ICIMOD receives $500,000 Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, April 19:In order to enhance the control of local communities over their natural resources, German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) has given a grant of about $500,000 to International Centre for Integrated Mountain... 19 Apr, 2004
SNIPPETS Dengue toll now at 634JAKARTA: A widespread dengue fever outbreak has killed 634 people in Indonesia so far this year and is still far from over, the health ministry said on Tuesday. It said the number of infections, at 54,176, was greater than for the... Women 13 Apr, 2004
Middle class makes up one fifth of China Agence France PresseBeijing, March 30 :Nearly one fifth of China’s population of 1.3 billion is now categorised as belonging to the middle class, widely seen as the bedrock of any successful capitalist society.At the end of 2003, 19 per cent of all... 30 Mar, 2004
TOPICS: Disillusioned Arab Americans abandon Bush Katherine StappAlthough xenophobia has ebbed somewhat in the 30 months since the terror attacks of Sep. 11, 2001, some rights groups are worried that Arab and Muslim Americans are once again being demonised as national security takes centre stage in... 26 Mar, 2004
Govt urged to eliminate discrimination Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 22:Concern for Children and Environment-Nepal (CONCERN-Nepal) has opposed racial discrimination prevalent in society and expressed solidarity with those fighting against all forms of discrimination.“We urge the... Horoscopes 23 Mar, 2004
MIDWAY: An hour with J J Prem ThapaWith wide forehead, short hair, ruddy complexion and fondness to share his experience, James Jiler’s appearance exuded an air of confidence. The unbuttoned shirt gave me the impression that he was one of the busy men, ready to conquer the... 14 Mar, 2004
‘Outsourcing cuts jobs in US’ Agence France PresseWashington, March 14:Outsourcing of US jobs to Asia is expected to slowdown as the Bush administration comes under heavy fire from opposition Democrats who charge the policy is creating widespread unemployment, analysts say.The... 14 Mar, 2004
TAKING STOCK : Grand complication Rakesh WadhwaKathmandu:One can get a digital quartz watch for under $100. As against these watches, mechanical ones, made entirely by hand and termed by the watch industry as, ‘grand complications’ (GCs), may sell for over $1,00,000. A rare Patek... 14 Mar, 2004
BIZ BRIEFS Dhaka to sign BIMST-ECDHAKA: The Bangladesh government will sign the free trade agreement of Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand — Economic Cooperation (BIMST-EC). The proposal for signing the agreement was finalised at an... 14 Mar, 2004
Nepali diplomacy needs a new direction Som Pudasaini Nepali diplomacy should have been sharply reorganised to derive maximum benefits in view of the momentous changes that have occurred in regional and global security, diplomatic and economic environments over the past decade.... 12 Mar, 2004
Violence fuels overseas job hunting Himalayan News Service Dhadhing, March 8:Irritated by the violent activities continuing in the country, residents of Dhadhing district are migrating to foreign countries, especially gulf nation in search of jobs.Thousands of youths have gone to gulf... 09 Mar, 2004
Violence fuels overseas job hunting Himalayan News Service Dhadhing, March 8:Irritated by the violent activities continuing in the country, residents of Dhadhing district are migrating to foreign countries, especially gulf nation in search of jobs.Thousands of youths have gone to gulf... 09 Mar, 2004
