Born to be free Sanjeev SatgainyaChitwanIt is always wonderful watching crocodiles and ghariyals on the television. People hardly know that the same creatures are found in abundance in our own rivers. Ghariyal (Gavialis gangeticus) is a large fresh water crocodile.... Travel Abroad 03 Jan, 2004
Kathmandu in second round Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 1Kathmandu entered the second round of the ANFA-Mayos Inter -School Football Tournament beating Nawalparasi 2-0 at Sano Gaucharan. Also, Banke beat Dang 2-0, Jhapa thrashed Dolakha 7-0 and Nuwakot and Sarlahi... 01 Jan, 2004
Endangered lizards await translocation Himalayan News ServiceMahendranagar, May 29‘Cervus’ and ‘Du” wall lizards or “Barhasinghe”, which are only found in Nepal and India, are being enlisted in the ‘endangered species’ category by World Heritage Society (WRH). This has... Travel 29 May, 2002
Correct priority Correct priorityThe consistency with which Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has been pursuing the goal of quelling Maoist terrorism has been remarkable. This is one area where his mentor and predecessor Girija Prasad Koirala had failed miserably... 29 May, 2002
Buddha Jayanti observed all over the country Rastriya Samchar SamitiKathmandu, May 27Reports have been received here from various parts of the country of various programme being organised on the occasion of the 2546th birth anniversary of lord Gautam Buddha.In Ramechap, on the occasion Buddhist... Travel 27 May, 2002
CDP to meet drugs scarcity in health centres Himalayan News ServiceKavrepalanchowk, May 25The government has established a sub-health centre in every Village Development Committee (VDC) of the country with the objective of putting its slogan ‘Health For All’ into practice. However it has not... Travel 25 May, 2002
Vehicle expedition from Kuala Lampur to India via Nepal A 4x4 vehicle expedition team of 45 adventurers is arriving Kathmandu on May 10, 2002 from Kuala Lumpur to get India through Nepal, according to a press release issued by Nepal Tourism Board here today. The team equipped with 15 units of heavily... 09 May, 2002
Devghat needs conservation When night passes away, it changes into the golden morning. Then after music of the conches and bells from the temples wake up the saints and monks inspiring toward their daily life.Devghat, one of the well-known holy places is situated at 7 kms north... Travel 04 May, 2002
New life after plastic surgery Prem Gurung keeps himself busy by often standing in front of the mirror. It seems that someone has told him that he has become really handsome. He has become a bit serious nowadays. He doesn’t want to remain hidden as he used to. He never hesitates... Travel 25 Apr, 2002
Mixed response to bandh across the nation The impact of the first day of the five-day Nepal bandh called by the outlawed Maoist rebels across the country has been mixed. In Tanahun, the bandh did not affect the lives as the shops were open. The normal life was going on as usual and no... Travel 23 Apr, 2002
Family health programme launched With the objective of reducing fertility and protecting family health, a five-year programme – Nepal Family Health Programme (NFHP) – was launched on Monday.The programme aims to facilitate employing standard package of family planning services at... Horoscopes 15 Apr, 2002
