Differently-abled deprived of access to information Lalitpur, February 23 Despite the world witnessing rapid growth in the development of information technology, those living with disabilities, particularly in Nepal, are out of touch with the modern technology. Participants with disabilities at a... Horoscopes 24 Feb, 2016
Country needs more birth centres, say experts KATHMANDU, July 23 A government official stressed on the need to set up more birth centres and newborn care centres to ensure safe motherhood services and institutional delivery. Speaking at a workshop ‘Project Startup’, conducted by Fairmed... Horoscopes 24 Jul, 2015
Jewellery of historical significance found KATHMANDU: A bag containing 27 jewellery of archaeological significance was found at Kalanki Temple, Kalanki, on Saturday, police said. Bhesh Raj Neupane and Jaya Narayan Karki, officials at the National Museum under the Department of Archaeology,... Horoscopes 12 Jul, 2015
Focus on vulnerable populations KATHMANDU, July 10 Nepal will observe the World Population Day tomorrow as it is progressively recovering from devastating earthquakes. A press statement issued by Giulia Vallese, Representative, United Nations Population Fund in Nepal, said the... Horoscopes 11 Jul, 2015
International Day of Persons with Disabilities observed KATHMANDU: With the theme: "Making the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) inclusive: Empowerment of persons with disabilities and their communities around the world", the International Day of Persons with Disabilities was observed across the... Horoscopes 04 Dec, 2009
Disabled seek right to live with dignity Kathmandu, December 3:People living with disabilities (PLWD) today sought special consideration in policies and demanded a life with dignity. Marking International Day of People with Disabilities, they highlighted the everyday problems faced by them.... Horoscopes 04 Dec, 2008
Voice of the people A group of 200 people living with disabilities (PLDs) from 40 districts discussed the issues related to disabilities during a two-day workshop (March 28 and 29) organised by Nepal Disabled Human Rights Centre. The participants came up with a 13-point... 30 Mar, 2008
Disabled want their issues addressed Kathmandu, March 28:People living with disabilities (PLD) today came up with a 13-point Kathmandu Declaration, seeking that the new con address their needs and issues.A total of 200 PLDs from 40 districts discussed the issues related to disabilities... Horoscopes 29 Mar, 2008
Disabled want 10 pc seats in Assembly Kathmandu, December 25:The United National Disabled Movement (UNDM), a struggle committee of the people living with disabilities, organised a sit-in at the southern gate of Singhadurbar today, demanding at least 10 per cent proportionate representation... Horoscopes 26 Dec, 2007
IN BRIEF Disabled launch stirKathmandu: Over 22 organisations have launched a movement to pile pressure on the government to safeguard rights of the people living with disabilities. Rukmangat Nyaupane, coordinator of the ‘United National Disabled Movement’... Horoscopes 08 Dec, 2007
Disabled push for their rights Kathmandu, December 5:Under the leadership of Birendra Raj Pokharel, president of National Federation of the Disabled-Nepal, a team of representatives from organisations working for people living with disabilities handed over a letter of memorandum to... Horoscopes 06 Dec, 2007
Disabled people demand jobs, rights Kathmandu, December 3:People living with disabilities today demanded that the government ensure them decent work for living and express commitment to guarantee their rights.They also demanded ratification of the UN Convention on Rights of the Persons... Horoscopes 04 Dec, 2007
