Tourist arrivals by air increase in January Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, February 4Tourist arrivals by air in January shows a growth of 40 per cent. The total number of international tourists reached 22,552, a net addition of 6,499 in comparison to the same period last year.However, last... 05 Feb, 2004
Gufsuf Govinda’s Sukh in SevaMUMBAI: Well, we had just reported how Govinda completed the shooting of Sukh in 27 days flat and will soon begin the post-production work of the film. But even before Sukh hits the theatres, the... Travel Abroad 04 Feb, 2004
Will Pill The GuardianNew YorkIn real life, Eric McCormack looks just like he does on the telly. He is handsome. His hair is thick and coiffed. His pecs are pert. He has good cheekbones and nice eyes. Today, he is wearing a very white linen shirt. It goes with... Travel Abroad 26 Jan, 2004
Indian paraglider Ajay emerges victorious Himalayan News ServicePokhara, January 17Ajay of India won the title of the Fifth Nepal Open Paragliding Tournament, organised by Sunrise Paragliding Pvt Ltd, here today.Debu Chaudhary, also from India, and Armo of France, finished second and third... 17 Jan, 2004
Britain to hike work permit fees Himalayan News ServiceLondon, January 8British companies seeking to employ foreign employees will soon have to pay a higher fee to secure work permits.The fee payable along with a work permit application will be increased from June 2004, official... 09 Jan, 2004
Hyatt Regency Kathmandu receives top ten TSF award Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 5Hyatt Regency Kathmandu (Taragaon Regency Hotel Ltd) has been awarded as one of the top ten tourist service fees (TSF) contributor in Nepal in 2003. Sarbendra Nath Shukla, minister for culture, tourism and... 06 Jan, 2004
Jim Carreys on Jim Carrey has become one of the most recognised faces in the world. It is precisely because of his face that he has achieved fame. His rubbery visage and penchant for wild and extreme behaviour has given him a notoriety he delights in. He has... Travel Abroad 03 Jan, 2004
Carpet and pashmina need to retain quality The 63rd meeting of the Carpet and Wool Development Committee (CWDC) presided by the minister of industry, commerce and supply, Purna Bahadur Khadka, discussed on the problems faced by the exporters of the carpet. Directing the meet, minister Khadka... 13 May, 2002
NBA’s Yugoslav stars spark Kings past Mavericks Regular-season champion Sacramento seized command of a National Basketball Association (NBA) playoff showdown between the league’s most international clubs thanks to their two Yugoslavian stars. Predrag Stojakovic had 26 points and 10 rebounds while... 05 May, 2002
