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Halt it now

Halt it now
New cholera cases have been detected in Kathmandu Valley over the past one week. The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) under the Department of Health has confirmed cholera in 21 people. But the actual number of infected, the division warns, could be many times more.
Jul 30, 2016
ECONOMY

Rupee appreciates, gold shines

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KATHMANDU, July 30: Nepali rupee gained 10 paisa against US dollar this week as the Indian currency, with which rupee is pegged, gained value against the greenback. Gold price, on the other hand, increased by Rs 430 per 10 grams over the week.
Jul 30, 2016
OPINION

Children and fantasy

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Even a small child is capable of distinguishing between reality and fantasy, whether in stories, real life, books or movies
Jul 30, 2016
SOCIETY

Hong Kong Flu seen in most patients at Sukraraj hospital

Hong Kong Flu seen in most patients at Sukraraj hospital
KATHMANDU, July 30: If the data provided by Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital (STIDH) is anything to go by, over 80 percent of patients visiting the hospital's out-patient department (OPD) have been suffering from Hong Kong flu and influenza virus.
Jul 30, 2016
OPINION

Why import food?

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If we look at production figures of past six years Nepal does not in fact need any imported food
Jul 30, 2016
SPORTS

Nepali shuttlers to compete in US Open Grand Prix

Nepali shuttlers to compete in US Open Grand Prix
KATHMANDU, June 30: Nepali shuttlers are all set to compete in the US Open Grand Prix Badminton Championship to be held in California, USA, from July 5 to 10.
Jul 30, 2016
SOCIETY

Prez approves new Education Act

Prez approves new Education Act
KATHMANDU, June 30: The Office of the President has approved the eighth amendment to the Education Act 1972 on Wednesday.
Jul 30, 2016
SOCIETY

Floods damage crops in Nepalgunj

Floods damage crops in Nepalgunj
DANG, July 30: Small and marginal farmers in Banke have suffered due to crop loss caused by recent floods in Rapti River.
Jul 30, 2016
OPINION

Trump the traitor

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America has seen many things, but not a potential president discussing the size of his penis during a televised debate
Jul 30, 2016
ECONOMY

We want to start a movement of social entreprenership

We want to start a movement of social entreprenership
King's College is organizing 'International Conference on Social Entrepreneurship' in Kathmandu on June 30-June 1. The two-day conference will see host of international experts on social entrepreneurship who are providing extensive insights on social entrepreneurship and its relevance to countries l...
Jul 30, 2016
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