ECONOMY
Birgunj ICP fails to please importers
Birgunj ICP fails to please importers
BIRGUNJ, June 21: The Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Birgunj whose operation kick-started after being formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli and his Indian counterpart Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has not been as effective as expected for Nepal. Importers claim that the transporta...
Jun 21, 2018
ECONOMY
Fiscal Commission sets criteria for internal borrowing
Fiscal Commission sets criteria for internal borrowing
KATHMANDU, June 21: National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission (NNRFC) has set criteria for all three tiers of the governments for internal borrowing. This is the first time the constitutional body has advised governments on borrowing after the implementation of full-fledged federal structure...
Jun 21, 2018
SPORTS
Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardena to captain MCC against Nepal
Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardena to captain MCC against N...
KATHMANDU, June 21: Former Sri Lanka captain and current Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene is set to lead the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) that will face Nepal and Netherlands in a triangular T20 series at Lord's on July 29.
Jun 21, 2018
SPORTS
Can big guns recover after stale start?
Can big guns recover after stale start?
KATHMANDU, June 21: From Iceland’s historical World Cup debut when it held Argentina to a 1-1 draw to Mexico beating the champions Germany 1-0, from Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a hat-trick to Lionel Messi missing a penalty, the first round of the group stages of the 2018 FIFA World Cup saw it all.
Jun 21, 2018
My City
Fuzzscape ready for release
Fuzzscape ready for release
KATHMANDU, June 21: Fuzz Factory Productions, with the support of Prince Claus Fund and British Council, is releasing a new episode of music documentary, Fuzzscape, on Friday.
Jun 21, 2018
My City
Carmen Renee Berry conducts a writing workshop in Kathmandu
Carmen Renee Berry conducts a writing workshop in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, June 21: Carmen Renee Berry, a New York Times Bestselling Author, the co-founder of profitable Authors Institute (PAI), and a book writing coach conducted a workshop with writers and editors in 'Global Perspectives' on Wednesday at Annapurna Hotel, Durbar Marg.
Jun 21, 2018
My City
Souls of My City: Defining happiness
Souls of My City: Defining happiness
Currently, Tika Ram lives in Narayanghat with his spouse. “My marriage turned into the happiest story of my life. My wife helps me overcome every obstacle, and every night our family gets together for dinner.
Jun 21, 2018
My City
Groovin’ to the evolving music
Groovin’ to the evolving music
KATHMANDU, June 21: A look back to the past shows only a handful of options that allowed you to indulge in music. Mostly because records the labels were either inaccessible or priced beyond the capacity of many, enthusiasts were bound to rely upon the scratchy radio bandwidth shuffling through their...
Jun 21, 2018
My City
A BILLION DOLLAR SHADE
A BILLION DOLLAR SHADE
We all live in a world where self-esteem is proportionate to skin color. White skinned individuals are considered superior to dark-skinned people, resulting in physical and mental abuse towards the colored people.
Jun 21, 2018
My City
DOWN VIA SYMBOLISM
DOWN VIA SYMBOLISM
We in the Cross Road,
We to the Abroad.
Jun 21, 2018