POLITICS
Govt drops Lama from envoy list withholds Rayamajhi
Govt drops Lama from envoy list withholds Rayamajhi
KATHMANDU, March 3: The government has changed its decision to nominate Aasha Lama as Nepal's envoy to the United Arab Emirates after the nomination courted a controversy. Sources said the government has also put off the parliamentary hearing of the ambassador-designate to Spain, Bharat Rayamajhi, u...
Mar 03, 2017
The Week
The curious case of unmarried mothers
The curious case of unmarried mothers
When her parents heard that she was pregnant, they did not congratulate her. She wasn’t married. It would tarnish her image, they thought, and she was told to rethink. But Bhawani Sharma*, a high ranking professional, was not ready to reconsider her decision and insisted on carrying the baby to full...
Mar 03, 2017
POLITICS
NRA to make NGOs focus on certain areas
NRA to make NGOs focus on certain areas
KATHMANDU, March 3: The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) is preparing to make it mandatory for NGOs working in the field of reconstruction to focus their activities on certain areas instead of working at multiple locations.
Mar 03, 2017
The Week
Baby care
Baby care
As it is it’s difficult to take care of newborns and babies and, of late, with the growing pollution in the valley as well as the seasonal change the task is getting harder. With every other person having his/her own ideas about the best way to take care of babies, it has become all the more difficu...
Mar 03, 2017
POLITICS
South Asian lawmakers' meet begins
South Asian lawmakers' meet begins
KATHMANDU, March 3: A regional meeting of parliamentarians from the eight South Asian countries began in Kathmandu on Thursday. The meeting is aimed at prioritizing and safeguarding children's rights in the region.
Mar 03, 2017
The Week
Small-scape gardening
Small-scape gardening
Most of us would like to plant some greens and have a garden at home but often lack the space to do so. The Week talked to Sagar Mulmi of Bangalamukhi Nursery to find out how our gardening dreams can be made possible in small spaces and how we can grow vegetables and even some fruits right on your t...
Mar 03, 2017
POLITICS
Govt breaches poll code, appoints 4 VCs
Govt breaches poll code, appoints 4 VCs
KATHMANDU, March 3: A day after the Election Commission (EC) enforced the election code of conduct, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has appointed vice-chancellors at four health science academies, breaching the code.
Mar 03, 2017
The Week
Eat this, not that
Eat this, not that
Eating the right food will not only help you in your fitness journey but also lower your chances of suffering from various ailments like blood pressure, diabetes, etc. Remember, eating for good health is all about making smart choices consistently.
Mar 03, 2017
ECONOMY, Interview
OBOR important for connectivity, integration: AIIB chief
OBOR important for connectivity, integration: AIIB chief
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) started its operation as a new multilateral financial institution on January 16 last year. Its president Jin Liqun is in Kathmandu to attend Nepal Investment Summit as a keynote speaker. Sagar Ghimire of Republica talked to Liqun on the sidelines of th...
Mar 03, 2017
The Week
Local joints
Local joints
There is no dearth of places to eat in the capital with new restaurants and bars opening in every nook and cranny. But then, these western culture influenced places might not be what you are looking for when you want to indulge in some local cuisine. But fear not as there are equally many local join...
Mar 03, 2017