SOCIETY, Latest Updates
9th NRNA Global Convention begins today in Kathmandu
9th NRNA Global Convention begins today in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, Oct 15: The ninth Global convention of Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) is beginning in Kathmandu from Tuesday.
Oct 15, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Mahara’s remand to be extended
Mahara’s remand to be extended
KATHMANDU, Oct 15: Nepal Police is due to present disgraced former speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara to the Kathmandu District Court demanding extension of his remand until completion of the investigation process.
Oct 15, 2019
POLITICS, Latest Updates
2 Nobel laureates have some Nepal connection
2 Nobel laureates have some Nepal connection
KATHMANDU, Oct 15: Two of the three winners of this year’s Nobel Economics Prize have some Nepal connection. Three eminent US-based development economists-- Abhijit Banerjee and his wife, Esther Duflo, and Michael Kremer bagged the coveted prize on Monday for their work in fighting poverty that has...
Oct 15, 2019
WORLD
Brexit hangs in the balance as EU doubts a deal this week
Brexit hangs in the balance as EU doubts a deal this week
LONDON/BRUSSELS, Oct 15: A deal to smooth Britain’s departure from the European Union hung in the balance on Monday after diplomats indicated the bloc wanted more concessions from Prime Minister Boris Johnson and said a full agreement was unlikely this week.
Oct 15, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Movies
Looking forward to working with Mani Ratnam: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Looking forward to working with Mani Ratnam: Aishwarya Rai B...
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will be soon teaming up with frequent collaborator, filmmaker Mani Ratnam, and the actor says it's always a joy to work with the director.
Oct 15, 2019
SOCIETY
Airline operators warn of suspending all Janakpur flights
Airline operators warn of suspending all Janakpur flights
KATHMANDU, Oct 15: The Airlines Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN) has warned of suspending all flights to and from Janakpur, "if the government fails to ensure safety of the airlines." The AOAN has given a week's deadline to investigate the matter and take action against the accused.
Oct 15, 2019
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Alam arrest revives writ petitioner's hopes of justice
Alam arrest revives writ petitioner's hopes of justice
RAUTAHAT, Oct 15: The arrest of former minister and Nepali Congress lawmaker Mohammad Aftab Alam on Sunday on the charge of multiple murders in Rautahat back in 2008 has left the families of the victims as well as locals more confident about the rule of law .
Oct 15, 2019
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Party's over, get down to work
Party's over, get down to work
Kathmandu, Oct 15: The state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Kathmandu couldn't have come at a better time. After years of political uncertainty, Nepal is trying to project itself as a confident nation, ready to engage with the rest of the world.
Oct 15, 2019
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Dy speaker out to certify bills though constitution silent on relevant powers
Dy speaker out to certify bills though constitution silent o...
KATHMANDU, Oct 14: As the post of speaker remains vacant following Krishna Bahadur Mahara's arrested on a charge of attempted rape, Deputy Speaker Shiva Maya Tumbahamphe is preparing to certify some bills although constitutional provisions and parliamentary regulations are silent about her authority...
Oct 15, 2019
Editorial, Latest Updates
Crime and impunity
Crime and impunity
Arrest of Mohammand Aftab Alam
Oct 15, 2019