King’s address evokes mixed reaction Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, February 9Members of civil society today expressed mixed reactions to King Gyanendra’s address in Nepalgunj.“It is positive that the King addressed monarchy as an institution, but it is crucial to hold round table... Travel 10 Feb, 2004
Politicians turn into hoteliers Himalayan News ServiceTaplejung, February 8With the political instability rising in the country and security scenario worsening in the villages, many district-level politicians here have turned themselves into hotel entrepreneurs at the district... Travel 09 Feb, 2004
Seminar on peace process in Nepal held Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 31 The University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, hosted a seminar on peace processes for politicians from Nepal this week at the Magee campus.INCORE, in association with the Nepal National Peace Campaign, gave... Travel 01 Feb, 2004
CIAA probe against ex-ministers nears end Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 28The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) is expected to complete its probe into corruption charges against 26 former ministers and high-ranking government officials within a month.The... Travel 29 Jan, 2004
Dissent, but be decent n Arson and vandalism in the name of protest is just like burning down our own house to get rid of rats. This way we are just impoverishing ourselves and sabotaging our own future. The people who used to condemn Maoist’s destructive activities in... Travel Abroad 18 Jan, 2004
Nehruvian secularism -II Shashi Tharoor All four generations of Nehrus in public life remained secular in outlook and conduct. Their appeal transcended caste, region, and religion, something almost impossible to say of any other leading Indian politician during Nehru’s life... 07 Jan, 2004
gufsuf Raveena Tandon’s ‘royal’ wedding cancelled?Raveena Tandon is scouting for a good location for her wedding these days. Sources say Raveena, who is marrying producer Anil Thadani, had planned a “royal” wedding at a palace in Rajasthan. Mostly... Travel Abroad 05 Jan, 2004
Politicians, people speak out against extension of Emergency Chairman of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) district working committee Nuwakot Ana Bahadur Pyakurel has said that extending the duration of Emergency is not the right way to solve the Maoist problem. Stating the terrorist Bill recently passed by... Travel 22 May, 2002
Compensation plea for Maoist victims Politicians today called for the government to solve the Maoist crisis through talks and demanded that families of the victims of the insurgency be compensated. From cadres of political parties to ordinary citizens are victimised by Maoists. They... Horoscopes 06 May, 2002
Dhobikhola corridoor plan in the offing Kathmandu valley mapping programme has been working out an ambitious plan to create a corridor along with Dhobikhola river from Bagmati to Chabahil, said a mapping office source. “The engineering studies will begin next month,” he said.Major three... Horoscopes 24 Apr, 2002
Industrialists ask for immediate action to stop economy going hell Industrialists and economists urged the government to take immediate actions, with long and short-term objectives to address the present socio-economic challenges during an interactive programme called the ‘Current Economic Situation of the... 18 Apr, 2002
Marwaris urge security for better business Marwaris stress security for better businessHimalayan News ServiceKathmandu, April 11Former chairman of Nepal National Marwari Parishad (NNMP), Hulas Chandra Golchha, said that there is a crucial necessity for a powerful and determined leader to solve... Horoscopes 11 Apr, 2002
