SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Local authorities make it illegal to pluck rhododendron in Poon Hill area
Local authorities make it illegal to pluck rhododendron in P...
MYAGDI, Sept 30: Poon Hill is famous for its dense rhododendron forests. This forest is one of the major tourist attractions. Along with Poon Hill, there are areas in Myagdi where the national flower blooms. However, this forest is facing threats from its admirers themselves.
Sep 30, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
NMC holds hospital responsible for medical malpractice
NMC holds hospital responsible for medical malpractice
KATHMANDU, Sept 30: The accusation made by Sanjeev Neupane against Grande International Hospital regarding medical malpractice ‘that led to abnormal growth of his new born’ has been upheld by Nepal Medical Council.
Sep 30, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Sinohydro promises to complete Melamchi tunnel within a year
Sinohydro promises to complete Melamchi tunnel within a year
KATHMANDU, Sept 30: After several months of indecision and uncertainty, the government on Sunday signed an agreement with Chinese contractor Sinohydro Corporation Limited to complete the remaining construction work of the Melamchi Water Supply Project (MWSP).
Sep 30, 2019
POLITICS, Latest Updates
High-level visit will take Nepal-China relations to new era: Chinese envoy
High-level visit will take Nepal-China relations to new era:...
KATHMANDU, Sept 30: Chinese ambassador Hou Yanqi has said the upcoming high-level visit from China would take Nepal-China relations to a fresh “development stage”.
Sep 30, 2019
POLITICS, Latest Updates
NCP cadres stop NC leader Rijal on the way for 3 hours
NCP cadres stop NC leader Rijal on the way for 3 hours
TANAHUN, Sept 30: A day after alleged cadres of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) thrashed anti-corruption activist Gyanendra Shahi in Chitwan, Nepali Congress (NC) leader Minendra Rijal has faced obstruction from NCP cadres while he was on his way to attend a public function organized in Tanah...
Sep 30, 2019
Editorial, Latest Updates
Rise of intolerance
Rise of intolerance
The ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) cadres, in what seems like the nod from the government, are becoming extremely intolerant toward anyone who raises the question about misrule, corruption and irregularities. This is going to be costly for the government which is already earning notoriety for fa...
Sep 30, 2019
OPINION, Latest Updates
Decline of democracy
Decline of democracy
While declaring the September 15 as the international day of democracy, the United Nations stated that “the will of the people shall be the basis of the authority of the people.” As democracy is about consulting, caring and comforting people, the job of any government is to protect people, improve t...
Sep 30, 2019
OPINION, Latest Updates
Four collision courses
Four collision courses
NEW YORK – In the classic game of “chicken,” two drivers race directly toward each other, and the first to swerve is the “loser.” If neither swerves, both will probably die. In the past, such scenarios have been studied to assess the risks posed by great-power rivalries. In the case of the Cuban mis...
Sep 30, 2019
OPINION, Latest Updates
Discovering caste system
Discovering caste system
I am Shikhar Gurung, a Nepali-American. I was born into a pleasant community in New Jersey, USA. I play volleyball for my school, Millburn High School in nice furnished indoor gyms that smell like sweat. During my recent stay in Sipaphokhare, a village in Sindhupalchowk, I played volleyball with kid...
Sep 30, 2019
Infographic
The Biggest Economies in the World
The Biggest Economies in the World
Looking at global GDP at current prices, but adjusted for purchasing power/cost of living, China was the biggest economy in the world in 2018, with an adjusted GDP of more than $25 trillion.
Sep 30, 2019