Pollution in the kathmandu valley-how it started

A few neighbourhoods in kathmandu hav been organising effective community clean-up efforts to keep trash off the streets, but out in the countryside there's no control, and everyone has someone else to blame.

The valley's ancient towns are afflicted with that plague of modern life,smog. The bowl-shaped valley is an ideal place for a thermal inversion. Dust particles and exhaust fumes combine with the winter mist to form murky haze. Thirty years ago the Himalayan peaks appeared crystal clear behind the valley rim to the north; nowadays they're frequently hidden behind the brown smudge. Public Enemy member one for environmentalists is the coal-burning Himal Cement Factory at chobhar, the valley's major industrial employer. In most of nepal, the air outside is clear. Pollution is hidden indoors, in poorly ventilated houses that trap smoke from cooking fires, causing eye infections and respiratory illnesses.

Gravely pollutes water is a major carrier of disease. the valley's sewage treatment and water purification plants are rendered practically useless, as low water pressure and the close proximity of water and sewage pipes mean the water is dangerously fouled by the time it reaches home taps. chemical pollution is a growing danger in the valley, as industries pour untreated wastes directly into rivers, the traditional dumping ground for all kinds of garbage, despite their sacred status.

The most visible pollution appears on trails strewn with biscuit wrappers, noddle packages, and used toilet paper ,especially by tourists. Foreign visitors are the biggest sinners in this category because they can afford expensive packaged products,, but nepalis litter too. Until recently everything was either natural or recycled. Feasts were served on leaf plates and bags, old bits of metal were melted down into new cookpots. The advent of plastic has outpaced the realization that when you throw it away, it's there to stay.

Variety of birds in Nepal attracts tourists for Birdwatching

Nepal is a landlocked country which covers the area of less than 1% of total world's land. However, the tiny Nepal contains 10 % of all its birds which is 801 species of birds found in Nepal. 
With less than one percent of the world's land mass, tiny Nepal contains 10% of its birds, or 801 species. some of the names are as entertaining as the birds themselves: plumbeous redstart, satyr tragopan, himalayan tree pie, hoary barwing, coal tit. over half are found in the kathmandu valley. The area around the royal botanical gardens at godavari is especially rich: on the three-hour walk from godavari to the summit of phulchowki(2765 meters) its possible to spot 100 different species.The wooded summit of nagarjun and the area around Thankot on the valley rim are other good sites.

Chitwan National Park, with its wide range of natural environments, also hosts over 400 bird species. Spring migration season, February-March, brings the most sightings. The marsh and reed breds of kosi tappu wildlife reserve in eastern nepal are on the spring migration route of thousands of water birds. Trekking greatly increases the variety of sight-seeings. It's also the only way to spot the Impeyen Pheasant, the gorgeously colored national bird of nepal which prefers high altitudes. one of the better bird watching treks is the western side of Annapurna Circuit. The trail leads from tropical pokhara up the kali gandaki valley onto the dry highlands beyond Jomsom, where species typical of the tibetan plateau appear.

kathmandu's most memorable birdwatching experince involves mammals. from april through december, tourists heading to thamel stop dead in their tracks to stare at the hundreds of giant fruit bats roosting upside down in the popalars in kaiser ripe plums, the bats squabble and sleep during the day, then fly off at dusk in search of a dinner of fruit and flowers.

The Impeyen pheasant(danphe) is Nepal's national bird.

Back to the history of Nepal.

The history of nepal centers on the kathmandu Valley. . Even today, Hill people heading to kathmandu will tell you "Nepalma jaane"-"We're going to Nepal."

 From the beginining the valley has been the center of politics, intrigue, religion, trade, and urban civilization-in short,everything worth recording. Compared to it, life in the Hills was unremarkable, and it continued for centuries unnoted,much as it does today.

The kathmandu Valley's traditional prosperity came from its fertile soil and its strategic location on the trans-himalayan trade route between the india and tibet. Kathmandu was a pleaseant place for caravans to wait out the malarial summers of the southern terai or the winter snows blocking the northern passes into tibet. Traders, scholars, monks, pilgrims, and envoys from many countries journeyed through the valley and left a legacy of diverse ideas and influences.

