Human development in Nepal unsatisfactory Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, April 10:Human development indicators in Nepal have remained unsatisfactory in the year 2004, according to a recent survey.Nepal ranked 140 out of 177 countries on the human development index in 2004 – lower than all... 10 Apr, 2005
Architect returns with accolades Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu:Nepali architect Sarosh Pradhan who was declared winner of the Young Architect of the Year Award 2004 organised by JK Cement, India was formally awarded with the prize at a function on March 31 at Hotel Le Meridian in... Travel Abroad 08 Apr, 2005
Nepal can bank on ties with China: Experts Rekha ShresthaKathmandu, April 5:The recent visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing to Nepal is being interpreted as a good one from Nepal’s point of view with China billed as an “all-weather friend.” The possible visit of King Gyanendra to... Travel 06 Apr, 2005
India plans agricultural cooperation within SAARC Himalayan News Service Hyderabad, March 26: India yesterday called for greater cooperation among members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) in agriculture to overcome the disadvantages created by globalisation for... 26 Mar, 2005
No tourists; hotel staff on layoff Chintamani PoudelChitwan, March 23:Dwindling tourist traffic in the hotels in Sauraha, the gateway to Royal Chitwan National Park, have started to send their staff on leave for 6 months. Even those hotels which used to be crammed with tourists till May... Travel 23 Mar, 2005
SAFTA meet in Kathmandu Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 15:The eighth round of SAARC Committee of Experts’ (CoE) meeting is scheduled to be held from April 17 to 19 in Kathmandu. The meeting will work to iron out outstanding issues, paving the path for creating the... 15 Mar, 2005
BIZ BRIEFS New Sitaram butter packKATHMANDU: Sitaram Gokul Milks, a subsidiary of Kedia Organisation, has launched butter in a new attractive packaging. The new product is made from fresh milk, using modern technology. The product is hygienic as well as fresh,... 12 Mar, 2005
Tourist arrivals pick up by 16 per cent Kathmandu, September 3: Propelled by an impressive growth in the arrivals of Indian tourists, the number of tourists arriving in Nepal by air recorded a growth of over 16 per cent in the month of August, compared to the same month last year. According... 09 Mar, 2005
Nepalis working for world drug syndicates Hem Dulal Kathmandu, February 28: The list of Nepalis arrested in foreign nations shows that a considerable number of Nepalis are working for international drug syndicates. The Narcotic Drug Control Law Enforcement Unit (NDCLEU) at New Baneshwor,... Travel 28 Feb, 2005
Govt waives off royalty by 50pc Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, February 27:As part of the efforts to revitalise adventure tourism in Nepal, the government has offered a very attractive travel incentive to mountaineers who wish to climb Mt Makalu and Mt Kanchanjangha. “The... 27 Feb, 2005
UNESCO provides funds for eight programmes Kathmandu: The Nepal National Commission for UNESCO has decided to allocate $128,000 to various individuals and organisations to conduct several programmes this year. Satya Bahadur Shre-stha, secretary general of the commission said that the programmes... Travel 15 Feb, 2005
LETTERS The business of hydropower:Being an avid reader of THT, I do not miss articles and reports in the Business page. Most of the reports published in the Business page are readable. It is also gaining popularity among the youth. The article on Butwal Power... 03 Feb, 2005
