IN BRIEF Women scribes awardedKathmandu: On the occasion of the 95th International Women’s Day, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation, Buddhi Raj Bajracharya, gave away the Women’s Empowerment award to journalists Achhari Poudel of Nepalgunj and... Horoscopes 08 Mar, 2005
Woman of substance Sucheta DasguptaKathmanduPrim and sprightly in her sixties, the diminutive Dr Prabha Basnet cuts a quietly striking figure among her colleagues at Social Welfare Council, Aishwarya Samaj Sewa Bhavan in Lainchaur. This softly spoken, brightly clad,... Travel Abroad 07 Mar, 2005
Women’s training for PSC exam begins Himalayan News ServiceLalitpur, March 3:A 25-day training to prepare women for the post of gazetted, third class officers (non-technical) examination, in Public Service Commission (PSC) started here today. The training is being given to 80 women who... Horoscopes 03 Mar, 2005
It is fair chance not privilege they’re denied Yasmin TajKathmandu:The word ‘underprivileged’ has always made my skin crawl especially when applied to poor children of third world countries. There has always been a thin line between political (cor)rectitude and political conformism, that is, if... Travel Abroad 01 Feb, 2005
Govt plan for welfare of Badis Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 29:A ray of hope is finally in sight for the Badi community. The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare has prepared a report regarding their welfare.The Badi women in 22 districts of Far Western and Mid... Horoscopes 30 Jan, 2005
Differently-abled wants to spread message of peace Himalayan News Service Kathmandu, January 27: Amar Rai, a 35-year-old wheelchair racing champion, is making preparations to spread Buddha’s message of peace across SAARC nations. If all goes well, he will embark on the journey on February 12. He has... Travel 28 Jan, 2005
Legal eagles discuss law on child adoption Himalayan News Service Kathmandu, January 21: A workshop on ‘Legal provision of adoption for the rehabilitation of Nepali children in the family’ was organised today to discuss the existing law on adoption of Nepali children by Nepalis and... Travel 22 Jan, 2005
These hands are tied Deepak Raj SubediKathmandu:Children are our hope and our future. It is our duty to understand them, ensure their dignity and respect, provide them the best possible life, allow them to develop to their full potential by increasing their participation... Travel Abroad 11 Jun, 2004
SC order to govt on Badi people Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, May 20:The Supreme Court today ordered government authorities to carry out study on government programmes regarding the promotion of the backward Badi community of western region in order to find out whether the... Travel 21 May, 2004
Court notices to govt bodies on Muluki Ain amendment Himalayan News Service Kathmandu, May 12: The Supreme Court today issued show cause notices to various government bodies asking them to furnish their written explanation within 15 days on why the Muluki Ain was amended in contradiction with the... Travel 13 May, 2004
Oh! To be born again Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 22:Born Again’ (Mrityu Bata Janmine Haru), a documentary based on single women of Nepal, was screened at the Birendra International Convention Centre, New Baneshwor today. Chief guest in the event was the state... Travel Abroad 22 Mar, 2004
Achieving the impossible "I don’t want to go according to UN’s rule because they advise me to reduce the number of children in the orphanage which I simply cannot do."Rachana BhattaraiKathmanduA well-known name, Anuradha Koirala of Maiti Nepal, could be an ideal example... Travel Abroad 22 Feb, 2004
