Newars talk of Nepal Mandala Lalitpur, July 22:A discussion on Nepal Mandal, the possible Newar Autonomous Region, was held here today.Presenting a concept paper on the boundary of the historic Nepal Mandala, Kashinath Tamot, a historian, said the area covering 12 districts of... Horoscopes 23 Jul, 2006
IN BRIEF Sherpa’s bidKATHMANDU: Tashi Lakpa Sherpa, 19, both a singer and a climber, is all set to release his music album Sherpini Kanchhi atop the Mt Everest. If he succeeds, he will be the first ever singer and composer musician to release an album on the... Horoscopes 01 Apr, 2006
Nepali stake goes up in Bhote Koshi Power Co Lalitpur, March 27: Himal International Energy Pvt Ltd (HIEPL) now owns 85 per cent share in Bhote Koshi Power Company Pvt Ltd (BKPC). The acquisition of majority shares was announced at a press meet organised in Lalitpur today. HIEPL has bought 75 per... 27 Mar, 2006
Taplejung folks unaware of identity card system Taplejung, January 7:The people of Taplejung are yet to receive identity (ID) cards due to lack of awareness among them of the same, though 15 days have elapsed since the government implemented the ID card system to cross the Tibetan border. As per an... Travel 08 Jan, 2006
Familiar scene The government has started a two-month assessment programme to monitor the improvement in the status of Nepali women. Its gender assessment and budget audit programme will try to determine the impact of the existing policies of three years on women’s... 09 Dec, 2005
IN BRIEF Cops raid restaurants Kathmandu: A Valley Police team on Saturday arrested 13 persons, including 12 girls, for anti-social activities, from three dance restaurants in the valley. According to police, the arrests were made after raids at the Night Bar... Horoscopes 27 Nov, 2005
Ordinance draws flak, nationwide Pokhara, October 21: Pokhara-based professionals including journalists today organised a rally protesting the Ordinance to amend Media Acts, recently promulgated by the government. The Ordinance is against the norms of present 1990 constitution so it... Travel 21 Oct, 2005
ONCE-OVER Maoists free teachersRAMECHHAP: Twelve teachers of the Tamakoshi Janajagrit Higher Secondary School in Khimti VDC, whom the Maoists had abducted on Monday, were freed on Tuesday, locals said, adding the Maoists had made the abductees take part in a... Travel 21 Sep, 2005
Himalayas better than Swiss Alps! Dewan RaiKathmandu:Some years ago, when Fr Gregory Sharkey arrived at Lisankhu, Sindhupalchok on a charitable drive, a pair of roosters fell abruptly in front of him. Fr Sharkey was quick to capture the moment even if he was not “ready”. Everything... Travel Abroad 20 Apr, 2005
IN BRIEF Sick girl’s father seeks helpCHAUTARA: Ram Bahadur Tamang of Ganrati, Pipaldanda VDC-8, Sindhupalchok, is seeking financial help for the treatment of his 12-year-old daughter, Tirtha Maya, who has a heart problem. Tirtha Maya is a student of class... Travel 05 Feb, 2005
19 districts identified for coffee production Madan WagleTanahun, January 31:National Tea and Coffee Development Board has informed that 19 districts in the country have good potential to produce quality coffee. The districts include Tanahun, Lamjung, Gorkha, Syangja and Kaski of Gandaki zone,... 31 Jan, 2005
Physically-challenged ‘run’ at Dasharath Stadium Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 20:Nepal Paralympic Committee organised Astrid Voehringer National Open Wheelchair Race at Dasharath Stadium today. Altogether 40 physicall challenged athletes from all over the country participated in the... 20 Mar, 2004
