3-9 April 2015 #752

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Peak bloom

SARA LEVINE

Rhododendron trees were in full bloom along the Annapurna trekking trail earlier this week on Poon Hill, as hikers from all over the world came to admire the mountains in the peak bloom.

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The service charge debate concerns labour-legislation as a whole, not just the extra item on your bill.
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Urbane, erudite and a good manager, King Gyanendra is not expected to suffer fools.
DUBBY BHAGAT

Nepal meltdown

21st December 2000
Nepal is not a substantial contributor to climate change and may not suffer its worst immediate impact, but it could be seriously affected by melting glaciers like Tsho Rolpa.
BIKASH PANDEY

Ujeli

30th November 2000
Ujeli came to Kathmandu from Okaldunga, got lost and lived as the "madwoman" of Samakhusi for over two years.
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