January 2012 Blog Posts (2)
US Peace Corps returns to Nepal
A formal announcement about the return of the Peace Corps to Nepal was made in Washington, DC on Tuesday.
“It gives me great pleasure to be here this morning to celebrate the return of the Peace Corps to Nepal. The Peace Corps has played such a special role in creating lifelong bridges of understanding and affection between the U.S. and Nepal,” said Robert O. Blake, Jr., Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in a statement released today.
He said Peace…
ContinueAdded by Anand Gurung on January 12, 2012 at 3:37pm — No Comments
Two ancient courtyards in Hanumandhoka Durbar opened for public
The Hanumandhoka Durbar Museum Development Committee has opened two ancient courtyards, Mohankali Chowk and Sundari Chowk, in the Hanumandhoka Durbar in Kathmandu for the public, coinciding with the New Year 2012.
Hundreds of Nepali and foreign visitors flocked to the ancient courtyards as they were opened for the public on Sunday.
The Mohankali Chowk was built during the rule of then king Pratap Malla where important meetings would…
Added by Anand Gurung on January 9, 2012 at 7:51am — No Comments
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