OPINION
Energy for all
Energy for all
Most least developed countries (LDCs), including Nepal, have ample potential for renewable and clean energy. But they seldom tap that potential. Consequently, 70 percent of the 900 million people living in the 48 least LDCs have limited access to energy. In other words, citizens of seven out of 10 L...
Apr 10, 2017
OPINION
Great Chinese urbanization
Great Chinese urbanization
HONG KONG: Residential property prices in China’s first-tier cities—Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen—are back up. A home there now runs buyers half as much as a home in the world’s most expensive cities: New York City, London, and Hong Kong.
Apr 10, 2017
SPORTS
Kolkata crush Gujarat by 10 wickets in IPL
Kolkata crush Gujarat by 10 wickets in IPL
RAJKOT, India (AP), Apirl 10: Chris Lynn and Gautam Gambhir blew away Gujarat Lions and gave Kolkata Knight Riders an opening 10-wicket win in the Indian Premier League on Friday.
Apr 10, 2017
ECONOMY
51st AGM of FNCCI begins today
51st AGM of FNCCI begins today
KATHMANDU, April 10: The 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) is scheduled to kick off on Monday.
Apr 10, 2017
SOCIETY
Bhaktapur's renowned Bisket Jatra commencing today
Bhaktapur's renowned Bisket Jatra commencing today
BHAKTAPUR, April 10: The renowned Bisket Jatra bearing historical and cultural significances is set to commence in Bhaktapur today.
Apr 10, 2017
SPORTS
Paras leads Nepal XI to victory over Dhangadhi XI
Paras leads Nepal XI to victory over Dhangadhi XI
DHANGADHI, April 10: Cracking an impressive half-century, Paras Khadka led Nepal XI to a 31-run victory over Dhangadhi XI in a charity T20 match played on the eve of Dhangadhi Cricket League at SSP Cricket Ground, Dhangadhi, on Sunday.
Apr 10, 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
Apr 10, 2017
SOCIETY
Foreign investment increases four fold in eight months
Foreign investment increases four fold in eight months
KATHMANDU, April 10: Foreign investment has surged four folds in the eight months of the current fiscal year. The Current Economic Situation Report released by Nepal Rastra Bank today states that Rs 8.35 billion foreign direct investment flowed into the country during this period.
Apr 10, 2017
ECONOMY
Golchha, Pradhan in fray for the post of senior vice president
Golchha, Pradhan in fray for the post of senior vice preside...
KATHMANDU, April 9: The 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) is scheduled to kick off on Monday.
Apr 10, 2017
POLITICS
House panel seeks life term for sale of sub-standard, date-expired drugs
House panel seeks life term for sale of sub-standard, date-e...
KATHMANDU, April 9: A parliamentary panel has proposed revisions in the Drugs Act 2035 BS, proposing up mto life imprisonment for pharmaceuticals owners if they are found manufacturing or selling sub-standard drugs or drugs that have exceeded their shelf-life.
Apr 10, 2017