SOCIETY
Language issue in Province 2 gets knottier
Language issue in Province 2 gets knottier
JANAKPUR, March 9: With the tussle between those for and against 'Hindi as the official language' of Province 2 growing, the language debate in the province has become complicated. The ruling and opposition parties are unlikely to resolve this debate anytime soon.
Mar 09, 2018
SPORTS
Tribhuvan Army into semis
Tribhuvan Army into semis
DAMAK, March 9: The departmental team Tribhuvan Army Club has advanced into the semifinals of the ongoing third Jhapa Gold Cup Football Tournament with a 1-0 win over the other departmental team Nepal Police Club on Thursday. Army’s George Prince Karki’s free-kick goal proved to be the decider in th...
Mar 09, 2018
SOCIETY
Violence against men rise with VAW
Violence against men rise with VAW
BHARATPUR, March 9: Various speakers said a spate of incident of violence against men has also increased with the prevalence violence against women (VAW).
Mar 09, 2018
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Adventure tourism activities in the Annapurna Conservation Area yet to be recognized
Adventure tourism activities in the Annapurna Conservation A...
POKHARA, March 9: The Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA) is primarily known for trekking -- a popular adventure activity for tourists.
Mar 09, 2018
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Prime minister inaugurates Nepal International Trade Fair
Prime minister inaugurates Nepal International Trade Fair
KATHMANDU, March 9: Prime Minister K P Oli Thursday inaugurated the 7th Nepal International Trade Fair at the Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall in Kathmandu.
Mar 09, 2018
VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX
Valley Pollution Levels for 8 March, 2018
Valley Pollution Levels for 8 March, 2018
Valley Pollution Levels for 8 March, 2018
Mar 09, 2018
SOCIETY
Illegal brick kilns in the middle of settlements
Illegal brick kilns in the middle of settlements
SIRAHA, March 9: There is a small village to the south-east of Siraha Municipality known as Sukhchaina. To the west of this village lies Muslim settlements called Nawatoli and Madar while Dhanuk Tole is to the north of the village. The southern part of it is attached with the Indian border. In the m...
Mar 09, 2018
POLITICS, SOCIETY
Three weeks on, Oli yet to name 11 ministers
Three weeks on, Oli yet to name 11 ministers
KATHMANDU, March 9: Prime Minister KP Oli has failed to give full shape to the cabinet even three weeks after he took charge of the government, and this is due to lack of any breakthrough in talks to bring the two Madhes-based parties on board the ruling coalition.
Mar 09, 2018
POLITICS, SOCIETY
Ex-kamlaris become MP, deputy speaker of Province 5
Ex-kamlaris become MP, deputy speaker of Province 5
DANG, March 9: Born in an economically weak family, Shanta Chaudhary of Dang district was made to work as a housemaid for a landlord of the district at a tender age of 10. From that age, she spent the next ten years working as a kamlari (indentured laborer).
Mar 09, 2018
SOCIETY
Rastrakavi's health improving
Rastrakavi's health improving
KATHMANDU, March 9: Health condition of ailing Rastrakavi (national poet) Madhav Prasad Ghimire is improving.
Mar 09, 2018