POLITICS
Parliament drops provision to suspend crime-accused MPs
Parliament drops provision to suspend crime-accused MPs
KATHMANDU, May 6: Going against the past practice of suspending any lawmaker immediately after he or she is accused of a crime in a court, lawmakers on Saturday endorsed the provision of not suspending such lawmakers. Such members of parliament (MPs), according to a new parliamentary regulation, wil...
May 06, 2018
SOCIETY
Transport entrepreneurs' federation chief, other office-bearers arrested
Transport entrepreneurs' federation chief, other office-bear...
KATHMANDU, May 6: The government continued its tough action against those imposing syndication in public transport on Saturday as well.
May 06, 2018
SOCIETY
Banda imposed by Chand-led Maoist partially affects Udayapur
Banda imposed by Chand-led Maoist partially affects Udayapur
UDAYAPUR, May 6: Until a few years ago, protests used to be city-centric in Nepal. However, that has changed in the recent years. These days, people living in cities seem less bothered by strikes, rallies and sit-ins. But it's the people living in remote areas who suffer the most by the protests sta...
May 06, 2018
SOCIETY
In Gandaki no pay for teachers not sending own kids to community school
In Gandaki no pay for teachers not sending own kids to commu...
GORKHA, May 6: In order to make the government's school enrollment campaign successful, the prime minister, parliamentarians and local representatives have taken various initiatives. While some have assumed guardianship of indigent school children, others are busy with door-to-door campaigns.
May 06, 2018
Editorial
Destroy them
Destroy them
Nepal’s public transport syndicate and cartels have become increasingly ruthless toward the general public since April. They crippled transportation along the Araniko Highway simply because Mayur Yatayat, another transportation company, was providing better services to the people at lower fare.
May 06, 2018
OPINION
What will become of Kathmandu?
What will become of Kathmandu?
What will Kathmandu offer in the next 10 years to generate revenue? Why will anyone
stay in Kathmandu when other provinces become more business-friendly and livable?
May 06, 2018
OPINION
Failing economics
Failing economics
Economic policy professionals in Nepal have not been able
to apply economic engineering to produce a desired growth
May 06, 2018
OPINION
Missed opportunities
Missed opportunities
Two economically powerful countries are our permanent neighbors. They should be Nepal’s natural strategic partners for development.
May 06, 2018
OPINION
Education for all
Education for all
Guardianship and special assistance to vulnerable families started by
the Prime Minister marks a noble beginning but it won’t be enough
May 06, 2018
OPINION
De-stressing schools
De-stressing schools
If students are guided well by parents and teachers, they will be able to make their academic dreams come true.
May 06, 2018