Time to end discrimination of Dalits, declare panelists Dalits-‘untouchables’ have had to face discrimination for centuries. Not only have they not been allowed to enter temples, but also been barred from meeting people of the upper castes. “Unless legal provisions are formed to support the vows made... Travel 10 May, 2002
Speakers call for local-level empowerment to wipe out social malpractices A number of speakers at a programme have stressed for empowering local representatives for the eradication of social malpractices like untouchablility, racial and socio-economic discriminations. They also noted the existence of such inhumane practices... Horoscopes 10 May, 2002
Make all-party meet success, says youth groups Youth associations in the valley have organised various corner meetings in different parts of the capital, calling for massive participation and success of the extensive all-party mass meeting scheduled for Friday at the Open Theatre.At a corner... Horoscopes 08 May, 2002
LEAD Doubts over ‘effective’ implementation of Copyright BillImplementation of Copyright Bill in doubtMinister at loss over intellectual mattersMinister says intellectual matters far from his understandingHimalayan News ServiceKathmandu, May 2Concerned... Horoscopes 02 May, 2002
Crucial role of social justice to ensure peace Failure at impartial enforcement of social justice identifying the root causes is what a number of speakers at a programme noted as the major stumbling blocks to the swift development. It’s time to adopt a strong measure against the worst forms of... Horoscopes 02 May, 2002
BHAGWAN MAHAVIR Speaker Taranath Ranabhat has said that contributions could be made for creation of a virtuous and peaceful society by following the philosophy of life propounded by Bhagwan Mahavir. Addressing a function organised to mark the 2600th birthday... Horoscopes 30 Apr, 2002
Unity needed to foil bandh, rev up business Unity needed to foil bandh, ,rev up business Himalayan News Service Kathmandu, April 28 A united coalition of various walks of civil society with visionary leadership could be a pertinent tool to come over the insurgency and shaping-up the vulnerable... 28 Apr, 2002
Maoists and govt Both the government and Maoists should let the people of the nation live independently by respecting basic law and order. Maoists have become so violent that they are senselessly destroying infrastructure development by damaging bridges, roads,... Travel 19 Apr, 2002
Better health facilities for all Nepalis Minister of state for health Mohan Bahadur Basnet, speaking at the concluding day of a 14-day free artificial limb camp organised by the Rotary club of Birgunj here, said that the government has been providing health services to the people of rural... Travel 15 Apr, 2002
Role of women in restoring peace in the country PIXWomen activists demand end to violenceHimalayan News ServiceKathmandu, April 11The situation of internal conflict has started taking its toll and is becoming an extremely painful experience for the general public, more so for family members who have... Travel 11 Apr, 2002
