SOCIETY
Communities must be educated on quake-resilient homes: Experts
Communities must be educated on quake-resilient homes: Exper...
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Experts have stressed on raising public awareness on the benefits of building earthquake-resilient buildings at the community level as a strategy to reduce disaster risks in the long run.
Feb 01, 2017
SOCIETY, SPECIAL
Malnutrition can affect affluent kids too
Malnutrition can affect affluent kids too
JHAPA, Jan 31: Anuja Shivakoti of Dhulabari is a doting mother. She hardly ever refuses to serve food items that her children demand. Additionally, she has her own farm where fresh vegetables and grains are grown. A big joint family is always at the disposal of the children to take care of their nee...
Feb 01, 2017
POLITICS
PM tells YCL to fight 'rightist elements'
PM tells YCL to fight 'rightist elements'
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal encouraged Young Communist League, a sister-wing of his party CPN (Maoist Center), to retaliate against "rightist elements" and to begin the action from the upcoming election of the Free Student Unions at universities.
Feb 01, 2017
ECONOMY
NEA completes upgradation of Hetauda-Matatirtha Transmission Line
NEA completes upgradation of Hetauda-Matatirtha Transmission...
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: The second circuit of Hetauda Matatirtha Transmission Line is now ready for use.
Feb 01, 2017
SOCIETY
TU research centers heading nowhere
TU research centers heading nowhere
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: The research centers of Tribhuvan University (TU) established with the aim to promote academic and applied research works for the development of the nation are heading nowhere. The professors and researchers are more interested in working with donors and NGOs rather than contribut...
Feb 01, 2017
SPORTS
Jagadamba joins hand for DCL
Jagadamba joins hand for DCL
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Sagarmatha Cement Dhangadhi Premier League (DCL) cricket tournament has tied up with another sponsor Jagadamba Enterprise Private Limited on Tuesday.
Feb 01, 2017
SOCIETY
Pregnant women deprived of iodized salt in Bajhang
Pregnant women deprived of iodized salt in Bajhang
BAJHANG, Jan 31: Pregnant women and new mothers in over two dozen of VDCs in Bajhang district have been deprived of iodized salt as the salt has not been supplied to those areas. The women say they hardly have any idea about the salt. The government has limited the availability of iodized salt only...
Feb 01, 2017
ECONOMY
CAN Info-Tech concludes
CAN Info-Tech concludes
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: The 23rd Subisu CAN Info-Tech concluded in Kathmandu on Tuesday.
Feb 01, 2017
ECONOMY, SPECIAL
Himalaya Airlines takes delivery of second Airbus A320
Himalaya Airlines takes delivery of second Airbus A320
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Himalaya Airlines, a Nepal-China joint venture carrier, has added a second Airbus 320-214 aircraft in its fleet.
Feb 01, 2017
ECONOMY
Race to attract fixed deposits won't ease liquidity crunch
Race to attract fixed deposits won't ease liquidity crunch
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: While bank and financial institutions (BFIs) are raising their fixed deposit rates rapidly to lure deposits to overcome the shortage of loan-able funds, many bankers say such move is less likely to pump money into the banking system.
Feb 01, 2017