The Week
For an inclusive society
For an inclusive society
“As blind and partially sighted students, my friends and I faced numerous difficulties in classrooms and exam halls throughout our school life,” says Kaladhar Bhandari, president of Blind Youth Association of Nepal. “So, in order to improve the accessibility of blind and partially sighted children a...
Dec 08, 2017
ECONOMY, The Week
Government to help local bodies to establish industrial villages
Government to help local bodies to establish industrial vill...
KATHMANDU, Dec 8: The government has said that it would help the local bodies to build industrial villages in their respective areas.
Dec 08, 2017
ELECTION
Kamala Roka from Maoist center wins in East-Rukum
Kamala Roka from Maoist center wins in East-Rukum
RUKUM, Dec 8: Kamala Roka, who is the leader of Maoist center, from left alliance has won the election of House of Representatives in East-Rukum.
Dec 08, 2017
The Week
Old Love
Old Love
The first time I voted, I was undecided. Torn between subtle family pressure (both my parents were dedicated Kangresi voters) and my wish to give a chance to new forces (I was supposed to vote as an individual, not as part of my family), I really didn't know whom pick. I was having a running debate...
Dec 08, 2017
The Week
67% voter turnout in phase II polls
67% voter turnout in phase II polls
KATHMANDU, Dec 8: The final round of parliamentary and provincial assembly elections concluded in 45 districts of the country on Thursday, wrapping up the election season that began in May with the local elections as mandated by the constitution.
Dec 08, 2017
ELECTION
Baburam leads in Gorkha
Baburam leads in Gorkha
Naya Shakti Party, Nepal(NSPN) coordinator Baburam Bhattarai is taking the lead in the district for the House of Representatives with 207 votes.
Dec 08, 2017
The Week
Claiming the Stage
Claiming the Stage
Playing a musical instrument on stage for the first time might seem like a moment of great pride but it definitely wasn’t so for Nani Chori Bajracharya who started playing the Dhime baja, a drum like instrument, when she was 14 years old. It was back in 2032 BS and women at that time were not allowe...
Dec 08, 2017
ELECTION
UML wins in Manang, Deepak Manange secure province
UML wins in Manang, Deepak Manange secure province
LAMJUNG, Dec 8: The final result of elections in Manang has released where CPN- UML has secured the position to the House of Representatives. According to the Chief District Officer (CDO), Hari Prasad Pant, left alliance candidate Poldenchopang Gurung, who is the UML leader won the election for the...
Dec 08, 2017
ELECTION
Women in Siraha excited to vote
Women in Siraha excited to vote
SIRAHA, Dec 8: They look submissive and shy. Most of them have covered their faces with Ghumto (lose end of sari). While eagerly waiting in the queue to cast their votes, the women of Belha, Siraha, expressed a little excitement and hope. Interestingly, the number of women voters was more than that...
Dec 08, 2017
ELECTION
67% voter turnout in phase II polls
67% voter turnout in phase II polls
KATMANDU, Dec 8: The final round of parliamentary and provincial assembly elections concluded in 45 districts of the country on Thursday, wrapping up the election season that began in May with the local elections as mandated by the constitution.
Dec 08, 2017