ECONOMY
Auto dealers call for lowering tariffs to support growth
Auto dealers call for lowering tariffs to support growth
KATHMANDU, Aug 26: Government's unclear and inconsistent policies, high tariff on imports and perception that automobiles are luxury goods have hindered the growth of auto market in the country, according to auto dealers.
Aug 26, 2019
ECONOMY
Stocks trim intraday losses to close with modest decline
Stocks trim intraday losses to close with modest decline
KATHMANDU, Aug 26: Weakness from the previous week carried over to Sunday's trading as the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index witnessed a steady decline for most of the session.
Aug 26, 2019
Editorial
Who stole the wildlife parts?
Who stole the wildlife parts?
Nepal’s old palaces, many of which today house government offices, are also the repository of valuable antiques.
Aug 26, 2019
OPINION
Dealing with syndicates
Dealing with syndicates
As long as the market-related inefficiencies that actually gave rise to syndicates remain, the transportation syndicates will rise again, in one form or another
Aug 26, 2019
OPINION
Toward quality journalism
Toward quality journalism
Buddha’s teachings carry much relevance in journalism as well. Journalists should explore these values to promote quality and deepen their journalistic insight
Aug 26, 2019
OPINION
Trump’s war on evidence
Trump’s war on evidence
US President Donald Trump has made no secret of his disdain for experts and evidence-based policymaking
Aug 26, 2019
Infographic
Infographics: Group of Seven factbox
Infographics: Group of Seven factbox
The G7, formerly G8 before Russia was kicked out for the annexation of Crimea in 2014, was set up in 1975 as an informal forum bringing together the leaders of the world’s leading industrial nations.
Aug 26, 2019
SPORTS
Aguero strikes again as City win at Cherries
Aguero strikes again as City win at Cherries
BOURNEMOUTH, Aug 25: Sergio Aguero struck twice as Manchester City moved into second place in the Premier League, two points behind leaders Liverpool, with a 3-1 win at Bournemouth on Sunday.
Aug 25, 2019
WORLD
Five killed in collision between helicopter, small plane in Spain
Five killed in collision between helicopter, small plane in...
MADRID, Aug 25: At least five people, including a minor, were killed on Sunday in a collision between a helicopter and a light plane on the Spanish island of Mallorca, the regional government said.
Aug 25, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Food & Drinks, Health
9 health benefits of soaked almonds
9 health benefits of soaked almonds
Almonds are considered as ‘super food’ due to the presence of a high amount of nutrients in it. It is the most nourishing ‘nut’ available in the market and contains a wide range of vital elements like soluble and insoluble fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acid, omega-6 fatty acid, vitamin E, potassium,...
Aug 25, 2019