OPINION
State of the world’s toilets
State of the world’s toilets
A report by WaterAid shows that more than 650 million people in the world do not have access to clean water, and more than 2.3 billion do not have access to a safe, private toilet.
Nov 19, 2016
ECONOMY
NEA appeals consumers for austerity in energy use
NEA appeals consumers for austerity in energy use
KATHMANDU, Nov 19: With winter approaching and power generation of run-of-the-river plants falling, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has appealed the general public to not use energy intensive equipment during morning and evening peak hours.
Nov 19, 2016
ECONOMY
TAAN for striking a balance between conservation, development
TAAN for striking a balance between conservation, developmen...
KATHMANDU, Nov 18: Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) has underscored the need to strike a balance between conservation and development in mountain areas of the country.
Nov 18, 2016
ECONOMY
Metlife launches Coolab
Metlife launches Coolab
KATHMANDU, Nov 18: LumenLab, MetLife's Singapore-based innovation center, has launched Collab -- a three-month program that supports 'product ready' start-ups.
Nov 18, 2016
ECONOMY
EBL extends support to keep Manakamana clean
EBL extends support to keep Manakamana clean
KATHMANDU, Nov 18: Everest Bank Ltd (EBL) has donated materials to Manakamana Temple of Gorkha for keeping the temple premises clean and healthy.
Nov 18, 2016
ECONOMY
Prabhu Bank opens branch office in Lumbini
Prabhu Bank opens branch office in Lumbini
KATHMANDU, Nov 18: Prabhu Bank Ltd has opened a new branch office at Lumbini of Rupandehi district.
Nov 18, 2016
ECONOMY
Nabil Bank largest taxpayer amongst BFIs
Nabil Bank largest taxpayer amongst BFIs
KATHMANDU, Nov 18: Nabil Bank has been honored by Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for paying highest amount of tax amongst bank and financial institutions (BFIs).
Nov 18, 2016
Lifestyle
Villains and heroes: How ‘Fantastic Beasts’ mines ‘Potter’ world
Villains and heroes: How ‘Fantastic Beasts’ mines ‘Potter’ w...
Confused about how new movie “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” out on Friday, may connect to the Harry Potter world? Who is new wizard hero Newt Scamander? Why does Grindelwald sound familiar?
Nov 18, 2016
POLITICS
Nepal-Japan relations expanded to people's level: Vice-President Pun
Nepal-Japan relations expanded to people's level: Vice-Presi...
KATHMANDU, Nov 18: Vice-President Nanda Bahadur Pun has said Nepal-Japan relations have expanded to people's level, and it should be further strengthened.
Nov 18, 2016
POLITICS
67 amendment proposals registered on proposed Cooperatives Bill
67 amendment proposals registered on proposed Cooperatives B...
KATHMANDU, Nov 18: A total 67 lawmakers have registered amendment proposal to the 13 different provisions in the proposed new Cooperatives Bill.
Nov 18, 2016