ECONOMY
Qatar Airways unveils seasonal routes
Qatar Airways unveils seasonal routes
KATHMANDU, Nov 21: Qatar Airways has announced the return of its recently-launched seasonal routes to Antalya, Bodrum, Mykonos and Málaga, with more flights and upgraded aircraft on two routes from May 2019, according to a statement issued by the Doha-based carrier.
Nov 21, 2018
ECONOMY
'THREAT CON 2018' begins Thursday
'THREAT CON 2018' begins Thursday
KATHMANDU, Nov 21: THREAT CON, a two-day international cyber security convention, is being held in Kathmandu on November 22-23.
Nov 21, 2018
ECONOMY
Langtang cheese production center gets new building
Langtang cheese production center gets new building
KATHMANDU, Nov 21: Swiss Ambassador for Nepal, Elisabeth Von Capeller, on Tuesday inaugurated a new building of Kyanjing Cheese Production Center in Langtang Valley of Rasuwa.
Nov 21, 2018
ECONOMY
Poultry Health Workshop concludes
Poultry Health Workshop concludes
KATHMANDU, Nov 21: Poultry Health Workshop 2018 has concluded in Kathmandu on Tuesday.
Nov 21, 2018
SOCIETY
Two people dead in road mishap
Two people dead in road mishap
PARASI, Nov 21: At least two people died and other 32 were injured when a commuter bus met with an accident at Bhumahi of Nawalparasi-west along the East-West Highway this morning.
Nov 21, 2018
SOCIETY
Local unit allowing too many crusher plants to increase income
Local unit allowing too many crusher plants to increase inco...
SINDHULI, Nov 21: Before the local elections, there were only half a dozen sand processing plants in various wards of Sunkoshi Rural Municipality. It has just been a year since the elections but around a dozen more such plants have already been opened here.
Nov 21, 2018
SOCIETY
Top Bir neurosurgeon resigns to protest 'bribery and buttering culture'
Top Bir neurosurgeon resigns to protest 'bribery and butteri...
KATHMANDU, Nov 21: Neurosurgeon Prof Dr Dhruba Raj Adhikari, who was conferred with the Jewel of Nation award seven years ago, has resigned from Bir Hospital, protesting against "the culture of bribery and the compulsion to butter up a layers of officials for promotions."
Nov 21, 2018
SOCIETY
Jeep operators surcharging passengers
Jeep operators surcharging passengers
DADELDHURA, Nov 21: People living around the district headquarters of Dadeldhuraa are forced to cough up Rs 100 to travel just seven kilometers.
Nov 21, 2018
Republica Watch
The price of peace: Rs 166 billion and still counting
The price of peace: Rs 166 billion and still counting
KATHMANDU, Nov 21: While the decade-long Maoist armed insurgency played a major role in the transformation of Nepal's political landscape, the price this impoverished country had to pay for the peace process that began once the Maoists laid down their arms in 2006 is found to be way high.
Nov 21, 2018
SOCIETY
Ex-combatants regret taking up arms for Maoist cause
Ex-combatants regret taking up arms for Maoist cause
DANG, Nov 21: In 2001, Yogendra KC of Ramechhap joined the then Maoist insurrection with a strong determination to bring revolution and overthrow the state. He was a Maoist platoon commander and put his life on the line for the sake of so-called change.
Nov 21, 2018