ECONOMY
HAN assures tourists of security during elections
HAN assures tourists of security during elections
KATHMANDU, Nov 24: Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) has said the Nepali hospitality industry will not compromise on security of tourists.
Nov 25, 2017
POLITICS, ELECTION
Ballot box safety a huge worry
Ballot box safety a huge worry
KATMANDU, Nov 24: As the Election Commission (EC) and the political parties have agreed to begin vote counting only after the casting of ballots in both phases of the parliamentary and provincial assembly elections are complete, safeguarding the ballot boxes for days is going to be a challenge.
Nov 25, 2017
POLITICS, ELECTION
Parties breaching election silence in Khotang
Parties breaching election silence in Khotang
KHOTANG, Nov 24: Even though the Election Commission (EC) announced election silence for the parliamentary and provincial elections slated for November 26 from Thursday midnight, some parties and candidates in Khotang are still not done with their electoral campaigns.
Nov 25, 2017
POLITICS, SOCIETY
Beware of middlemen: CJ Parajuli
Beware of middlemen: CJ Parajuli
KATHMANDU, Nov 24: Stating that middlemen are very active to influence the judiciary, Chief Justice (CJ) Gopal Parajuli has asked lawyers and judges to be aware of them while imparting justice.
Nov 25, 2017
POLITICS
'Full security arrangement for polls' in Province 1
'Full security arrangement for polls' in Province 1
KATHMANDU, Nov 24: Over 10,000 security personnel have been deployed in the seven hilly districts of Province 1 in view of the parliamentary and provincial assembly elections. The first phase of provincial and parliamentary election will take place on Sunday in Taplejung, Panchthar, Bhojpur, Solukhu...
Nov 25, 2017
POLITICS
Election brings voters back to their home
Election brings voters back to their home
DHADING/PARBAT, Nov 24: In order to exercise their voting right in the much-awaited parliamentary and provincial elections, many migrant workers and youths have returned to their hometowns.
Nov 25, 2017
POLITICS, ELECTION
DPM Thapa asked to clarify over poll silence breach
DPM Thapa asked to clarify over poll silence breach
KATHMANDU, Nov 24: The Election Commission (EC) has asked Deputy Prime Minister Kamal Thapa to furnish clarification within 24 hours for violating election silence.
Nov 25, 2017
POLITICS, ELECTION
Stage set for phase I polls : EC
Stage set for phase I polls : EC
KATHMANDU, Nov 24: Stage has been set for the first round of the parliamentary and provincial elections scheduled for Sunday with all logistics and managerial preparations for the same completed.
Nov 25, 2017
OPINION
Connecting with the past
Connecting with the past
I remember a time when, in the absence of internet and cell phones, visiting relatives was a spontaneous act.
Nov 25, 2017
OPINION
Technicolour dreams
Technicolour dreams
The grass may be greener beyond the fence but it takes some wading through the mud to get there.
Nov 25, 2017