POLITICS
PM at Pokhara hotel to inaugurate but leaves sans inauguration
PM at Pokhara hotel to inaugurate but leaves sans inaugurati...
POKHARA, June 2: The inauguration function for a newly-built hotel in Pokhara attended by Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Saturday has set an example how top leadership can suffer a dent in stature if they bend to undue political influence or are ill-advised.
Jun 02, 2019
SOCIETY
'FM stations in Nepal enjoy freedom like no other country'
'FM stations in Nepal enjoy freedom like no other country'
SARLAHI, June 2: Minister for Communication and Information Technology Gokul Baskota on Saturday claimed that FM stations in Nepal enjoy the freedom which no other country provides.
Jun 02, 2019
SOCIETY
Cycle rally organized to mark World Bicycle Day
Cycle rally organized to mark World Bicycle Day
KATHMANDU, June 2: With global reports declaring Kathmandu as one of the most polluted cities in Asia, a group of about 230 cyclists took to the streets to celebrate the 2nd World Bicycle Day which is observed on June 3, and advocated cycle-friendly lanes.
Jun 02, 2019
SOCIETY
Two students die after drowning in a river
Two students die after drowning in a river
KHOTANG, June 2: Two students died after drowning in Sapsu river of Khotang district on Saturday.
Jun 02, 2019
POLITICS
MPs fear new bill can legalize Guthi land encroachment
MPs fear new bill can legalize Guthi land encroachment
KATHMANDU, June 2: A bill tabled in the National Assembly (NA) by the government to manage land belonging to Guthis (religious/social trusts) has drawn flak for paving the way for legalizing the encroachment of Guthi lands.
Jun 02, 2019
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
150 people in Gulmi get jobs under Prime Minister Employment Program
150 people in Gulmi get jobs under Prime Minister Employment...
GULMI, June 2: Dhurkot Rural Municipality of Gulmi has started providing employment opportunities to the locals under the Prime Minister Employment Program (PMEP).
Jun 02, 2019
SOCIETY
Three Yarsa pickers die in Dolpa within a week
Three Yarsa pickers die in Dolpa within a week
DOLPA, June 2: Three people who had gone to various highlands of Dolpa to collect Yarsa have died in the last one week due to extreme cold.
Jun 02, 2019
Editorial
Spend, spend and spend!
Spend, spend and spend!
The government tabled a budget of Rs 1.533 trillion for the upcoming fiscal year 2019/20. This budget seemed to be of distributive in nature due to announcements like raise in hand-outs to elderly citizens, salary hike to government employees and direct funds to lawmakers for development projects in...
Jun 02, 2019
OPINION
Whose English?
Whose English?
People take pride in speaking English with native accent. When I speak English, I want the world to know I am a Nepali
Jun 02, 2019
OPINION
Plato and politics
Plato and politics
In this era of hate, anger and injustice only politicians as envisaged by Plato can deliver our expectations
Jun 02, 2019