ECONOMY
Consumers not benefiting despite 39% drop in sugar prices in int’l market
Consumers not benefiting despite 39% drop in sugar prices in...
KATHMANDU, Oct 14: Salt Trading Corporation (STC) sold sugar at Rs 82 per kg at this time last year. Retail price of the sweetener is more or less the same at department stores and retailers at present even though sugar price has come down by about 40 percent in international market.
Oct 14, 2018
SOCIETY
Bodies of all nine killed in violent snowstorm retrieved
Bodies of all nine killed in violent snowstorm retrieved
MYAGDI, Oct 14: All the nine people gone missing from the base camp of Mount Gurja of Dhawalagiri rural municipality-1 in Myagdi following a violent snowstorm have been confirmed dead. The bodies were retrieved this morning.
Oct 14, 2018
Lifestyle
William Coors, former chair of Adolph Coors, dies at 102
William Coors, former chair of Adolph Coors, dies at 102
William “Bill” Coors, the former chairman of Adolph Coors Co. and grandson of the brewing company’s founder, has died at 102.
Oct 14, 2018
WORLD
Florida officials fear Michael’s death toll will rise
Florida officials fear Michael’s death toll will rise
MEXICO BEACH, Oct 14: Search and rescue personnel are continuing to comb through the ruins of a small Florida Panhandle community destroyed by Hurricane Michael, which has left hundreds thousands without power and without easy access to supplies.
Oct 14, 2018
My City
Photo Kathmandu focuses on social issues
Photo Kathmandu focuses on social issues
KATHMANDU, Oct 14: A month-long photography festival, ‘Photo Kathmandu’ organized by photo.cirlce, started this Friday. Patan and Kathmandu have been selected as the venues for the third edition of the photo exhibition. The fair is especially focused toward social issues such as gender, power, ident...
Oct 14, 2018
POLITICS
NC leader Bastola's final rites today
NC leader Bastola's final rites today
KATHMANDU, Oct 14: Nepali Congress leader Chakra Prasad Bastola, who passed away on Saturday evening, will be cremated at Pashupati Aryaghat today.
Oct 14, 2018
My City
Souls of My City: Harmonium man
Souls of My City: Harmonium man
The sound of harmonium resonates across a narrow alley in Ason throughout the day. Rup Narayan Shah, 54, is responsible for the constant buzz.
Oct 14, 2018
My City
Goddess Durga: a symbol of power
Goddess Durga: a symbol of power
Besides flying kites, staying together with your family, having delicious food, and waiting for your turn to play ‘Linge ping’, there’s another important feature of Dashain that makes this festival even more interesting. Visiting different places of pilgrimage to pay the homage to Goddess Durga, res...
Oct 14, 2018
My City
Nurturing filmmaking skills from childhood
Nurturing filmmaking skills from childhood
KATHMANDU, Oct 14: Previously, only men were perceived as breadwinners while women were confined within four walls. However, the time has changed. Women are independent and have the privilege to choose their career. In media and cinematography, which the male population had dominated for ages, women...
Oct 14, 2018
My City
A Glimpse into Prisoners’ Rights in Nepal
A Glimpse into Prisoners’ Rights in Nepal
Human beings are the only species to have the power of technology. However, we depend on another human’s effort for our survival. As a result, we choose to incline toward different rights to protect ourselves. Also, the state assures various rights to its citizens. Although we enjoy these rights, so...
Oct 14, 2018