POLITICS
Oli blasts prime minister's 'reckless' statement
Oli blasts prime minister's 'reckless' statement
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has urged Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal to consider the dignity and decorum of his office before making 'reckless' comments in public.
Feb 02, 2017
POLITICS
Govt officials draw flak for their inaction against unruly contractors
Govt officials draw flak for their inaction against unruly c...
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Lawmakers have criticized the Department of Roads (DoR) for its failure to take any action against contractors of different bridge projects who have not been found in the site for years.
Feb 02, 2017
SPORTS
Four-star Jhapa storms into semifinals in style
Four-star Jhapa storms into semifinals in style
BIRTAMODE, Feb 1: Host Jhapa XI stormed into the semifinals of Rumpum Jhapa Gold Cup football tournament on Wednesday after a 4-0 thumping win against visiting Far-west XI at the Domalal Stadium in Birtamode, Jhapa.
Feb 02, 2017
SOCIETY
Woman set on fire by husband dies
Woman set on fire by husband dies
NEPALGUNJ, Feb 1: Anisha Khatik, 23 of Nepalgunj, who was burned alive by her husband Rajendra Khatik, 26, at their home has died during her treatment at the TU Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu on Tuesday. Her drunken husband had set her alight by dousing her in kerosene over a small dispute around tw...
Feb 02, 2017
SOCIETY
Jaisidewal excavation pit allegedly filled with scrap materials
Jaisidewal excavation pit allegedly filled with scrap materi...
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Experts and locals have expressed their serious concerns over the ongoing reconstruction of the Jaisidewal Temple near Kathmandu Durbar Square as a pit dug up in the south-east corner of the foundation of the historic monument has been found filled with materials such as scrap plas...
Feb 02, 2017
SOCIETY
Rs 2.36 b splurged on community hospitals under party influence'
Rs 2.36 b splurged on community hospitals under party influe...
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: At a time when many government hospitals are in a pathetic condition, the Ministry of Health (MoH) doled out more than Rs 2 billion in three years to community hospitals and NGOs with political access.
Feb 02, 2017
NEPAL, Editorial
Old habits
Old habits
The YCL, which had gained notoriety for its thuggish ways after the Maoists first emerged from the hiding in 2006, has no business being in these higher educational institutions. Most YCL cadres are battle-hardened ex-Maoist fighters, which is the reason they were so successful in shaking down rich...
Feb 02, 2017
OPINION
The holy trail
The holy trail
Relations between Janakpur and Ayodhya date back to Treta Yuga, some 10,000 years ago. At that time, Janakpur, the capital of ancient Mithila state, was ruled by Siradhwaj Janak, father of Sita; while Ayodhya, the capital of Awadh state, was ruled by King Dasarath, the father of Ram.
Feb 02, 2017
OPINION
Clearing the air
Clearing the air
A line on the earth’s surface that sustains 1 minute angle (1 minute is one-sixtieth of a degree) at the centre of the earth is taken as 1nm! It was a convenient measure for maritime navigation. It was later adopted by the aviation sector as well. As regards orientation, clockwise deviation from the...
Feb 02, 2017
OPINION
Trumping the Renminbi
Trumping the Renminbi
Trump speaks of the United States as an economy in decline that must be revitalized. But the reality is that the US economy has been performing rather well in the last two years. Its recovery has outpaced that of other advanced economies; job creation has been impressive; and the dollar has been str...
Feb 02, 2017