SOCIETY
Funds crunch set to affect school reconstruction
Funds crunch set to affect school reconstruction
KATHMANDU, July 18: The reconstruction of one-third of earthquake destroyed schools will be halted after a year due to financial crunch.
Jul 19, 2017
Editorial
Fool’s errand
Fool’s errand
Constituency delineation
Jul 19, 2017
POLITICS
House panel directs NRA to conclude reconstruction in a year
House panel directs NRA to conclude reconstruction in a year
KATHMANDU, July 18: The Development Committee of parliament has directed the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, other ministries concerned and the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) to conclude post-quake reconstruction within the ongoing fiscal year.
Jul 19, 2017
OPINION
Heil Machine Age
Heil Machine Age
The mindset of the current government leadership needs to be broadened to think in terms of the Internet of Things.
Jul 19, 2017
SOCIETY
Gunendra's journey from a rebel to a rural municipality chief
Gunendra's journey from a rebel to a rural municipality chie...
ROLPA, July 18: On February 13, 1996, a group led by the current Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun attacked a police station in Holeri, marking the beginning of the decade-long armed Maoist conflict. Gunendra Gharti, who was a member of that group has now been elected as the chief of Subarnabati Rura...
Jul 19, 2017
POLITICS
Despite public outrage govt okays Rs 140m for 5 SUVs for EC
Despite public outrage govt okays Rs 140m for 5 SUVs for EC
KATHMANDU, July 18: Despite a public outcry, the government has given its consent to the Election Commission (EC) to spend Rs 140 million for purchasing five luxury vehicles for the election commissioners. The Ministry of Finance has mandated the election body to purchase the SUVs (sports utility...
Jul 19, 2017
OPINION
Power to people
Power to people
Merits and demerits of federalism have been greatly exaggerated by their supporters and detractors alike.
Jul 19, 2017
POLITICS
PM in fix over too many ministerial hopefuls
PM in fix over too many ministerial hopefuls
KATHMANDU, July 17: As Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba plans to expand his cabinet within a few days, he is struggling to cope with the pressure from ministerial aspirants in his own his party.
Jul 19, 2017
SPORTS
Nepal will play for a win against Lebanon: Shakya
Nepal will play for a win against Lebanon: Shakya
KATHMANDU, July 18: Nepal U-23 football team is already out of the race to qualify for the final round of AFC U-23 Championship 2018 to be held in China.
Jul 19, 2017
OPINION
A year on
A year on
Turkey’s coup plotters are seeking global economic and political influence for their continued survival.
Jul 19, 2017