OPINION
Back to the woods
Back to the woods
Finding it hard to understand human behavior? Tired of the urban jungle? In dire need of some peace of mind? Need some inspiration to write something creative? Or simply need some fresh air?
Mar 07, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
With poor health facilities in Rolpa, fear of coronavirus leaves people concerned
With poor health facilities in Rolpa, fear of coronavirus le...
ROLPA, March 7: Health posts and hospitals in Rolpa are not well-equipped. The shortage of medicines and doctors here often make the headlines. As the news of the spread of coronavirus across the world is making rounds, locals in the rural areas of Rolpa have raised concerns over the poor health fac...
Mar 07, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
SC seeks clarification on funds distributed to lawmakers
SC seeks clarification on funds distributed to lawmakers
KATHMANDU, March 7: While raising questions over the discrimination made against certain lawmakers while distributing the fund, the Supreme Court on Friday sought explanation from the government authorities concerned over the budget distributed in the name of Local Infrastructure Development Partner...
Mar 07, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Govt schools in Kathmandu Valley ill-prepared to prevent spread of coronavirus
Govt schools in Kathmandu Valley ill-prepared to prevent spr...
KATHMANDU, March 7: While private boarding schools have already started adopting preventive measures to tackle the possible spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), it has been found that most government-owned schools have failed to take any precautionary measure to contain the possible spread of this fata...
Mar 07, 2020
SPORTS, Latest Updates
Jhapa stuns APF to reach Aaha Rara quarters
Jhapa stuns APF to reach Aaha Rara quarters
POKHARA, March 7: JHAPA XI has stunned the A-Division outfit Armed Police Force (APF) Club 5-3 in the tie-breaker to advance into the quarterfinals of the ongoing Aaha Rara Gold Cup in Pokhara on Friday.
Mar 07, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Lawmakers complain of lack of water for sanitation at parliament building
Lawmakers complain of lack of water for sanitation at parlia...
KATHMANDU, March 7: The House of Representatives on Friday held nearly four hours long deliberations on precautionary measures against coronavirus, which has spread to over 90 countries by the end of Friday. Ironically, lawmakers complained of not having water to wash their hands in the parliament b...
Mar 07, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
US provides protective equipment to contain COVID-19
US provides protective equipment to contain COVID-19
KATHMANDU, March 7: The United States government on Friday handed over vital personal protective equipment (PPE) to supplement the Nepal government’s ongoing efforts to contain the spread of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Mar 07, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Special Court summons Gachchhadar, Basnyat over Lalita Niwas scam
Special Court summons Gachchhadar, Basnyat over Lalita Niwas...
KATHMANDU, March 7: The Special Court on Friday issued summons against Vice President of the Nepali Congress party Bijaya Kumar Gachchhadar and former chief of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) Deep Basnyat in connection with the Lalita Niwas land grab scam.
Mar 07, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Call 1137 to inform about black marketers
Call 1137 to inform about black marketers
KATHMANDU, March 7: While there has been an artificial shortage of essentials such as face masks, hand sanitizers and cooking gas cylinders, consumers can report to the government about black marketers by calling the Department of Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection Management toll free on 1137...
Mar 07, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Rush to buy LPG cylinders upsets demand-supply balance
Rush to buy LPG cylinders upsets demand-supply balance
KATHMANDU, March 7: Though the Nepal Oil Corporation is importing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in normal fashion, Kathmandu Valley has started to see a distribution crisis as consumers are panicking and rushing to buy the cooking gas cylinders.
Mar 07, 2020