SOCIETY
Liberation added to our historical woes: Ex-haliyas
Liberation added to our historical woes: Ex-haliyas
BAJURA, Sept 6: Enough food, safe shelter and dignified life as any other free individual in the society- this was a dream for Rangi BK of Bajura district since he was a kid. Eight years ago, this one of the many bonded haliyas was freed.
Sep 07, 2016
SOCIETY
Moon astronaut Aldrin encourages students in Biratnagar
Moon astronaut Aldrin encourages students in Biratnagar
BIRATNAGAR, Sept 6: Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin, who arrived in Nepal two days ago, visited Sunsari district and gave an inspiring speech to students at Sitagunj-based Everest Science Center on Tuesday.
Sep 07, 2016
ECONOMY
Govt steps up efforts to lift ban on ginger export
Govt steps up efforts to lift ban on ginger export
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: A week after India put a ban on import of Nepali ginger, Ministry of Agriculture Development (MoAD) has stepped up to ensure that Nepali ginger meet all the quality standards.
Sep 07, 2016
Interview
'We are not in Nepal to keep an eye on India or China'
'We are not in Nepal to keep an eye on India or China'
The US Assistant Secretary of the State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal oversees US foreign policy in 11 countries, including Nepal. She has closely followed developments in Nepal since her appointment in 2013.
Sep 07, 2016
SOCIETY
Complainant detained after arrest of ex-minister Gupta
Complainant detained after arrest of ex-minister Gupta
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: The arrest of former minister and Sadbhawana Party leader Shyam Sundar Gupta on Monday on a charge of threatening abduction has resulted in the detention of the complainant and suspension of a police inspector.
Sep 07, 2016
SPORTS
Mahesh wins gold in Asian bodybuilding
Mahesh wins gold in Asian bodybuilding
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: Nepali bodybuilder Mahesh Maharjan has won the gold medal on Tuesday in his weight category at the 50th Asian Bodybuilding Championship being held in Thimpu, Bhutan.
Sep 07, 2016
SOCIETY
Campaign aims to commercialize Mithila arts
Campaign aims to commercialize Mithila arts
JANAKPUR, Sept 6: Although Mithila artworks are very popular and are often seen hanging from the walls of the homes of the rich, the artists who create them have not been able to commercialize their skills.
Sep 07, 2016
SOCIETY
Experts doubt monuments to be rebuilt can withstand quakes
Experts doubt monuments to be rebuilt can withstand quakes
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: As the Department of Archaeology (DoA) begins the reconstruction of some historical monuments in Kathmandu Valley, doubts have arisen if the new structures can withstand future sesimic jolts.
Sep 07, 2016
ECONOMY
Automobile dealers launch festive schemes to boost sale
Automobile dealers launch festive schemes to boost sale
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: With Dashain and Tihar festival around the bend, automobile dealers have rolled out lucrative festive schemes to attract customers.
Sep 07, 2016
SPORTS
Prerana in semifinal
Prerana in semifinal
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: Prerana Koirala of Nepal has defeated India's Arshia Ahmed 6-0, 6-2 in the girl's singles event of ANLTA Asian Junior Tour U-14 at Tennis Complex, Satdobato on Tuesday.
Sep 07, 2016