VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX
Valley Pollution Levels
Valley Pollution Levels
The graph above is based on the pollutant of fine particulate matter, PM2.5 (PM less than 2.5 microns) of Kathmandu Valley in a day.
Jun 15, 2017
SOCIETY, SPECIAL
Bajhang women to vote for those pledging to end chhaupadi
Bajhang women to vote for those pledging to end chhaupadi
BAJHANG, June 14: Some women in Bajhang have announced that they will vote for candidates in the upcoming local level elections who express commitment to end the tradition of chhaupadi. They have openly forwarded this demand to mayoral candidates of Maoists (Center), CPN-UML and Nepali congress, amo...
Jun 15, 2017
SPORTS
Pakistan thrashes England to reach CT final for 1st time
Pakistan thrashes England to reach CT final for 1st time
CARDIFF, June 15: Pakistan thrashed England by eight wickets with 12.5 overs to spare at Sophia Gardens on Wednesday to reach the final of the Champions Trophy for the first time.
Jun 15, 2017
ELECTION
Madhes observers against poll deferral
Madhes observers against poll deferral
KATHMANDU, Jan 14:Concerned by the speculations about postponement of the second round of local elections scheduled for June 28, intellectuals, political analysts and party leaders in the southern plains have urged the government not to defer the scheduled elections under any pretext.
Jun 15, 2017
My City
Cartoon Caricature in exhibition
Cartoon Caricature in exhibition
KATHMANDU: A two-day art exhibition on cartoon caricatures of celebrities was held at Nepal Art Council in Babar Mahal that began on Tuesday. Many of the participating artists worked as cartoonists at various newspapers in Kathmandu. The exhibition is the culmination of a 10–day process that began w...
Jun 15, 2017
POLITICS
Talks to persuade RJPN to join polls fruitless
Talks to persuade RJPN to join polls fruitless
KATHMANDU, June 14: With just two days remaining before the date for filing candidacy nominations for the second phase local elections as scheduled by the Election Commission, talks with leaders of the agitating Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) have failed yet again.
Jun 15, 2017
SOCIETY
Awaiting auspicious hour to shift to Baluwatar
Awaiting auspicious hour to shift to Baluwatar
KATHMANDU, June 14: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is yet to move to his official residence in Baluwatar although it has been eight days since he was elected to the post of country's chief executive.
Jun 15, 2017
ECONOMY
Qatar Airways starts direct flight to Dublin from Kathmandu
Qatar Airways starts direct flight to Dublin from Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, June 14: Dublin welcomed the first Qatar Airways flight from Doha on Wednesday, inaugurating the new daily service that connects Dublin to the world, the Doha-based carrier said in a statement.
Jun 15, 2017
ECONOMY, Lifestyle
Nepalis splurging on trendy clothings
Nepalis splurging on trendy clothings
KATHMANDU, June 14: What comes to your mind when you think of summer? For an average person, it is the season of scorching heat but for fashionistas, it is the season to try out the new trends in the fashion world.
Jun 15, 2017
SPORTS
Shiva Ram Shrestha: The undisputed king of Nepali golf
Shiva Ram Shrestha: The undisputed king of Nepali golf
KATHMANDU, June 14: Shiva Ram Shrestha finished the Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2016-17 on a high winning six titles to finish atop the Order of Merit for the seventh year in a row.
Jun 15, 2017