Despite the constant stream of visitors, out-side historical sources are scanty, limited to a few Chinese diplomats, Christian missionaries, and the British Residents who were forcibly settled in kathamndu in 19th century.local history on the other hand apperas everywhere in the valley. royal edicts were etched in copper-platess,carved onto pillars, or engraved on stone slabs. later came manuscipts of palm leaves or handmade paper, and the vamsavali, historical chrinicles blending myth and history, legend and fact. in a larger sense,, history is encoded in the valley's traditional art and arctitecture and lives on in legends, festivals and customs some over 1500 years old, that act as direct links to the past.

Education-the real learning and training of mind..

Education can change the thinking perspective of the people and can lift the IQ level to maximim which consequence in better thinking ,creating ideas,creativity.

As the children of today are the manpower of tommorow for the development of the city and the country. Therefore, they should be educated properly so that they do not fall in wrong activities. It is the education which changes the thinking of the person and  makes them capable of deciding right or wrong. The present context of education system in the city is not good. Quality education is lacking in the city due to which students are prevented from getting quality education. Today,, the world has globalized and the person has to compete in the international level. Quality education if not provided, the students fall behind and they cannot achive the real goal. The future of the country lies upon its people and the future of people depends upon the quality education. So, the education system needs to be improved a lot. The infra structure should be developed. Also , the computer labs and science labs should be maintained properly. Technology should be well known from the childhood. The trained teachers should be appointed and they should be paid accordingly so that they can give more quality education to the students.

There may seem a lot a problem at the start of each work but the main focus should be given  on school system and education because every change starts from am individual and education makes and individual aware about the other problems as well. If every citizens of the country are aware about the other problems as well, then the problems can be controlled. So, the first step is to improve the education system and make the future of the children good.
Therefore, if the people are educated, the development goes ahead in the rapid rate and for the people to be educated, improvement of the school system is a must-important role.

Problems in the kathmandu city

People face a a lot of  problems at every step in the kathmandu city. However, lack of their awareness is the main reason behind this.

Problems cannot sustain forever. If there is a desire to overcome it, we definitely can overcome every serious problems. Currently, the city is facing a enormous problem at this instant. The infra structure of the city are outdated. The education system of the city is very weak and the computers which are present in the school are one and half decade old. The teachers are not paid sufficiently and the infra structure of the city is just ruining. Moreover, the same is the problem in traffic. The traffic problem and pollution is just peaking up and the city severely needs a first rate transport system.

The education system of our county is not good sufficient for increasing the development level of the country. We are lacking behind in every field and the main reason to this is the consequence of not providing fruitful education . As the children of today are the manpower of tommorrow for the development of the city. Quality education and training should be provided from the early childhood instead of reading those old books and course book . Children should be trained on focusing to their creativity from the early childhood.
Likewise, pollution and transport are the other problems that the people face in the city .

Maha jodi funny video clip

This is one of the epic funny video part of the maha jodi ,,presenting haribansa acharya and madan krishna. These two actors are the most talented person in nepali comedy program. More videos are available in youtube. watch the video and place your review. 

Nepali Gaijatra 2013 funny entertaining video

Nepali Gaijatra Latest 

 This is another comedy video entertainment selected from the nepali gaijatra program this year 2013 to entertain the nepalese people with the top comedy actors of nepal. Take your valuable time to watch the video . You can also place your review.

Dashain festival this year

One of the Nepali festival so called-dashain.

Fortunate is the one 

Who has learned to admire,

But not to envy. 

Good wishes for a joyous Navratri, 

With a plenty of peace and prosperity. 

2013 happy Dashain wishes ....

Nepali beautiful model Shristi Shrestha lovely photoshoot

A short biography of nepali model shristi shrestha

Name: Shristi Shrestha
Birthday: 18 October 1988
Age: 25
Birthplace: Chitwan, Nepal
Height: 5ft 10 inc
Qualification: B.sc Nursing
Hobbies: Reading, Travelling, Dancing and Cooking
Awards: Miss Nepal World

watch the nepali beautiful model shristi shrestha lovely photoshoot:

New Nepali song PREM KATHA by nabin k bhattrai

watch the nepali latest song by nepali singer nabin k bhattrai 

This is the latest nepali pop song presented by singer nabin k bhattarai. It is one of the best song of him.  .watch this video song and leave your review.

