OPINION, Latest Updates
In memoriam of my son
In memoriam of my son
Manu, my son, was born on December 31, 1975, in Alexandria, Virginia, and died on September 9, 2019, just a couple of miles away from the place of his birth. Manu was American by birth but he loved Nepal, in an immense and immeasurable manner, and love of his parents’ land grew overtime for reasons...
Oct 05, 2019
OPINION, Latest Updates
Stop this cruelty
Stop this cruelty
In most Nepali societies, the animals, brought up with love and care, are very often sacrificed as a token of submission to the command of the almighty. The trend of submission to God and sacrificing our ill wills has turned into a show of wealth. So they buy the highest-priced goats and show off in...
Oct 05, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
People leave Kathmandu for their hometown (with photos)
People leave Kathmandu for their hometown (with photos)
KATHMNDU, Oct 4: At around 9 pm on Friday, citizen help desk at Kalanki, a major entry and exit point to the capital, was busy at informing the passengers about the help it can offer them.
Oct 05, 2019
OPINION
Why democracy fails
Why democracy fails
The concept of democracy is fairly straight-forward: ‘Government of the people, by the people and for the people.’ People choose the candidates who they believe are best poised to run the government. Why then is this fairly simple system losing its sheen, not just in Nepal but elsewhere as well? Why...
Oct 05, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Coca-Cola festival theme honors mothers
Coca-Cola festival theme honors mothers
KATHMANDU: Soft drift brand Coca-Cola has said that it is promoting the theme of 'mother' as part of its 'Mann Kholau Coke Sanga' campaign for the Dashain festivals.
Oct 05, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
MoU for China-Nepal Friendship Industrial Park signed
MoU for China-Nepal Friendship Industrial Park signed
KATHMANDU, Oct 4: The government and Damak Clean Industrial Park Pvt Ltd have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), paving the way for the construction of the 'China-Nepal Friendship Industrial Park' in Province 1.
Oct 04, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
TIA general manager recalled for leaking info on Xi visit
TIA general manager recalled for leaking info on Xi visit
KATHMANDU, OCT 4: Rajkumar Chhetri, general manager of Tribhuvan International Airport, has been recalled to the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation for allegedly disclosing sensitive information about Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming Nepal visit.
Oct 04, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
450 thousand people leave Kathmandu in two days
450 thousand people leave Kathmandu in two days
KATHMANDU, Oct 4: More than 450 thousand people have exited Kathmandu, the federal capital, to their home to celebrate Dashain festival, in two days.
Oct 04, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
No fuel shortage in Dashain: NOC
No fuel shortage in Dashain: NOC
KATHMANDU, Oct 4: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has stated that there won’t be a fuel shortage in this festive season. The corporation has clarified that it has enough storage of the fuel targeting Dashain and other festivals.
Oct 04, 2019
SOCIETY
Oct 4: 6 things to know by 6 PM today
Oct 4: 6 things to know by 6 PM today
Your daily dose of missed important news of the day.
Oct 04, 2019