Rescue chopper crashes in Nepal, one killed
Source: NewKerala
Kathmandu :: Nepal | updated 2013-06-19 11:38:51 -0700 | travel-news
The ill-fated helicopter with six people onboard crashed on the banks of the river in Humla district, the district administrative office said...The chopper, belonging to Fishtail Air, was returning after transporting a rescue team to Hilsa village. Three people were...
Nepal-Africa film festival opens with 'Earth Anthem'
Source: NewKerala
Kathmandu :: Nepal | updated 2013-06-19 09:02:50 -0700 | entertainment-news
The screening of the 2.5-minute-long film was held Wednesday at the Russian Cultural Centre in the Nepal capital. It was attended by celebrities of the Nepalese film industry...Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Hindi, Nepali, Russian and Spanish - celebrates the diversity...
India to provide Rs 40 million to Nepal for school buildings
Source: The Economic Times
Kathmandu :: Nepal | updated 2013-06-19 07:58:31 -0700 | political-news
India today pledged to provide a grant of Rs 41 million to Nepal for the construction of a new school building and help in creating better facilities for over 1,000 students. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the...
22 dead in monsoon floods in Nepal
Source: Fox News
Kathmandu :: Nepal | updated 2013-06-19 04:53:12 -0700 | green-news
At least 22 people have been killed in landslides and floods triggered by heavy monsoon rain in remote parts of Nepal, a government spokesman said Wednesday. "So far, 22 people from across the country have been killed by landslides and...
Tiny airport is gateway to Everest
Source: Japan Times
Kathmandu :: Nepal | updated 2013-06-18 09:57:59 -0700 | travel-news
As soon as the decades-old Twin Otter landed at Lukla airport, passengers burst out in applause. They do that for nearly every safe landing at the often terrifying airport at the gateway to Mount Everest. At an altitude of 2,843...
India's friendlies cancelled due to clash with SAFF Cup
Source: India Abroad
Kathmandu :: Nepal | updated 2013-06-18 04:17:34 -0700 | sports-news
Wins in those games would have helped the currently 147th-ranked side garner points and improve its ranking...Cup was explored but a few teams from other countries are playing in the AFC Cup," he added.
Rice weather for it: Paddy field workers smile in monsoon rains as planting season begins in earnest ...
Source: Mail Online UK
Kathmandu :: Nepal | updated 2013-06-18 03:06:33 -0700 | green-news
18 June 2013 0 View comments Shin deep in mud and rain water and getting a soaking from a monsoon deluge, it's hard to fathom why these workers could possibly look so happy in their daily toil. But far from...
IHT Rendezvous: From Nepal, a Push to End Human Trafficking
Source: Newyork Times
Kathmandu :: Nepal | updated 2013-06-18 11:10:25 -0700 | political-news
Human trafficking is one of the world's fastest-growing crimes , the United Nations says, with nearly 21 million people falling victim each year. More than half of the victims of forced labor are from the Asia-Pacific region, the International Labor...
Elephant tramples girl to death in Nepal
Source: The New Zealand Herald
Kathmandu :: Nepal | updated 2013-06-18 12:57:17 -0700 | political-news
An elephant has trampled a 12-year-old girl to death after dragging her away from her home in a remote region of southeastern Nepal, police say. Three members of the girl's family managed to flee when the elephant stormed into their...
Politics › Nepal's president arrives in Japan for medical treatment
Source: Japan Today
Kathmandu :: Nepal | updated 2013-06-17 15:02:11 -0700 | travel-news
Nepal's President Ram Baran Yadav arrived in Japan Monday for medical treatment after he was diagnosed with intestinal problems, a spokesman said. The 70-year-old fell ill two days ago and was admitted to a hospital in the capital late on...
Five missing, over 50 houses swept away in western Nepal
Source: NewKerala
Kathmandu :: Nepal | updated 2013-06-17 10:41:35 -0700 | green-news
Normal life was hit in some districts of the region after the swollen Mahakali river (known as Sharda in India) inundated homes, as well as sweeping away habitations and government offices and a hospital. The worst hit was Khalanga, the...
Chewing on black humour
Source: The Hindu
Kathmandu :: Nepal | updated 2013-06-16 22:42:36 -0700 | business-news
When the veteran journalist, Vinod Mehta, last edited a daily newspaper, he used to be delighted when he got a good political cartoon. He often put it right in the middle of the front page, surrounded by stories...A dramatic cartoon...
Migrant''s body found hanging
Source: Indian Express
Kathmandu :: Nepal | updated 2013-06-15 17:01:45 -0700 | sports-news
The body of a migrant, believed to be from Nepal, was found hanging from the ceiling in Janakpuri on Saturday morning. While the police have found no suicide note, they are waiting for the deceased's family to arrive by Sunday...
Don?t boycott polls, Nepal le...
Source: Qatar English Daily
Kathmandu :: Nepal | updated 2013-06-14 17:24:46 -0700 | travel-news
Nepal's interim government yesterday urged political parties not to boycott long-awaited elections set for November that have raised hopes of stability in the Himalayan nation. Nepal's chief justice, who heads the caretaker government, called on parties to meet officials and...
Spectrum Dance Theater stages new ‘Autopsy of Love’
Source: Seattle Times
Kathmandu :: Nepal | updated 2013-06-14 07:30:51 -0700 | entertainment-news
Thursdays-Saturdays through June 29, Spectrum Dance Theater at Emerald City Trapeze Arts Building, 2702 Sixth Ave. S., Seattle; $20-$25 (206-325-4161 or www.spectrumdance.org ).
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