OPINION
Clarifications on MCC Nepal Compact
Clarifications on MCC Nepal Compact
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nepal Compact which can be downloaded from https://mcanp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Millennium_Challenge_Compact.pdf is being discussed at large these days and I personally appreciate all the concerns that have surfaced, both in social media and mainstr...
Jan 20, 2020
SPORTS
Late goals help NRT in comeback win
Late goals help NRT in comeback win
KATHMANDU, Jan 19: Two late goals in the space of five minutes saw New Road Team (NRT) snatched a 3-2 victory from the jaws of defeat against the departmental team Armed Police Force (APF) Club in the ongoing Qatar Airways Martyr’s Memorial A-Division League in Lalitpur on Sunday.
Jan 20, 2020
OPINION
Has the World Economy Reached Peak Growth?
Has the World Economy Reached Peak Growth?
LONDON – At the start of a new decade, many commentators are understandably focused on the health of the global economy. GDP growth this decade most likely will be lower than during the teens, barring a notable improvement in productivity in the West and China, or a sustained acceleration in India a...
Jan 20, 2020
OPINION
Commemorating the king
Commemorating the king
Today is a special day in the United States of America but actually this same day should hold a very special importance throughout the world, including Nepal. It is a special occasion because it celebrates Dr Martin Luther King, the civil rights hero who sacrificed his life for freedom, justice and...
Jan 20, 2020
WORLD
'Sad' Prince Harry says no other option but to end royal role
'Sad' Prince Harry says no other option but to end royal rol...
LONDON, Jan 20: Britain’s Prince Harry spoke on Sunday of his sadness at being forced to give up his royal duties in a deal with Queen Elizabeth and senior Windsors that will see him and his wife Meghan exit official roles to seek an independent future.
Jan 20, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Curfew imposed in Barhabise to demolish illegal structures
Curfew imposed in Barhabise to demolish illegal structures
SINDHUPALCHOWK, Jan 20: The District Administration Office, Sindhupalchowk imposed a curfew in Barhabise on Sunday to demolish temporary huts of the locals built by encroaching the Arniko Highway.
Jan 20, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
House set to initiate speaker, dy speaker election process today
House set to initiate speaker, dy speaker election process t...
KATHMANDU, Jan 20: The election process for the new speaker and deputy speaker of the lower house is starting from Monday. After the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) finalized its candidate for the post of speaker, the Parliament Secretariat is planning to initiate the election process for parliam...
Jan 20, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
New team flying to avalanche area today to search for 7 trekkers
New team flying to avalanche area today to search for 7 trek...
KATHMANDU, Jan 20: The government is sending a well-equipped high-tech team to rescue seven missing trekkers in Annapurna Rural Municipality of Kaski district on Monday.
Jan 20, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
An insult of conflict victims: Rights activists, lawyers
An insult of conflict victims: Rights activists, lawyers
KATHMANDU, Jan 20: Human rights activists and lawyers have expressed serious objection to the ruling Nepal Communist Party’s decision to field former Maoist leader Agni Sapkota as a candidate for speaker.
Jan 20, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
NCP picks Agni Sapkota for speaker
NCP picks Agni Sapkota for speaker
KATHMANDU, Jan 20: The ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has decided to field Agni Prasad Sapkota for speaker of the House of Representatives. The party’s secretariat meeting on Sunday evening made the decision ending nearly four months long dispute between the party’s former UML and former Maoist...
Jan 20, 2020