SOCIETY
FSU polls deferred for March 1
FSU polls deferred for March 1
KATHMANDU, Feb 17: A meeting of the representatives of various student unions and officials of Tribhuvan University (TU) on Thursday decided to postpone the Free Student Union (FSU) elections, earlier scheduled for February 25, to March 1.
Feb 17, 2017
The Week
The dreadlocks deal
The dreadlocks deal
Having grown dreadlocks herself once, Sanju Lama can’t think of any reasonable explanation as to why anyone would choose to have them. She remembers the pain of maintaining it. But she also recalls exactly how cool and confident they made her feel. Apparently, she enjoyed every moment of it and, the...
Feb 17, 2017
The Week
Flowers for your home
Flowers for your home
We all love flowers around the house. The effect a bunch of roses has on our mood as well as the ambience is tremendous. However, buying them every day or even every week isn’t a very financially viable option. We at The Week visited a few flower shops around town to find out simple ways to arrange...
Feb 17, 2017
POLITICS
UN Nepal chief urges int'l standards for transitional justice bodies
UN Nepal chief urges int'l standards for transitional justic...
KATHMANDU, Feb 17: The UN Resident Coordinator in Nepal, Valerie Julliand, has expressed concerns whether or not the transitional justice mechanisms will meet international standards.
Feb 17, 2017
POLITICS
UML voices suspicion over lack of preparation for polls
UML voices suspicion over lack of preparation for polls
KATHMANDU, Feb 17: Voicing suspicion over the government's poor state of readiness for holding elections, the main opposition CPN-UML has demanded that all necessary steps be taken to prepare the ground and the date for the three sets of elections be announced at the earliest.
Feb 17, 2017
The Week
#Foodgramming in Nepal
#Foodgramming in Nepal
Kathmanduities love their food. We have already established that fact. Whether it is hanging out with friends or going out for a business meeting, as city dwellers, we find that most of our activities revolve around restaurants and cafes. So, perhaps, it was only about time that our love for food sp...
Feb 17, 2017
SOCIETY
Khotang local bodies hit by staffers’ protest
Khotang local bodies hit by staffers’ protest
KHOTANG, Feb 17: Protests by the employees of local bodies in Khotang has hampered the day-to-day works of the District Development Committee (DDC), municipality and the VDCs in the district
Feb 17, 2017
The Week
Healthy eating
Healthy eating
Nirogdham was established in 2001 and aims to make the community a healthier place through yoga and correct eating habits. Their belief is that ailments like diabetes, blood pressure and even obesity can be controlled by making changes in your eating habits. The Week talked to Dr Umesh Shrestha, fou...
Feb 17, 2017
POLITICS
EU to act on facts in airlines ban
EU to act on facts in airlines ban
KATHMANDU, Feb 17: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has asked the European Union (EU) to lift the ban imposed by the EU on Nepali airlines in European skies.
Feb 17, 2017
POLITICS
Chinese embassy hosts cultural program to mark Chinese Tibetan Lhosar
Chinese embassy hosts cultural program to mark Chinese Tibet...
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: The Embassy of China organized a cultural program in the capital on Thursday to celebrate the Year of the Fire Rooster 2017 (Chinese Tibetan New Year).
Feb 16, 2017