ECONOMY
Some respite for consumers as vegetable prices fall
Some respite for consumers as vegetable prices fall
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Price of fresh vegetables in Kathmandu have started coming down in the wholesale market, thanks to improved supplies from different parts of the country.
Aug 02, 2016
SOCIETY
Floods render schools in Banke unfit for running classes
Floods render schools in Banke unfit for running classes
NEPALGUNJ, August 2: Seeing the destruction inflicted on her school by the floods from the Rapti River has deeply saddened Rekha Burma, a fourth-grader at Khalla Jhagadiya Lower Secondary School in Fatehpur-1of Banke.
Aug 02, 2016
SOCIETY
NIC asks I/NGOs to respect public's right to information
NIC asks I/NGOs to respect public's right to information
KATHMANDU, Aug 2: National Information Commission (NIC) has asked all I/NGOs to respect the Right to Information (RTI) Act and disseminate information related to their activities to the general public on a regular basis to ensure transparency and accountability.
Aug 02, 2016
POLITICS
PHSC tells govt not to decide appointments before hearings
PHSC tells govt not to decide appointments before hearings
KATHMANDU, Aug 2: The Parliamentary Hearings Special Committee (PHSC) has directed the government not to take any decision regarding names recommended for various positions before the House panel completes its hearings process.
Aug 02, 2016
Editorial
Second shot
Second shot
Pushpa Kamal Dahal could become the prime minister of a new coalition government as early as Wednesday. The parliament initiated the process for formation of a majority government on Monday when the deadline given by the president for a national consensus government expired. With so many political p...
Aug 02, 2016
SOCIETY
Khotang prison at high risk of landslides
Khotang prison at high risk of landslides
KHOTANG, Aug 2: Massive landslides on Sunday morning triggered by incessant rainfall since the past few days have put Khotang District Prison at high risk. Two main prison buildings and a guard post is at high risk of being swept away.
Aug 02, 2016
SPORTS
Gaurika to join team in Rio
Gaurika to join team in Rio
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Gaurika Singh, who broke Nepal’s medal drought in international swimming in individual event during the 12th South Asian Games in February, will join Nepal’s swimming team in Rio.
Aug 02, 2016
SPORTS
Sirish aims to better his record
Sirish aims to better his record
KATHMANDU, Aug 2: “My biggest dream as an athlete has finally been materialized,” said teenage swimmer Sirish Gurung few days ago during a program in the capital. The 17-year old was referring to the Rio Olympics starting from Friday, where he will be competing in the 100 m freestyle.
Aug 02, 2016
OPINION
Plastic thinking
Plastic thinking
Plastic is non-biodegradable and hence possesses a big challenge to waste management in metropolitan areas
Aug 02, 2016
SOCIETY
Rooftop farming on rise in Kathmandu
Rooftop farming on rise in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, Aug 2: Saili Thulung Rai, a resident of Chabahil, talks excitedly about the pleasure she gets from having vegetables grown on the top of her home. Her family enjoys organically grown vegetables at her own house at least once a month.
Aug 02, 2016