SOCIETY
One confirmed dead from Swine flu
One confirmed dead from Swine flu
WALING, July 28: A person hailing from Waling of Syangja district has reportedly died from Swine Flu.
Jul 28, 2017
The Week
All hail male
All hail male
After the 2011 retirement of Guo Jingjing, the ever-graceful Chinese diver, I have been cheering for Katie Ledecty, the new American pool sensation. After winning four Gold medals in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, Ledecty is now setting the Swimming World Championship in Hungary on fire. But even...
Jul 28, 2017
SPORTS
ANFA meeting postponed again over Three Star issue
ANFA meeting postponed again over Three Star issue
KATHMANDU, July 27: All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has postponed its working committee meeting for indefinite period after failing to solve the Three Star’s compensation issue.
Jul 28, 2017
The Week
The unending battle
The unending battle
I knew I had to lose weight when I heard three hurtful words: ‘Kasto motayeko! Chyaa”. A 60-year-old relative who looks like she is in her 40s said this to me during a family dinner. I was angry. She had no rights to treat me like that. But a trip to the bathroom quickly confirmed my worst fears: I...
Jul 28, 2017
WORLD
Russia sanctions bill heads to Trump after Senate approval
Russia sanctions bill heads to Trump after Senate approval
WASHINGTON, July 28: The Senate voted decisively on Thursday to approve a new package of stiff financial sanctions against Russia, Iran and North Korea, sending the popular bill to President Donald Trump for his signature after weeks of intense negotiations.
Jul 28, 2017
ECONOMY
155 BFIs go for mergers to meet capital requirement
155 BFIs go for mergers to meet capital requirement
KATHMANDU, July 27: The new minimum paid-up capital requirement for bank and financial institutions (BFIs) gave the impetus to go for mergers and acquisitions.
Jul 28, 2017
POLITICS
30-month term extension recommended for Joint Project Office on Saptakoshi, Sunkoshi
30-month term extension recommended for Joint Project Office...
KATHMANDU, July 27: The 15th meeting of India-Nepal Joint Team of Experts (JTE) on Saptakoshi High Dam Multipurpose Project and Sunkoshi Storage Cum Diversion Scheme has recommended extending the term of the Joint Project Office of Saptakoshi Sunkoshi Investigation for a period of 30 months effectiv...
Jul 28, 2017
POLITICS
Apex court verdict deferred for 10th time
Apex court verdict deferred for 10th time
KATHMANDU, July 27: Justice delayed is justice denied is how a popular saying goes. However, the Supreme Court on Thursday deferred for the 10th time the verdict on a writ petition demanding resumption of vote counting in Bharatpur Metropolitan City.
Jul 28, 2017
ECONOMY
Businesses blindsided by unclear GST rules in India
Businesses blindsided by unclear GST rules in India
NEW DELHI, July 27: India’s nationwide Goods and Services Tax (GST) was meant to unify the $2 trillion economy and make it easier for companies to transact across state borders. Nearly a month on, many are finding that doing business is more complicated than ever.
Jul 28, 2017
SOCIETY
Janai Purnima, Nag Panchami Festival Today
Janai Purnima, Nag Panchami Festival Today
KATHMANDU, July 28: The tagadharis or those who wear the 'Janai' (the sacred thread) around their bodies from the left shoulder change the sacred thread today after having a haircut and a bath on the occasion of 'Janai Purnima', also known as 'Rishi Tarpani'.
Jul 28, 2017