SOCIETY
Nepali accused of murder in Saudi claims innocence
Nepali accused of murder in Saudi claims innocence
KAVRE, July 5: Ramchandra Timilsina of Kushadevi-2 in Kavre district saw foreign employment as the only option to clear long-standing debts, pay for his children's education and bring a measure of economic stability to his family.
Jul 05, 2016
ECONOMY
Jagdamba's home insurance campaign to continue till July 15
Jagdamba's home insurance campaign to continue till July 15
KATHMANDU, July 5: Jagdamba Cement has said that its 'Jagdamba Cement Home Insurance Campaign' will conclude on July 15.
Jul 05, 2016
SOCIETY
Security bodies exploring Islamic State's Nepal connection
Security bodies exploring Islamic State's Nepal connection
KATHMANDU, July 5: Nepal, which is said to be at a high risk of becoming a transit point for international terrorists, has been balled over by a terror attack at a restaurant in Bangladesh by Islamic State group that claimed the lives of 20 hostages.
Jul 05, 2016
SOCIETY
OAG office mulls prosecution training, criminology research centers
OAG office mulls prosecution training, criminology research...
KATHMANDU, July 5: The Office of Attorney General has unveiled its second five-year strategic plan on Monday with goals of making effective and evidence-based prosecution of government cases and institutional strengthening of attorneys under the office.
Jul 05, 2016
POLITICS
Nepal side broaches 1950 treaty at first EPG meet
Nepal side broaches 1950 treaty at first EPG meet
KATHMANDU, July 5: As the first meeting of the Eminent Persons' Group (EPG) from Nepal and India began in Kathmandu on Monday, the much talked-about Peace and Friendship Treaty of 1950 was entered as part of its agenda.
Jul 05, 2016
SPORTS
Jayram takes lead on opening day
Jayram takes lead on opening day
KATHMANDU, July 5: Jayram Shrestha closed the opening day of the Surya Nepal NPGA Tour Championship with two-stroke lead after he carded four-under 68 on Monday at the par-72 Gokarna Golf Club.
Jul 05, 2016
SOCIETY, SPECIAL
Breaking the barrier, Ilam school offers Sanskrit education to all
Breaking the barrier, Ilam school offers Sanskrit education...
ILAM, July 5: Gone are the days when only Brahmins could read Sanskrit, only Janajatis could pursue Buddhist education and those from Kirant communities could go through the holy book of Kirant. Unlike in the past, anyone regardless of caste, creed, religion, sex and community can now read those hol...
Jul 05, 2016
SOCIETY
Too many SLC graduates for schools, CTEVT to absorb
Too many SLC graduates for schools, CTEVT to absorb
KATHMANDU, July 5: Although the government introduced letter grading system in School Leaving Certificate exams with much ado, it seems little attention was paid to accommodate an overwhelming number of students who are now eligible to enroll for grade 11 studies or apply for vocational courses.
Jul 05, 2016
SOCIETY
Disability Rights Bill tabled
Disability Rights Bill tabled
KATHMANDU, July 5: Disability Rights Bill-2016 has been tabled at Monday's parliament meeting.
Jul 05, 2016
Editorial
Rotten system
Rotten system
Every day, one Nepali migrant worker dies in Malaysia. A Nepali worker dies every alternate day in Qatar while they die at the rate of five a month in the UAE. And they die young. The average age of Nepali migrants who die abroad is just 30 years.
Jul 05, 2016