ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Clarion call to produce human resources to match the market demand
Clarion call to produce human resources to match the market...
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Gokarna Bista has underlined the need for developing human resources and workforce in line with the demand of labor market.
Sep 08, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Chilime Trishuli Transmission Line project achieves 45% physical progress
Chilime Trishuli Transmission Line project achieves 45% phys...
RASUWA, Sept 8: Chilime Trishuli Transmission Line Project in Rasuwa district has achieved 45% physical progress. While project designing work is at its last leg, excavation works for 15 towers in Haku and Tiru have completed, according to project officials.
Sep 08, 2019
Editorial
Combating dengue
Combating dengue
First it was only in hot and humid regions of the plains. So Kathmandu did not feel the heat of the attack. Then it was reported from Dharan, a hill town in eastern Nepal. Kathmandu was alarmed but did not do much to nip the problem in the bud. Now it’s here, in Kathmandu, the capital city.
Sep 08, 2019
OPINION
The return of black and white
The return of black and white
If you haven’t heard it, here’s some bad news: The black and white worldview is back. Like all inestimable things, the extent of its spread cannot be quantified with precision. But a bird’s-eye view of opinions voiced in current-day Nepal certainly indicates that it is widespread, and already diffic...
Sep 08, 2019
OPINION
Africa needs traditional media
Africa needs traditional media
ABUJA – In June, Senegalese President Macky Sall’s brother, Aliou Sall, resigned from his post as the head of a state-run savings fund, following public outrage over allegations (which he denies) that he was involved in corrupt oil and gas deals. That outrage was expressed via social media and on th...
Sep 08, 2019
OPINION
Media is now a part of the surveillance state
Media is now a part of the surveillance state
India has conquered the moon. In this very proud moment, I am looking at the moon and at the ground beneath my feet simultaneously. My streets have craters and potholes which outnumber the moon. Across the world, democracies on fire in broad daylight are craving the coolness of the moon. But this fi...
Sep 08, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
CM Shahi urges Chinese investors to invest in Karnali Province
CM Shahi urges Chinese investors to invest in Karnali Provin...
KATHMANDU, Chief Minister of Karnali Province Mahendra Bahadur Shahi has urged the Chinese investors to invest in his province.
Sep 07, 2019
WORLD
Sudan's Bashir kept key to room with millions of euros, court hears
Sudan's Bashir kept key to room with millions of euros, cour...
KHARTOUM, Sept 7: Sudan’s toppled former leader Omar al-Bashir was the only person with a key to a room at the presidential palace holding millions of euros, his last office manager testified on Saturday.
Sep 07, 2019
WORLD
Hong Kong police fend off airport protest but tear gas fired again in Kowloon
Hong Kong police fend off airport protest but tear gas fired...
HONG KONG, Sept 7: Hong Kong police prevented anti-government protesters from blocking access to the airport on Saturday, but fired tear gas for a second night running in the densely populated district of Mong Kok.
Sep 07, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Ward chair attempts suicide in Butwal
Ward chair attempts suicide in Butwal
RUPANDEHI, Sept 7: Ramesh Nepal, the Ward Chairperson of ward 2 of Butwal Sub-Metropolis attempted to commit suicide at his residence in Butwal at around 9 am on Saturday.
Sep 07, 2019