Maoists’ transport strike throws life out of gear Himalayan News Service Chitwan, January 16:Normal life in the Gandak region was affected today, the first day of the three-day transportation strike called by the Maoists in protest against the hike in prices of petroleum products.Normal life in Kaski,... Travel 17 Jan, 2005
Competing for the rappin’ company We continue with the announcement of the nominees for Close Up Video Music Awards. Here are the nominations for:Best Rap Video•Another Love Song, ShreeKing: Second album of the rapper ShreeKing.•Din Pani Bityo, Rappaz Union: Veterans of Nepali rap,... Travel Abroad 22 Jun, 2004
CVMA countdown begins Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu:The Close Up Video Music award 2061 scheduled for June 26 will award Nepali music videos in 15 different categories. We bring to you nominees for Best Adhunik Music Video and Best Lok/ Folk Music Video:Best Adhunik Music... Travel Abroad 20 Jun, 2004
The mountain experience Dr P Ravi ShankarPokhara:I was beginning to feel disheartened. I had been walking for the better part of 15 minutes along the road leading to the International Mountain Museum (IMM) and the modern exhibition hall, which I had seen on the web page, was... Travel Abroad 29 May, 2004
Bandh has its effects, life comes to a halt Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, May 20:Streets were deserted while all educational and commercial institutions remained closed throughout the country on the last day of the three-day bandh called by the Maoists.In Dhading, the strike after a weeklong... Travel 21 May, 2004
Over Rs 12 lakhs raised for school Himalayan News ServiceBaglung, May 2:Over 12 lakh rupees was raised for the only blind school in Dhaulagiri zone during the first two days of a Mahayagya in Narayansthan VDC, organised to raise fund for the school. The Janata Higher Secondary School... Travel 03 May, 2004
BIZ BRIEFS Bullion price decreasesKATHMANDU: The price of gold in the local market has decreased this week, according to the Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association (NEGOSIDA). The precious yellow metal has been cheaper by Rs 50 for per 10 gram on the... 24 Apr, 2004
In town A fitting tribute to Satyajit RayKathmandu: As a tribute to the phenomenal genius of Satyajit Ray, The Film Club is organising a special screening of nine of his movies at the Baggikhana Gallery at Yala Maya Kendra at Patan Dhoka from April 18 to 26.... Travel Abroad 19 Apr, 2004
Scaling new heights Dipti SherchanKathmandu:British mountaineer Alan Hinkes is back again in Nepal and this time to attempt to conquer Dhaulagiri (8,167m), the seventh highest mountain in the world. He is the UK’s most successful extreme attitude mountaineer and the... Travel Abroad 16 Apr, 2004
