Long-route bus services come virtually to a halt Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, February 13:Time: 5:45 am. Venue: New Bus Park, Gongabu. Weather: Clear. Scene I: Five persons came to the bus park, found themselves confused whether buses for Kakarbhitta will operate or not, as not a single bus was... Horoscopes 14 Feb, 2005
IN OTHER WORDS A big question: These are the days when smaller is better — as in iPods, BlackBerrys and tiny phones that take pictures — but for European leaders bruised by Washington of late, the unveiling of the hulking new A380 jumbo jet was a chance to revel... 31 Jan, 2005
LETTERS People-centric approachThe recent price hike in the petroleum products has been condemned by all sectors. It is sad that the government which had pledged to resolve the political crisis and ensure people’s rights has been subjecting people to... 17 Jan, 2005
Fast lane: Top 10 fuel-saving cars With the cost of fuel rising to levels the rest of the world endures as a matter of course, people are beginning to consider petrol mileage when purchasing a car. Here is a list of the 10 best fuel-sippers, but with a difference. Since the most... 14 Jan, 2005
‘Open Water’ filmmakers survive tsunami Associated Press:Los Angeles: Husband-and-wife filmmakers Chris Kentis and Laura Lau escaped being pulled into a real-life version of their shark thriller Open Water while vacationing in Thailand. Kentis and Lau were among hundreds of foreign tourists... Travel Abroad 03 Jan, 2005
SNIPPETS Sharif’s brother deportedLAHORE: Pakistan deported opposition leader Shahbaz Sharif back to Saudi Arabia soon after he flew into Lahore in defiance of government orders to remain in exile, Information Minister Sheikh Rashid said. “He has been... Women 12 May, 2004
Worth the while The discovery of khukuris in the handbags of passengers at the ladder-point of one international airlines at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on two occasions in less than two weeks in the recent past has raised serious questions over how... 11 May, 2004
MIDWAY : A portrait of perfidy Rajib Raj AcharyaIt had been two years since I left home for Qatar. High rate of unemployment and low wages left with few other alternatives than going abroad to earn a living and support my family even if that meant leaving behind my wife and a son. I... 04 May, 2004
Lahures walk back home due to Maoist chakka jam Kailash Kumar JoshiDhangadhi, March 28:Thousands of Lahures, who work in India, returned to their country via Kailali and Kanchanpur transit points recently. But to their dismay, they did not find any vehicles plying on the roads. They were instead... Travel 29 Mar, 2004
Kavre lawyers facing hard times Himalayan News ServiceDhulikhel, March 20:The number of cases in Kavre District Court has decreased lately due to Maoist fear. The court, which used to remain busy throughout the office hour, now hardly hears a dozen of cases a month. The people from... Travel 21 Mar, 2004
BRAND WATCH HPL launches a range of polymer products in NepalHimalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 10: Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd, India (HPL) has launched a wide range of polymer products in Nepal. The Kolkata-based petrochemical industry unveiled its products in... 11 Mar, 2004
FBI man with ammo held at HK airport Associated PressHong Kong, February 17Police arrested an American FBI agent who allegedly was carrying 15 rounds of ammunition in his hand luggage as he tried to change airplanes in Hong Kong, officials said today. The agent apparently was able to... Women 17 Feb, 2004
