SOCIETY
Woman sets herself on fire after dispute with husband
Woman sets herself on fire after dispute with husband
MAHOTTARI, Aug 6: A woman in Mahottari has succumbed to her burn injuries after reportedly setting herself on fire. According to reports, dispute with her husband Anil Yadav forced Chunchun, 22, to set herself ablaze. The local of Damhi village breathed her last on Wednesday while on the way to hosp...
Aug 06, 2016
Editorial
Tall order
Tall order
It goes without saying that CPN Maoist Center Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has taken office amidst challenging circumstances. Madheshi and Janajati forces voted for him only after Nepali Congress and Maoist coalition agreed to their three-point demands that included declaring those killed during the...
Aug 06, 2016
SOCIETY
Contractors pay up to 20 pc of total amount in bribes: FCAN official
Contractors pay up to 20 pc of total amount in bribes: FCAN...
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: A representative of contractors who have been working on various development projects has told a parliamentary committee that they have to pay up to 20 percent of their total contract amounts as bribes to top government officials.
Aug 06, 2016
OPINION
Commerce 2.0
Commerce 2.0
The government has not been able to create a favorable environment to boost e-commerce in Nepal
Aug 06, 2016
ECONOMY
Nepse tanks as Dahal returns to power
Nepse tanks as Dahal returns to power
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index shed 94.16 points this week to close at 1,768.6 points on Thursday, the last trading day of the week.
Aug 06, 2016
OPINION
Digital divide
Digital divide
Our obsession with smart phones, tablets, internet, emails, and other social media apps has distanced us from our children further away
Aug 06, 2016
ECONOMY
Nakao to continue as ADB President
Nakao to continue as ADB President
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors has unanimously reelected Takehiko Nakao as President of ADB for a five-year term beginning November 24.
Aug 06, 2016
OPINION
Why we don’t trust leaders
Why we don’t trust leaders
If mainstream leaders want to change voters’ minds, they should look carefully at what leadership really means
Aug 06, 2016
ECONOMY
Rupee strengthens, gold shines
Rupee strengthens, gold shines
KATHMANDU, July Aug 6: Nepali rupee gained 15 paisa against US dollar this week as the Indian currency, with which rupee is pegged, appreciated against the greenback. Gold price, on the other hand, went up by Rs 425 per 10 grams over the week.
Aug 06, 2016
OPINION
Infographics: Nepal- Flood and landslide affected districts
Infographics: Nepal- Flood and landslide affected districts
Nepal- FLood and landslide affected districts
Aug 06, 2016