SOCIETY
AI Nepal urges for guaranteeing freedom of expression
AI Nepal urges for guaranteeing freedom of expression
May 3: Amnesty International Nepal (Amnesty Nepal) has urged the government to ensure press freedom both in law and practice allowing journalists an independent and autonomous working environment to practice their profession.
May 03, 2019
SOCIETY
'Community schools to be transformed into quality learning centres in next 10 years'
'Community schools to be transformed into quality learning c...
KATHMANDU, May 3: Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Giriraj Mani Pokharel has said that the community schools would be transformed by leaps and bound in terms of their quality within the coming 10 years.
May 03, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Movies
Harrison Ford, Hamill and Lucas mourn Chewbacca actor Mayhew
Harrison Ford, Hamill and Lucas mourn Chewbacca actor Mayhew
Reaction to the death of Peter Mayhew, who played Chewbacca in five 'Star Wars' films and was beloved by the franchise’s fans. “Peter Mayhew was a kind and gentle man, possessed of great dignity and noble character. These aspects of his own personality, plus his wit and grace, he brought to Chewbacc...
May 03, 2019
POLITICS
State-5 government intensifies preparation for budget formulation
State-5 government intensifies preparation for budget formul...
RUPANDEHI, May 3: The State-5 government has concentrated its efforts for formulating a periodic plan and discussing budget policies and priorities ahead of the budget presentation.
May 03, 2019
SOCIETY
MoHA urges to halt helicopter flights to eastern mountainous areas till tomorrow
MoHA urges to halt helicopter flights to eastern mountainous...
KATHMANDU, May 3: The Ministry of Home Affairs has urged to halt helicopter flights to eastern mountainous areas of the country till tomorrow warning that there is a possibility of heavy snowstorm in the areas.
May 03, 2019
The Week
Land of noodles
Land of noodles
An Asian Fusion
Pranaya Limbu had dreamed of opening a noodle bar of his own in Nepal for a very long time. As someone who would choose a bowl of steaming noodles over a plate of dal-bhat any day, this seemed like his true calling. Thus opening his noodle bar, Luma in Boudha, was a dream come true...
May 03, 2019
The Week
IN PICTURES: Above the clouds
IN PICTURES: Above the clouds
Mundum is an orally passed down heritage of the indigenous Kirat people which guides their rites, culture, and life in lieu of written religious texts. Khotang, Bhojpur, Solukhumbu and Okhaldhunga in Eastern Nepal are the primary domains of the mundum following Kirat people.
May 03, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Art & Culture
Ashmina’s artwork nominated for ‘The Sovereign Asian Art Prize’
Ashmina’s artwork nominated for ‘The Sovereign Asian Art Pri...
Visual artist Ashmina Ranjit’s artwork ‘Sacredness within and beyond: Multiple Kailash’ has been nominated as one among 30 other international artists for The Sovereign Asian Art Prize, representing Nepal. The winning artist is awarded US$30,000 at an annual sell-out Gala Dinner in Hong Kong. The 29...
May 03, 2019
SPORTS
Bohora shines in Province 3’s second successive win
Bohora shines in Province 3’s second successive win
KATHMANDU, May 3: Deepak Bohora’s all-round performance helped Province 3 secure second successive win in the ongoing Manmohan Memorial Inter-Province U-16 National Cricket Tournament by eight wickets against Karnali Province in a first round Group A match held at Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground...
May 03, 2019
SPORTS
Government rewards national sports teams, Maharjan
Government rewards national sports teams, Maharjan
KATHMANDU, May 3: Nepal national cricket team members have been awarded with a cash prize of Rs 500,000 each in an official program held at Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) in Kathmandu on Thursday. The support staff received Rs 200,000 each whereas the head coach was awarded with Rs 300,000.
May 03, 2019