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From: pdavid@leland.Stanford.EDU (Peter Rensis David)
Subject: Re: Nepali customs?
Organization: DSG, Stanford University, CA 94305, USA
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 92 19:03:28 GMT

In article <4799@equinox.unr.edu>, subedi@unssun.nevada.edu (Full Moon [Purna Chandra] Subedi) writes:
|> 
|>     I am a Nepali citizen living in  the U.S.  I  am  going to be travelling 
|> to Nepal at the end of this month.  This will be my  first visit to Nepal in 
|> nearly  9  years.  I  am  planning on staying  there for about 7 weeks. I am 
|> planning on taking a video camera to  shoot  pictures and I will be bringing 
|> the video camera back to the U.S. with me when I return. I have heard rumors 
|> saying that it is difficult for a Nepali citizen to take a video camera into 
|> Nepal. Does anyone know if I will have to pay the custom duties for taking a 
|> video camera into Nepal? 
|> 
|>      My parents live in Parvat district  where there is no electricity. I am 
|> thinking  about  taking  a  14.5-volt  10-Watt photo-voltaic solar panel and 
|> use an automobile battery to collect  the charge and connect it to some kind
|> of a low-power light fixture for lighting the inside of the house. I will be 
|> bringing the solar panel from here, but I hope to buy the automobile battery 
|> in Nepale. Does anyone know if it is  relatively simple to buy an automobile 
|> battery there and what the cost might  be?  Also, is it possible to buy some 
|> kind of low-power 12-V light fixture in Nepal?
|> 
|>    You can post a response if you think it might be helpful to others and/or 
|> you can directly send me e-mail. Thank you very much.
|>      
|>      Purna Chandra (Full Moon) Subedi 
|>      P.O. Box 8197 
|>      Reno, Nevada 89507 Ph: 702-747-7535
|>      e-mail: subedi@unssun.nevada.edu
|>              subedi@equinox.bitnet
|>  

	For anyone travelling abroad, you can save yourself hassles with 
customs (and duties $$$) if you do the following;

	The standard "trick" is to have the U.S. Customs record that you 
have the camera in the U.S. before you leave.  Most airports have a custom
office that will do it for you, but call first!  Customs has a small form 
for the serial numbers, etc.  Last time I did it, they just stamped the 
form and I showed it to them when I came back into the U.S.  The first time, 
they wrote it into the back of my passport, which is also what the Nepali 
customs did on my entry into Nepal.  You might have to ask for the latter.

	I would recommend that you have it done for all the electronics
that you carry out-watches, cameras, binoculars, etc.  


		Good luck,

		Peter David
Newsgroups: soc.culture.nepal
From: rshresth@black.clarku.edu (Rajesh B. Shrestha (Raj))
Subject: To Contact "Nepal Traveller" ...
Organization: Clark University (Worcester, MA)
Date: 10 Nov 92 01:50:27 GMT

Rajendra had queried about the fax number of "Nepal Traveller" some time back
on this newsgroup. 

Going through a copy of Nepal Traveller I have, I found the following
address and telephones to contact the magazine, but I couldn't find any fax
number :

Nepal Traveller
P.O. Box 2498
Tripureswor, Kathmandu
NEPAL

Editorial Dept. Tel : 213162
Marketing Dept. Tel : 216095
Production Dept.Tel : 215275
Press           Tel : 214886

I hope this helps.

Rajesh B. Shrestha


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Newsgroups: soc.culture.nepal
From: sanjaym@camus.sni-usa.com (Sanjay Manandhar)
Subject: Re: Computing in Nepal!!
Reply-To: sanjaym@camus.sni-usa.com (Sanjay Manandhar)
Organization: Siemens-Nixdorf Information Systems, Inc. Cambridge, MA
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1992 14:51:13 GMT

This is a very small area. There is not a whole lot to talk about. In my
recent visit to Nepal, I saw a lot of development in the private sector.
Many of the foreign banks (e.g. Grindlays, Nabil, etc.) were hooked up
on their own LANS. The stations were mostly [2,3,4]86 series with some
client/server architectures. I was impressed that most of these
installations were done by Nepali businesses in KTM (e.g. Mercantile on
Durbar Marg). There are a few other in that area of town.

