The Week
A good night’s sleep
A good night’s sleep
A good night’s rest is essential for healthy functioning of our bodies. But a lot of times, we don’t get proper sleep due to various reasons. Turns out, more than half the world’s population doesn’t get the required hours of sleep their body needs. If you are also having trouble sleeping, here are s...
Jul 12, 2019
The Week
Looking at the bright side
Looking at the bright side
I have always been fascinated by Kathmandu. It’s a city of contradictions and that’s what I like about it the most. Usually, in other countries, there are always cities that are more popular than the capital itself but Kathmandu is a city that stands out on its own.
Jul 12, 2019
The Week
An inorganic mess
An inorganic mess
Now all of us in Kathmandu can add one more item to the list of things that could potentially kill us. If the air quality or the killer roads don’t get you, the fruits and vegetables surely will! But we already knew that.
Jul 12, 2019
The Week
Pursuing ‘perfection’
Pursuing ‘perfection’
Feeling comfortable in one’s skin isn’t just a matter of choice. We’re told, in overt and covert ways, how to view our bodies and criticized for going against what’s socially “acceptable”. Body shaming is so ingrained in our society that the first remark that follows a greeting is regarding the weig...
Jul 12, 2019
SOCIETY
Karnali province hospitals ill-equipped and understaffed
Karnali province hospitals ill-equipped and understaffed
SURKHET, July 12: On July 1, Pasang Futik Tamang of remote Chitai village in Mugum Karmarong Rural Municipality-1, in Mugu district delivered her baby at home. The nearest health center is five hours on foot from her home. In lack of transport service, visiting the health center was out of question,...
Jul 12, 2019
SOCIETY
Singh’s family to get Rs 1 million
Singh’s family to get Rs 1 million
KATHMANDU, July 12: Minister for Communication and Information Technology Gokul Baskota on Thursday said that the government was providing Rs 1 million to the family of Saroj Narayan Singh, a Sarlahi local who was killed after police open fire at protesters on June 30.
Jul 12, 2019
POLITICS
PM's apology over India letter raises questions over competence of bureaucracy
PM's apology over India letter raises questions over compete...
KATHMANDU, July 12: Amid widespread criticism that he lied to the people about an Indian government letter requesting halt to pesticides residue tests on fruits and vegetables at customs points, Prime Minister KP Oli publicly apologized on Thursday saying he was not informed by officials about the l...
Jul 12, 2019
POLITICS
Amid cabinet reshuffle speculation, PM seeks ministry-wise appraisal
Amid cabinet reshuffle speculation, PM seeks ministry-wise a...
KATHMANDU, July 12: As cabinet reshuffle rumors make rounds, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has started receiving briefings from secretaries of all ministries to make their progress appraisal.
Jul 12, 2019
POLITICS
Govt spokesman accuses Congress of abetting Chand
Govt spokesman accuses Congress of abetting Chand
KATHMANDU, July 12: The government has accused the main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) of abetting the outlawed Maoist outfit led by Netra Bikram Chand.
Jul 12, 2019
ECONOMY
Himalaya Airlines starting Dhaka flights from July 22
Himalaya Airlines starting Dhaka flights from July 22
KATHMANDU, July 12: Himalaya Airlines on Thursday said that it would start direct flights to Dhaka of Bangladesh from July 22.
Jul 12, 2019