OPINION
Bureaucracy in new era
Bureaucracy in new era
Internationally, a new era is looming politically, economically, socially and technologically. Democracy has been questioned for being elite-centric, limited to electoral participation of people, geometrically widening inequality, fostering injustice on the poor and alienating the general public.
Jul 29, 2018
Interview
Government and opposition guided by psychology of instability
Government and opposition guided by psychology of instabilit...
Former minister, political analyst and member of Eminent Persons Group (EPG) from Nepal, Nilamber Acharya knows Nepali politics inside out. What is his assessment of current politics and debate on authoritarianism? How should the government and opposition conduct themselves? What is the progress in...
Jul 29, 2018
POLITICS
'Government focused on socio-economic development'
'Government focused on socio-economic development'
KATHMANDU, July 28: Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Gyawali, who is on a visit to three European countries, said the government has focused its efforts to translate the aspiration of Nepali people for socio-economic development.
Jul 28, 2018
SOCIETY
Collective effort stressed for cyber security
Collective effort stressed for cyber security
KATHMANDU, July 28: Vice-chancellor of Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Professor Jeevraj Pokharel, has underscored the need to raise awareness on cyber security to mitigate the risks related to it in Nepal.
Jul 28, 2018
ECONOMY
Mutual funds under Sebon scanner for over-reliance on bank interest
Mutual funds under Sebon scanner for over-reliance on bank i...
KATHMANDU, July 27: Securities Board of Nepal (Sebon) has initiated a process to take action against mutual fund managers for parking their cash in bank and financial institutions (BFIs) in amounts higher than the limit.
Jul 28, 2018
POLITICS
Basic health care service to be free: DPM Yadav
Basic health care service to be free: DPM Yadav
KATHMANDU, July 28: Nepal-China Himalaya Friendship Society has provided ambulances to the municipalities and health centres of five districts in order to ensure accessibility of the rural people in the health care services.
Jul 28, 2018
SPORTS
Cristiano Ronaldo fined 3.2 million euro in tax evasion case
Cristiano Ronaldo fined 3.2 million euro in tax evasion case
MADRID, July 28: Cristiano Ronaldo will be fined 3.2 million euros (2.82 million pounds)and sentenced to 24 months in prison, a sentence he is unlikely to serve, after settling a tax evasion case with Spanish tax authorities, the prosecutor said on Friday.
Jul 28, 2018
Lifestyle
Kristen Stewart to star in new, female-directed 'Charlie's Angels'
Kristen Stewart to star in new, female-directed 'Charlie's A...
LOS ANGELES, July 28: “Charlie’s Angels” are returning to the big screen next year for a third outing, this time with a female director and a multi-racial trio of women led by Kristen Stewart.
Jul 28, 2018
SOCIETY
Engineer Suresh Thakur arrested with Rs 3.6 m bribe
Engineer Suresh Thakur arrested with Rs 3.6 m bribe
BUTWAL, July 28: The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Saturday arrested Suresh Thakur, chief of Department of Urban Development and Building Construction, Rupandehi, with Rs 3.6 million in bribe.
Jul 28, 2018
SOCIETY
The Week in Pictures
The Week in Pictures
Cover Picture: Passengers line up in the heavy downpour waiting for vehicles, in the NAC bus stand on Tuesday. Photo: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili
Jul 28, 2018