POLITICS
Parties say they won’t use children in election campaigns
Parties say they won’t use children in election campaigns
BAJURA, April 21: Various political parties in Bajura have assured of not involving children in poll-related activities.
Apr 21, 2017
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
Apr 21, 2017
WORLD
Trump raps Iran as violating 'spirit' of nuclear deal
Trump raps Iran as violating 'spirit' of nuclear deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Iran is failing to fulfill the "spirit" of its nuclear deal with world powers, President Donald Trump declared Thursday, setting an ominous tone for his forthcoming decision about whether to pull the U.S. out of the landmark agreement.
Apr 21, 2017
POLITICS
Govt committed to ensuring security for polls: Nidhi
Govt committed to ensuring security for polls: Nidhi
KATHMANDU, April 21: Home Minister Bimalendra Nidhi has informed the parliament that the government will fully ensure security for the May 14 local polls.
Apr 21, 2017
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