Life on planet earth

I am one species who has got power of creativity and out there trillions like me. We are creating something which effect natural echo system. Are we trying to be independent from nature creating something like home inside home. In my opinion i don't think this is the way we should carry on there are trillions like you and me who don't have water, food, or any support in our own made system to survive. In today's generation life is to survive but i think life is to flourish as flower does.

 

Miss Nepal 2013 Ishani Shrestha in fifth position for Miss World 2013

Miss Nepal Ishani Shrestha on 5th Spot! And the 10 Semi Finalists of Miss World 2013

According to latest facebok updates:
 Hav a look at the top 10 country for the final of Miss World 2013:                            
1. Philippines
2.Brazil
3. Australia
4.France
5. Nepal
6. England
7. Indonesia
8. Spain
9. Jamaica
10. Ghana

Just Write ! Article writing competition in Nepal

Nepal Engineering College, Bhaktapur Nepal 

Students and faculty members of Nepal Engineering College started an information portal themed as 'Just write'. The objective of the portal is said to provide insights to both the government and the people for the development of the country.

The information portal is under supervision of  Curl Inc. Nabin Poudel president of Curl Inc said " Our country is still old fashioned because all the supreme power of the country is with old and out dated people. Seriously they are lucky bloody bastards, this is not their fault anyway because they are ignorant. So our country needs a new generation like me and you to mobilize the supreme powers of the nation. We have to unite together discuss about the problems and find their solution. Just Write and we will talk on it ;)"

Curl Labs a laboratory of Curl Inc is providing gift hampers to all the participants which will be related to nation building.The selected articles will be published on eternalthoughtsmagazine.blogspot.com.

for more information and updates please visit https://www.facebook.com/juatwriteeternalthoughts

Watch Nepali Movie Badhshala (बधशाला)

Watch New Nepali Movie Badhshala (बधशाला)

Lionel Messi in Court For Tax Fraud

Lionel Messi in Court For Tax Fraud

The 26-year-old Argentine, four times Fifa World Player of the Year, and his father Jorge Messi are accused of defrauding the authorities of more than 4m euros ($5.4m; £3.4m).

The two men were questioned separately at the court in Gava, near Barcelona.

Both father and son deny the allegations. The Messis' lawyer said he wanted to resolve the matter.

The footballer and his father are suspected of using companies abroad - in Belize and Uruguay - to sell the rights to use Lionel Messi's image, thereby circumventing tax obligations in Spain. The allegations date back to 2007-9.

The income related to Mr Messi's image rights included contracts with Banco Sabadell, Danone, Adidas, Pepsi-Cola, Proctor and Gamble, and the Kuwait Food Company.

I am not so much Expensive"- Namrata Shrestha

I am not so much Expensive"- Namrata Shrestha

Having Played around 1\2 dozen of Film,Namrata Shreestha has very high demand in Nepali Film and Mosted Loved One.

One of the Nepali Festival Dashain 2013 short overview..

Festival in nepal

Nepali Festival Dashain 2013

Festivals in Nepal begin with religion, ending as social event. There are more than 50 major festivals in a year celebrated by Nepalese.Although most of these festivals are religious some have historical significance, while others are seasonal and legendary celebrations.

Government issuses related to it :
Govt staffers start leaving offices as Dashain nears
MUGU, SEP 25 - Service seekers have been affected as many government staffers in the district have started returning to their homes weeks before the Dashain festival.

Daily 2 Lakhs 30 Thousand Expenses By Prime minister-Regmi

Daily 2 Lakhs 30 Thousand Expenses By Prime minister-Regmi

Prime Minister Regmi has gone to New York for UNO Seminar Yesterday(26 Sep-2013).During the held of top 4 parties meeting he exclude and fly over there with 15 Members . THe Member Teams,s Expenses will be pay by Finance Ministry to Foreign Ministry.According to Foreign Ministry The Largest Expenses will be in Fooding And Lodging of Primeminister Regmi.THe Government has pay NRS 2 Lakhs 30 Thousand(i.e $2300)

Regmi and his wife will got $200 for each for fooding , $3500 for Bus Fare and Accident Expenses of $500 .

