POLITICS
Land developers, school responsible for wall collapse: Panel
Land developers, school responsible for wall collapse: Panel
KATHMANDU, July 13: A panel formed by the government to investigate into the July 1 wall collapse incident in which two students had died and 24 others were injured at a school in Badegaun, Lalitpur has blamed sheer negligence on the part of both the land developers and the school administration for...
Jul 13, 2016
Editorial
Opportunity, of sorts
Opportunity, of sorts
This great opportunity for a more consensual constitutional settlement should not be wasted. For without such broad ownership of the constitution, we fear, it will be impossible for Nepal to witness a semblance of political stability, which in turn is indispensible for lasting peace and prosperity.
Jul 13, 2016
OPINION
Terror at hands
Terror at hands
By the time I held the ‘drill purpose’ SLR in my hands, all things military had stopped causing any excitement
Jul 13, 2016
WORLD
Mega quake in Bangladesh could jeopardize millions: Research
Mega quake in Bangladesh could jeopardize millions: Research
NEW YORK, July 13: A potentially giant earthquake may be building up beneath Bangladesh and eastern India and could endanger as many as 140 million people, a study said on Monday
Jul 13, 2016
OPINION
After Bhotekoshi
After Bhotekoshi
The Sindhupalchowk floods serve as a powerful reminder that there remains a high risk of slope failure and landslides this monsoon
Jul 13, 2016
SPORTS
'Sports to be prioritized in coming years'
'Sports to be prioritized in coming years'
KATHMANDU, July 13: Minister for Information and Communications Sherdhan Rai on Monday said that the government will allocate sufficient budget in coming years for the development of sports.
Jul 13, 2016
OPINION
Self-fulfilling prophesy
Self-fulfilling prophesy
It is stupid to ask for a regular supply of water. Our concern should rather be protecting ‘nationality’
Jul 13, 2016
OPINION
Infographics: China in Africa
Infographics: China in Africa
Since 2000, China has emerged as Africa’s largest trading partner and a major source of investment finance as well. Large numbers of Chinese workers and entrepreneurs have moved to Africa in recent years, with estimates running as high as one million. China’s engagement with Africa has no doubt led...
Jul 13, 2016
SOCIETY
Applications open for ‘Teach for Nepal Fellowship’
Applications open for ‘Teach for Nepal Fellowship’
KATHMANDU, July 12: ‘Teach for Nepal’, an organization dedicated for the development of education in rural areas of Nepal, is welcoming applications for its fifth ‘Teach for Nepal Fellowship’ program.
Jul 13, 2016
SOCIETY
Resident Docs warn TUTH admin over KC's deteriorating health
Resident Docs warn TUTH admin over KC's deteriorating health
KATHMANDU, July 13: Students pursuing MBBS and higher degree under the Institute of Medicine (IOM) warned the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) administration not to overlook the deteriorating health condition of Dr Govinda KC, who is on a fast-unto-death since Sunday evening.
Jul 12, 2016