ECONOMY
Stocks stretch losing run
Stocks stretch losing run
KATHMANDU: Stocks witnessed upward trend in the initial trading hour on Wednesday. However, the benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index succumbed to selling pressure and pared its initial gains by midday. Subsequently, the index traded in red for the remaining trading hours to close 7.11 points...
Feb 14, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Fashion, Events
The official beginning of Heritage Pageants 2019
The official beginning of Heritage Pageants 2019
Heritage Pageants 2019 having the competitions called Miss Heritage International and Mrs Heritage International 2019 has officially taken off on February 12.
Feb 14, 2019
POLITICS
Oli's one year: Talking big, bungling through
Oli's one year: Talking big, bungling through
KATHMANDU, Feb 14: In the early days of his life in politics, he was seen as a staunch anti-monarchist who spent 14 years behind bars for opposing the party-less Panchayat system.
Feb 14, 2019
WORLD
US fails to halt Iran bid to free frozen billions
US fails to halt Iran bid to free frozen billions
HAGUE, Feb 14: An international court Wednesday ruled Iran can proceed with a bid to unfreeze assets in the United States, rejecting Washington's claims the case must be halted because of Tehran's alleged support for international terrorism.
Feb 14, 2019
My City, Gen-Next, Slammed
Questions to valentine
Questions to valentine
O! What chocolate should I pluck for you?
None can match the sweetness of your smile.
Feb 14, 2019
SOCIETY
Govt pushes IT bill to control social media
Govt pushes IT bill to control social media
KATHMANDU, Feb 14: In an apparent bid to control foreign social media operators in the country, the government has proposed a law making it mandatory to register all social media platforms within the country.
Feb 14, 2019
WORLD
Saudi Arabia regrets EU inclusion in dirty-money blacklist
Saudi Arabia regrets EU inclusion in dirty-money blacklist
CAIRO, Feb 14: Saudi Arabia said it regrets the European Commission’s decision to include the country in a blacklist of nations seen as posing a threat to the bloc because of lax controls against terrorism financing and money laundering, a statement published by Saudi Press Agency said early on Thur...
Feb 14, 2019
Editorial
One year of hope, followed by despair
One year of hope, followed by despair
The Oli government had generated a lot of hope and expectations and it had solid foundation. For one, Nepal had got the first two-thirds majority government after nearly three decades. Government instability, we were told, had become one of the hurdles to policy reforms and in expediting development...
Feb 14, 2019
SOCIETY
For some in Rolpa, the Maoists have forgotten Maoism
For some in Rolpa, the Maoists have forgotten Maoism
ROLPA, Feb 13: For some Rolpa residents, Maoist party leaders have deviated from their insurgency-era paths and objectives after entering into mainstream politics. Despite being accused of abandoning their original ideology by their own elected localities, Maoist leaders officially celebrated the a...
Feb 14, 2019
SOCIETY
Driving license test results and smart card status now through SMS
Driving license test results and smart card status now throu...
KATHMANDU, Feb 14: The Department of Transport Management (DoTM), the government body that issues driving licenses, on Wednesday launched a new system to inform the general public about the results of their driving license tests and information regarding the status of their smart license cards throu...
Feb 14, 2019