POLITICS
Five parliament staff adjusted in new federal setup ‘without their knowledge'
Five parliament staff adjusted in new federal setup ‘without...
KATHMANDU, March 28: Five senior staffers at the parliament secretariat have been adjusted at the provincial level ‘without their knowledge’. The adjustment of the staff took place breaching the due process, reportedly in the interest of top office bearers of the federal parliament.
Mar 28, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Movies
Rani Mukerji's first look from 'Mardaani 2' is out!
Rani Mukerji's first look from 'Mardaani 2' is out!
Rani Mukerji, who made her comeback with 'Hichki, last year, garnered immense appreciation from the critics and audience alike.
Mar 28, 2019
SOCIETY
Early-warning system helps minimize damage during floods
Early-warning system helps minimize damage during floods
BARDIYA, March 28: Until 19 years ago, indigenous people of Nangapur village in Bardiya district were bonded laborers known as Kamaiyas, who worked as slaves for wealthy landlords. They were eventually liberated from the vicious cycle of oppressive practice by the government and thereafter began the...
Mar 28, 2019
SOCIETY
Eight months on, Puja’s is a new life
Eight months on, Puja’s is a new life
MYAGDI, March 28: Eight months ago, Puja Khatri of Myagdi district lived a sad life. Faced with grinding poverty and three younger siblings to look after, the 12-year-old thought her very existence was a curse. Her dire circumstances were forcing her to the point of quitting school.
Mar 28, 2019
POLITICS
‘CPN brass goes underground’
‘CPN brass goes underground’
KATHMANDU, March 28: Police on Tuesday alone arrested 21 cadres and leaders of the banned Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) in what has been described as a nationwide operation to arrest the central leaders of the outfit.
Mar 28, 2019
ECONOMY, Interview
Nepal Investment Summit 2019, Investment summit is going to be a game changer
Nepal Investment Summit 2019, Investment summit is going to...
The government is hosting Investment Summit starting from Friday in Kathmandu at a time when it is being criticized for not being able to create an investment-friendly environment.
Mar 28, 2019
SOCIETY
Contractors make only 12% progress in quake reconstruction at schools
Contractors make only 12% progress in quake reconstruction a...
KATHMANDU, March 28: Contractors have completed only 12 percent of the reconstruction work assigned to them at schools affected by the 2015 earthquake in 31 districts. A total of 532 schools were contracted out to them for reconstruction.
Mar 28, 2019
SOCIETY
Prime Minister Oli appreciates Baalguru Aditya's broad knowledge
Prime Minister Oli appreciates Baalguru Aditya's broad knowl...
KATHMANDU, March 28: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has asked doctors and scientists to research on the talent of Baalguru Aditya, who is taken as an extraordinary child.
Mar 28, 2019
Editorial
Invest in Nepal
Invest in Nepal
More than 600 participants from 40 countries will participate in the Investment Summit to be held in Kathmandu from Friday. Nepal Investment Board (NIB) has prepared a list of 77 projects (50 public and 27 private) to be presented at the Summit.
Mar 28, 2019
OPINION
Rage and reason
Rage and reason
We need to bring around every actor from the plains as well as the hills to agree on some basic fundamentals of citizenship. Otherwise, citizenship debate will prolong indefinitely
Mar 28, 2019