TIME OUT Int’l players departKATHMANDU: Bishwa Sagar Shrestha, founder and president of International Budokai-do Full Contact Federation bade farewell to various international players here today. Players from India, Pakistan, France and Morocco who had been... 02 Jul, 2004
ONCE-OVER Maoists’ huts torchedBHAIRAHAWA: Security forces torched and destroyed 60 huts constructed by Maoists in Rupandehi district. Security sources said Maoists had built the huts on 52 bighas of land owned by Ram Janaki Trust at Bhaisakhadar of Harnaiya... Travel 12 Jun, 2004
Maoists collecting pressure cookers from Banke locals Himalayan News ServiceNepalgunj, June 10:Maoists have started collecting pressure cookers, domestic weapons and even tilling tools from VDCs across Rapti river in Banke. They have taken khukuris, sickles and pressure cookers . While the Maoists are... Travel 11 Jun, 2004
Tipping the balance Customers in the rural confines of far-western region have been at the receiving end of the weighing machines because most of them in the villages are either faulty or weigh less than they ought to. This, however, does not mean their counterparts in... 24 May, 2004
Edubytes Distribution of textbooks starts BANKE: With a view to removing the problem of scarcity of textbooks in mountainous districts of mid-west region, Janak Educational Materials Centre Limited has started the distribution of textbooks and other materials... Travel Abroad 13 Apr, 2004
River linking debate West Seti dam will worsen flooding in NepalA B ThapaIndia’s proposed link canal plan is a subject of considerable debate in Nepal. Various NGOs and other institutions have spared no effort and money in holding meetings to discuss the long-term... 19 Mar, 2004
Water mills on verge extinction Bhanu Bhakta AcharyaHetauda, February 23 Though technology for improving water mills has been brought in Makwanpur district, most water mills are still being operated traditionally. Income from traditional water mills is barely enough to sustain... 24 Feb, 2004
King’s tour to districts on Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, February 15Continuing the tour of the mid-western region, King Gyanendra and Queen Komal today visited Pyuthan, Salyan, Dang and Rolpa districts. The DDC chairman of Dang and head of the felicitation committee, Devendra... Travel 16 Feb, 2004
Charting new horizons Sanjeev SatgainyaKathmanduWhen something that we never thought of happens, it gives a lot of pleasure,” shares Bijay K C who has just completed his course of Chartered Accountant from India. With this accolade, Bijay is now the youngest-ever... Travel Abroad 13 Feb, 2004
Hetauda treatment plant waits for wastewater Bhanu Bhakta Acharya Hetauda, February 9The water treatment plant, established for Rs 500 million and constructed in Hetauda Industrial Zone (HIZ), is facing operational difficulties because of the dearth of the minimum amount of polluted water. The... 10 Feb, 2004
Mid-western region lags behind in development Rastriya Samachar SamitiNepalgunj, February 7Fifteen districts in Bheri, Rapti and Karnali zones of the midwestern region are rich in natural resources, though they are lagging behind from the development point of view.The whole of Karnali afflicted... 08 Feb, 2004
Crocs released in Rapti river Rastriya Samachar SamitiBharatpur, February 2Royal Chitwan National Park released 10 crocodiles into the Rapti river today on the occasion of World Wetlands Day. The Gharial crocodiles were released at a place called Dudhaura within the park. Six of... Travel 03 Feb, 2004