Many of the international agencies are very antsy to be hooked up to the
world (modem connection is the only way right now). (Harmo of Finland,
if you are reading this, could you tell me what the status is on this
front?) Nepal Telecom (NTC) was trying to commercialize the
international traffic with the help of other governments, notably the
Finnish govt. USAID, UN agencies are very close to getting connected to
the rest of the world. Of course, there are some small research groups
(all foreign) that send data to their host countries directly via
satellite uplink. The Italian project and the Japanese project in the
Solu area comes to mind. By the way, many of these projects were started
with Nepal government's authorization but once they get going, nobody in
the government seems to know what is going on (lack of technical
expertise and weak administration, I'd say).

NTC has some very sophisticated equipment, some it collecting dust. They
said they were very busy with the upkeep of the two digital switches.
National Computer Center has a few LANs with mostly PCs hooked up
locally, one or two mainframes and are now experimenting with some
workstations. There are some really good programmers, though, I hear.

I also visited with people from RONAST (Royal Nepal Academy of Science
and Technology) to hook up that institution with the rest of the world.

There are many groups in the US and other countries that are trying to
help Nepal in the computer front (most of the effort is in telecom,
however). Himalayan Computer Foundation donates computers to non-profit
orgs in Nepal, etc.

Personal, note: If you're doing something about the third world, dig up
efforts taking place in South America (notably Brazil, Venezuela, Chile
and Argentina), India and some African countries. Many papers, theses
and books have been written on this subject.


sanjay

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From: cg746@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Dhruba Raj Khanal)
Newsgroups: soc.culture.nepal
Subject: Re: Politics in Nepal and Development...
Date: 9 Nov 1992 00:10:16 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio (USA)
NNTP-Posting-Host: hela.ins.cwru.edu


I have just heard that the Koirala's lawyer has requested some more time
to collect the evidences in this case.
Organization: Arizona State University
Date: Thursday, 12 Nov 1992 11:20:45 MST
From: <ASRPA@ASUACAD.BITNET>
Newsgroups: soc.culture.nepal
Subject:    Communal Tensions in Western Nepal

      Copyright (c) 1992 The British Broadcasting Corporation;
                          Summary of World Broadcasts

                            November  2, 1992, Monday

SECTION: Part 3 The Far East; B. INTERNAL AFFAIRS;  NEPAL

PAGE: FE/1527/B/ 1

LENGTH: 235 words

HEADLINE: Communal tensions in western  Nepal

SOURCE: Text

   Press Trust of India news agency Delhi in English 0704 gmt 30
Oct 92 in English 1233 gmt 31 Oct 92

 BODY:

   Tension has gripped various towns in western  Nepal  following
desecration of  a religious place and the religious book of a
particular community in Dang  district in mid-western  Nepal  on
Thursday night [29th October] .

   According to home secretary Yoegendra Nath Ojha, the miscreants
tried to set  fire to the religious site, but police foiled the
attempts. However, there was  no report of police having resorted
to firing or making arrests in this  connection. While an
undeclared curfew was clamped down in the entire area, news  spread
across the border to places like Rupaidiya, Bahraich and Nanpara in
Uttar  Pradesh.

