ECONOMY
Supplies ministry says PAC instructions on sugar prices impractical
Supplies ministry says PAC instructions on sugar prices impr...
KATHMANDU, Oct 6: Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Supplies Matrika Yadav has said that the directive from the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to cap the price of sugar at Rs 63 per kilogram cannot be implemented.
Oct 06, 2018
SOCIETY
Gamblers who jumped off the roof to flee a police raid die of injuries
Gamblers who jumped off the roof to flee a police raid die o...
KATHMANDU, Oct 6: Two gamblers who had tried to flee a late night police raid yesterday were killed after they succumbed to their injuries while jumping off from a house roof. Three others have sustained injuries.
Oct 06, 2018
ECONOMY
LG brings festive offer
LG brings festive offer
KATHMANDU, Oct 6: Electronics brand LG has brought a special discount scheme targeting the festive season of Dashain, Tihar, and Chhat. Under this scheme, the company will offer cash discount up to 36 percent and other gift hampers on the purchase of any LG product.
Oct 06, 2018
ECONOMY
Nepse snaps five-week winning streak
Nepse snaps five-week winning streak
KATHMANDU, Oct 6: The benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) started the week on a lower note shedding more than 10 points on Sunday. Stocks further extended their losses dipping over 18 points on Monday's trading session. Despite the index recouping slight losses on Tuesday, weakness carried to the...
Oct 06, 2018
OPINION
Dashain for children
Dashain for children
Dashain is observed by most Hindu Nepalis across the country and many parts of the globe. It is also the longest festival celebrated. People tend to mark their calendar and try their best to be home with their family members and beloved ones leaving the difficulties and sorrow behind. Schools give t...
Oct 06, 2018
OPINION
Confesssions of a porn addict
Confesssions of a porn addict
A few days ago, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MoCIT) banned access to all the pornographic contents and adult websites. No sooner, the issue has been discussed on the social media. There were fuzzy comments criticizing porn ban, comparing it with kidnapping cases of school c...
Oct 06, 2018
OPINION
In defense of porn
In defense of porn
It was a love at first bite. The bite of freedom guaranteed by the internet. The freedom, more than the pornography.
Oct 06, 2018
Infographic
Infographics: India is getting 'cosy' to neighbors
Infographics: India is getting 'cosy' to neighbors
Improvements in bilateral flight agreements have led to opening up of more destinations, providing a big boost to tourism in South Asia particularly between India and Sri Lanka.
Oct 06, 2018
SOCIETY
Herbs bring prosperity to Jumla
Herbs bring prosperity to Jumla
JUMLA, Oct 6: Santakali Rokaya knew one thing very well about her birthplace since her childhood – life in Jumla is quite unforgiving. She grew up with the mindset that being born in this remote land means a life-long struggle for survival.
Oct 06, 2018
POLITICS, SOCIETY
SAC members, rights activists discuss citizenship amendment bill
SAC members, rights activists discuss citizenship amendment...
KATHMANDU, Oct 6: Women rights activists have demanded a revision to the Citizenship Act (Amendment) Bill stating that the proposed provision in the bill has made it further tough for single women to help their children acquire citizenship certificate.
Oct 06, 2018