Exhumed bodies terrorise locals Himalayan News ServiceRajbiraj, March 14:Exhumed bodies of dacoits buried four days ago by the police are not only polluting the environment but also terrorising the locals. Ten days ago, the bodies of dacoits with slit throats were recovered from the... Travel 15 Mar, 2004
Asian server sale grows by 6.7 per cent in 2003 Agence France PresseSingapore, March 15:Demand for computer servers in the Asia-Pacific region excluding Japan rose by 6.7 per cent to slightly more than five billion dollars in 2003, US-based research firm Gartner said today.Sales were led by the... 15 Mar, 2004
THE WORLD OVER Greece poll resultsATHENS: Greek conservatives swept to a resounding victory in parliamentary elections that ended more than 10 years of Socialist government. With nearly 98 per cent of votes counted, the New Democracy party led the Socialists 45.4 per... Women 09 Mar, 2004
Ali Mia’s song of life L B ThapaPokhara:Ali Mia’s has several facets — folksinger, soldier and poet. A believer of all religions, he does not regret those opportunities that he let go. Though a Muslim, Ali Mia is well-versed in the Gita, Ramayana, Mahabharata and Vedas.... Travel Abroad 07 Mar, 2004
Bank guarantee over Rs 120m recovered Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 1,The government has recovered Rs 120.329 million out of a total Rs 235.6 million worth of bank guarantee, provided to various export industries that had not been reimbursed for over a decade. Under the bonded... 01 Mar, 2004
THE WORLD THIS WEEK Ken hits the bottle over BarbieLONDON: Barbie’s boyfriend of 43 years, Ken, is shocked and broken-hearted after she left him for a bloke called Blaine, and has hit the bottle to drown his sorrows! “I’m still in a state of shock. When you spend so... Travel Abroad 27 Feb, 2004
Over Rs 1.2 lakh recovered from kidnappers Himalayan News ServiceDharan, February 25The police said today they have recovered Rs 128,770 from two youths Kebal Rai alias Rakesh and Sher Bahadur Limbu who were arrested yesterday for their part in the kidnapping of a teenager boy. The police has... Travel 26 Feb, 2004
Enqvist ousts Roddick in Memphis Agence France PresseMemphis, February 21Sweden’s Thomas Enqvist confirmed he is back to his best form with a straight-set victory over top seed Andy Roddick in the quarter-finals of the $880,000 tennis tournament here.Enqvist downed America’s... 22 Feb, 2004
The homecoming Stolen works of art smuggled out of the country with little or no hope of return. This is the story of one famous piece that found its way back thanks to the zeal of art loversRazen ManandharKathmanduWell, sir, this it the unparalleled antique head of... Travel Abroad 13 Feb, 2004
CRIME WATCH Old lady’s body found after 16 daysKATHMANDU: The Valley Police crime investigation branch on Friday said the body of an old woman missing since January 28 was recovered from a drain along the Bishnumati in the morning.Police suspect the lady, Sanu... Horoscopes 13 Feb, 2004
Nine including ex-MP killed Himalayan News ServiceLahan, February 3Altogether nine people — including an ex-lawmaker and two security personnel — were killed in separate incidents across the country in the past 24 hours, reports said.Maoists shot former lawmaker of Siraha... Travel 04 Feb, 2004
Ngam back for South Africa after three years of injury Agence France PresseJohannesburg, February 2Mfuneko Ngam, hailed as the future of South African fast bowling on his debut three seasons ago, was named on Monday in the South African squad to tour New Zealand.Ngam, 25, has fought a frustrating battle... 02 Feb, 2004
