POLITICS
EC to open chief returning officers' office from Sunday
EC to open chief returning officers' office from Sunday
KATHMANDU, April 14: In view of conducting the local elections within the set date, the Election Commission (EC) is opening the offices of the chief returning officers in all 75 districts from Sunday.
Apr 14, 2017
SOCIETY
Ang Rita Sherpra in critical condition
Ang Rita Sherpra in critical condition
KATHMANDU, April 14: Ang Rita Sherpa -- popularly known as 'Himchituwa' (snow leopard) for his 10 Everest ascents without supplemental oxygen -- is in a critical condition following a brain stroke.
Apr 14, 2017
SOCIETY
Yearlong national health campaign begins today
Yearlong national health campaign begins today
KATHMANDU, April 14: With the aim to raise health awareness and make people health-conscious, the government has declared the Nepali New Year 2074 BS as My Year: My Health and My Healthy Country. The yearlong begins Friday with the commencement of the Nepali New Year.
Apr 14, 2017
ECONOMY
Taxmen defining tablet PCs as mobile sets, refunding VAT: OAG
Taxmen defining tablet PCs as mobile sets, refunding VAT: OA...
KATHMANDU, April 14: Tablet personal computers (PCs) are different from smartphones. But tax officials have defined tablet PCs as smartphones and given value added tax (VAT) reimbursement to importers. “
Apr 14, 2017
The Week
Easy art
Easy art
So you want to make stencils? That’s not surprising considering how stencils are becoming popular as a quick way to decorate a bare wall at homes and offices. For a long time, stencils have been one of the most popular techniques of urban artists worldwide. Artists love stencils because they are fas...
Apr 14, 2017
POLITICS
NRA lacks capacity to execute projects, says OAG
NRA lacks capacity to execute projects, says OAG
KATHMANDU, April 14: The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has said the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) lacks capacity to implement its projects to expedite post-earthquake reconstruction and rehabilitation works.
Apr 14, 2017
POLITICS
PM reaches out to Madhesi parties
PM reaches out to Madhesi parties
KATHMANDU, April 14: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Thursday reached out to the Madhes-based parties expressing his government's readiness to address their remaining grievances over all disputed issues except the federal boundaries.
Apr 14, 2017
POLITICS
UDMF parties agree in principle to merge
UDMF parties agree in principle to merge
KATHMANDU, April 15: Six constituent parties of the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) have agreed in principle to merge, in a fresh bid to form a strong force representing the tarai.
Apr 14, 2017
The Week
Talking rubbish
Talking rubbish
There is no better way of predicting the onset of summer than the stench that – like clockwork – starts to emanate from the Bagmati river around this time of the year.
Apr 14, 2017
SOCIETY
Number of people taking elephantiasis medication rises 2073
Number of people taking elephantiasis medication rises 2073
JHAPA, April 14: More people in Jhapa took the medication preventing elephantiasis in 2073 BS compared to the previous year.
Apr 13, 2017