ECONOMY
Huawei P9 making Nepal debut next week
Huawei P9 making Nepal debut next week
KATHMANDU, July 15: Huawei Consumer Business Group is launching the much anticipated Huawei P9 in the Nepali market next week.
Jul 15, 2016
SOCIETY
91 married women in Itahari eloped in a year
91 married women in Itahari eloped in a year
ITAHARI, July 15: A Bajgain couple had been living in a rented flat in Bargachhi of Itahari since the last few months. Apparently, the family had a normal life. Three days ago, the wife, aged 27, left for market and never returned.
Jul 15, 2016
POLITICS
SC quashes all surrogacy petitions
SC quashes all surrogacy petitions
KATHMANDU, July 15: The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed writ petitions filed for and against surrogacy services provided by some Nepali hospitals stating that the court does not need to issue any order since the government has already banned the service.
Jul 15, 2016
SPORTS
TT champ Nabita leaves mark at int'l level
TT champ Nabita leaves mark at int'l level
KATHMANDU, July 15: Nabita Shrestha, one of the five nominees of the People's Choice Award category of Pulsar Sports Award 2072, is at her career best. The tennis queen has ruled the board at domestic level since last seven years remaining unbeaten.
Jul 15, 2016
SOCIETY
Spike in youths opting for foreign employment
Spike in youths opting for foreign employment
BAITADI, July 15: With no employment opportunities at home, number of youths heading abroad for employment has been steadily rising in Baitadi district. According to Padam Raj Bhatta, an official at the District Administration Office (DAO), over 2000 youths went abroad during the last fiscal year. B...
Jul 15, 2016
SOCIETY
Majority of female sex workers married: Study
Majority of female sex workers married: Study
KATHMANDU, July 15: A survey conducted by National Centre for AIDS and STD Control (NCASC) among female sex workers has found that a majority of them were married women.
Jul 15, 2016
SOCIETY
Manpower agencies reluctant to follow free visa, free ticket system
Manpower agencies reluctant to follow free visa, free ticket...
JANAKPUR, July 15: Outbound migrant workers are yet to benefit from the free visa, free ticket system introduced by the government as authorities have failed to take action against manpower agencies that force them to pay travel as well as visa processing fees.
Jul 15, 2016
SOCIETY
TUTH 'awaits CDO's nod' to form medical team for Dr KC
TUTH 'awaits CDO's nod' to form medical team for Dr KC
KATHMANDU, July 15: The Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) administration on Thursday said that it has been awaiting approval from the District Administration Office (DAO) for forming a medical team to provide care to Dr Govinda KC, who is on a fast-unto-death on the hospital premises for...
Jul 15, 2016
SOCIETY
Two decades on Kavre road still incomplete
Two decades on Kavre road still incomplete
BANEPA, July 15: Almost two decades have elapsed but the construction of a 64-km road linking the Kavrepalanchowk district headquarters, Dhulikhel, with various VDCs of Kavrepalanchowk district still remains incomplete.
Jul 15, 2016
PHOTO FEATURE/Video
Myagdi : Nature at its best
Myagdi : Nature at its best
Cradled in the laps of the Himalayas, Myagdi district in Dhaulagiri zone is one of the most beautiful places in Nepal. The glorious mountain ranges that run through its landscape, significant bio-diversity, and a rich history make Myagdi an appealing place to visit any time of the year. The district...
Jul 15, 2016