POLITICS
Full reconstruction grants for partially damaged houses also
Full reconstruction grants for partially damaged houses also
KATHMANDU, Feb 6: The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has said that it will provide the total housing reconstruction grant of Rs 300,000 to earthquake victims whose houses were partially damaged by last year's earthquakes but are willing to go for full reconstruction rather than just repairs...
Feb 06, 2017
OPINION
Agents of change
Agents of change
Is there a way to better support the civil servants who have what it takes to become social entrepreneurs?
Feb 06, 2017
ECONOMY
Infrastructure development key to propel growth
Infrastructure development key to propel growth
KATHMANDU, Feb 6: Various studies show that 1 percent increase in the stock of infrastructure is associated with a 1 percent increase in gross domestic production (GDP). One of the key avenues through which infrastructure contributes to economic growth is by improving competitiveness and facilitatin...
Feb 06, 2017
OPINION
OBOR opportunities
OBOR opportunities
Nepal, which faces high trading costs due to its land-locked status, could immensely benefit from improved connectivity
Feb 06, 2017
POLITICS
NC, Madhesh-based parties to solicit support for amendment bill
NC, Madhesh-based parties to solicit support for amendment b...
KATHMANDU, Feb 6: The ruling Nepali Congress(NC) and the agitating Madhes-based parties have decided to make collective efforts to secure two-thirds majority in favor of the seven-point constitution amendment bill tabled in the parliament.
Feb 06, 2017
OPINION
Infographics: The history of glass
Infographics: The history of glass
The history of glass
Feb 06, 2017
SOCIETY
Kathmandu ranked as the seventh worst-polluted city in the world
Kathmandu ranked as the seventh worst-polluted city in the w...
KATHMANDU, Feb 6: The latest international report has ranked Kathmandu as the seventh worst place among 290 cities in the world in terms of severity of pollution.
Feb 06, 2017
Lifestyle
Black Sabbath say last rites on touring in homecoming
Black Sabbath say last rites on touring in homecoming
Black Sabbath, the pioneers of heavy metal, ended their last-ever tour with a final concert in Birmingham, their home town where it all began nearly 50 years ago.
Feb 05, 2017
Lifestyle
5 things about Bartika Eam Rai
5 things about Bartika Eam Rai
Bartika Eam Rai is an aspiring Nepali musicians currently living at New York. She discovered singing as a ten-year old while a student at Budhanilkantha School. Post SLC, she learned Eastern Vocals with Gurudev Kaamat for two months. Her journey officially began in 2011. She launched her first offic...
Feb 05, 2017
ECONOMY
Daily trading of odd lot shares start
Daily trading of odd lot shares start
KATHMANDU, Feb 5: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) has started trading of odd lot shares during regular trading hours.
Feb 05, 2017