OPINION
The BIMSTEC gambit
The BIMSTEC gambit
By heralding BIMSTEC, Prime Minister Prachanda has emphasized the importance of continuity in national policy and commitments
Nov 03, 2016
ECONOMY
NRB has 10 tons of gold in reserves
NRB has 10 tons of gold in reserves
KATHMANDU, Nov 3: Can you guess how much gold does the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) actually have? Leave along general public, even bankers cannot estimate the quantity of gold held by the central bank.
Nov 03, 2016
OPINION
Trees make cities healthier
Trees make cities healthier
There is a beautifully simple action that municipal leaders can take to reduce both extreme heat and air pollution: plant more trees
Nov 03, 2016
SOCIETY
Plastic use threatens environment friendly bamboo items
Plastic use threatens environment friendly bamboo items
BAJHANG, Oct 29: Jay Bahadur Bohora of Lataun village used to make good money by selling bamboo made items. Since last few years, his bamboo baskets are not much in demand. People have started to store grains and goods rather in tin boxes and plastic bags are preferred as goods carriers. Bohora lame...
Nov 03, 2016
ECONOMY
BFIs extends Rs 4.5 billion new loans to service sector
BFIs extends Rs 4.5 billion new loans to service sector
KATHMANDU, Nov 3: Bank and financial institutions (BFIs) have extended Rs 4.52 billion worth of loans to service sector in the first two months of the current Fiscal Year 2016/17.
Nov 03, 2016
OPINION
Infographics: Earthquakes in Italy since 1915
Infographics: Earthquakes in Italy since 1915
Yet another significant earthquake shook central Italy last week, adding to the two experienced only four days previously.
Nov 03, 2016
POLITICS
Former Maoist child combatants express disappointment over joining the rebellion
Former Maoist child combatants express disappointment over j...
DANG, Nov 3: Khushi Ram Chaudhary was only 15 years old when he joined the then Maoist Army in 2005. Leaders of the rebel army had tempted him to join the force by promising that he would eventually be enrolled in the Nepal Army if he fights for them.
Nov 03, 2016
SPORTS
Fit-again Gundogan thriving as Toure's replacement at City
Fit-again Gundogan thriving as Toure's replacement at City
MANCHESTER, Nov 2: Things are turning out very differently for Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Ilkay Gundogan since the midfielders swapped Borussia Dortmund for teams in Manchester.
Nov 02, 2016
SPORTS
Ranieri heads 10 candidates for FIFA best coach award
Ranieri heads 10 candidates for FIFA best coach award
ZURICH, Nov 2: Claudio Ranieri's latest reward for leading Leicester to an unlikely Premier League title is a nomination for FIFA's coach of the year award.
Nov 02, 2016
SPORTS
Liverpool striker Ings hurts knee, out for up to 9 months
Liverpool striker Ings hurts knee, out for up to 9 months
LIVERPOOL, Nov 2: Liverpool striker Danny Ings has been ruled out for up to nine months after hurting his right knee in the latest injury to set back his career.
Nov 02, 2016