Don't kill the journalist – Truck literature

"Killing" the word in itself is scary! When you feel like writing a message telling not to kill somebody is one of the saddest thing to do.

Yes, it can only happen in Nepal!

The message written on the back of a truck read:

Journalists are the eye openers! They shouldn’t be killed!

Poor Nepali journalists !

I rather prefer love messages better, for a truck literature.

Is ‘K Yo Maya Ho’ based on an original story?

A new Nepali movie K Yo Maya Ho? directed by Sudarshan Thapa is releasing in Shrawan. The promo of the movie got good responses from the viewers and is expected to do good business. Reasons? Here are two of them:

1. It is a second venture of Sudarshan Thapa and also he had commited that this movie is not a copied movie like his previous one Mero Euta Saathi Chha. He had confirmed that this movie contains totally fresh story of four youngsters.
2. Music of the movie was expected to be good and finally it has got very good response too as Sudarshan and Sugam’s first movie Mero Euta Saathi Chha.

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US secretary of state Clinton honored Chari Maya Tamang

Pokali Falls, Okhaldhunga

Pokali Falls is one of the beautiful falls in Nepal. About 2 walking days from the district headquarter, it is remote place for the outside world. Without any means of transportation, the pristine beauty is preserved from human intervention. Here are some of the photos of the beautiful falls:

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The Himalayan Times hacked once again

The Himalayan Times website gets hacked for a second time in a week.  Last time, it was hacked on June 26 by DarkExp0ser. But this time, it has been hacked by Eg0 K1ll3r.

Following message was posted on the homepage previously, but currently, the Himalayan Times website is not online: -

“Well, well, well… I emailed several times to the technical department aka webmaster about the security flaw. But enough is enough. Maybe this will catch his freaking attention.

I haven’t broken or deleted anything from the site, so this isn’t really a black hat hack per se, just a white-hat defacement to have the webmasters attention.

Also, to clarify – no I am not a turkish hacker or any other country fanatic hacker. I believe in boundaryless world and wont post all those crap patriotism crap, the flags and copy pasted javascript animations.

Just because I have a chance, I would like to dedicate this intrustion to my lovely darling – A.T. aka g0ld. Enjoy fixing the hole before someone else does more damage. Good luck.

- Eg0 K1ll3r”

Update: The Himalayan times website has been resumed on June 30.

Shobita and Nirajan spent their marriage cost for the school children

Shobita Simkhada and Nirajan Bhandari have gone out of the way to help the needy and set an example on how one can make a difference in somebody’s life. Our sincere thanks to the newly married couple. Keep the good works!

Actress Shobita Simkhada and media-person Nirajan Bhandari had married in May. The marriage was a low-profile event – without parties and celebrations. The couple had promised to spend all the money required to do a "Normal" type of marriage to social causes.

And, they have kept the promise! Two schools in Gumdi of Dhading district will be receiving life-long support from the new couple.

Kantipur quotes that they will pay the cost of the education of Radhika Mijar of grade 3 and Biraj Sunar of class 1 in Kalika Devi Primary School. Similarly, they will also provide the cost of education of Sun Bahadur Gurung (Grade 10), Sunita Basnet and Shova Nepali (Grade 9), Tika Maya Mijar (Grade 8), and Roshan Shrestha of Grade 4 in Tamakharka Higher Secondary school.

The total cost of support will be Rs. 50,000 per year. They might also support two students in plus two in the future.

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Nepal: Tremendous business opportunities for foreign investment

US investors, who are on Nepal Visit, have found Nepal as an investment destination with tremendous business opportunities. A delegation from the American Chamber of Commerce in India (ACCI) arrived in Kathmandu on June 27 for a three-day visit to get assurance from Nepali political parties on the security of US investment in Nepal. ACCI is an umbrella organization of over 500 US investors based in India.

Delegations are from nine U.S. companies. The delegation met Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal, senior ministers, top leaders of major political parties, including UCPN (Maoist), and high ranking government officials on June 28.

Aniruddha Lahiri, vice president of (ACCI), who is leading this delegation, told the press after meeting, “We found all political parties serious about attracting foreign investment for economic development. We are very much encouraged to hear their united voice on making Nepal a prosperous nation and positive commitments toward protecting foreign investment”.

Lahiri further added that they would convey their impression about Nepal as a potential investment destination to other US investors in India and the US.  The business mission has identified hydropower, health, information technology, trade, aviation, infrastructure and agriculture as the major sectors for investment in Nepal. Business opportunities should be exploited to boost foreign investment so as to develop trade of Nepal

But Lahiri has also pointed out labor issues and weak infrastructures as big challenges and challenges from ongoing political transition in the country. Lahiri and US ambassador to Nepal Scott H DeLisi also commented on obstruction faced by GMR — the developer of Upper Karnali Hydropower Project and said it shows unfavourable investment environment in Nepal.