Finance Minister has became angry on this large expenses .Regmi has 6 times more expenses than according to law of Nepal

Top 50 Website Visited By Nepalese People

Top 50 Website Visited By Nepalese People 

--Accordong to al

Nepal celebrates weed day at the occasion of maha Shivaratri.

Sahivaratri is the night of Falgun Krishna Chaturdasi under Hindu Lunar Calendar. This year Shivaratri is on March 10, 2013 that is on Falgun 27, 2069 in Bikram Sambat Calendar.
Kathmandu March 02: The festival of Shivaratri was celebrated with great enthusiasm and zeal among the devotees, followers, yogis, and sadhus here at Pashupatinath Temple Kathmandu Nepal. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims from all over the world came to this temple just to pay their homage to lord Shiva where lines were seen from a day before. Traffic around Pashupatinath area was completely halted due to the devotee’s number.

The small street to the south of Kathmandu Durbar square called Freak Street was once a lot more lively than it is today. Once upon a time there were direct buses to Freak Street from the airport and borders filled with hippies looking for their legal smokes!.
Shiva Ratri is a much anticipated festival by all Hindus. Pilgrims and yogis (holy men), from all over Southeast Asia come to Kathmandu weeks before the festival. On this holy day people fast through out the day. At dawn, worshippers take a holy bath or dip in the river and go to the temple to worship
On Shiva Ratri the temple of Pashupatinath is filled with worshippers. Devotees are not distinguished as poor or rich but treated equally for Lord Shiva treats us all equally. Even the King of Nepal and the royal family pay homage to the Pashupatunath on this day along with the thousands that gather to celebrate the festival. Thus the festival of Shiva Ratri shows the devotion and faith Nepalese have towards the Hindu religion.

Ishani Shreestha in Top 15 Miss World Contestant

Ishani Shrestha in Top 15 Miss World Contestant

Miss Nepal Ishani Shrestha have been nominated for final Top 15 Miss World-2013 Contestant.Altogether 130 contestants representing their respective countries had participated in the world’s top most beauty pageant show.
She has got the Title of BEAUTY WITH PURPOSE in this Miss World - 2013
“I feel lucky to have nominated in the last 15 contestants,” Shrestha said. “I am now prepared to perform my best in the traditional Nepali song at the finale.”
Former Miss Nepal Malvika Subba and Malina Joshi meanwhile congratulated Shrestha for achieving the top 15 berth in the pageant. They encouraged her to give her best in the finals.

The Final Miss World Program will be held on Coming Saturday. Sep-28-2013

Gold Price Remain Constant for this week

Kathmandu,2013/27/09– Gold Price has Remain Constant for this week.

                In this Week , The Gold Price has remain constant in the range of around 55,000 according to gold smith of Nepal .
        In Sunday and Monday it has been sold for 55,000 NRS and in Monday,Wednesday and Thursday it was sold in 55,100 NRS which was rised by 100 -According to Gold Smith of Nepal.
And in Friday it again decreased by 100 and came to befor Price NRS:55,000 .
And The Silver Price is being sell in NRS 925 which is gradually decreased bt Rs.10 .In Last Sinday It was Sold by NRS925 and in Friday it came to NRS 915.

Dead Woman Found in Bhaktapur

BHAKTAPUR(2013/21/09):-RSS

A 35 Years Old Unknown woman was found dead in Bhaktapur at Jagati Adarsha Bus Stop(in boarder of Sepadol V.D.C and Bhaktapur Municipality-11) in early morning 4 am.
   According to -Deputy Superintendent of Police Ramesh Thapa. she has got injury in left hand and her head. Following necessary procedure, the body has been sent to TU Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj for a post-mortem.Meanwhile, Bhaktapur police has begun investigation into the incident and efforts are on to find the identity of the woman believed to have been murdered. as she is till unknown .

4 injured as a Helicopter crashed near Mount Everest

KATMANDU, Nepal: A helicopter crashed while attempting to land near Mount Everest on Thursday, injuring all four people on board, according to a source at the Nepalese police department.
The helicopter belonging to a local company called Dynasty Airlines was approaching Lukla airport when it got caught in a wire fence, police official Badri Bikram Thapa said.

