ELECTION
Parties have role in stopping poll vioence: EC
Parties have role in stopping poll vioence: EC
KATMANDU, Dec 1: Concerned over the ongoing attacks targeting election candidates and election campaigns in various parts of the country, the Election Commission (EC) has said that the political parties also need to take steps to stop violence by poll-opposing groups instead of just relying on secur...
Dec 02, 2017
ELECTION
Incidents of violence on rise as polls draw nears
Incidents of violence on rise as polls draw nears
KATHMADU, Dec 1: With the second phase of parliamentary and provincial assembly elections less than a week away, the incidents of violence aimed at derailing the polls have gone up sharply in different parts of the country including the capital city.
Dec 02, 2017
SOCIETY
2.5 pc of total HIV-infected in Nepal are children under 4
2.5 pc of total HIV-infected in Nepal are children under 4
KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Some 2.5 percent of the HIV-infected people in Nepal are children of up to four years.
Dec 02, 2017
ELECTION
Voters in a fix due to party switchers
Voters in a fix due to party switchers
SARLAHI, Dec 1: Party-switching has been a common strategy of aspiring candidates during elections. However, this has put the voters in a dilemma as the same candidate is found chanting slogans of different political parties in different elections.
Dec 02, 2017
ELECTION
Election code violations rampant in Rautahat
Election code violations rampant in Rautahat
RAUTAHAT, Dec 1: With the completion of the first phase of parliamentary and provincial assembly elections, candidates taking part in the second phase of the elections in Rautahat have speeded up their poll campaigns. In a bid to attract the voters, the parties are adopting provocative campaigns and...
Dec 02, 2017
POLITICS
UN experts stress action on sustainable dev
UN experts stress action on sustainable dev
KATHMANDU, Dec 1: A group of UN human rights specialists has issued an urgent call for action to ensure a future based on equality, justice and solidarity.
Dec 02, 2017
SPORTS
TAC defeats MMC to win Kakarbhitta Gold Cup
TAC defeats MMC to win Kakarbhitta Gold Cup
JHAPA, Dec 1: Tribhuvan Army Club (TAC) lifted the title of 3rd Mechi Netralaya Kakarbhitta Gold Cup Football Tournament beating Manang Marshyangdi Club (MMC) 3-2 on penalties in the summit clash on Friday.
Dec 02, 2017
SPORTS
Nepal goes down to USA in practice match
Nepal goes down to USA in practice match
KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Nepali national cricket team faced a five-wicket defeat to the United States of America (USA) in a practice match on Friday.
Dec 02, 2017
SPORTS
Cricketer Chetri felicitated
Cricketer Chetri felicitated
KATHMANDU, December 1: Cricketer Mahesh Chhetri has been felicitated with Nepalgunj Sports Honor award on Friday. Chhetri, was awarded with a scooter from an organization called Creative Hands, for his contributions to the Nepali sports sector.
Dec 02, 2017
OPINION
Better Kathmandu
Better Kathmandu
Kathmandu has opportunities but no business environment. But it can be a ‘city of opportunities’.
Dec 02, 2017