Locals face fertilizer shortage Himalayan News Service Jhapa, July 1:Farmers in the district are facing chemical fertilizer shortage just when the time for paddy sowing is nearing. They are compelled to import low quality Indian fertilizers after Salt Trading Corporation (STC) and... 01 Jul, 2004
Woe stricken Additional health workers have been deployed in the Bhutanese refugee camps in Jhapa and Morang districts following an outbreak of viral flu. Several refugees have died so far and the Amda Hospital at Damak is chock a bloc with those suffering from the... 29 Jun, 2004
Asian Paints Nepal opens exclusive showroom Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, June 24:Asian Paints, the largest paint company in Nepal, has launched its first exclusive Colour World showroom, M/S Apurva International at Teku. With around 1,200 shades to choose from, the Colour World is a unique... 24 Jun, 2004
Refugees in Maoist activities Himalayan News ServiceDamak, June 9:The Refugees Coordination Unit (RCU) of Nepal has suspended all the facilities of 17 refugees, suspecting their involvement in Maoist activities. The refugees had escaped from Beldangi refugee camp after local... Travel 10 Jun, 2004
2PM jackpot awarded Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, June 10:More than 12, 000 people gathered in Pathari Bazaar to witness the prize distribution ceremony of 2 PM Jackpot. Kamala Dahal was awarded a cash prize of Rs 10,000 in Pathari Bazaar. Asian Thai Foods Pvt Ltd has... 10 Jun, 2004
Neo-settlers increasing in Larumba Himalayan News ServiceIlam, June 5:People of the Kirant community are flocking to their religious centre, Larumba, in Ilam district due to both political and social reasons. According to the Kirant Cholung Angish Mangena Service Central Committee, till... Travel 06 Jun, 2004
Export from Kakarbhitta transit point up Kumar Luintel Damak, May 29: The ‘plant quarantine check post’ at Kakarbhitta has informed that the export quantity of ginger, Amriso, big cardamom and tea leaves are increasing every year since fiscal year 2054-55. Ram Laxman Prasad Shah, chief of... 29 May, 2004
ONCE-OVER Maoists kidnap principalDHANKUTA: The Maoists abducted principal of the Shree Siddha Devi Lower Secondary School, Saptingtar, Arjun Bhandari, on Monday. When contacted, chief district officer Shambhu Ghimire and officials at the District Education... Travel 27 May, 2004
Morang sans water DAMAK: Thousands of residents in two VDCs of Morang have been facing severe drinking shortage due to mixing up of rainwater with potable water sources following an incessant rainfall for a week. Legang residents, who use water from local Bhuwa river,... Travel 23 May, 2004
Biz briefs Mango production to dipMAHOTTARI: Mango production in Mahottari district is expected to decline by 70 per cent in comparison to last year, according to the District Agriculture Development office, Mahottari. Mahottari produces the largest amount of... 23 May, 2004
Damak to get govt HS school Himalayan News ServiceDamak, April 28:It was said at a press meet organised yesterday that a government-run higher secondary school will be set up for the first time at district headquarters Damak. Taking into consideration that the students from poor... Travel 29 Apr, 2004
Nepathya to hit the road with Tour 2004 Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, April 22:Since its establishment in 1990 ‘Nepathya’ has won its way to people’s hearts with outstanding melodious track that are based in folk music. From “Barashat Ko Mausom”, “Chekyo Chekyo”, “Eouta... Travel Abroad 22 Apr, 2004
