SOCIETY
'Sub-standard roads' behind rising accidents in far-west
'Sub-standard roads' behind rising accidents in far-west
KATHMANDU, June 20: Sudur Paschim Province is seeing a surge in the number of accidents of late.
Jun 20, 2019
Editorial
Lessons to learn
Lessons to learn
Better late than never, the government withdrew the controversial Guthi Bill on Tuesday. That was the only way out since the protests against the bill were intensifying in Kathmandu Valley.
Jun 20, 2019
OPINION
Economic lessons from Everest
Economic lessons from Everest
Beyond specific conditions such as the narrowness of the trail, Everest’s overcrowding problem
is not so different from many other economic and social challenges that policymakers confront
Jun 20, 2019
OPINION
Yoga for health
Yoga for health
Yoga exercises reduce back pain, make spine stronger and flexible and also keep our digestive and reproductive systems healthy
Jun 20, 2019
OPINION, Latest Updates
Perks of going cashless
Perks of going cashless
It will be difficult for Nepal to become a cashless economy but it should make an effort
Jun 20, 2019
Infographic
Infographics: 673 million people still defecate outdoors
Infographics: 673 million people still defecate outdoors
The United Nations has released a new report focusing on water, sanitation and hygiene around the world.
Jun 20, 2019
POLITICS
Judicial Council recommends action against High Court judges
Judicial Council recommends action against High Court judges
KATHMANDU, June 19: The Judicial Council has decided to recommend action against the judges, who were influenced while hearing the case against those involved in 33kg gold smuggling.
Jun 19, 2019
WORLD
UN expert urges probe of Saudi prince over Khashoggi killing
UN expert urges probe of Saudi prince over Khashoggi killing
GENEVA, June 19: An independent U.N. report into the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi said Wednesday there is “credible evidence” to warrant further investigation into the possible role of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and suggested sanctions on his personal assets.
Jun 19, 2019
WORLD
Two Earth-like planets discovered around dwarf star
Two Earth-like planets discovered around dwarf star
BERLIN, June 19: Scientists have discovered two new Earth-like planets around one of the closest stars within our galactic neighborhood.
Jun 19, 2019
ECONOMY
Remittance up by 20 %
Remittance up by 20 %
KATHMANDU, June 19: Despite the declining number of people leaving for foreign jobs, the remittance into the country has increased by 20 percent, according to Nepal Rastra Bank report.
Jun 19, 2019