Apr 12, 2017

SOCIETY

Three CNP rhinos translocated to Bardia amid protests

Three CNP rhinos translocated to Bardia amid protests

CHITWAN, April 11: Despite serious reservations from locals and conservationists, the government has translocated three one-horned rhinos from Chitwan National Park (CNP) to Babai Valley of Bardiya National Park, which is not considered a safe habitat for rhinos.

CHITWAN, April 11: Despite serious reservations from locals and conservationists, the government has translocated three one-horned rhinos from Chitwan National Park (CNP) to Babai Valley of Bardiya National Park, which is not considered a safe habitat for rhinos.

Apr 12, 2017

Apr 12, 2017

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

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

Apr 12, 2017

Apr 12, 2017

Lifestyle

Everywhere

Everywhere

Spring with no more greenery only dusty wind blowing everywhere  Forests with no more sounds nature’s evil, the poacher everywhere Lake with no more fish hungry fisherman roaming everywhere Mountain with no more snow cap

Spring with no more greenery only dusty wind blowing everywhere  Forests with no more sounds nature’s evil, the poacher everywhere Lake with no more fish hungry fisherman roaming everywhere Mountain with no more snow cap

Apr 12, 2017

Apr 12, 2017

Lifestyle

How relevant are DIs?

How relevant are DIs?

KATHMANDU, April 11: “The Discipline Incharge (DI) in my school used to beat me with a thick stick and usually pull my hair,” said 16-year-old Prashant*, an SEE-appeared student.

KATHMANDU, April 11: “The Discipline Incharge (DI) in my school used to beat me with a thick stick and usually pull my hair,” said 16-year-old Prashant*, an SEE-appeared student.

Apr 12, 2017

Apr 12, 2017

Lifestyle

Heart to Heart with Malvika

Heart to Heart with Malvika

Dear Malvika, I am a 16-year-old girl. Up until recently my world was perfect. A week ago ,I found out that I was adopted and now I don’t know what to do. I am shocked, feel hurt and betrayed. Why would my parents hide this from me? When I asked them about this, they told me that I was too small to...

Dear Malvika, I am a 16-year-old girl. Up until recently my world was perfect. A week ago ,I found out that I was adopted and now I don’t know what to do. I am shocked, feel hurt and betrayed. Why would my parents hide this from me? When I asked them about this, they told me that I was too small to...

Apr 12, 2017

Apr 12, 2017

SPORTS

Police off to winning start in league volleyball

Police off to winning start in league volleyball

KATHMANDU, April 11: Nepal Police Club made a winning start to the Third RBB NVA National Women’s and Men’s Club League Volleyball as it registered wins in both women’s and men’s categories on Tuesday.

KATHMANDU, April 11: Nepal Police Club made a winning start to the Third RBB NVA National Women’s and Men’s Club League Volleyball as it registered wins in both women’s and men’s categories on Tuesday.

Apr 12, 2017

Apr 12, 2017

SOCIETY

Mahottari Musahars to get brand new homes

Mahottari Musahars to get brand new homes

MAHOTTARI, April 11: “We will have a house, a water tap, electricity, a toilet, a playground, and a school for children!” Manju Kumari Sada, 19, shares happily. “We never thought we would ever get all this in our lifetime,” she adds.

MAHOTTARI, April 11: “We will have a house, a water tap, electricity, a toilet, a playground, and a school for children!” Manju Kumari Sada, 19, shares happily. “We never thought we would ever get all this in our lifetime,” she adds.

Apr 12, 2017

Apr 12, 2017

POLITICS

Govt registers fresh bill to amend constitution

Govt registers fresh bill to amend constitution

KATHMANDU, April 11: In a fresh attempt to bring the agitating Madhes-based political parties on board the local elections, the government registered a new constitution amendment bill in parliament on Tuesday.

KATHMANDU, April 11: In a fresh attempt to bring the agitating Madhes-based political parties on board the local elections, the government registered a new constitution amendment bill in parliament on Tuesday.

Apr 12, 2017

Apr 12, 2017

SOCIETY

Musahar community at mercy of kala-azar

Musahar community at mercy of kala-azar

SARLAHI, April 11: Rightkhor tole in Ishwarpur Municipality, Sarlahi district was once a lively place even amid the struggles faced by its residents. At present, this settlement of the underprivileged Musahar community has lost its jest and the atmosphere is palpably mute.

SARLAHI, April 11: Rightkhor tole in Ishwarpur Municipality, Sarlahi district was once a lively place even amid the struggles faced by its residents. At present, this settlement of the underprivileged Musahar community has lost its jest and the atmosphere is palpably mute.

Apr 12, 2017

Apr 12, 2017

ELECTION

It's too late to raise the number of local bodies: Paudyal

It's too late to raise the number of local bodies: Paudyal

POKHARA, April 11:Election Commissioner Ishwori Prasad Paudyal has ruled out the possibility of raising the number to local units for now, stating the upcoming local-level elections may not take place if done so.

POKHARA, April 11:Election Commissioner Ishwori Prasad Paudyal has ruled out the possibility of raising the number to local units for now, stating the upcoming local-level elections may not take place if done so.

Apr 12, 2017