SOCIETY, SPECIAL
India's river linking project is a huge disaster for Nepal
India's river linking project is a huge disaster for Nepal
NEPALGUNJ, Aug 5: The ambitious river-linking project of India has turned out to be a huge disaster for Nepal, causing erosion of large chunks of land, loss of soil fertility and loss of habitat because of the subsequent flooding.
Aug 06, 2016
SPORTS
Rio welcomes world with sultry music, plea for conservation (with video)
Rio welcomes world with sultry music, plea for conservation...
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 5: With fireworks forming the word "Rio" in the sky, hip-wiggling dancers and supermodel Gisele Bundchen shimmering to the tune of the "Girl from Ipanema," Rio de Janiero welcomed the world to the first Olympic Games in South America with a serious message: Let's take better care...
Aug 06, 2016
POLITICS
New constitution limits jurisdiction: SC tells CIAA
New constitution limits jurisdiction: SC tells CIAA
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: The Supreme Court on Friday reminded the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) that the new Constitution of Nepal has limited the jurisdiction of the anti-corruption body to only investigating corruption perpetrated by individuals in public positions.
Aug 06, 2016
SOCIETY
Montessori schools under legal tangle of two ministries
Montessori schools under legal tangle of two ministries
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: Pre-schools, widely known as Montessori schools, in the country are running in a state of legal confusion as they fall under the jurisdiction of two ministries.
Aug 06, 2016
SPORTS
Jit paired with Indian opponent
Jit paired with Indian opponent
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: Nepali archer Jit Bahadur Moktan has finished in the 60th position in the men's ranking round of 70 m individual recurve in the Rio Olympics on Friday.
Aug 06, 2016
SPORTS
Three Star warms up with empathetic win
Three Star warms up with empathetic win
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: National League champion Ruslan Three Star Club thrashed a new-look APF 5-0 in a friendly match played on Friday as part of preparation for the AFC Cup Qualifiers.
Aug 06, 2016
SOCIETY
Koshi deviates from course, threatens thousands of families
Koshi deviates from course, threatens thousands of families
UDAYAPUR, Aug 6: The Koshi River, which flows between the border of Udayapur and Sunsari districts, has been changing its course on a daily basis. This has put thousands of families in various VDCs of Udayapur district at high risk of being displaced.
Aug 06, 2016
ECONOMY
Chinese contractor returns to project site after diplomatic lobbying
Chinese contractor returns to project site after diplomatic...
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: Zhejiang Jinlun Electromechanic Co - the Chinese contractor for Kulekhani III's mechanical and electro mechanical works - have sent its representatives at the project site after a yearlong gap.
Aug 06, 2016
ECONOMY
Indian port officials vow to ease shipment of Nepal-bound cargoes
Indian port officials vow to ease shipment of Nepal-bound ca...
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: Authorities of Kolkata and Vishakapatnam, which is also known as Vizag, ports of India have expressed commitment to simplify the clearing process of Nepal-bound cargos.
Aug 06, 2016
SOCIETY
Karki's spat with press over betel nuts
Karki's spat with press over betel nuts
BIRATNAGAR, Aug 6: The big hall at the District Administration Office Morang was jam-packed on 12 January, 2014.
Aug 06, 2016