SOCIETY
Gagan makes mark in health sector but has miles more to go
Gagan makes mark in health sector but has miles more to go
KATHMANDU, April 6: Health Minister Gagan Thapa, who assumed office on August 26, 2016, has succeeded in bringing about changes in policy-making but has yet to implement all these changes in full and ensure efficient service delivery to the public.
Apr 07, 2017
POLITICS
Fourth EPG meeting to be held in India in May
Fourth EPG meeting to be held in India in May
KATHMANDU, April 6: The third meeting of the Eminent Persons Group on Nepal-India Relations (EPG-NIR) agreed to hold its next meeting in India in late May.
Apr 07, 2017
SOCIETY
Battle of attrition
Battle of attrition
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative brain disorder that progresses slowly in most people. While the symptoms might take years to develop, living with a disease that gets worse with time is tough. What’s tougher is there isn’t much one can do about it. In Nepal, many people don’t know about th...
Apr 07, 2017
SPORTS
Jhapa XI, Army to viefor Mai Valley Gold Cup
Jhapa XI, Army to viefor Mai Valley Gold Cup
ILAM, April 6: Rumpum Jhapa XI has advanced to the final of the ongoing Mai Valley Football Tournament defeating Armed Police Force (APF) 1-0 in the last four clash on Thursday.
Apr 07, 2017
ECONOMY
Ministers to learn from Malaysian experience in project management
Ministers to learn from Malaysian experience in project mana...
KATHMANDU, April 6: All the ministers, ministers of state, planners and few lawmakers will gather at Hyatt Regency Kathmandu on Sunday to learn from Malaysian experience in handling development projects.
Apr 07, 2017
ELECTION
EC to begin printing ballots for Province 2 also
EC to begin printing ballots for Province 2 also
KATHMANDU, April 6: The Election Commission (EC) is to start printing the ballot papers for Province 2 from Friday even as the government is still negotiating with the agitating Madhes-centric parties to bring them on board the election process.
Apr 07, 2017
The Week
Nobel laureate Toni Morrison honored with literary award
Nobel laureate Toni Morrison honored with literary award
Nobel literature laureate Toni Morrison is collecting another prestigious prize. The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist is scheduled to be presented with the American Academy of Arts and Sciences’ Emerson-Thoreau Medal.
Apr 07, 2017
The Week
Sense of style
Sense of style
Fashion designer Tenzing Yangkyi believes fashion should be about comfort and quality, which is why her fashion label, Teyang, focuses mainly on those things while being swanky and classy designing at the same time. Her designs also take on a minimalistic approach to fashion and it is suitable for e...
Apr 07, 2017
The Week
‘Queen’ director Vikas accused of molestation by employee
‘Queen’ director Vikas accused of molestation by employee
Vikas Bahl director of the National Award-winning film ‘Queen’ has found himself in the centre of sexual harassment allegations.
Apr 07, 2017
POLITICS
Dahal for seniority to Thapa, Nidhi in mood to resign
Dahal for seniority to Thapa, Nidhi in mood to resign
KATHMANDU, April 6: Three weeks after stalling the cabinet meeting over the hierarchy row between Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Kamal Thapa and DPM Bimalendra Nidhi, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal has made up his mind to give seniority to Thapa among the three DPMs.
Apr 07, 2017