OPINION
No-rule roads
No-rule roads
We have reached a point where the total length of vehicles in Kathmandu, laid end to end, is greater than the length of its roads
Apr 26, 2017
POLITICS
Locals declare to rebuild Kasthamadap on their own
Locals declare to rebuild Kasthamadap on their own
KATHMANDU, April 26: Distraught with the dilly-dallying by the government to reconstruct historical sites, the locals of Hanumandhoka Durbar Square Area on Tuesday announced to reconstruct the Kasthamandap Temple on their own.
Apr 26, 2017
OPINION
Roads not taken
Roads not taken
BCIM will lessen Nepal’s dependence on India by giving it direct access to markets beyond India
Apr 26, 2017
ECONOMY
TIA shop owners refuse to vacate space, move court
TIA shop owners refuse to vacate space, move court
KATHMANDU, April 26: Shop owners at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) are refusing to vacate their spaces, citing cases pending in different courts.
Apr 26, 2017
OPINION
Priced out
Priced out
Land price moved up in late 1980s when banks began accepting over-valued land as collateral
Apr 26, 2017
ECONOMY
Hoteliers seek foreign currency exchange facility
Hoteliers seek foreign currency exchange facility
KATHMANDU, April 26: Hoteliers have sought flexibility in allowing exchange of foreign currencies to foreign tourists. They have also said that the recent tightening of foreign currency exchange policy has 'invited serious problems toward providing service to foreign guests'.
Apr 26, 2017
OPINION
Infographics: The world's costliest cities for expats
Infographics: The world's costliest cities for expats
The world's costliest cities for expats
Apr 26, 2017
POLITICS
UML obstructs House over amendment bill
UML obstructs House over amendment bill
KATHMANDU, April 26: With the main opposition CPN-UML obstructing parliament on Tuesday, the government has run into a hurdle right from the start of its effort to get the revised constitution amendment bill endorsed through a fast-track process.
Apr 26, 2017
ELECTION
Naya Shakti gets election symbol
Naya Shakti gets election symbol
KATHMANDU, April 25: After months long protests, Naya Shakti Nepal (NSN) received Mashal (torch) as the party's election symbol for the upcoming local elections.
Apr 25, 2017
Lifestyle
Weeklong Jazz celebration hits Kathmandu
Weeklong Jazz celebration hits Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, April 25: A week of Jazz celebration has kicked off in Kathmandu and Patan that will continue until Sunday to mark the International Jazz Day 2017. The event is organized by Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory (KJC) in collaboration with UNESCO and different organizations.
Apr 25, 2017