Further, DeLisi added that as the government has taken an important step by making decision to provide security to hydropower projects, it will establish investment-friendly environment in the country.

Lahiri mentioned the need of implementation of commitments rather than assurance only.

What are footpath for? To park cars!

Don’t let the "Indian Terrain" fool you, it’s not India. It is the photo by the side of the road in capital while going from Kamaladi to Putalisadak.

If you think footpaths are for pedestrian, think again! Here is another example to prove the footpath are made wheelpath in Nepal. The white car is blissfully parked on the footpath!

Photo credits: Kishore Pahadi

Rohit Timilsina – 4 Guinness world records and his quest for more

COMING SOON – An exclusive interview with Rohit Timilsina, in which he has revealed his future plans

25 years old Nepali, Rohit Timilsina, is renowned by his records in the Guinness Book of World record. Rohit has registered his name in the recrod book by performing various amazing acts. It was not only once or twice, he has four different titles of world record.

Rohit’s records include:

1. World’s longest continuous handshake for 33 hours 3 minutes (January, 16, 2011)
2. Record kissing 116 people in one minute (December 21, 2009)
3. Holding 24 golf balls in one hand for 10 seconds (On 15 May, 2010). This record was equal to the previous record by a Canadian, Guillaume Doyon, on 30 November, 2009.
4. Holding the most tennis balls (21 balls) in one hand for 14.32 seconds. (On June 14, 2008)

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Boxes with treasure found in Hanuman Dhoka

Four treasure boxes (three safes and a tank) have been found on June 27 during the renovation at Gaddi Baithak (kings’ living room) of the Hanuman Dhoka palace. From last four months, the renovation of the area around main palace and the Masan Chowk was taking place.

The total weight of the treasures was estimated as at least 200 kilograms. “25 to 30 kilograms of treasures are of gold alone. Others are of silver and antique coins dating back to six to 700 years. These are just the estimated figures, said Rajan Maharjan.

The treasure inside one safe and tank, which have been opened, was handed over to the Sardul Jung Gulma (army troop deployed at Hauman Dhoka Durbar) for protection after transferring all the treasure randomly into three other containers. Other two safes have not been opened yet and are under the strict protection of army till the order is received from the Culture Ministry by the Hanuman Dhoka Preservation Committee, as quoted from media.

Nepali Movie – Khushi (2011)

Gopi Krishan Movies presents, Uddav Paudel presnets
Nepali Movie – Khushi
Starring – Rekha Thapa, Suman Singh, Aayush Rijal, Ganesh Upreti, Mithila Sharma, Bijaya Deuja, Rama Thapaliya etc.
Director – Ganendra Deuja

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Pregnant Actresses – Arunima Lamsal’s turn

The news about pregnant Aishwairya is taking Bollywood by storm and has spread all over the world like a wild fire. Now, there is a similar news about a Nepali actress, Arunima Lamsal, on the way of being mother. The news has also spread all over in Nepali media.

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Hacked!! ….The Himalayan Times

The Himalayan times online news portal has been hacked at around 23:00 (NST) by DarkExp0ser. Currently, background of the home page is visible like matrix style. The information of site, being hacked with warning to make server secure , to fix the problem otherwise some other hacker will also destroy your server, is slowly displayed on foreground .

Update: The Himalayan times online news portal has been resumed on June 27.

Class 10 student commits suicide

Manju Aryal, student of class 10, committed suicide at the premises of Pushpa Sadan Boarding School in Kirtipur. Teachers found 15 years old Aryal, from Pharping, hanging in room no. 1 of the school’s hostel using bed sheet at 2:45 afternoon on June 24, according to police.

Immediately the teachers took her to Model Hospital of Kirtipur, but, died on the way. It is learnt that she was expelled from the internal examinations for cheating the previous day.

Police said the investigation is going on.

Nepali movie – Dharma (2011)

Aasma Films presents, Manisha Koirala’s Second Nepali Movie
A movie by Diperndra K Khanal
Nepali movie – Dharma (2011)
Starring -  Rajesh Hamal, Nikhil Upreti, Manisha Koirala, Samyog Pokhrel (new entry) , Anu Shah etc.
Story/Dialouge – Yougesh Rayamajhi
Produced by – Dr. Dugra Pokhrel
Director/script – Diperndra K Khanal

(All 10 parts posted)

Part 1
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