POLITICS
Dolindra barred from Sajha Prakashan
Dolindra barred from Sajha Prakashan
KATHMANDU, Sept 25: At a time when retired staffers of Sajha Prakashan have barred Dolindra Prasad Sharma, the erstwhile general manager and chairperson of the publishing house, from entering the premises, the Supreme Court (SC)has upheld the decision of a then Appellate Court finding his appointmen...
Sep 26, 2018
ECONOMY
Nepse surges as turnover cross Rs. 1 billion mark
Nepse surges as turnover cross Rs. 1 billion mark
KATHMANDU, Sept 26: Significant strength was visible in the bourse since the beginning of Tuesday's trading session. Subsequently, the benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) traded 17 points higher in the afternoon.
Sep 26, 2018
POLITICS
Mechanism set up to enhance Nepal-Canada relations
Mechanism set up to enhance Nepal-Canada relations
KATHMANDU, Sept 25: Nepal and Canada have established a consultative mechanism to further strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries.
Sep 26, 2018
ECONOMY
Transport operators impose increased fares in Khotang
Transport operators impose increased fares in Khotang
KATHMANDU, Sept 26: Transport entrepreneurs of Khotang district have raised fares on public vehicles by 10 percent, immediately after the government in Kathmandu agreed to let transport organizations raise fares.
Sep 26, 2018
SOCIETY
Postal Highway becomes a nuisance due to delay in completion
Postal Highway becomes a nuisance due to delay in completion
SIRAHA, Sept 26: Locals in Province 2 have formed a struggle committee to draw the attention of the concerned authorities regarding the dilly-dallying in construction of the Postal Highway, which in turn has caused a lot of inconvenience to the people.
Sep 26, 2018
ECONOMY
Insurance solutions underlined for disaster protection
Insurance solutions underlined for disaster protection
KATHMANDU, Sept 26: Minister for Finance Yuba Raj Khatiwada has said that the weather, particularly climate change, has become a big challenge for insurance companies.
Sep 26, 2018
ECONOMY
Packages abound as more Nepalis opt to travel
Packages abound as more Nepalis opt to travel
KATHMANDU, Sept 26: As an indication of the citizens' changing travel habits, more Nepalis are setting out for international tours in recent years, especially during the festivals and holidays.
Sep 26, 2018
Editorial
Undermining research
Undermining research
The expensive private hospitals in Kathmandu and beyond have the passion for conducting research of public health importance. The names would make us believe so, for the phrase ‘research center’ is attached to names of these hospitals. It turns out that the name is meant to deceive.
Sep 26, 2018
OPINION
Does porn abet rape?
Does porn abet rape?
Blocking pornographic contents doesn’t decrease people’s predisposition to sexual violence, sexual urge or natural curiosity about sex
Sep 26, 2018
OPINION
Why agriculture programs fail
Why agriculture programs fail
If we do not ensure effective implementation, even the best of agriculture programs fail. Government needs to assess implementability of new projects beforehand
Sep 26, 2018