OPINION
The eternal promise of the Arab Spring
The eternal promise of the Arab Spring
For any regime, gradual change is surely preferable to the prospect of an abrupt upheaval that threatens to replace those in power with a power vacuum.
Jan 20, 2021
ECONOMY
Cane farmers once again ‘tricked’ by govt and sugar producers
Cane farmers once again ‘tricked’ by govt and sugar producer...
KATHMANDU, Jan 20: Sugarcane farmers have once again been ‘tricked’ by the government and sugar mills, as the farmers failed to receive full payments for sugarcane bought by the mills over the past several years, within the new deadline set by the state organ.
Jan 20, 2021
OPINION
Unknown benefits of cannabis
Unknown benefits of cannabis
Nepal’s cannabis, grown in purely Himalayan natural environment, is considered to be of high quality for which it is also famous.
Jan 20, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Govt prepares to inoculate health and sanitation workers in the first phase
Govt prepares to inoculate health and sanitation workers in...
India has decided to provide a limited amount of ‘Covishield’ for free within a week, according to Indian media outlets
Jan 20, 2021
ECONOMY, POLITICS
Govt to support tourism and hotel sectors: Minister Poudel
Govt to support tourism and hotel sectors: Minister Poudel
KATHMANDU, Jan 19: Minister for Finance Bishnu Poudel has said that the government would help the tourism sector, the worst hit by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Jan 19, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Prime Minister Oli accuses rival faction chairperson Dahal of misguiding youths
Prime Minister Oli accuses rival faction chairperson Dahal o...
KATHMANDU, Jan 19: Chairman of the Oil-led faction of the ruling Nepal Communist party (NCP), KP Sharma Oli has issued directives for immediately reconstituting all party committees at the district and the people's organization levels.
Jan 19, 2021
SOCIETY, AUDIO/VIDEO, My City, Lifestyle, Art & Culture
Activists warn KMC of legal remedy for conservation of Kamalpokhari (With Video)
Activists warn KMC of legal remedy for conservation of Kamal...
Activists staged a protest demonstration in front of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Office at Sundhara, demanding the conservation of Kamalpokhari, a historical pond in Kathmandu.
Jan 19, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Couple found dead in Lalitpur
Couple found dead in Lalitpur
KATHMANDU, Jan 19: A couple was found dead in their rented room at Changathali in Mahalaxmi Municipality-7 on Monday evening.
Jan 19, 2021
VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX
Air pollution level drops to 68 µg/m3 between 4 and 5AM with highest reading of 198 µg/m3...
Air pollution level drops to 68 µg/m3 between 4 and 5AM wit...
KATHMANDU, Jan 19: Though the air pollution level on Tuesday dropped to 68 µg/m3 early in the morning between 4 and 5, the dust particles began filling the air in Kathmandu, the federal capital city of the country, from 9AM as people started their normal activities. The highest PM 2.5 reading was me...
Jan 19, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepse falls slightly snapping 8-day winning run
Nepse falls slightly snapping 8-day winning run
KATHMANDU, Jan 19: The local stock market’s benchmark opened the day in positive territory. However, profit booking in the early trading hour pulled the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index towards red at mid-day where the index fell around 30 points. A recovery in the latter hours saw the index recou...
Jan 19, 2021