ECONOMY
Construction of Fast-track is test of country's leadership - DPM Pokharel
Construction of Fast-track is test of country's leadership -...
MAKWANPUR, Sept 18: Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Ishwar Pokharel has stressed on the need of carrying out works regarding the construction of the Kathmandu-Tarai Madhesh Fast-track within the deadline, describing this project as the bedrock of the country's development.
Sep 18, 2018
ECONOMY
Rs 120 b revenue collected in first two months: FinMin Khatiwada
Rs 120 b revenue collected in first two months: FinMin Khati...
KATHMANDU, Sept18: Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada has ruled out the full-fledged budget until the half-yearly review is done on the current fiscal budget.
Sep 18, 2018
Lifestyle
High blood pressure: Six foods to avoid in your diet if you want to lower your reading
High blood pressure: Six foods to avoid in your diet if you...
HIGH blood pressure, if left untreated, can increase your risk of serious problems such as heart attack and strokes, so what can you do to control the condition or prevent it developing in the first place? Health experts recommend six foods to avoid in your diet to help lower your reading.
Sep 18, 2018
Lifestyle
Chocolate, red wine and beer can help you live longer, study claims
Chocolate, red wine and beer can help you live longer, study...
Activities touted as having the ability to reduce one’s risk of an early death, such as catching up on sleep at the weekend and drinking three cups of coffee, seem to appear on a daily basis.
Sep 18, 2018
SOCIETY
People cognizant of family planning measures but not using them widely: Survey
People cognizant of family planning measures but not using t...
KATHMANDU, Sept 18: Although the government has been providing family planning services free of cost and though many people are aware about family planning services, not many people were found to be availing this facility, a survey showed.
Sep 18, 2018
WORLD
China vows ‘counter-measures’ to US tariff hike
China vows ‘counter-measures’ to US tariff hike
BEIJING, Sept18: China said Tuesday it will take “counter-measures” to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to raise tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese imports and an American business group warned a “downward spiral” in their trade battle appears certain.
Sep 18, 2018
SOCIETY
Comedy actor Shrestha undergoes first successful Parkinson's surgery
Comedy actor Shrestha undergoes first successful Parkinson's...
KATHMANDU, Sept 18: Senior comedy actor Madan Krishna Shrestha has successfully undergone first surgery of Parkinson's disease.
Sep 18, 2018
SOCIETY
Three proposed for NAMS vice-chancellor post
Three proposed for NAMS vice-chancellor post
KATHMANDU, Sept 18 : Three people have been recommended for appointment to the post of vice chancellor of National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS).
Sep 18, 2018
Lifestyle
8 foods you should never eat before a workout
8 foods you should never eat before a workout
You need to eat food to fuel a workout, which is a great excuse to devour your favourite snack before hitting the gym. As David Wiener, training and nutrition specialist at fitness app Freeletics, pointed out: "If you exercise on an empty stomach, your body won’t have enough energy to perform at its...
Sep 18, 2018
WORLD
India not to lower guard along border with China
India not to lower guard along border with China
TEHRAN, Sept 18: India will not lower its guard along the border with China while maintaining border peace in sync with the “Wuhan” spirit, Indian Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said, according to reports.
Sep 18, 2018