The helicopter crashed and caught fire but the four on board — all Nepalese citizens — managed to escape. One was critically injured and was flown by rescue helicopter to Katmandu for treatment.

The tiny airstrip at Lukla, carved out of the side of the mountain at an altitude of 2,843 meters (9,325 feet), has earned a reputation as one of the most extreme and dangerous airports in the world. The single runway is narrow, short and sloped. The helipad is also small.

It has become a busy airport used by thousands of mountaineers and trekkers who visit the Everest region every year. AP

 Dynasty Airlines

Chronology of key events in Nepal (1768-2013)

1768 - Gurkha ruler Prithvi Narayan Shah conquers Kathmandu and lays foundations for unified kingdom.

1792 - Nepalese expansion halted by defeat at hands of Chinese in Tibet.

1814-16 - Anglo-Nepalese War; culminates in treaty which establishes Nepal's current boundaries.

1846 - Nepal falls under sway of hereditary chief ministers known as Ranas, who dominate the monarchy and cut off country from outside world.

1923 - Treaty with Britain affirms Nepal's sovereignty.

Absolute monarchy

1950 - Anti-Rana forces based in India form alliance with monarch.

1951 - End of Rana rule. Sovereignty of crown restored and anti-Rana rebels in Nepalese Congress Party form government.

1953 New Zealander Edmund Hillary and Nepal's Sherpa Tenzing Norgay become the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

1955 - Nepal joins the United Nations.

1955 - King Tribhuwan dies, King Mahendra ascends throne.

1959 - Multi-party constitution adopted.

1960 - King Mahendra seizes control and suspends parliament, constitution and party politics after Nepali Congress Party (NCP) wins elections with B. P. Koirala as premier.

1962 - New constitution provides for non-party system of councils known as "panchayat" under which king exercises sole power. First elections to Rastrya Panchayat held in 1963.

1972 - King Mahendra dies, succeeded by Birendra.

Multi-party politics

1980 - Constitutional referendum follows agitation for reform. Small majority favours keeping existing panchayat system. King agrees to allow direct elections to national assembly - but on a non-party basis.

1985 - NCP begins civil disobedience campaign for restoration of multi-party system.

1986 - New elections boycotted by NCP.

1989 - Trade and transit dispute with India leads to border blockade by Delhi resulting in worsening economic situation.

1990 - Pro-democracy agitation co-ordinated by NCP and leftist groups. Street protests suppressed by security forces resulting in deaths and mass arrests. King Birendra eventually bows to pressure and agrees to new democratic constitution.

1991 - Nepali Congress Party wins first democratic elections. Girija Prasad Koirala becomes prime minister.

Political instability

1994 - Koirala's government defeated in no-confidence motion. New elections lead to formation of Communist government.

1995 - Communist government dissolved.

1995 - Start of Maoist revolt which drags on for more than a decade and kills thousands. The rebels want the monarchy to be abolished.

1997 - Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba loses no-confidence vote, ushering in period of increased political instability, with frequent changes of prime minister.

2000 - GP Koirala returns as prime minister, heading the ninth government in 10 years.

Palace killings

2001 1 June - King Birendra, Queen Aishwarya and other close relatives killed in shooting spree by drunken Crown Prince Dipendra, who then shoots himself.

2001 - Prince Gyanendra crowned King.

2001 July - Maoist rebels step up campaign of violence. Prime Minister GP Koirala quits over the violence; succeeded by Sher Bahadur Deuba.

2001 November - Maoists end four-month old truce with government, declare peace talks with government failed. Launch coordinated attacks on army and police posts.

Emergency

2001 November - State of emergency declared after more than 100 people are killed in four days of violence. King Gyanendra orders army to crush the Maoist rebels. Many hundreds are killed in rebel and government operations in the following months.

2002 May - Parliament dissolved, fresh elections called amid political confrontation over extending the state of emergency. Sher Bahadur Deuba heads interim government, renews emergency.

