SOCIETY
Biratnagar roads in need of repairing
Biratnagar roads in need of repairing
BIRATNAGAR, Aug 20: Like in most part of the country, Biratnagar locals are having hard time due to poor condition of roads. Most of the road sections in the sub-metropolitan city aren't smooth, they lament.
Aug 20, 2016
Editorial
Deadly serious
Deadly serious
Traffic police attribute 90 percent of road accidents in Nepal to transport syndicates. Nearly all the major road routes in the country are controlled by these syndicates, which are effectively running a parallel government. They bar the entry of new operators, forcing passengers into old buses and...
Aug 20, 2016
SOCIETY
Survey in remaining 17 quake-hit districts only after a month
Survey in remaining 17 quake-hit districts only after a mont...
KATHMANDU, Aug 20: The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has stated that it will take more than a month to start the damage assessment survey in the remaining 17 earthquake-affected districts.
Aug 20, 2016
OPINION
Why FDI?
Why FDI?
With the paucity of economic resources and our weak technical know how, we have no option but to attract FDI for large-scale infrastructure projects
Aug 20, 2016
ECONOMY
Food prices expected to rise: Report
Food prices expected to rise: Report
KATHMANDU, Aug 20: Price of most of the food commodities are expected to increase in the next month as the lean season is about to begin, according to a report.
Aug 20, 2016
OPINION
The GMO debate
The GMO debate
The GMO technology is not free of controversy. The technology demands rigorous control and meticulous scientific methods
Aug 20, 2016
POLITICS
NC to finalize new ministers by Monday
NC to finalize new ministers by Monday
KATHMANDU, Aug 20: Major ruling partner Nepali Congress (NC) has intensified internal homework for finalizing the list of new ministers from the party after the conclusion of the general convention of the party's student wing, Nepal Student Union.
Aug 20, 2016
OPINION
Undermining expertise
Undermining expertise
Academia has been belittled by political class and de-glamorized by the media
Aug 20, 2016
ECONOMY
Rupee strengthens, gold glitters
Rupee strengthens, gold glitters
KATHMANDU, Aug 20: Nepali rupee appreciated by 12 paisa against US dollar this week as the Indian currency, with which rupee is pegged, gained strengthened against the greenback. Gold price, on the other hand, increased by Rs 340 per 10 grams over the week.
Aug 20, 2016
OPINION
Infographics: Worst countries for drunk driving
Infographics: Worst countries for drunk driving
World's worst driving for drunk driving
Aug 20, 2016