The Week
Cricket craze
Cricket craze
No matter where you go these days it is hard to escape the never-ending conversations on cricket. Cricket is all too pervasive in our lives and more so now since it’s been a little more than two weeks into the 47 days long Indian Premier League. 22 matches have been played already and with more line...
Apr 21, 2017
SOCIETY
MoE directs govt bodies to monitor fee hikes in pvt schools
MoE directs govt bodies to monitor fee hikes in pvt schools
KATHMANDU, April 21: Ministry of Education (MoE) has directed the Department of Education and the district education offices to monitor fee hikes in private schools and take stringent action against the violators.
Apr 21, 2017
The Week
The sweet legacy
The sweet legacy
Kasthamandap Bhandar is full of Nepali and Newar sweets that are casually overlooked in the presence of Indian sweets and the likes of Aagan. Rajkarnikar though says his time at the helm of his family sweet shop has helped him realize the cultural importance of food. At his shop, there seem to be sp...
Apr 21, 2017
The Week
Picture perfect
Picture perfect
If you are getting married, you already have a lot to worry about. But getting married during the scorching summer months is even worse. On top of all the things you need to pay attention to, you also have to be doubly cautious about your makeup and ensure it will last you the entire day (and night)...
Apr 21, 2017
ECONOMY
Diplomats vow to promote Nepal as investment destination
Diplomats vow to promote Nepal as investment destination
KATHMANDU, April 21: Foreign diplomats have made commitment to promote Nepal as one of the lucrative destinations for investors in their respective countries.
Apr 21, 2017
ECONOMY
Nepal, US agree to diversify list of preferential products
Nepal, US agree to diversify list of preferential products
KATHMANDU, April 20: The 3rd US-Nepal Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council Meeting concluded in Kathmandu on Thursday, deciding to diversify the list of preferential products to enhance Nepal's exports, and promote investment, among others.
Apr 20, 2017
POLITICS
Oli lauds unification of Madhesi parties
Oli lauds unification of Madhesi parties
KATHMANDU, April 20: CPN-UML Chairman K P Sharma Oli has said that the decision by various parties to merge into a single party as a 'positive' development.
Apr 20, 2017
SPORTS
Chauraha, Biratnagar Kings to battle for DPL title
Chauraha, Biratnagar Kings to battle for DPL title
DHANGADHI, April 20: Paras Khadka's individual record score of 67 runs in the tournament guided Dhangadhi Team Chauraha to the final of Dhangadhi Premier League T20 Cricket Tournament on Thursday as it registered a thumping 92-run win over Shakti Gauchan-led Rupandehi Challengers.
Apr 20, 2017
SOCIETY
Glimpses of Rastriya Janata Party at birth
Glimpses of Rastriya Janata Party at birth
KATHMANDU, April 20: After a series of discussions, six Madhesi parties on Thursday underwent merger to form Rastriya Janata Party (RJP).
Apr 20, 2017
SOCIETY
Health service in federal system
Health service in federal system
KATHMANDU, April 20: With the vision of proper health facility in all the level, the Ministry of Health has started the implementation of highly ambitious Unified Health Infrastructure Development Project.
Apr 20, 2017