POLITICS
Public Accounts Committee Chair Sharma resigns
Public Accounts Committee Chair Sharma resigns
KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Chairman of Public Accounts Committee of Legislature-Parliament, Janardan Sharma resigned from his post on Friday.
Aug 12, 2016
WORLD
At least eight blasts hit three cities within hours
At least eight blasts hit three cities within hours
BANGKOK, Aug 12: "There is no evidence that this is linked to international terrorism," Pingmuang told a news conference Friday."
Aug 12, 2016
SPORTS, SPECIAL
The 22nd Gold for Michael Phelps!
The 22nd Gold for Michael Phelps!
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 12: Michael Phelps and Simone Biles powered their way to more gold medals with rousing routs at the Rio Games on Thursday.
Aug 12, 2016
SOCIETY
Sunkoshi power centre to generate electricity soon
Sunkoshi power centre to generate electricity soon
CHAUTARA, Aug 12: The 10.05 MW Sunkoshi Hydropower, which has remained shut after the flood-fed Bhotekoshi River caused damages to the project on July 15, is to resume its operation within some days.
Aug 12, 2016
The Week
Startup recruitment woes
Startup recruitment woes
“Every year we have more than 500,000 graduates ready to enter the job market. So we tend to have plenty of options if we are looking for freshers straight out of college. But indeed, we have to put in extra effort to locate experienced and skilled candidates.
Aug 12, 2016
The Week
Minimal expectations
Minimal expectations
It’s been a week since CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal was elected as Nepal’s prime minister for a second time. The 61-year-old leader promised to lead the nation toward economic development and work as a bridge between communities following deadly protests over a divisive new consti...
Aug 12, 2016
The Week
Celebrating Int’l Youth Day: Let young people lead
Celebrating Int’l Youth Day: Let young people lead
Nepal’s economic downturn, lack of employment opportunities and youth migration are leading to the shortage of vibrant labor force. This has direct impact on our economy. However, this circle can be broken, if we act smartly. Now is the perfect opportunity for young people to help in rebuilding pro...
Aug 12, 2016
ECONOMY
Co-op mergers fails to gain momentum in Chitwan
Co-op mergers fails to gain momentum in Chitwan
CHITWAN, Aug 12: The policy of encouraging merger among cooperatives has not made much impact in the district.
Aug 12, 2016
POLITICS
Nepal Police to host Interpol conference after 27 years
Nepal Police to host Interpol conference after 27 years
KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Nepal Police is gearing up to host the 23rd Interpol's Regional Conference that brings together top cops from across Asia and the South Pacific regions in Kathmandu. Nepal is hosting the conference, scheduled for 17th, 18th and 19th of January, after 27 years.
Aug 12, 2016
ECONOMY
IRO Pokhara adds 13,500 new taxpayers
IRO Pokhara adds 13,500 new taxpayers
POKHARA, Aug 12: More than 13,500 new taxpayers registered with the Inland Revenue Office, Pokhara, in Fiscal Year 2015/16.
Aug 12, 2016