Editorial
Go vote
Go vote
Every way you look at it, Sunday will be a historic day in the annals of Nepali democracy. Local level election is being held in Nepal after a gap of 20 years and in the first phase on May 14, up to five million eligible voters will go to the 6,642 polling booths spread across three federal province...
May 13, 2017
OPINION
Into the unknown
Into the unknown
Will Nepal act only as a bridge to ferry goods between China and South Asia, or will its exports also be facilitated on preferential basis?
May 13, 2017
POLITICS, ELECTION
Local polls will safeguard achievements: Upendra Yadav
Local polls will safeguard achievements: Upendra Yadav
KATHMANDU, May 12: Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN) Chairman Upendra Yadav has once again defended his party's decision to take part in the local polls stating that the move was necessary to safeguard the historic achievements and lead the country toward peace and prosperity. Addressing a functi...
May 13, 2017
OPINION
Variables at play
Variables at play
Sandwiched between Manahara and Bagmati, the sandy plateau of Gauchar used to be a grazing pasture owned by Pashupatinath temple. That aside, Ranas also played golf at the far south east corner. It was, perhaps, nothing like impeccably maintained green fairways on Sports Channel.
May 13, 2017
OPINION
On Jiddu Krishnamurti
On Jiddu Krishnamurti
Krisha Gautami was born again in Andhra Pradhesh in a village called Madanpalle on May 11, 1895 into a simple Brahmin family.
May 13, 2017
Infographic
The Europeans Primed to Protest
The Europeans Primed to Protest
According to a new survey by Dalia Research, the Europeans most likely to hit the streets in protest and the Spanish. 31 percent of Spaniards said there was a fair chance of them joining a protest or demonstration in the next twelve months - 12 percentage points above the EU average.
May 13, 2017
WORLD
UK hospitals turn away patients after ransomware attack
UK hospitals turn away patients after ransomware attack
LONDON, May 12: A large cyberattack crippled computer systems at hospitals across England on Friday, with appointments canceled, phone lines down and patients turned away.
May 12, 2017
POLITICS
Govt doles out Rs 150 m in violation of election code of conduct
Govt doles out Rs 150 m in violation of election code of con...
KATHMANDU, May 12: In what we call a sheer violation of the election code of conduct, the government has decided to dole out Rs 150 million in compensation of Tikapur incident.
May 12, 2017
POLITICS
Govt to restructure Nepal Army, staying the same strength
Govt to restructure Nepal Army, staying the same strength
KATHMANDU, May 12: A cabinet meeting on Friday deiced to restructure the Nepal Army, staying the same strength. The meeting held at the prime minister’s official residence in Baluwatar took a decision to this effect.
May 12, 2017
POLITICS
CEC Dr Yadav calls parties to abide by silent period
CEC Dr Yadav calls parties to abide by silent period
KATHMANDU, May 12: Chief Election Commissioner Dr Ayodhee Prasad Yadav has again urged the political parties and the candidates of the local level polls to fully abide by the ethics to be followed during the silence hour.
May 12, 2017