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
POLITICS
Lawmaker to be suspended after CIAA letter
Lawmaker to be suspended after CIAA letter
KATHMANDU, Occt 6: Although parliamentary regulations don’t provide grounds for suspending him, lawmaker Hari Narayan Rauniyar will remain suspended as per provisions in the Corruption Control Act.
Oct 06, 2018
POLITICS, SOCIETY
CIAA sues Pappu Construction’s Rauniyar, 11 others
CIAA sues Pappu Construction’s Rauniyar, 11 others
KATHMANDU, Oct 6: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case against lawmaker Hari Narayan Rauniyar, his son Sumit and 10 others at the Special Court on charges of using sub-standard materials in the construction of the Jabdighat Bridge over the Bab...
Oct 06, 2018
ECONOMY
Rs 308m Japanese grant for school sector
Rs 308m Japanese grant for school sector
KATHMANDU, Oct 6: Japan government has extended a grant assistance of Rs 308 million to Nepal for the School Sector Development Program (SSDP).
Oct 06, 2018
SOCIETY
Fraud-convict Kist Bank ex-CEO nabbed after two years on the lam
Fraud-convict Kist Bank ex-CEO nabbed after two years on the...
KATHMANDU, Oct 6: Police on Friday arrested absconding chief executive officer of the then KIST Bank, Kamal Prasad Gyawali, from Mahendranagar of Kanchanpur district.
Oct 06, 2018