ECONOMY
Cash crunch in BFIs affects hydropower projects
Cash crunch in BFIs affects hydropower projects
KATHMANDU, Feb 13: About a dozen under-construction hydropower projects, which were expected to complete within next 12 months, have started suffering fund crunch as bank and financial institutions (BFIs) have stopped releasing committed loans to these projects.
Feb 14, 2018
POLITICS
Singha Durbar in villages still a far-fetched dream
Singha Durbar in villages still a far-fetched dream
JUMLA, Feb 13: After the successful completion of the local elections conducted for the first time in 20 years, the locals were expecting a sea change in governance. However, even after almost a year after the elections, they lament that the new government under a federal setup has failed to impress...
Feb 14, 2018
POLITICS
RJPN revised PR list
RJPN revised PR list
KATHMANDU, Feb 13: Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) has revised its Proportional Representation (PR) list following an instruction by the Election Commission (EC) for the same.
The RJPN has replaced Renu Sharma with Narmaya Dhakal in the list.
Feb 14, 2018
POLITICS
NC makes gross misuse of PR category
NC makes gross misuse of PR category
KATHMANDU, Feb 13: Although the provision of proportional representation (PR) category was introduced in the constitution to ensure the representation of backward and marginalized communities in the parliament, political parties have been found grossly misusing the provision. The parties have repeat...
Feb 14, 2018
SOCIETY
Ambulances replacing helicopters in Khotang
Ambulances replacing helicopters in Khotang
KHOTANG, Feb 13: Despite their poor financial conditions, the locals of Khotehang Rural Municipality in the district had no option but to chart helicopters in case of medical emergencies. However, the district was provided with ambulances a few months ago. This to a great extent has benefited the lo...
Feb 14, 2018
SOCIETY
Locals living in border areas deprived of state facilities
Locals living in border areas deprived of state facilities
SIRAHA, Feb 13: A huge number of Nepali population residing in the border areas are obliged to live a wretched life deprived of various state facilities and privileges. The people here don't have access to secondary level education and health facilities.
Feb 14, 2018
SOCIETY
Wild elephant kills two women in Saptari
Wild elephant kills two women in Saptari
SAPTARI, Feb 14: Two women were trampled to death by a rampaging wild elephant of the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (KTWR) which entered their settlement in Saptari on Tuesday.
Feb 14, 2018
POLITICS
Holeri incident, the turning point
Holeri incident, the turning point
KATHMANDU, Feb 13: The rebels had already fought the 'People's War' for six years. The country was reeling under deep conflict and restlessness. The government was under pressure to quash the rebellion, but it was getting more violent with the Maoists attacking government offices at one or the other...
Feb 14, 2018
Editorial
Getting there
Getting there
With swearing-in of Dor Mani Paudel as the chief minister of Province 3, the country has formally and finally embarked on much awaited federal journey, that has not only brought a lot of promises in devolution of powers from Kathmandu to the periphery but is also fraught with several challenges.
Feb 14, 2018
OPINION
Way forward for Nepal
Way forward for Nepal
Way forward is embracing economic pragmatism based on market alliance, trade, and technology with robust social compact.
Feb 14, 2018