POLITICS
UDMF struggles to resist poll aspirants despite boycott stance
UDMF struggles to resist poll aspirants despite boycott stan...
LAHAN, April 21: United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF), which has been threatening to obstruct the upcoming local elections unless the constitution is amended to its liking, is now finding it hard to resist the election fever spreading among its own party members. More and more aspirants from the p...
Apr 21, 2017
POLITICS
Printing of ballot papers, voter ID cards completed: EC
Printing of ballot papers, voter ID cards completed: EC
KATHMANDU, April 21: The Election Commission (EC) has completed printing of ballot papers for all 75 districts as part of its final preparations to conduct the local elections on May 14 as announced by the government. The election body has already completed printing the voter ID and voter roll.
Apr 21, 2017
WORLD
Islamic State claims Paris shooting, one policeman killed
Islamic State claims Paris shooting, one policeman killed
A French policeman was shot dead and two others were wounded in central Paris on Thursday night in an attack carried out days before presidential elections and quickly claimed by the Islamic State militant group.
Apr 21, 2017
POLITICS
Most MPs in constituencies, House lacks quorum
Most MPs in constituencies, House lacks quorum
KATHMANDU, April 21: With most of the lawmakers leaving Kathmandu for election preparations in their respective constituencies, Thursday's House meeting was adjourned for three days due to the lack of quorum.
Apr 21, 2017
POLITICS
Six Madhes parties unify as polls loom closer
Six Madhes parties unify as polls loom closer
KATHMANDU, April 21: Six tarai-centric parties have joined hands to form a united force in hope of emboldening a fading Madhes movement and having a greater say in the future of the country’s southern plains.
Apr 21, 2017
The Week
Not so small issues
Not so small issues
Sometimes, health issues don’t have to be big or serious, even small nicks can be a source of major discomfort. Thus information and knowledge on handling these issues always comes in handy. The Week collected some common health concerns and consulted experts on the matter.
Apr 21, 2017
POLITICS
Quake victims deprived of second tranche
Quake victims deprived of second tranche
CHAUTARA, April 21: Kamala Giri, a local of Gothapani Village of Chautara Sangachowkgadhi Municipality in Sindhupalchowk district, has re-built her one-storey house spending around Rs 500,000.
Apr 21, 2017
ELECTION
Printing of ballot papers, voter ID cards complete: EC
Printing of ballot papers, voter ID cards complete: EC
KATHMANDU, April 21: The Election Commission (EC) has completed printing of ballot papers for all 75 districts as part of its final preparations to conduct the local elections on May 14 as announced by the government. The election body has already completed printing the voter ID and voter roll.
Apr 21, 2017
ELECTION
Political parties welcoming cadres from rival parties
Political parties welcoming cadres from rival parties
PANCHTHAR, April 21: With just 25 days left for the election, various political parties have intensified programs to lure new members to their party.
Apr 21, 2017
The Week
Eating habits that don’t aid weight loss
Eating habits that don’t aid weight loss
Many of us are constantly on the lookout for ways to lose weight without having to exercise. This is what leads to all kinds of extreme diet plans because we think cutting out certain foods completely will help us lose weight fast. Although most diets claim to reduce the fat percentage in the body,...
Apr 21, 2017