2002 October - King Gyanendra dismisses Deuba and indefinitely puts off elections set for November.

2003 January - Rebels, government declare ceasefire.

End of truce

2003 August - Rebels pull out of peace talks with government and end seven-month truce. The following months see resurgence of violence and frequent clashes between students/activists and police.

2004 April - Nepal joins the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

2004 May - Street protests by opposition groups demanding a return to democracy. Royalist Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa quits.

Direct royal rule

2005 February - King Gyanendra assumes direct control and dismisses the government. He declares a state of emergency, citing the need to defeat Maoist rebels.

2005 April - King lifts the state of emergency amid international pressure.

2005 November - Maoist rebels and main opposition parties agree on a programme intended to restore democracy.

2006 April - King Gyanendra agrees to reinstate parliament following weeks of violent strikes and protests against direct royal rule. Maoist rebels call a three-month ceasefire.

2006 May - Parliament votes unanimously to curtail the king's political powers.

The government and Maoist rebels begin peace talks, the first in nearly three years.

Peace deal

2006 November - Government and Maoists sign a peace accord - the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) - declaring a formal end to a 10-year rebel insurgency.

2007 January - Maoist leaders enter parliament under the terms of a temporary constitution.

Maoists join government

2007 April - Maoists join interim government, a move that takes them into the political mainstream.

2007 September - Three bombs hit Kathmandu in the first attack in the capital since the end of the Maoist insurgency.

Maoists quit interim government to press demand for monarchy to be scrapped. This forces the postponement of November's constituent assembly elections.

End of monarchy

2007 December - Parliament approves abolition of monarchy as part of peace deal with Maoists, who agree to re-join government.

2008 January - A series of bomb blasts kill and injure dozens in the southern Terai plains, where activists have been demanding regional autonomy.

2008 April - Former Maoist rebels win the largest bloc of seats in elections to the new Constituent Assembly (CA), but fail to achieve an outright majority.

2008 May - Nepal becomes a republic.

2008 June - Maoist ministers resign from the cabinet in a row over who should be the next head of state.

2008 July - Ram Baran Yadav becomes Nepal's first president.

2008 August - Maoist leader Prachanda forms coalition government, with Nepali Congress going into opposition.

Maoists leave government

2009 May - Prime Minister Prachanda resigns in a row with President Yadav. Maoists leave government after other parties oppose integration of former rebel fighters into national army.

Veteran Communist leader Madhav Kumar Nepal named new prime minister.

Gurkha veterans with at least four years' service in the British army are given permission to settle in the UK.

2009 December - Four people are killed in clashes triggered by Maoist-led land grab in far west, giving rise to fears for peace process.

Impasse over constitution

2010 May - Governing coalition and Maoist opposition extend deadline for drafting of new constitution to May 2011.

2010 June - PM Madhav Kumar Nepal quits under Maoist pressure.

2011 January - UN peace monitoring mission ends.

2011 February - Jhalnath Khanal elected premier, ending a seven-month stalemate during which Nepal had no effective government.

2011 May - Constituent Assembly fails to meet deadline for drawing up new constitution.

2011 August - PM Jhalnath Khanal resigns after government fails to reach compromise with opposition on new constitution and fate of former Maoist fighters.

Parliament elects the Maoist party's Baburam Bhattari as prime minister. He vows to forge a cross-party consensus over the new constitution and the Maoist fighters issue.

2012 May - Prime Minister Bhattari dissolves parliament, calls elections for November after politicians miss a final deadline to agree on a new constitution. Mr Bhattari remains in charge of a caretaker government.

2013 April - Supreme Court suspends government plan to set up a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to investigate crimes committed during the civil war, citing concerns it could allow amnesties for serious crimes.

Nepal Celebrating 34th World Tourism Day on Sept 27th

Nepali tourism entrepreneurs are all set to celebrate the 34th World Tourism Day on September 27 with the theme ‘Tourism and Water, Protecting our Common Future’.

Speaking at a press meet, secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Sushil Ghimire said series of programmes will be organized to mark the world tourism day.

