Dec 31, 2017

ECONOMY

As 2017 ends in good notes, investors hope for stable govt in 2018

As 2017 ends in good notes, investors hope for stable govt i...

KATHMANDU, Dec 31: Record economic growth of 7.5 percent, end of load-shedding, and successful conduction of three elections have been some of the key achievements for the country’s economic sector in 2017.

KATHMANDU, Dec 31: Record economic growth of 7.5 percent, end of load-shedding, and successful conduction of three elections have been some of the key achievements for the country’s economic sector in 2017.

Dec 31, 2017

Dec 31, 2017

ECONOMY

Solar boats can be operated in Fewa Lake: Experts

Solar boats can be operated in Fewa Lake: Experts

POKHARA, Dec 31: Instead of depending on the muscular force to row boats, boat entrepreneurs in Fewa Lake of Kaski district can harness solar energy to operate their boats in a more convenient manner without harming the surrounding environment, according to experts who concluded their feasibility ex...

POKHARA, Dec 31: Instead of depending on the muscular force to row boats, boat entrepreneurs in Fewa Lake of Kaski district can harness solar energy to operate their boats in a more convenient manner without harming the surrounding environment, according to experts who concluded their feasibility ex...

Dec 31, 2017

Dec 31, 2017

SOCIETY

Bajhang’s 2nd largest market lacks toilets

Bajhang’s 2nd largest market lacks toilets

BAJHANG, Dec 31: It might be hard for some to believe that it is very rare for people to find a toilet in Thalara Kholi, the second largest market of Bajhang, which is famous for the palace of Thalari king.

BAJHANG, Dec 31: It might be hard for some to believe that it is very rare for people to find a toilet in Thalara Kholi, the second largest market of Bajhang, which is famous for the palace of Thalari king.

Dec 31, 2017

Dec 31, 2017

SOCIETY

Major incidents in the districts in 2017

Major incidents in the districts in 2017

Amid new hopes and dreams among the people in the country after the successful elections paving the way for the new federal set up, what cannot, however, be ignored is our ground reality that still paints a very grim picture of our villages and towns.

Amid new hopes and dreams among the people in the country after the successful elections paving the way for the new federal set up, what cannot, however, be ignored is our ground reality that still paints a very grim picture of our villages and towns.

Dec 31, 2017

Dec 31, 2017

POLITICS

2017: A year packed with momentous political events

2017: A year packed with momentous political events

KATHMANDU, Dec 31: 2017 will go down in history as a year that became a turning point for Nepal, a period packed with numerous events which proved momentous in ending the decade-long political transition and set the course for the country's journey toward a federal republic.

KATHMANDU, Dec 31: 2017 will go down in history as a year that became a turning point for Nepal, a period packed with numerous events which proved momentous in ending the decade-long political transition and set the course for the country's journey toward a federal republic.

Dec 31, 2017

Dec 31, 2017

SOCIETY

A year of corruption scams, impeachment bids

A year of corruption scams, impeachment bids

The year 2017 was marked by a series of scandals in the country.

The year 2017 was marked by a series of scandals in the country.

Dec 31, 2017

Dec 31, 2017

SOCIETY

75 pc women in Khotang still deliver babies at home

75 pc women in Khotang still deliver babies at home

KHOTANG, Dec 31: A recent survey conducted by the District Health Office (DHO), Khotang shows that around 75 percent of the women in the district still deliver babies at home instead of birthing centers.

KHOTANG, Dec 31: A recent survey conducted by the District Health Office (DHO), Khotang shows that around 75 percent of the women in the district still deliver babies at home instead of birthing centers.

Dec 31, 2017

Dec 31, 2017

Editorial

Sky-high interest rates

Sky-high interest rates

Bank interests are rising at an alarming rate these days. As bank and financial institutions (BFIs) are now competing to attract fixed deposit at over 13 percent, the borrowing cost has also become expensive.

Bank interests are rising at an alarming rate these days. As bank and financial institutions (BFIs) are now competing to attract fixed deposit at over 13 percent, the borrowing cost has also become expensive.

Dec 31, 2017

Dec 31, 2017

OPINION

Dissecting election results

Dissecting election results

FPTP votes are basically driven by personality of the candidates, PR votes by party ideology.

FPTP votes are basically driven by personality of the candidates, PR votes by party ideology.

Dec 31, 2017

Dec 31, 2017

OPINION

Nepal’s dream deferred

Nepal’s dream deferred

Overwhelming participation of people in elections shows they are desperately waiting to materialize their dream of prosperous, peaceful and politically stable Nepal.

Overwhelming participation of people in elections shows they are desperately waiting to materialize their dream of prosperous, peaceful and politically stable Nepal.

Dec 31, 2017