The Week
The ‘spirit’ of the law
The ‘spirit’ of the law
In the wise words of Homer Simpson, alcohol is ‘the cause of and solution to all of life’s problems’.
Mar 03, 2017
ECONOMY
Jaitley sees great investment potential in Nepal
Jaitley sees great investment potential in Nepal
KATHMANDU, March 3: Indian Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley, has said that Nepal holds tremendous potential as a destination for investment. Speaking at the Nepal Investment Summit 2017 in the capital on Thursday as the keynote speaker, the Indian Finance Minister also said t...
Mar 03, 2017
The Week
The malnourished nation
The malnourished nation
So how many times did you forget to feed your son? Shanti Maya* recalls one of the curious mothers at the malnutrition rehabilitation center asking her just a couple of hours after her arrival. She clearly found the question to be upsetting. Even now, Shanti insists that she genuinely believed that...
Mar 03, 2017
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