PATA annual meet held in Macau Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, April 27:With a theme of “Connecting Tourism Stakeholders”, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) held its 54th annual conference in Macau SAR from April 17-21. Prabin B Panday, chairman of PATA Nepal Chapter... 27 Apr, 2005
A moveable feast : Jalan Jalan, Malaysia and two artists Dubby BhagatKathmandu:There are people who want to eat the Malaysian Salad Gado Gado in a bowl with the peanut dressing poured over the chopped vegetables. But I like serving it in a flat dish with the vegetables in all their beautiful colors around a... Travel Abroad 14 Apr, 2005
IN BRIEF NSU veep arrestedKathmandu: Police arrested Pradip Poudel, the vice-president of Nepal Students Union and Dharma Khanal, a student activist from near the residence of Nepali Congress president Girija Prasad Koirala at Maharajgunj at around 8.30 am on... Horoscopes 05 Apr, 2005
SNIPPETS Jailed for aborting foetusBANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: A Filippino maid working here has been jailed for one year by a Brueni court for illegally aborting her four-month-old foetus. Rosario Dotdot Yaho, 40, found out between September and October last year... Women 03 Apr, 2005
LETTERS Emitting less carbon dioxide: Regarding the news item “Nepal to ratify Kyoto protocol in due course,” published in THT on February 17, I would like to point out that the industrialised countries have a greater responsibility to ratify the treaty... 17 Feb, 2005
It’s a tough grind for Rangers, 24 hrs Rekha Shrestha Bharatpur, February 16: These purposeful-looking men trudge over rugged mountainsides in the country, days and nights, hunting and destroying rebel hideouts, securing villages, and helping people return to a normal life. The Royal... Travel 16 Feb, 2005
Of rasa, rhyme ’n realism Sucheta DasguptaKathmandu:I will not allow form to dictate content,” says Punjabi Nepalis poet and columnist Yuyutsu RD Sharma in a recent interview in Amsterdam. “It must be the other way round.”Those are the words becoming a master of the genre... Travel Abroad 16 Feb, 2005
ONCE-OVER Border meet to curb terror: Biratnagar: A meeting in Bihar state of Nepali and Indian security officials on border crime, has decided to curb terrorism in border areas. The meeting was held with a focus on the coming February 15 Bihar legislative... Travel 01 Feb, 2005
Army says it has blasted Maoist arms factory Himalayan News ServiceDipayal, January 9: The security forces today claimed that they destroyed a weapon factory of the Maoists during an aerial strike in rural areas of Doti district last night. According to a security source, the aerial attack began... Travel 10 Jan, 2005
Shrestha wins Everest Cup Himalayan News Service Kathmandu, April 10: Pradeep Kumar Shrestha won the Everest Golf Cup, sponsored by Everest Hotel at Royal Nepal Golf Course, here today. Played at Stableford Handicap 7/8 format, Shrestha finished the day with 38 points, one... 04 Oct, 2004
Tourist arrival falls in Swargdwari Himalayan News Service Pyuthan, May 13:There is a drastic fall in the number of tourists and pilgrims in Swargdwari, one of the most potential tourist spots in mid-west region, this year. Pilgrims hesitate to visit this famous religious place due to... 13 May, 2004
SNIPPETS Sharif’s brother deportedLAHORE: Pakistan deported opposition leader Shahbaz Sharif back to Saudi Arabia soon after he flew into Lahore in defiance of government orders to remain in exile, Information Minister Sheikh Rashid said. “He has been... Women 12 May, 2004
