old plans nationwide cycle tour for peace Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, May 21:Coinciding with the birth anniversary of Lord Gautam Buddha, 23-year-old Narayan Regmi, a student of Valmiki Vidhyapith, Kathmandu, will be going on a nationwide cycle tour from May 23 for peace and democracy.... Horoscopes 21 May, 2005
ONCE-OVER Cadres hold rallyNUWAKOT: On International Labour Day, workers of several political parties held a protest rally in Nuwakot on Sunday demanding restoration of democracy and press freedom. NC, UML and NC (D) cadres took out a rally at Battar Bazaar.... Travel 02 May, 2005
Melamchi not needed, local water source enough, say experts Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, December 31:The ambitious $464 million Melamchi water supply project is stalled due to internal problems and irregularities, but local water experts have now come to the conclusion that water storage in Kathmandu Valley... Horoscopes 01 Jan, 2005
Rethink desirable Donors are reported to be putting pressure on the government to improve the efficiency of the Melamchi Drinking Water Development Board and to agree to the formation of a watchdog committee, consisting of donors and technical experts, to monitor its... 22 Apr, 2004
Media Point seeks reporter Neupane’s release Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, April 1:Media Point, an institute of professional journalism, today demanded immediate release of reporter Shreedhar Neupane who was arrested by the security forces from Jaisi Deol of Sindhupalchowk district on March... Horoscopes 02 Apr, 2004
ONCE-OVER Four girls rescuedDHADING: The police on Monday rescued four girls of Sindhupalchowk district while they were being trafficked to India. Those rescued are Srijana Pariyar, Sangita Budhathoki, Junkiri Damini and Kanchhi Sarkini of Thangpal village... Travel 10 Jan, 2004
