Editorial
Old story
Old story
Even in normal times, Janak Education Material Center (JEMC), the state-owned publishing house, struggles to print the 20 million textbooks required for students of Grades 6 to 10.
May 18, 2017
ECONOMY
iPhone prices drop in Nepal
iPhone prices drop in Nepal
KATHMANDU, May 18: Generation Next Communications Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Apple products for Nepal, has cut prices of different iPhone models.
May 18, 2017
OPINION
Schools of schisms
Schools of schisms
The thought seems to be that if difference is unaddressed, it will cease to exist and to shape people’s experiences. That is not so
May 18, 2017
ELECTION
RPP seemingly headed for a stinging defeat
RPP seemingly headed for a stinging defeat
KATHMANDU, May 18: Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), the fourth largest party in parliament, appears to be headed for a stinging defeat in the first phase of local elections held on May 14. The party has won just a single seat till Wednesday and is leading in very few constituencies.
May 18, 2017
OPINION
E-voting, anyone?
E-voting, anyone?
What we need right now is a healthy debate on voting system
May 18, 2017
SOCIETY
Dr KC to stage 11th hunger strike from May 23
Dr KC to stage 11th hunger strike from May 23
KATHMANDU, May 18: At a time when the country's attention is focused on the local body elections, Dr Govinda KC, senior orthopedic surgeon at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, issued a six-day ultimatum to the government on Wednesday to address his two-point demand. Dr KC, who is also a prof...
May 18, 2017
OPINION
Taking growth seriously
Taking growth seriously
Contrary to popular belief, world growth hasn’t been especially disappointing so far this decade
May 18, 2017
ELECTION
EC seeks clarifications from 'defiant' officials
EC seeks clarifications from 'defiant' officials
KATHMANDU, May 18: The Election Commission (EC) has sought clarifications from seven 'defiant officials' for not fulfilling assigned responsibilities during the elections.
May 18, 2017
OPINION
Infographics: China to scale up support for Belt and Road Initiative
Infographics: China to scale up support for Belt and Road In...
China to scale up support for Belt and Road Initiative
May 18, 2017
SOCIETY
Maleth victims get compensation
Maleth victims get compensation
RAJBIRAJ, May 18: Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Bimalendra Nidhi on Wednesday handed over compensation to the family members of the victims who died in police firing in Maleth some months ago.
May 18, 2017