Some of these programmes include river-cleaning campaigns, placement of welcome banners with world tourism day slogan at Tribhuvan International Airport, rafting festival at Kurintar, broadcasting and airing of the theme of the World Tourism Day, cleaning programme at the Madi River, water sprouts and various tourism sites, launch of plastic free campaign, rafting at Trishuli and Bhotekoshi rivers, cycle rally and welcoming three tourists at TIA.

At the press meet held today, tourism representative stressed on the need to promote Eco-tourism by using products that can be recycled.

The purpose of the World Tourism Day is to generate awareness about the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic values. The event seeks to address global challenges outlined in the United Nations Millennium Development Goals and highlight contributions that tourism sector can make to achieve these goals.

DV lottery application submission for 2015 starting from Oct 1st till Nov 2nd.

The registration for tempting Diversity Visa (DV) lottery is beginning on October 1, the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu said in a statement. The application period for the 2015 DV programme will end on November 2.

With a hope to migrate to the U.S., thousands of Nepalis apply for the lottery programme every year.

The entries for the lottery are to be submitted electronically at www.dvlottery.state.gov during the one-month period.

The entrants will have to check whether they have been selected for the DV by logging on to www.dvlottery.state.gov after May 1, 2014, the Embassy said.

People with 12 years of formal education are eligible for the programme.

Though the application is free of cost, local businesses charge the aspirants some money as service charge to help them fill up electronic form.

Oktoberfest 2013: Celebrating beer at Nanglo Cafe and Bar

                       The monsoons are retreating and though we are all waiting for the nip in the air to soothe our sunburnt selves, there is a better way to beat the heat. Drinking chilled beer and enjoying some delicious German food.

To do that you will have to head to the Nanglo Cafe and Bar, Durbarmarg that is hosting the Oktoberfest 2013 together with Carlsberg. The 16-day fest has begun from September 21 and the guzzling of beer will continue till October 6. 

Oktoberfest is Germany’s 16-day festival celebrating beer that is held annually in Munich, Bavaria. It is one of the most famous events in Germany and is the world’s largest fair, with over 6 million people from around the world attending it every year. The Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, having been held since 1810. Other cities across the world also hold Oktoberfest celebrations, modelled after the original Munich event.

And in Kathmandu, if you want to be a part of Oktoberfest 2013, then head to Nanglo Cafe and Bar and ‘celebrate beer’.

Latest NEA Nepal Loadshedding Schedule: Effective from 30th Bhadau, 2070 (15 Sept 2013)

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Google's DevFest being held at Kathmandu on Sept 28, 2013

KATHMANDU: Mobile and web apps developers along with local startups in Kathmandu will organise ‘DevFest Kathmandu 2013’ at Trade Tower Business Centre, Thapathali on September 28. Google Developers Group (GDG), Kathmandu, has announced its annual event — DevFest — inviting 200 Android and web application developers at one place.

Bhupal Sapkota, community manager of GDG, says, “The DevFest is globally recognised event for developers working on Google technologies relating to web, mobile and desktop software and apps development.” This year, GDG across the world plan to host more than 160 DevFests in 63 countries and expect to reach over 30,000 developers. 

According to Sapkota, DevFest Kathmandu is inspired by and uniquely tailored to the needs of the local developer community. There are plans to conduct speaker sessions and code labs on Android development, platform, Google App Engine, Google+, and Google Maps.

The organisers claim that the AdMob is a platform for advertisement in mobile applications and Google Developer Expert (GDE) will attend the DevFest to present and guide attendees hands-on . Altogether 12 speakers from local community along with GDE and speakers from GDG, India are delivering speeches across wide range of topics. Similarly, GDG Women Nepal — a sub-group of GDG Kathmandu focusing on women in technology — is conducting Android apps development workshop for women during DevFest.

Sapkota adds, “We’re also inviting Google Maps Regional Reviewer to give a presentation on how the Google Maps of Nepal looks so up to date.” According to him, GDG and DevFest are powered by a shared belief that when developers come together to exchange ideas, amazing things can happen. The event is expected to be participated by more than 200 technology 

enthusiasts, developers, designers, entrepreneurs and companies. 

The registration for DevFest Kathmandu costs Rs 100 and its detailed information is available at http://ktmgtug.org/devfest13.

