The Week
Out of Ideas?
Out of Ideas?
The fashion industry, worldwide, has for years been a victim of piracy. Someone comes up with a concept and before you know it there are many inspired (read copied) versions of the same. And Nepal is no exception.
Jan 18, 2019
The Week
The fitness fanatic
The fitness fanatic
Studying medicine is demanding to say the least and most medical students barely manage to attend lectures and prepare for exams. But Mohit Karki claims to have made it a point to hit the gym for an hour every day throughout his college days. Yes, classes were grueling but working out, for Karki, wa...
Jan 18, 2019
SOCIETY
Support for Dr KC grows even as his condition worsens
Support for Dr KC grows even as his condition worsens
DANG, Jan 18: Crusader for medical education reform Dr Govinda KC has garnered support from people across the country. Many organizations, civil society groups and rights activists have come forward to express their solidarity with him.
Jan 18, 2019
POLITICS
CJ summons 9 High Court judges over suspected deviations
CJ summons 9 High Court judges over suspected deviations
KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana has summoned nine judges of various high courts on deputation to the Judicial Council (JC) over suspected deviations in the 33-kg gold smuggling scam.
Jan 18, 2019
SOCIETY
HRW urges Nepal to ensure transitional justice
HRW urges Nepal to ensure transitional justice
KATHMANDU, Jan 18: International rights defender Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the Government of Nepal to address the long-delayed transitional justice (TJ) process. The request from the rights body comes at a time when years-long efforts have failed to ensure justice to the conflict victims an...
Jan 18, 2019
NEPAL
Vivanta Kathmandu starts operations
Vivanta Kathmandu starts operations
KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Vivanta Kathmandu Hotel has started operation from Thursday.
Jan 18, 2019
ECONOMY
PM lays foundation stone for Chobhar dry port
PM lays foundation stone for Chobhar dry port
KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli, on Thursday, laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Inland Clearance Depot (ICD) in Chobhar amid protests by locals.
Jan 18, 2019
SOCIETY
Dr. KC brought to Kathmandu amid deteriorating health condition
Dr. KC brought to Kathmandu amid deteriorating health condit...
ILAM, Jan 18: Amid deteriorating health condition, Dr. Govinda KC was brought to Kathmandu from Ilam at around 11 PM yesterday night
Jan 18, 2019
ECONOMY
Some Nepalis investing overseas deny breaking any law
Some Nepalis investing overseas deny breaking any law
KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Some of the individuals whose names appeared in a list of Nepalis with investments abroad have taken exception to allegations made against them.
Jan 18, 2019
SOCIETY
Dr KC supporters to hit Kathmandu streets on Saturday
Dr KC supporters to hit Kathmandu streets on Saturday
KATHMANDU, Jan 18: The 'Solidarity for Dr KC Alliance' has prepared to hit the streets of Kathmandu on Saturday in support of Dr Govinda KC who is on his 16th fast-unto-death from January 9 in the eastern district of Ilam.
Jan 18, 2019