SOCIETY
Youth walks barefoot to voice against rising rapes
Youth walks barefoot to voice against rising rapes
KATHMANDU, Oct 13: Sauraj Paudel of Sindhupalchowk has completed barefoot walk from Pokhara to Kathmandu for what he said to raise voice against rising cases of rape and sex-related crimes in the country.
Oct 13, 2018
SPORTS
Record-breaking Lamichhane inspires Nepal’s top finish
Record-breaking Lamichhane inspires Nepal’s top finish
KATHMANDU, Oct 13: The leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane took his total tally to 24 wickets after securing a four-wicket-haul during the final group match in ICC World T20 Asia Region Qualifier ‘B’ against Singapore on Friday. It is a record for a Nepali bowler in any international tournament in any fo...
Oct 13, 2018
SOCIETY
Experts emphasize sex education to minimize sexual crimes
Experts emphasize sex education to minimize sexual crimes
KATHMANDU, Oct 13: Experts from various sectors including those from the law enforcement agencies have stressed the need for adopting an integrated approach, sex education and domestic peace in order to minimize sexual crimes in the country.
Oct 13, 2018
OPINION
Why Dashain matters
Why Dashain matters
Dashain is almost here. Even the mornings look like Dashain. Looking around the market place, you see people gearing up to celebrate it with much fanfare. Each year it is bigger and better than the previous year. People look forward to the long bida (vacation) after a whole year of hard work. Bida...
Oct 13, 2018
OPINION
The ultimate backup
The ultimate backup
This piece aims to present a brief overview of safety related issues arising out of over reliance on cockpit automation. The automation progressed, incrementally, over a protracted period and it has enhanced aviation safety, increased efficiency and reduced pilot’s workload.
Oct 13, 2018
OPINION
Cost of private education
Cost of private education
The Compulsory and Free Education Bill, recently authenticated by the President provoked a backlash among the private learning institutions that are rejecting the mandatory scholarships quota, one of hallmark provisions of the new law. The private schools are expressing strong reservation and dissat...
Oct 13, 2018
POLITICS
Gov't, private sector and NRN must bring economic prosperity- PM Oli
Gov't, private sector and NRN must bring economic prosperity...
KATHMANDU, Oct 12: Prime Minister KP Oli in Non-Resident Nepali’s First International Expert Conference, spoke about the special role of Non-Resident Nepali (NRN) in post-quake time. He exhibited thankfulness for the NRN’s commitment in bringing investment to the motherland and envisioned to bring i...
Oct 12, 2018
SOCIETY
Over speeding tipper kills three
Over speeding tipper kills three
DHADING, Oct 12: Three died while three others sustained injuries while a tipper met with an accident at Manedanda, Thakre rural municipality-10, Dhading on Friday.
Oct 12, 2018
POLITICS
Govt responsible to protect people's property: Minister Aryal
Govt responsible to protect people's property: Minister Arya...
SYANGJA, Oct 12: Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation, Padma Kumari Aryal, has said it was the responsibility of the government to protect people's property.
Oct 12, 2018
WORLD
Japanese PM Abe to make rare visit to China late October
Japanese PM Abe to make rare visit to China late October
BEIJING, Oct 12: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be paying a three-day official visit to China within the next few weeks in the latest sign of thawing relations between the two regional rivals.
Oct 12, 2018