Hits FM Award 2013 concludes with a grand ceremony

KATHMANDU: Netaji indeed rules! The fun reggae tune from Joint Family Internationale — Netaji has mesmerised the Nepali music world for some time now. The proof is the Hero 17th Hits FM Music Awards 2070 BS. The new talent took away three Hits silver trophies at a star studded evening on September 20 at Army Officers’ Club, Bhadrakali. 

The three-hour-long award ceremony started by awarding the eight-member-band with Best New Artist which opened the band’s door to triumph. They secured their name on Best Performance By A Group or Duo with vocal and Best Pop Composition titles too. 

On receiving the third award, Sanjay Shrestha, guitarist and back-up vocalist, of the band expressed, “Even if we had received one award, we would have been happy. But we have won three today.” He also had a message to share, “Our netas should work for the interest of public, sacrificing their personal interests.”

But Mukti & Revival was not behind. The blues band too won three silver trophies — Best Rock Composition, Best Rock Vocal Performance and Pop/Rock Album Of The Year for the song Nagarkot from the album Sadhai Bhari. 

And for Baanchhunjelilai — Ram Krishna Dhakal featuring Lata Mangeshkar — shone with two wins. 

However, the hero of the event was the song Paaniko Phoka Jastai. The song won Record of the Year for singer Manoj Raj and Best Composition for Hari Lamsal. Raj also won the Best Male Vocal Performance for the same to which he remarked, “This is the first time that I got any kind of award in my 16 years of career. It is a big thing for me and there is a lot to do in the coming years.” He was holding the trophy with pride and satisfaction. 

Paaniko Phoka Jastai proved to be auspicious as Rajina Rimal also won the Best Female Vocal Performance for the song. Rimal seemed nervous when she was handed the award, but it was composer Rajaure Santosh who cried on the stage after winning the Best Song Originally Recorded For A Motion Picture Soundtrack for Yo Mannai Usto for Lanka.

Such were the moments of excitement, thrill and ecstasy seen in the musicians who were recognised at this year’s Hits FM Award. 

That was not all. Composer and singer CK Rasaili was honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award. Rasaili came on stage with his wife and granddaughter to receive the honour. 

“I am speechless. And I am feeling very happy,” shared Rasaili, who has crafted songs like Premko Mala Pahirayidinchhu, Kanhile Kanhie, Timro Namle Bolaunda devoting his life to music. 

At the same event late Jhalakman Gandharva was paid tribute for his contribution as a folk artiste. His sarangi tune Ama Le Sodhlan resounded along with Nepali traditional music, gypsy jazz, blues, funk, pop, folk, contemporary and reggae. The performers included Kutumba with Hari Maharjan, What The Funk We R Soul ‘D Out, Bishnu Chemjong to name a few. 

The awards night was truly a conglomeration of Nepali music presented with excitement, fun and laughter. 

The winners

Best New Artist :Joint Family Internationale: Netaji
Best Song Originally Recorded For A Motion Picture Soundtrack: Yo Mannai Usto for Lanka: Rajaure Santosh
Best Vocal Collaboration: Lata Mangeshkar and Ram Krishna Dhakal: Baanchhunjelilai
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance: Shreya Sotang: Yo Chhoriko Rupai 
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance: Lochan Rijal: Chetana
Best Performance By A Group or Duo With Vocal: Joint Family Internationale: Netaji
Folk Record Of the Year: Kamali Kanta Bhetuwal: Jhim Jhim Pareli
Best Pop Composition: Joint Family Internationale: Netaji
Best Rock Composition: Mukti & Revival: Nagarkot
Best Arrangement: Kiran Kandel: Baanchhunjelilai
Best Composition: Hari Lamsal: Paaniko Phoka Jastai
Best Rock Vocal Performance: Mukti & Revival: Nagarkot
Best Female Vocal Performance: Rajina Rimal: Paaniko Phoka Jastai
Best Male Vocal Performance: Manoj Raj: Paaniko Phoka Jastai
Pop / Rock Album Of The Year: Mukti & Revival: Sadhai Bhari
Album of the Year: Deep Shrestha — Yatra 2
Song of the Year: Yadav Kharel: Saarangeeko Taar
Record Of The Year: Manoj Raj: Paaniko Phoka Jastai