Editorial
Nobel-worthy
Nobel-worthy
It was a classic case of David versus Goliath. Dr Govinda KC of Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital was single-handedly taking on the entrenched medical mafia. In the arsenal of the frail sexagenarian was nothing but his unshakable moral conviction, built over an impeccable career founded on self...
Jul 26, 2016
SOCIETY
Police arrests murder accused absconding since 15 years
Police arrests murder accused absconding since 15 years
KATHMANDU, July 26: The Central Investigation Bureau of Nepal Police arrested a man who was absconding since the last 15 years after being accused of murder charge.
Jul 26, 2016
OPINION
Inclusive finance
Inclusive finance
The study reveals that a key barrier to take-up of financial services is affordability, mainly due to irregularity and unpredictability of income
Jul 26, 2016
POLITICS
President asks House to elect new PM within 7 days
President asks House to elect new PM within 7 days
KATHMANDU, July 26: President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Monday asked the parliament to initiate the process of forming a new government on the basis of political understanding within seven days. Earlier on Sunday, she had approved Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's resignation.
Jul 26, 2016
SOCIETY
Govt's failure to choose NEB chair may delay next SLC exam
Govt's failure to choose NEB chair may delay next SLC exam
KATHMANDU, July 26: Uncertainty looms over the timing of the next School Leaving Certificate (SLC) examination as the government has failed to appoint the chairperson at the National Examination Board (NEB), which will oversee the SLC exam from now onward.
Jul 26, 2016
OPINION
The magical herbs
The magical herbs
I have used Neem to solve the reproductive health problems of women in South Sudan
Jul 26, 2016
OPINION
India, censored
India, censored
Indians must recognize that our democracy is mature enough to end censorship
Jul 26, 2016
WORLD
China victory as SE Asian nations go easy on sea row
China victory as SE Asian nations go easy on sea row
VIENTIANE, July 26: Southeast Asian nations Monday avoided direct criticism of Beijing over its claims to the South China Sea, in a diluted statement produced after days of disagreement that gives the superpower a diplomatic victory.
Jul 26, 2016
OPINION
Infographics: The facts about China's growth
Infographics: The facts about China's growth
With more than 1.3 billion inhabitants, China is by far the most populated country in the world. The population is expected to increase to 1.43 billion by 2050 after the abolishment of one-child policy in December 2015.
Jul 26, 2016
SOCIETY
Dr KC ends hunger strike
Dr KC ends hunger strike
KATHMANDU, July 26: Dr Govinda KC, who had been on a fast-unto-death demanding reforms in the medical education sector for the last 16 days, ended his hunger strike Monday afternoon.
Jul 26, 2016