My City
Growing up
Growing up
‘Beep’ goes the alarm clock
In an instant I reach out to it
For I no longer afford to stay down
Jul 05, 2018
My City
Active vs Passive Smoking
Active vs Passive Smoking
It’s a known fact that smoking kills. It is the leading cause of lungs diseases, which damages the airways and small air sacs in the lungs. Lung diseases caused by smoking include COPD, which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Cigarette smoking is also regarded as the leading cause of lung c...
Jul 05, 2018
My City
‘Kaapa creations’ creating pure cotton
‘Kaapa creations’ creating pure cotton
‘Kaapa Creations’ is an initiative of Arti Lakhey and Anjee Lakhey. The duo has been producing bed sheets made from pure cotton since the past year from its factory in Thaiba, Godawari. They have been currently manufacturing bed sheets in three sizes: twin, queen and king sizes.
Jul 05, 2018
My City
A wise academic transition
A wise academic transition
Choosing a stable career is a daunting task. Our education system compels the students, right after Secondary Education Examination (SEE), to decide their future -- starting with choosing the right college, and faculty. The step is crucial in helping these graduates groom into responsible and career...
Jul 05, 2018
SOCIETY
Germany deports largest group yet of failed Afghan asylum seekers
Germany deports largest group yet of failed Afghan asylum se...
GERMANY, July 5: Germany has deported 69 Afghan nationals, whose asylum requests were rejected, back to their home country, German and Afghan officials say.
Jul 05, 2018
SPORTS
Diverse tactics await thrilling World Cup quarterfinals
Diverse tactics await thrilling World Cup quarterfinals
KATHMANDU, July 5: Some high scoring matches, some nerve-wracking penalty shootouts, some dominating attacking performances and some early disappointments, the Round of 16 had no short of excitement and last-minute drama.
Jul 05, 2018
ECONOMY
Nepse edges higher despite modest turnover
Nepse edges higher despite modest turnover
KATHMANDU: Equities started the day lower and remained weak during the first half of the Wednesday's trading session. However, the benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index recovered its early losses and climbed firmly higher in the afternoon. At the close, Nepse index was up 8.04 points to close...
Jul 05, 2018
ECONOMY
Five farmers receive President Best Farmer Award
Five farmers receive President Best Farmer Award
KATHMANDU, July 5: Ministry of Agriculture, Land Management and Cooperatives has honored five best-performing farmers with 'President Best Farmer Award' on Wednesday.
Jul 05, 2018
ECONOMY
Lending slows as banks focus on recovery of loans at fiscal year-end
Lending slows as banks focus on recovery of loans at fiscal...
REPUBLICA
KATHMANDU, July 4
Commercial banks have slowed down their loan investment as they prepare to close their accounts at the end of the current fiscal year. Deposit flow in the banking system, however, has increased amid rise in government spending.
Data compiled by Nepal Bankers Associati...
Jul 05, 2018
ECONOMY
Recurrent spending spikes, capex rising steadily
Recurrent spending spikes, capex rising steadily
KATHMANDU, July 5: The government’s capital spending is increasing steadily, except for few days, while recurrent spending has spiked in last two weeks, an analysis of spending figures made public by Financial Comptroller General Office shows.
Jul 05, 2018