BNCC organises discussion on investment opportunities in Nepal

. Nepal Financial Forum on Banking, Investment and Remittance in Nepal was organised at the Nepali Embassy in London on Wednesday. In the programme organised by the Britain Nepal Chamber of Commerce (BNCC), issues related to Nepal’s emerging banking system,… बाँकी अंश »

British explorer conquers Everest

LONDON: British adventurer Sir Ranulph Fiennes has reached the summit of Everest on his third attempt at conquering the world’s highest mountain, a spokeswoman said. The 65-year-old arrived at the top of the 8,848-metre (29,028-foot) Himalayan peak just before midnight… बाँकी अंश »

Sri Lanka vows to defeat Tamil Tigers in 48 hours

: The Sri Lankan government vowed Friday to finish off the Tamil Tigers within 48 hours, defying international calls for a truce and warnings of a “humanitarian catastrophe” inside the rebel-held zone. The signal that a final offensive against the… बाँकी अंश »

Gurkha widow to remain in UK

KATHMANDU: The family of a Gurkha killed in Afghanistan this week will not be forced to leave Britain, it was confirmed Sunday. According to the Daily Mail, Corporal Kumar Pun’s widow was said to have been told she and their… बाँकी अंश »

Imran writes letter to Brown

Imran Khan, the Chief of Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf in a letter sent to Prime Minister Gordon Brown has alleged that a British citizen, Altaf Hussain, who styled himself as the leader of a Pakistani political party, Muttahida Qaumi Movement, sitting in… बाँकी अंश »

WHO reports 1,658 confirmed cases of swine flu

The World Health Organization (WHO) Wednesday confirmed 1,658 cases of the new influenza A(H1N1) virus in 23 countries. Mexico reported 946 laboratory-confirmed cases, including 29 deaths, Gregory Hartl, a spokesman for the health agency, said. The United States had 403… बाँकी अंश »

Film stars, Dalai Lama join

Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, the Dalai Lama and football legend Pele are among the prestigious line-up in a YouTube film launched Tuesday to promote a campaign to save the rainforest adopted by Britain’s Prince Charles. The 90-second film shows Prince… बाँकी अंश »

Duchess supports Gurkha campaign

LONDON: The Duchess of Cornwall has backed the campaign against the Government’s treatment of the Gurkhas, according to reports, says ITV. Actress Joanna Lumley, who is spearheading the fight, earlier revealed a senior member of the Royal Family had privately… बाँकी अंश »