SOCIETY
Flood damages hydropower's structure in Tehrathum
Flood damages hydropower's structure in Tehrathum
TEHRATHUM, June 29: The flood along with heavy rainfall damaged infrastructure of Upper Khorunga River Hydroelectric project worth Rs.10.5 million.
Jun 29, 2018
SOCIETY
IN PICTURES: Farmers gear for Ropain fest
IN PICTURES: Farmers gear for Ropain fest
Asar 15.
Jun 29, 2018
DIASPORA
Sunita Danuwar awarded by the US State Department Award
Sunita Danuwar awarded by the US State Department Award
WASHINGTON DC, June 29: Sunita Danuwar, a leading social activist from Nepal has been awarded the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) award provided by US Department of State for her contribution against trafficking.
Jun 29, 2018
The Week
A token of love
A token of love
The #MadeInNepal movement has been very beneficial for local Nepali producers. Fortunately, it has also been a hit among both Nepali and foreign customers. To meet the growing demand for these products, many weekly markets and #MadeInNepal concept stores have been opening up in Kathmandu valley. One...
Jun 29, 2018
The Week
The dynamic duo
The dynamic duo
Azaa Regmi is gearing up to participate in the upcoming International Tennis Federation (ITF) Asia U-12 Team Tennis Championships being held in Kazakhstan in November. She got selected for the tournament after competing in the South Asian Regional Qualifiers in late April this year. While the 12-yea...
Jun 29, 2018
WORLD
Maryland shooting: Five killed in attack on US newspaper
Maryland shooting: Five killed in attack on US newspaper
USA, June 25: A gunman has opened fire at a local newspaper office in Maryland, killing five people and wounding others.
Jun 29, 2018
The Week
Risky roads
Risky roads
It’s the same story every monsoon season. As dug up roads become waterlogged and thus muddy, leaving our homes becomes a risky affair. Pedestrians slipping and falling and bikes and cars getting stuck in mud pits are common occurrences. And, the construction and reconstruction of roads right before...
Jun 29, 2018
The Week
Ministry of mutual interests
Ministry of mutual interests
If hell had different seasons, it would probably resemble our capital Kathmandu with its awful roads, polluted air, bad infrastructure and sky-high prices for everything from vegetables to property.
Jun 29, 2018
VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX
Valley Pollution Levels for June 28, 2018
Valley Pollution Levels for June 28, 2018
Valley Pollution Levels for June 28, 2018
Jun 29, 2018
POLITICS
MPs divided over handing ongoing projects to local levels
MPs divided over handing ongoing projects to local levels
KATHMANDU, June 29: In yet another dispute over the implementation of federalism, lawmakers have been divided over whether ongoing development projects being implemented by the federal government should be handed over to the local and provincial levels or not.
Jun 29, 2018