SOCIETY
Chinese Embassy marks PLA anniversary
Chinese Embassy marks PLA anniversary
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Kathmandu-based Chinese Embassy marked the 91st anniversary of the establishment of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) by organizing a function on Tuesday. The program was attended by Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Yu Hong,
Aug 01, 2018
SOCIETY
Ilam Municipality imposes 50 paisa tax on petroleum products
Ilam Municipality imposes 50 paisa tax on petroleum products
KATHMANDU, Aug1: At a time when there is criticism from various quarters over the increasing burden of tax on ordinary people, Ilam Municipality in eastern part of the country has decided to impose 50 paisa per liter tax on petroleum products in the name of controlling pollution.
Aug 01, 2018
SOCIETY
Plan for 1000-bed hospital in Gandaki Province
Plan for 1000-bed hospital in Gandaki Province
POKHARA, Aug 1: The provincial government of Gandaki is moving forward with a plan to establish a 1000-bed hospital providing facility to treat five major diseases.
Aug 01, 2018
SOCIETY
Encroachment of forest continues unabated
Encroachment of forest continues unabated
ITAHARI, Aug 1: Around a decade and half ago, Anu Shrestha's family in Bahuni village of Morang district moved into a hut built near the Sundarharaicha jungle area leaving behind their home.
Aug 01, 2018
SOCIETY
Oxen rest in sheds as tractors do the job
Oxen rest in sheds as tractors do the job
DHADING, Aug 1: Until two years ago, Purnaraj Shrestha of Siddhalek Rural Municipality-6 used to plough his field with a pair of oxen. Now he has replaced the age-old tradition with a tractor.
Aug 01, 2018
SOCIETY
Education Ministry urges students to avoid illegal consultancies
Education Ministry urges students to avoid illegal consultan...
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) has urged the students not to go abroad for study through illegal education consultancies.
Aug 01, 2018
SOCIETY
Diktel succeeds in completing 95 percent projects
Diktel succeeds in completing 95 percent projects
KHOTANG, Aug 1: Mayor of Diktel Majhuwagadhi Municipality of Khotang claimed that 95 % of the projects conducted by the municipality in the Fiscal Year 2017/18 were successful.
Aug 01, 2018
Editorial
Nijgadh airport must be built
Nijgadh airport must be built
Why we need alternative and additional international airports is obvious. Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), the only international airport in the country, has become too crowded, too congested and is too small to contain increasing air traffic.
Aug 01, 2018
OPINION
Tale of hope and fear
Tale of hope and fear
The forceful abduction of Dr KC and the subsequent vandalization of the hospital can be taken as an assault on Satyagraha itself
Aug 01, 2018
OPINION
Reviving BIMSTEC
Reviving BIMSTEC
As a host nation, Nepal should take initiatives to create environment and provide leadership to make BIMSTEC a vibrant forum
Aug 01, 2018