POLITICS
NIDMC begins consultation on biometric ID's significance
NIDMC begins consultation on biometric ID's significance
KATHMANDU, Sept 28: Even as National ID Management Center expedites efforts to complete technical and structural set up for issuing biometric ID cards, the center has simultaneously launched consultations with different government and non-government agencies on the significance of biometric identifi...
Sep 28, 2016
ECONOMY
Growth in developing Asia steady: ADB
Growth in developing Asia steady: ADB
KATHMANDU, Sept 28: Developing Asia is expected to grow steadily despite external pressures and should meet earlier forecasts for 2016 and 2017, aided by resilience in the region's two largest economies -- the People's Republic of China and India, according to a new study of Asian Development Bank (...
Sep 28, 2016
Editorial
Empty rooms
Empty rooms
Pokhara is a wonderful place to be this time of the year. With the mercury dipping a notch around Dashain, those who visit the scenic city in Western Nepal can expect a comfortable temperature, even as Kathmandu is starting to get a little too chilly.
Sep 28, 2016
ECONOMY
NDL starts trial production after 6 yrs
NDL starts trial production after 6 yrs
KATHMANDU, Sept 28: Rajeshwari Tamrakar, who had been drawing salary without doing anything ever since Nepal Drugs Ltd (NDL) ceased production six years ago, is on a happy mood. She was seen wearing a white apron producing Neomoclyin at NDL's production plant in Babarmahal on Monday.
Sep 28, 2016
OPINION
Silent and divided
Silent and divided
As things stand, most public intellectuals hesitate to take sides even on issues that do not require any ifs and buts
Sep 28, 2016
SOCIETY
2,832 road accidents in past 2 months left 340 dead
2,832 road accidents in past 2 months left 340 dead
KATHMANDU, Sept 28: Tuesday's road accident in Dhading district that left 19 people dead is only the latest in a series that highlight just how susceptible our roads and highways are to accidents. Recurring fatal road accidents in recent months also show how feckless the government is in curbing th...
Sep 28, 2016
OPINION
Emerging consensus
Emerging consensus
The silver lining in the murky skies of Nepali politics is the national consensus at common people’s level
Sep 28, 2016
ECONOMY
Cement production increasing, and so is clinker imports
Cement production increasing, and so is clinker imports
KATHMANDU, Sept 28: Though the government has set a target of becoming self-sufficient in cement and its raw materials, the import of clinker - a key raw material - is increasing with each passing year.
Sep 28, 2016
OPINION
Filling the gap
Filling the gap
In the absence of men it’s the women who are taking up the responsibility of rebuilding houses in rural areas
Sep 28, 2016
SOCIETY
Traversing Ilam hills on bicycles
Traversing Ilam hills on bicycles
ILAM, Sept 28: The beautiful hills of Ilam and thrilling bicycle ride there. What could be more thrilling than this, claims well known cyclist Pushkar Shah. On Monday the 37th world tourism day was marked by bicyclists across the globe through countless formal and informal programs. The same day, a...
Sep 28, 2016