Looking forward to brighter days n It is ridiculous to proclaim that Nepal is the world’s second richest country with respect to water resources considering the bill we have been paying for enjoying electricity. Most probably, the cost we are paying is the uppermost in the world.... Travel Abroad 01 Feb, 2004
Taking stock of a new assignment Sanjeev SatgainyaKathmanduBorn and brought up in Austria, a beautiful country and renowned for its hospitality industry worldwide, Kalus Russo became a hotelier in his early childhood, a hotelier by default. “My father was a businessman and my mother... Travel Abroad 29 Jan, 2004
ONCE-OVER 5 rebels killed, 5 surrenderKATHMANDU: Security forces shot dead at least five Maoists in separate clashes while five Maoists surrendered in the last 24 hours. Two armed rebels were killed in Dailekh and two others were shot dead in Surkhet, the Army... Travel 26 Jan, 2004
Women tempo drivers stay unemployed Chinta Mani PoudelChitwan, January 18Women tempo drivers in Chitwan are facing a hard time due to the negligence of the municipality to provide them with employment opportunities, despite having been provided training by the municipality earlier. Ram... 19 Jan, 2004
Dissent, but be decent n Arson and vandalism in the name of protest is just like burning down our own house to get rid of rats. This way we are just impoverishing ourselves and sabotaging our own future. The people who used to condemn Maoist’s destructive activities in... Travel Abroad 18 Jan, 2004
Chitwan bandh peaceful Himalayan News ServiceNarayangarh, January 16The Chitawan bandh by students to protest police interference on Wednesday passed off peacefully today. The students had gheraoed the Development Committee Office on Wednesday and it was broken up by the... Travel 17 Jan, 2004
People welcome warmer days with butter, yam Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 15Thousands of Nepali mothers today offered warm oil to their children to keep them warm in the chilly winter and to make them ready for the coming spring.Makar Sakranti or Maghe Sakranti celebrations vary... Horoscopes 16 Jan, 2004
ONCE-OVER Maoists loot 5 lakhPOKHARA: A group of Maoists looted around Rs 500000 from the branch offices of the Rastriya Banijya Bank and the Dairy Development Corporation here on Monday. The Maoists, after taking a security guard under control, looted cash... Travel 13 Jan, 2004
MoICS, FNCCI to organise Eastern Industrial fair Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 11Ministry of industry, commerce and supplies (MoICS)— alongwith Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Mechi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) — is organising Eastern... 12 Jan, 2004
Rupandehi to clash with Chitwan in final Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 6Rupandehi and Chitwan district teams are playing in the boys’ section final of the National ANFA-Mayos Inter-School Football Tournament here at Dasharath Stadium on Wednesday.Rupandehi took berth in the title... 07 Jan, 2004
Tourists visiting RCNP enjoy Tharu culture Himalayan News ServiceChitwan, January 4Tourists visiting the Royal Chitwan National Park (RCNP) can get to experience not just the wild flora and fauna there, but can also enjoy the unique aspects of Tharu culture, thanks to a regular cultural... Travel 05 Jan, 2004
District aid plan for crossfire-hit kids Himalayan News ServiceNepalgunj, January 3The government will launch a 10-year work plan in 30 districts of the country, including 18 such affected by Maoists, for development of health, education and child rights of helpless children, Deepak Raj... Travel 03 Jan, 2004