   Trouble started on the Deepavali [Diwali - festival of lights]
and  Nepali   Laxmi Puja day when a particular community protested
against blaring songs on  the public address system disturbing
their usual prayers. This irked a  Nepali   congress activist, who
went inside the shrine, beat up the people in prayer and  tore off
the religious book. On assurances by the Chief District Officer
that  the culprits would be arrested, tension subsided. (Press
Trust of India news  agency Delhi in English 0704 gmt 30 Oct 92)

   [Note In its report of the incident, AFP (in English 1233 gmt 31
Oct 92) said  the clashes concerned Muslims who had complained that
of loud Hindu music,  adding that the area had been declared
''disturbed''and a 72-hour ban on  processions had been imposed.]
From: BD9197B@auvm.american.edu
Newsgroups: soc.culture.nepal
Subject: Computing in Nepal!!
Date: 6 Nov 92 01:57:56 GMT
Organization: The American University - University Computing Center

Hi folks,

I'm writing a paper for one of my classes under the topic of "Computer
Technology and the third world."  The main focus of my paper is going to be
in Nepal.  As of now I have a very limited number of resouces which actually
tells me anything 'bout the computer technology in Nepal.

Do any of you guys out there have knowledge/experience of computing inNepal?
What kind of services does the National Comuter Center provide?  What kind
of computers (main, mini, micro) do they use at the govt. offices?  How
'bout the private sector?  I just heard from someone that Kathmandu University
is going to offer some classes in Computer Science, is it true?

Any kind of input would be highly appreciated.

Bijaya
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From: senel@vuse.vanderbilt.edu (Hakan)
Newsgroups: soc.culture.nepal
Subject: helloooo
Date: 13 Nov 92 02:20:45 GMT
Organization: The Ohio State University


test. I live nepal...

H
Newsgroups: soc.culture.nepal
Subject: Politics in Nepal and Development...
From: rana@evax2.engr.arizona.edu (NAME=Vivek S.J.B. Rana)
Date: 7 Nov 92 11:21:20 MST
Reply-To: rana@evax2.engr.arizona.edu
Distribution: world,local
Organization: University of Arizona, College of Engineering and Mines, Tucson

Does anyone happen to know about the controversial issue of the Tanakpur barrage and the supreme court ruling on this issue.  There was a hearing set for the 03 November in Kathmandu.
          It just seems that this issue in probably going to get the Koirala government in trouble as it has now gone outside the government control now on the streets.  How do you think this matter would effect the koirala government's credibility in the global context ?
          As for the development issues the world Bank pressure remians the same.  In essence with these facts on hand,  does the future of Nepal lies...
Organization: The American University - University Computing Center
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1992 12:46:08 EST
From: <BD9197B@auvm.american.edu>
Newsgroups: soc.culture.nepal
Subject: Computing in Nepal!!

Hi folks,

I'm writing a paper for one of my classes under the topic of "Computer
Technology and the third world."  The main focus of my paper is going to be
on Nepal.  As of now I have a very limited number of resources which actually
tells me anything 'bout the computer technology in Nepal.

Do any of you guys out there have knowledge/experience of computing in Nepal?
What kind of services does the National Computer Center provide?  What kind
of computers (main, mini, micro) do they use at the govt. offices?  How
'bout the private sector?  I just heard from someone that Kathmandu University
is going to offer some classes in Computer Science, is it true?

Any kind of input would be highly appreciated.

Bijaya
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From: senel@maria.wustl.edu
Newsgroups: soc.culture.nepal
Subject: hello
Date: 12 Nov 1992 11:41:55 -0600
Organization: UTexas Mail-to-News Gateway
NNTP-Posting-Host: cs.utexas.edu


I love Nepal..

HEllo to all Nepalese people in US

H
Organization: Arizona State University
Date: Thursday, 12 Nov 1992 11:20:06 MST
From: <ASRPA@ASUACAD.BITNET>
Newsgroups: soc.culture.nepal
Subject:    Supreme Court and Tanakpur

                    The Xinhua General Overseas News Service

                          Xinhua General News Service

The materials in the Xinhua file were compiled by The Xinhua News
Agency. These  materials may not be republished without the express
written consent of The  Xinhua News Agency.

