Ayurveda a disappearing science Kathmandu:No one would disagree with the fact that the treatment system of ayurveda has become quite popular in recent years. The ayurvedic treatment has been successful to alleviate various types of ailments with no side effects. Despite the fact that... Travel Abroad 29 Aug, 2005
National Rice Day marked Himalayan News ServiceLalitpur, June 29:A member of the National Planning Commission (NPC), Dr Ram Prasad Chaudhary, today inaugurated the National Rice Day by planting paddy on the premises of the Nepal Agriculture Research Council (NARC).Addressing a... Horoscopes 30 Jun, 2005
India allows free ginger export from Nepal Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, June 22:Export of Nepali ginger to India has been allowed freely without any import permit, says a press statement issued by the Embassy of India on Wednesday. According to the statement, although import of fresh ginger... 22 Jun, 2005
LETTERS Extend help to farmers The news “food insecurity gets worse,” published in THT on June 1 reflects the gloomy condition facing the Nepali farmers today. With the ongoing conflict in the country, the normal life of the rural community is severely... 05 Jun, 2005
Managing globalisation Problem of food security in Nepal Bishwambher PyakuryalFood availability over time has increased in other countries in South Asia but decreased in Nepal and Bangladesh during the period 1991-2001. The average yield in Nepal has fallen compared to the South Asian average. In Nepal,... 04 May, 2005
Poverty alleviation Eradicating hunger should be the main goal Bishwambher PyakuryalStructural reforms are inadequate to alleviate poverty and ensure food security in Nepal.The country lacks adequate, proper and complete implementable policy recommendations on poverty. It necessitates an overview of poverty... 21 Apr, 2005
Protectionism in disguise World trade trick Nepal should perceive Bijendra Man ShakyaTrade not aid’ is the catchphrase that is leading poor countries to open up their markets at par with rich nations. Nepal, for instance, has dismantled both tariff and non-tariff barriers in the name of globalisation process. Over... 26 Apr, 2004
National horticulture workshop to focus on technology enhancement Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 1, The fourth national horticulture workshop, scheduled to be held from March 2-4 in Lalitpur, will delve into issues related to horticultural technology and how best to use it for enhancing the livelihood of... 01 Mar, 2004
Two quarantine posts in offing India has finally agreed to open two more quarantine check posts at Nepalgunj and Raxual within this month that is expected to allow more access to Nepali agro-products to India.It remains to be seen how effectively the quarantine check posts are... Travel 16 May, 2002
Ropeway demolition affects Nepalis Ropeways used by the local people of India and Nepal to cross the Mahakali River have recently been destroyed. After the ropeways were demolished by local administrative bodies of the two countries, the people living in the area have been facing... Travel 16 May, 2002
Training on Agriculture machinery imparted A seven-day training programme on operation and maintenance of agricultural machinery organised by Agricultural Tools Research Centre (ATRC), Birgunj began here today.The training programme, organised with an objective of enhancing the capabilities of... 30 Apr, 2002
