IN OTHER WORDS Oil politics:Saudi Arabia is the source of only 15 per cent of America’s imported oil. But since oil is an interchangeable commodity in world markets, every barrel America imports helps push up the prices received by Saudi Arabia, the world’s... 03 Jan, 2005
Chino calls for stepping up efforts to reduce poverty Himalayan News ServiceShanghai, May 26:Asian Development Bank (ADB) president Tadao Chino today called on Asia and Pacific countries to promote private sector development, increase investment, and foster regional cooperation to ensure sustained... 26 May, 2004
Porters demand bandh allowance Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, May 18:Thanks to frequent bandhs, hundreds of porters are forced to sleep on empty stomach. But this time around, some of the educated porters have come up with a demand. They want the respective parties which call the... Horoscopes 19 May, 2004
IN OTHER WORDS UnsteadyFor years the US has maintained its dominance in science by attracting enough young scientists from all over the world to learn, teach, and work here. Now there are signs that US pre-eminence is eroding, in part because foreign researchers have... 07 May, 2004
More childcare centres in villages soon Renu KshetryKathmandu, May 1:The Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) is planning to establish 25 per cent of the Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in the remote areas of the country. Previously, more and more ECD centres were established in... Travel 02 May, 2004
Enterprises need to improve upon their efficiency, products Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, April 30:Taking part in a National workshop on Improving Enterprise Competitiveness and Productivity, organised by the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI) in assistance with International... 30 Apr, 2004
Adult literacy programmes suspended Himalayan News Service Dhangadhi, July 3: Increasing security threat has disrupted literacy programmes being operated in the Kailali district. Nine such literacy programmes run in the district by the local nongovernmental organisations, with the... Travel 07 Apr, 2004
CWIN project benefits over 3,000 children Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 25:More than 3,000 children have benefited from the Education Support Programme (ESP) of Child Workers in Nepal Concerned Centre (CWIN) this year. "In the educational year 2003/04, CWIN supported 3,131 children... Horoscopes 26 Mar, 2004
Small entrepreneurs find raising credit difficult Himalayan News Service Kathmandu, March 26: Entrepreneurs who are involved in micro and small enterprises (MSEs) have not been able to access credit easily. This has come out as one of the major hurdles in boosting such ventures. This is according to... 26 Mar, 2004
Tht impact : Dura in hospital Himalayan News ServiceNepalgunj, March 19:At last Kala Devi Dura has breathed a sigh of relief as her paralysed husband Channu Dura was admitted to Kohalpur Medical College today. Residents of Durga VDC of Jumla district, Dura had been taking refuge... Travel 20 Mar, 2004
Japanese grant for language hub Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 19:The embassy of Japan has decided to extend a grant of Rs 525,423 to the Pokhara Japanese Language and Culture Centre (PJLCC). A contract to the effect was signed and exchanged today between Hiroshi Jingu,... Horoscopes 20 Mar, 2004
Voices come of age Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu:Growing Old in India: Voices Reveal, Statistics Speak’, a book authored by professor Ashish Bose and Mala Kapur Shankhardass, PhD was launched at a programme on March 9. Dr Wasim Zaman, director of United Nations... Travel Abroad 11 Mar, 2004
