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.
Mar 09, 2017
SOCIETY
Air too dangerous to breathe
Air too dangerous to breathe
KATHMANDU, March 9: Air quality in Kathmandu was very bad in the month of Magh. It had the highest levels of pollution since Drishti Kathmandu started collecting data on concentrations of fine particulate matter that is smaller than 2.5 microns (PM 2.5) eight months ago.
Mar 09, 2017
POLITICS
EC now at point of no return: CEC Yadav
EC now at point of no return: CEC Yadav
KATHMANDU, March 9: Amid speculation whether the ongoing tensions in the southern region of the country could affect the local elections, the Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday said preparations have now reached a point of no return.
Mar 09, 2017
POLITICS, SPECIAL
Govt brings bill for delineation of electoral constituencies
Govt brings bill for delineation of electoral constituencies
KATHMANDU, March 9: The government has registered a bill in parliament for the delineation of electoral constituencies.
Mar 09, 2017
SOCIETY
Govt to regulate ambulances
Govt to regulate ambulances
KATHMANDU, March 9: In a bid to check arbitrary purchase and operation of ambulances, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has formulated the Ambulance Service Operation Guidelines 2017.
Mar 09, 2017
ECONOMY
Nepali money among 'world's most beautiful currencies'
Nepali money among 'world's most beautiful currencies'
KATHMANDU, March 9: Three Nepali currency notes and a coin have made it to a list of "the world's most beautiful currencies" this year.
Mar 09, 2017
SOCIETY
Protests against Maleth shooting on 2nd day of bandh also
Protests against Maleth shooting on 2nd day of bandh also
KATHMANDU, March 9: Locals of various districts in the tarai continued their demonstrations on Wednesday to condemn the police shootings in Maleth, Saptari that has so far claimed four lives.
Mar 09, 2017
Editorial
Selective justice
Selective justice
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is perfectly justified to seek stern action against the officials of Nepali Police and Armed Police Force who either failed to control riots or used excess force in course of the 2015 Madheshi Uprising.
Mar 09, 2017
POLITICS
UML demands govt security for party rallies
UML demands govt security for party rallies
KATHMANDU, March 9: Main opposition CPN-UML has demanded that government ensure full security to the party's rallies to be resumed from Friday.
Mar 09, 2017
OPINION
Madhesh is wasting
Madhesh is wasting
If all Madheshi leaders come under a single electoral umbrella, it would give the fight for Madheshi rights new boost and legitimacy
Mar 09, 2017