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Friends of Nepal
set up in Britain
At the initiation of Dr Basant Shrestha and Dr. Tribhuvan N. Vaidya, a group by the name Friends of Nepal has recently been formed at Chesterfield in England, states a joint press release by Friends of Nepal, Chesterfield and Pulimarang project received here today.
The principal objective of this group is to support Nepalese people, preferably in rural, rather remoter part of the country by sponsoring smaller projects, useful as well as purposeful to the targeted community. At present, the group comprises of two Nepalese doctors from Chesterfield and their spouses and 16 local people who have shown keen interest on Nepal and the Nepalese people, the release says.
According to the release last year, Dr Basant Kumar Shrestha, the chief co-ordinator of the group, visited a tiny village called Pulimarang in Tanahu district of Nepal. Having discussed various aspects of problems faced by the inhabitants of Pulimarang, it was decided to sponsor a project to build a health post in the village. Back in Chesterfield, it was proposed to the group, and all of them unanimously approved to sponsor the project. Last November, two charity events - an American line dancing and a Gala dinner dance - were organised at Chesterfield.They were able to raise 3,400.00 pounds towards the Pulimarang project.
Dr Basant visited Nepal this year again and had an opportunity to spend couple of days at Pulimarang as well. The release says he was very delighted by the profound enthusiasm shown by the inhabitants of Pulimarang and villages around. He was very impressed by the sincere commitment expressed by people like Dhaka Bahadur Gurung, Tek Bahadur Gurung and Bhabeshwar Gurung towards this project and in fact towards village development as a whole. At their request, Dr Basant Shrestha laid the foundation stone of the building and handed over a cheque for one and a half lakh of rupees as the first instalment payment for the project. According to the release, Friends of Nepal has promised to donate three lakh rupees for the moment. Dr Basant also delivered boxes of medicines for the use of needy people of the village and he has promised to maintain a supply of medicines worth 25 to 30 thousand rupees every year.
Friends of Nepal sincerely hopes that the building work will be completed within a year’s time. They are considering to twin this health post, once completed, with the Maples Medical Centre at Chesterfield, so that a purposeful relationship could be established and then maintained between them for years to come, the release adds.
Sagarmatha Donation
Sagarmatha Times has decided to donate one year's complimentary subscription to Nepal Support Society raffle to be drawn on 12th April during charity dance & dinner.
Seminar on Nepal
Britain-Nepal Chamber of Commerce (BNCC) organised a seminar "Opportunities in investment in Hydro Power in Nepal" at Grindlays Bank on 25th March.
Col. Jimmy Evans, the Chairman of BNCC initiated for the success of the seminar. Dr. R. N. Vaidya, the member of National Planning Commission, Nepal attended a seminar and submitted a lead paper to the seminar which was widely welcomed by all the participants of the seminar. His Excellency Dr. Basnyat also spoke on National Background .The Seminar was attended by Sir John Nott, Lord Swaraj Paul, Mr. P. K. Prasai, Counsellor of the Embassy, and other business men of UK.
Friendship Day
Nepal Kingdom Foundation is planning to celebrate Friendship Day on 29th April. As per Mr. Padma P. Shrestha,Friend Day is unique celebration going to be exists in the universe soon. Mr Shrestha has requested all citizens of the world to participate in the celebration through physical appearance as well as writing articles on Friendship in any language.
Charity Dinner
Nepal Support Society (NESS) established in November 1997 for helping less fortunate village people in Nepal is organising a charity Dance & Dinner on 12th April 1998 for raising fund in support of Nepal..
Mrs. Nelia Rana, the NESS chairperson expressed her hope to achieve successful goal of the Society for the cause.
Embassy Hosts Dinner
Royal Nepalese Ambassador Dr. Singha B. Basnyat hosted a dinner at the Royal Nepalese Embassy on 22nd March to meet the officials of Nepalese Associations and Nepalese Organisations established in UK.
The main purpose of the dinner was to meet and exchange views among each others. The dinner was participated by about 50 officials.
Yeti to celebrate New Year
The Nepalese organisation Yeti, is to celebrate Nepalese New Year 2055 on 14th April 1998 in the Priory Hall at Acton.
Speech on Sanskrit
Dr. Kamal N Rauniar delivered 45 minute speech on the importance of Sanskrit Language in the Modern World at Gita Bhawan , Manchester on 21March 1998 in presence of more than 200 audience.
His researchful speech on the scientific basis on Devanagari script and reversion extra ordinary qualities in Sanskrit language were widely lauded by the audiences.
Dr. Rauniar is a permanent columnist of Sagarmatha Times in versatile subjects.
Activities of Yeti Midland and North UK:
Audience with Ambassador: A five members delegation led by organisation President Mr. Pushpa Shrestha met with the Royal Nepalese Ambassador Dr. Singha B. Basnyat at Royal Nepalese Embassy on 29th March and discussed on the importance of forthcoming second Nepal Himalayan Festival 1998 to be held in Manchester at end of May.
Royal Nepalese Ambassador Dr. Basnyat assured financial help to the delegation for the festival.
VNY 98: Mr. Pushpa Shrestha requested all Nepalese nationals residing in UK to make success of second Nepal Himalayan Festival to support the success of VNY'98.
New Year Celebration: Nepalese New Year 2055 is to be celebrated on 12th April at Hough End Centre, Manchester. The chief guest of the celebration will be Royal Nepalese Ambassador Dr. Basnyat
