Editorial
Rules are meant to be followed
Rules are meant to be followed
One of the first announcements the government of KP Sharma Oli made in its first months was about restricting ‘unnecessary’ foreign junkets by government officials and ministers.
Jul 10, 2019
OPINION
Politics of marginalization
Politics of marginalization
Diversity is strength only if the state promotes a policy of equality and justice. Inequalities, oppression and marginalization lead to instability and conflict
Jul 10, 2019
OPINION
Can multilateralism survive?
Can multilateralism survive?
The Sino-American conflict is already replacing globally agreed rules with the exercise of raw power, as each side wrestles for access to resources and markets
Jul 10, 2019
OPINION
Reducing road fatalities
Reducing road fatalities
Road traffic fatalities and injuries can be prevented but it requires sustained commitment, effective intervention and determined actions from the government
Jul 10, 2019
Infographic
Infographics: Netanyahu becomes Israel’s longest-serving prime minister
Infographics: Netanyahu becomes Israel’s longest-serving pri...
Benjamin Netanyahu will soon surpass David Ben-Gurion as Israel’s longest-serving prime minister. He has dominated Israeli politics during the past decade.
Jul 10, 2019
SPORTS
New Zealand 211-5 v India before rain stops play in Manchester
New Zealand 211-5 v India before rain stops play in Manchest...
MANCHESTER, July 9: New Zealand had reached 211 for five wickets after 46.1 overs against India when rain stopped play in the first semi-final of the Cricket World Cup at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
Jul 09, 2019
ECONOMY
Bills relating to Appropriation Bill passed
Bills relating to Appropriation Bill passed
KATHMANDU, July 9: The meeting of the National Assembly today passed three bills relating to the appropriation Bill, 2076 today. Financial Bill, 2076; Bill on Recovery of Debt, 2076; and Debt and Guarantee (23rd amendment), 2076 Bill, presented Finance Minister Dr Yubaraj Khatiwada, were passed unan...
Jul 09, 2019
WORLD
Indonesia returning 57 containers of developed world’s waste
Indonesia returning 57 containers of developed world’s waste
JAKARTA, July 9: Indonesia is sending dozens of containers of waste back to wealthy nations after finding it was contaminated with used diapers, plastic and other materials, adding to a growing backlash in Southeast Asia against being a dumping ground for the developed world’s rubbish.
Jul 09, 2019
WORLD
France will implement an ‘ecotax’ on plane tickets from 2020
France will implement an ‘ecotax’ on plane tickets from 2020
PARIS, July 9: The French government will implement an “ecotax” on plane tickets for flights departing from France from next year.
Jul 09, 2019
WORLD
French tycoon acquitted of fraud in huge arbitration case
French tycoon acquitted of fraud in huge arbitration case
PARIS, July 9: A court has acquitted French tycoon Bernard Tapie of fraud over a 404 million-euro ($452.5 million at the current exchange rate) payment linked to the sale of sportswear company Adidas in the 1990s.
Jul 09, 2019