SOCIETY
Drinking water woes hit normal life in Baglung Bazar
Drinking water woes hit normal life in Baglung Bazar
BAGLUNG, March 18: With the arrival of summer, drinking water woes have begun to hit Baglung residents. The problem is worse in Baglung Bazar, where the population is dense.
Apr 18, 2019
SOCIETY
Kundurtar canal construction resumes after 14 years
Kundurtar canal construction resumes after 14 years
GORKHA, April 18: Construction of Palungtar Kundurtar Irrigation Project has resumed after a gap of 14 years. Construction of the canal, which can irrigate around 500 hectors of land had started in 2002 but was grounded the same year.
Apr 18, 2019
POLITICS
China taking lead to promote 're-globalization': Chinese scholar
China taking lead to promote 're-globalization': Chinese sch...
KATHMANDU, April 18: While dismissing suggestions of a section of scholars that an era of globalization had come to an end, a Chinese scholar said on Wednesday that globalization has instead entered into a new phase of 're-globalization' and that China is taking a lead in it.
Apr 18, 2019
Editorial
For Congress, an opportunity to rise
For Congress, an opportunity to rise
At a time Nepali Congress has been criticized for failing to play the role of constructive opposition in the parliament and national politics, it has announced ‘public awareness campaigns’ to be held across the country starting from next week.
Apr 18, 2019
OPINION
Rising threat of pollution
Rising threat of pollution
Right to clean environment is the fundamental right granted by the constitution. Health of general public should not be compromised in the name of development.
Apr 18, 2019
OPINION
Prosperity from below
Prosperity from below
Policy makers and politicians are reluctant to recognize, expand and lead the country toward prosperity in a socially and ecologically sustainable manner
Apr 18, 2019
OPINION
Hemophilia cure
Hemophilia cure
The government should consider incorporating a specific hemophilia care policy in the national health policy of Nepal
Apr 18, 2019
Infographic
Infographics: The world's longest-serving leaders
Infographics: The world's longest-serving leaders
World's longest-serving leaders
Apr 18, 2019
ECONOMY
India's Jet Airways to suspend operations after banks reject funding request: sources
India's Jet Airways to suspend operations after banks reject...
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI, April 17: India’s embattled Jet Airways Ltd is set to temporarily halt operations from Wednesday onward after its lenders rejected the airline’s plea for emergency funds, three sources from inside the company said on Wednesday.
Apr 17, 2019
WORLD
Peru ex-president Alan Garcia shoots himself as police try to arrest him
Peru ex-president Alan Garcia shoots himself as police try t...
LIMA, April 17: Peru’s former president Alan Garcia shot himself early on Wednesday after police arrived at his home in the capital Lima to arrest him in connection with a bribery investigation, a police source said.
Apr 17, 2019