ELECTION
12 teachers in Khotang resign to contest local elections
12 teachers in Khotang resign to contest local elections
KHOTANG, April 26: Twelve teachers in Khotang have resigned from their jobs to contest in the upcoming local elections.
Apr 27, 2017
SOCIETY
Extraordinary school
Extraordinary school
KHOTANG, 25 April: Tekbahadur Khati was polishing an wooden table last week. The boy of Likhu - 2 was doing it so passionately at Shubham Foundation. The sixth grader at Jan Jagriti School, a residential school run by the foundation was brought here five years ago. “This school is different. We have...
Apr 27, 2017
TECHNOLOGY
Virtual reality, apps add interactivity to music videos
Virtual reality, apps add interactivity to music videos
More musicians are using new technology, including 360-degree cameras, virtual reality musical experiences and vertical videos, to reach the smartphone generation of music fans who are discovering new music on their phones and tablets.
Apr 27, 2017
ECONOMY
BFIs not to increase lending until govt ups spending
BFIs not to increase lending until govt ups spending
KATHMANDU, April 27: Grappled with shortage of lendable funds, bank and financial institutions (BFIs) have tweaked their credit expansion strategy.
Apr 27, 2017
TECHNOLOGY
Wikipedia founder aims to ‘fix the news’ with crowdfunded website
Wikipedia founder aims to ‘fix the news’ with crowdfunded we...
The founder of online encyclopedia Wikipedia has announced plans for a crowd-funded news website offering stories by journalists and volunteers working together, an initiative he hopes will counter the spread of fake news.
Apr 27, 2017
ECONOMY
Local capital to be mobilized to build 25-MW project in Myagdi
Local capital to be mobilized to build 25-MW project in Myag...
MYAGDI, April 26: Darbang Kalika Hydro Pvt Ltd is planning to mobilize local capital to build Darbang-Myagdi Khola Hydropower Project (25 MW).
Apr 27, 2017
TECHNOLOGY
Smartphone app lets user ‘walk a mile in a refugee’s shoes’
Smartphone app lets user ‘walk a mile in a refugee’s shoes’
The United Nations helped launch a smartphone app Tuesday that allows users to “walk a mile in a refugee’s shoes” by simulating the daily struggles of a fictional Rohingya Muslim who was forced to flee her home.
Apr 27, 2017
SOCIETY
SLCE question paper shortage in some districts, exam chief suspended
SLCE question paper shortage in some districts, exam chief s...
KATHMANDU, April 26: The Ministry of Education (MoE) has started investigations into the reported shortage of question papers at various exam centers during the ongoing examinations of Grade 12.
Apr 27, 2017
SOCIETY
Colleges exacting '4 times higher' fees than ceiling for MD/MS
Colleges exacting '4 times higher' fees than ceiling for MD/...
KATHMANDU, April 26: Medical colleges have reportedly been asking fees four times higher than the ceiling for the postgraduate MD/MS programs.
Apr 27, 2017
TECHNOLOGY
A business that spreads happiness
A business that spreads happiness
KATHMANDU, April 26: Sudikshya came to yet another dead end when she tried to search for ideas to celebrate her mother’s birthday. She tried everything, but to no avail.
She was browsing through Facebook when she came across a post titled ‘Offering Happiness’ in her news feed.
Apr 27, 2017