                           NOVEMBER  3, 1992, TUESDAY

LENGTH: 188 words

HEADLINE:  nepalese  supreme court postpones verdict on suing
government case

DATELINE: kathmandu, november 3; ITEM NO: 1103091

 BODY:

   chief justice biswonath upadhyaya announced today that a
re-hearing will be  carried out on a case suing the government for
violation of the constitution.  in january this year, advocate
balkrishna neupane filed a writ petition at the  court challenging
the government's position that the papers signed during prime
minister girija prasad koirala's visit to india last december on
the tanakpur  project are not a treaty but an understanding which
needs no approval by  two-thirds majority at the parliament.  the
verdict scheduled today might, more  or less, affect the stability
of the society of the kingdom.  the chief justice  said that the
re-hearing is needed because the joint communique signed during
the recent visit to  nepal  by indian prime minister p.v. narasimha
rao should  be taken into judicial notice.  the joint communique
has some important  amendments on the tanakpur papers since it made
clear that  nepal  will exercise  sovereignty over the land used by
india to build a 577-meter-long allux bund,  the missing border
pillars in thpa will be re-erected, and india will give more
benefit from the project to  nepal.
Newsgroups: soc.culture.nepal
From: psycho@makalu.Stanford.EDU (Mr. Knotty Sycho)
Subject: Cutting of Nepalese bureaucracy termed ``massacre''
Keywords: international, non-usa government, government,
        political personalities, politics
Organization: Peace and Freedom Institute, Stanford University
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 92 05:49:39 GMT



	KATMANDU, Nepal (UPI) -- A high-ranking government official has
resigned to protest a surprise government move to trim its bureaucracy
by as many as 7,000 employees over the next 3 1/2 years, saying the scheme
``massacred'' the civil service.
	Some 200 officials, including Foreign Secretary Narednra Bikram Shah,
were forced to retire Friday night in the unexpected move, the official
Nepalese news agency said.
	Kul Shekher Sharma, vice-chairman of the Administrative Reforms
Commission, said the cuts were made without consultation while a panel
considered his commission's recommendations on cutting the bureaucracy.
	``While the follow-up committee was functioning, the government
massacred civil servants without consulting the committee. I see no
reason to continue,'' said Sharma, a former ambassador to the United
States.
	``The government action will further erode the morale and confidence
of civil servants,''he added.
	The cuts came after the government Friday amended rules empowering it
to retire immediately any civil servant over 58 years of age who had
completed 30 years service, the news agency said, quoting administration
sources.
	Among those ousted were Yadav Kant Silval, the Nepalese ambassador to
Russia, and Defense Secretary Mukunda Shumshere Thapa. Chief Secretary
Damodar Gautam also was ousted.
	Nearly 7,000 officials will be forced to retire over the next three
and half years, a source close to the 18-month-old Koirala government
said.


Newsgroups: soc.culture.celtic
From: rogers@csnext.uchicago.edu (John D. Rogers)
Subject: Irish for "twins"
Organization: University of Chicago Computing Organizations
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1992 20:29:48 GMT


I'm seeking the Irish word (or words) for "twins" and any information on  
Irish references to twins in literature or legend.  The resources I have  
at hand are inadequate but I'm hoping someone here has better.  Please  
e-mail responses to the address below.  Thanks!

--

John Rogers
rogers@cs.uchicago.edu

Newsgroups: soc.culture.celtic
From: cullen@crc.ricoh.com (John Cullen)
Subject: Irish Network NorthernCal
Organization: RICOH California Research Center
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL6]
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 92 21:48:31 GMT


Notice of upcoming event:

The Irish Network of Northern California will be holding their
annual Christmas dinner dance at the Palo Alto Holiday Inn on
December 5th. Live music by Paddys Brew, Ticket deadline November 24th,
Contact Catherine at 408-879-0942 or Maureen at 408-733-7140.

The Irish Network is a volunteer non-profit organization that
works to promote the business and social contacts of Irish people and
those who share Irish interests.

It will be a great party, dont miss it!
I hope some of you will be there.

All the best,
John Cullen. 

