The Week

Slowing down aging

Slowing down aging

There is no denying it. All of us will age, and some of us will age faster than others. And as you consider spending tho...

There is no denying it. All of us will age, and some of us will age faster than others. And as you consider spending tho...

Jun 01, 2018

SOCIETY

Insurgency-era trenches still remind Rolpa folks of the bloodshed

Insurgency-era trenches still remind Rolpa folks of the bloodshed

ROLPA, June 1: It has already been 12 years since the decade-long Maoist insurgency ended. However, trenches around vill...

ROLPA, June 1: It has already been 12 years since the decade-long Maoist insurgency ended. However, trenches around vill...

Jun 01, 2018

The Week

The first phase of rebellion

The first phase of rebellion

“Kanchhi, don’t make any lunch for me today.” I’m in the bathroom. I hear my son’s voice from the nearby kitchen. I beg...

“Kanchhi, don’t make any lunch for me today.” I’m in the bathroom. I hear my son’s voice from the nearby kitchen. I beg...

Jun 01, 2018

SOCIETY

Villagers build 6km long road selling wives’ ornaments

Villagers build 6km long road selling wives’ ornaments

BAJHANG, June 1: Locals of Talkot Rural Municipality-5 in Bajhang district have constructed a six kilometer long road in...

BAJHANG, June 1: Locals of Talkot Rural Municipality-5 in Bajhang district have constructed a six kilometer long road in...

Jun 01, 2018

SOCIETY

Khadka fails to establish kinship with judge in Nepal Republica case

Khadka fails to establish kinship with judge in Nepal Republica case

KATHMANDU, June 1: Former chief of Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) Gopal Khadka, who tried to avoid final hearings in a defa...

KATHMANDU, June 1: Former chief of Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) Gopal Khadka, who tried to avoid final hearings in a defa...

Jun 01, 2018

The Week

Worth of words

Worth of words

As more and more books are being published in Nepal, the fundamental question that arises is: Do our authors and publish...

As more and more books are being published in Nepal, the fundamental question that arises is: Do our authors and publish...

Jun 01, 2018

ECONOMY

Khatiwada under fire from lawmakers over pork barrel

Khatiwada under fire from lawmakers over pork barrel

KATHMANDU, June 1: The decision to allocate Rs 40 million for each parliamentary constituency amid criticism from variou...

KATHMANDU, June 1: The decision to allocate Rs 40 million for each parliamentary constituency amid criticism from variou...

Jun 01, 2018

SOCIETY

No action yet against 43 officials fingered by medical probe panel

No action yet against 43 officials fingered by medical probe panel

KATHMANDU, June 1: The government has not taken any action against 43 officials involved in irregularities while issuing...

KATHMANDU, June 1: The government has not taken any action against 43 officials involved in irregularities while issuing...

Jun 01, 2018

POLITICS

RJPN leaders hint at change in power equation in Province 2

RJPN leaders hint at change in power equation in Province 2

KATHMANDU, June 1: Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) leaders have hinted at the possibility of change in government in...

KATHMANDU, June 1: Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) leaders have hinted at the possibility of change in government in...

Jun 01, 2018

ECONOMY

VAT on brokerage service charge scrapped

VAT on brokerage service charge scrapped

KATHMANDU, Jun 1: The government has decided to waive off value added tax (VAT) on brokerage service charge on transacti...

KATHMANDU, Jun 1: The government has decided to waive off value added tax (VAT) on brokerage service charge on transacti...

Jun 01, 2018