IN BRIEF Two hurt in bike accidentsKATHMANDU: Laxmi Kshetri, 19, of Machhapokhari Balaju and a minor Rajan Maharjan, 9, of Lalitpur Sub-Metropolitan City-18 were injured in separate motorbike accidents. Khsetri, who hails from Rupandehi district, was knocked... Horoscopes 19 May, 2004
Lawyers urge govt to respect statute Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, April 29:Senior lawyers today accused the government of violating the current constitution and not respecting the rule of law in the country.The lawyers were speaking at a candlelight meeting organised by the Supreme... Travel 30 Apr, 2004
Students begin signature campaign for republic Himalayan News Service Pokhara, April 26: The All Nepal National Free Student Union, PN Campus unit, today started a signature collection campaign in support of a republican system in the country. The student leaders said that they expect to collect... Travel 27 Apr, 2004
Professionals set up alliance for peace Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, April 8:The professional organisations of lawyers, journalists, professors and doctors have agreed to set up an alliance -- Professionals Alliance for Peace and Democracy (PAPAD) -- to bring the three political forces... Horoscopes 09 Apr, 2004
Police atrocity flayed Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, April 5:The Federation of Nepalese Journalists (FNJ) and the Nepal Bar Association (NBA) have condemned baton-charge on journalists covering the demonstration being organised by the pro-democratic five-party alliance.... Horoscopes 06 Apr, 2004
AI worried over abductions Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 25:Amnesty International has expressed its concern over the sharp rise in reports of hostage taking and abductions by the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist in a number of separate incidents.The organisation, in a... Travel 26 Mar, 2004
Kavre lawyers facing hard times Himalayan News ServiceDhulikhel, March 20:The number of cases in Kavre District Court has decreased lately due to Maoist fear. The court, which used to remain busy throughout the office hour, now hardly hears a dozen of cases a month. The people from... Travel 21 Mar, 2004
Pact to fight against corruption in judiciary Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 5:The Nepal Bar Association, an umbrella organisation of lawyers in the country and the Judicial Council, a constitutional body, today held discussions on combating corruption and irregularities in judiciary."We... Travel 06 Mar, 2004
900 missing, says NHRC; RNA differs Ananta Raj LuitelKathmandu, March 2:Despite the National Human Rights Commission report that says at least 900 people are still missing in the country, security agencies have told the courts that only eight people are under preventive detention since... Travel 03 Mar, 2004
ONCE-OVER Garaghat crossfire endsNepalgunj: The crossfire between the security forces and Maoists in Garaghat of Rukum district ended on Monday. The forces had gone there from Musikot to free over six dozen people including teachers, students and their guardians... Travel 02 Mar, 2004
King’s address evokes mixed reaction Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, February 9Members of civil society today expressed mixed reactions to King Gyanendra’s address in Nepalgunj.“It is positive that the King addressed monarchy as an institution, but it is crucial to hold round table... Travel 10 Feb, 2004
Concern over food shortage expressed Rastriya Samachar SamitiNepalgunj, May 25A three-day regional workshop on "Food Security: Opportunity and Challenges" organised under the joint auspices of Rural Reconstruction Nepal (RRN) and action aid, western regional office, Nepalgunj began here... Travel 25 May, 2002