I can be contact at: 
Net: cullen@crc.ricoh.com 
Tel: 415-496-5708 (day)

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Newsgroups: soc.culture.celtic
Subject: Re: Update on Irish political `crisis'
From: Aengus Lawlor <RBYAML@rohvm1.rohmhaas.com>
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1992 08:21:23 EST
Organization: Rohm and Haas Company

Many thanks to David for the info. It's at times like this that you realize
how small a place Ireland occupies on the world stage, and only having
access to week-old newspapers gets really frustating!

Keep up the good work!

(Would it be appropriate to also post such 'news' articles to the Irish-Net
list that is used for distributing the Irish Emigrant newsletter? I tend to
feel that it would, as it evidently reaches a lot more people than this
newsgroup).

Aengus
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RBYAML@ROHMHAAS.COM                    Aengus Lawlor
RBYAML@ROHVM1.BITNET                   (who used to be ALAWLOR@DIT.IE)
"How about some of that famous Dublin wit, Barman?"
"Certainly, sir. Would that be Dry or Sparkling?"
Newsgroups: soc.culture.celtic
From: irish@casbah.acns.nwu.edu (Brian OReilly)
Newsgroups: soc.culture.celtic
Subject: Re: Election 92!
Date: 10 Nov 92 00:32:24 GMT
Organization: Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois.

In article <92310.200303RBYAML@rohvm1.rohmhaas.com> Aengus Lawlor <RBYAML@rohvm1.rohmhaas.com> writes:
>The PDs resigned from the Government yesterday (Wednesday) and voted with

>In possibly related news (and I'd appreciate it if anyone who can confirm
>or deny it would post ASAP), Ray MacSharry resigned as European Commissioner
>for Agriculture today. Supposedly he resigned to protest Delors meddling
>in his GATT negotiations with the US, but there is speculation that he will
>run in the election, and possibly challenge Albert Reynolds for the leadership
>of Fianna Fail. (Well, I'm speculating about it anyway!)
>
>Aengus
>--
Well, no such speculation in U.S. papers that I have seen. Personally I 
would be surprised if Ray Mac "the knife" does decide to run. Even if he
were to get into local politics again I doubt he would try to run for the
leader's job. And even were he to run I doubt that he would get it.
This is all contingent on FF at least holding their current strength in the
election. If they lose badly then Reynolds is probably history


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that separates us >  Northwestern University     <  -alities, Jews and Irish 
from the animals./  irish@casbah.acns.nwu.edu     \  have psychoses." (B. Behan)
From: merritt@macro.bu.edu (Sean Merritt)
Newsgroups: soc.culture.celtic
Subject: Re: House of Pain
Date: 12 Nov 92 14:51:36 GMT
Organization: Boston University Physics Department
In-reply-to: st923058@pip.cc.brandeis.edu's message of 12 Nov 92 01:13:50 GMT



From: gerard@galaxy.nsc.com (Gerry Dowling x3188)


While watching MTV the other day I saw a band called House of Pain with a
rap song called "Jump Around" The video featured loads of Irish images like 
shamrocks,irish dancing,tri-colours,Boston cops, etc etc.

Just wondering what the band's Irish connection is ??
-----


In article <1992Nov12.011350.6659@news.cs.brandeis.edu> st923058@pip.cc.brandeis.edu (Rosaleen Dhu) writes:
	   Er, pretty much what they look like, unfortunately. My brother, who is
   a great guy but has this stupid interest in rap, says that they are Irish
   rappers from Boston. Personally, I thought that the song was okay, but that
   the video was a total waste of airtime.
					   Jess
_____


 I don't consider "an interest rap" stupid and I like H.O.P.
am an American of Irish decent. However I am   from Boston
H.O.P. is from L.A.

H.O.P.'s rap is pretty generic (Major influence is Cypress Hill)
There are songs like "Danny Boy" (loosely based on the standard)
they mostly sing/rap about things relevant to Americans Of Irish
decent experience which from what I've seen is very different
from that of the people of Ireland. 


-sjm
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