Nepal News archive for 14 December 2009
Nepal: Hand Over Murder Suspect to Police - Human Rights Watch (December 14, 2009) - [read more]
… United Nations, to let the Nepal government know they are closely monitoring the government’s and army’s handling of this case. Human Rights Watch said donors should ensure that an effective system of vetting is in place for any Nepali security …
Brazil Seeks $5 Billion Peru Energy Pact, Lobao Says (Update2) - Bloomberg (December 14, 2009) - [read more]
Other countries also offer good opportunities cost-wise, such as Uruguay, Guyana, Costa Rica, Mozambique, Nepal and China.” Competition Competitive construction and energy generation costs are luring investors to Peru, according to Cesar Luiz de …
Shortest person to claim for another title in Guiness Book - English_Xinhua (December 14, 2009) - [read more]
KATHMANDU, Dec. 14 (Xinhua) — An 18 years old Nepali boy who is only 50 cm tall has been recorded as the shortest person in the Guiness Book of World Record (GBWR) is about to claim for yet another world record. In contrast to his growing age, the …
Happy Birthday to Social Documentarian Milton Rogovin! - Seattlest (December 14, 2009) - [read more]
And Cora Edmonds, another photographer with an eye for the less fortunate, will be showing selected work from her photography of Nepal from Dec. 15 through Jan. 26 at Swirl Wine Bar . Swirl is hosting an artist reception for Cora Edmonds on December …
UN envoy begins official visit to Nepal to try to obtain release of … - Global Security (December 14, 2009) - [read more]
14 December 2009 – A top United Nations human rights official arrives in Nepal today to help accelerate the release of nearly 3,000 child soldiers who served in the Maoist army during the country’s decade-long civil war and remain in temporary …
Lewis & Clark students are on the frontline of Copenhagen climate … - OregonLive.com (December 14, 2009) - [read more]
Law students from Lewis & Clark College are getting invaluable experience helping developing countries prepare arguments and research international law at the United Nations climate summit under way in Copenhagen. The Associated Press Delegates walk …
New Study Turns Up the Heat on Soot’s Role in Himalayan Warming (w … - PhysOrg (December 14, 2009) - [read more]
(PhysOrg.com) — Soot from fire in an unventilated fireplace wafts into a home and settles on the surfaces of floors and furniture. But with a quick fix to the chimney flue and some dusting, it bears no impact on a home’s long-term environment. A …
Top 10 fantasy holidays for wannabe poets, cowboys - The Province (December 14, 2009) - [read more]
SYDNEY - From authentic Indian palaces fit for maharajas to Wild West-style cowboy ranches for would-be John Waynes, travel companies and hotels are offering luxury packages to help people live out their fantasies for real. Men’s website AskMen.com …
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Nepal army chief receives guard of honour from Indian army (December 14, 2009) - [read more]
New Delhi: Nepal Chief of Army Staff General Chhatraman Singh Gurung was presented a guard of honour here today.
Kingfisher to fly between Nepal, India (December 14, 2009) - [read more]
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Government has permitted Kingfisher Airlines to start air service between Nepal and India.
Nepal Army Continues to Protect Accused Murderer in Maina Sunuwar Case (December 13, 2009) - [read more]
The Nepal Army did not hand over army Major Niranjan Basnet, one of the accused in the murder of Maina Sunuwar, to Kavre Distric Police/Court today as promised.
Nepal, China for friendship exchange (December 13, 2009) - [read more]
KATHMANDU: With the purpose of promoting friendship exchanges, Nepal and China have agreed to boost up friendly exchange programs in people-to-people level.
UN special representative to visit Nepal (December 12, 2009) - [read more]
Radhika Coomaraswamy, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, will visit Nepal on Dec.
Nepal unrest blame on Delhi (December 12, 2009) - [read more]
Maoist supporters gather to impose a nationwide strike in Kathmandu on Sunday. Kathmandu, Dec.
Dawa Steven Sherpa: The west must help Nepal, not for aid but for justice (December 11, 2009) - [read more]
In an interview en route to Copenhagen, the WWF climate ambassador said Nepal is not to blame for climate change Himalayan mountaineers will drop down to sea-level in Copenhagen today to bring the dire effects of climate change in Nepal to the world’s attention at the UN climate summit.
Protest over attack on journalists in Nepal (December 11, 2009) - [read more]
The Federation of Nepalese Journalists, the powerful umbrella organisation of journalists in Nepal that had played a leading role in the struggle for democracy during King Gyanendra’s army-backed regime, held rallies in the capital and major towns outside as well as a sit-in before the district administration authorities, urging an end to impunity.
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Will India Allow Nepal-Bangladesh Trade? (November 19, 2009) - [read more]
After agreeing to a rail link between Nepal and Bangladesh, will India allow the two countries to use that?It didn’t happen in 1976 when Bangladesh and Nepal signed a transit agreement for boosting bilateral trade but failed to implemented it as India did not allow its territory to be used for passage at that time. [...]
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