LETTERS Primed for pessimismThe SPA agreement to set aside inter-party differences for the upcoming CA polls could not have come sooner, “SPA partners agree to put an end to clashes” (THT, March 25), as such an accord, irrespective of its repercussions on... 25 Mar, 2008
IN BRIEF Media reports deniedKATHMANDU: Refuting some media reports on the ban on Everest climbing, the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation on Tuesday clarified that the government has not banned climbing of any mountain, including the Mt Everest.... Horoscopes 19 Mar, 2008
59 protesting Tibetan refugees detained, freed Five security personnel, one agitator injured • China denies use of force Lalitpur, March 17:Tibetan refugees clashed with police outside the UN complex in Pulchowk today. The clash ensued when police tried to disperse the refugees, who were staging... Travel 17 Mar, 2008
LETTERS Witness to excessesAs an independent Australian journalist covering news in Nepal for the last two years, I was also a witness to the Tibetans’ protest outside the UN building at Pulchowk “Tibetans take to protest against China’s crackdown”... 17 Mar, 2008
LETTERS Things to be seenThings are really heating up with just 24 days left for the CA polls on April 10. All the major political parties are out campaigning, trying to lure the voters with whatever methods they can. It will be really interesting to see how... 16 Mar, 2008
155 Tibetan refugees held, freed Kathmandu, March 10:Police today detained 155 Tibetan refugees for few hours after they clashed with the police at Chuchchepati while the refugees were rallying to mark the Tibetan Uprising Day, demanding liberation of Tibet and free movement between... Horoscopes 11 Mar, 2008
LETTERS Futuristic concern This is in reference to the edit page article “Special session and after” (THT, Nov 9). I agree with the writer that a fully Proportional Representation system of election would have ensured equal representation of ethnic and... 12 Nov, 2007
Formal refugee resettlement process to begin next week Kathmandu, November 3:The process for the resettlement of some 60,000 Bhutanese refugees in the United States will formally kickstart next week with the first batch of some 3,000 refugees undergoing interview in Damak of Jhapa. The entire resettlement... Travel 04 Nov, 2007
Dalai Lama’s criticism devastated Gere LONDON: Hollywood star Richard Gere was devastated when his spiritual hero and mentor, the Dalai Lama, criticised his photography calling them “poor quality”.Gere first showcased his photos 10 years back to raise funds for Tibetan refugees and was... Travel Abroad 14 Sep, 2007
Idols recovered from Lhasa yet to find their way home Kathmandu, August 3:Lack of security at the Yetser Jangchur Ling Monastery (YJLM) has delayed the re-installation of 27 idols and a stupa at the YJLM. The artefacts were recovered from thieves in Lhasa.Orgyan Dorje Gurung, vice-chairman of the YJLM,... Travel 04 Aug, 2007
Don’t meddle in Tibet, says Chinese official Kathmandu, November 23:Vice-minister of the Chinese Communist Party, Liu Hongcai, today said no foreign force should intervene in the internal affairs of Tibet. He made this remark after meeting Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs,... Travel 24 Nov, 2006
Miss Tibet Puts Politics on Catwalk Braving a controversial “swimwear” round and questions about Tibet’s ”freedom struggle”, a sociology student born in India has won the annual Miss Tibet beauty pageant held by Tibetans living in exile. Organiser Lobsang Wangyal says the...
