POLITICS
Hearings on 11 justice nominees ends
Hearings on 11 justice nominees ends
KATHMANDU, July 29: The Parliamentary Hearings Special Committee (PHSC) has completed the hearings of 11 nominees for the posts of Supreme Court justices.
Jul 29, 2016
The Week
Style for every size
Style for every size
The glamorous world of fashion can be vicious at times, especially when you don’t fit in its mold. Its ever-growing body image issues and how it impacts the way women, and even men, feel and dress in their day-to-day lives are still hot topics of debate. However, fortunately we can find some who are...
Jul 29, 2016
POLITICS
Madhes-based parties not to join govt
Madhes-based parties not to join govt
KATHMANDU, July 29: Nine of the Madhes-based political parties united under the Federal Alliance and the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) have stated that there is no possibility of their joining the next government, which is expected to be led by CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Daha...
Jul 29, 2016
SPORTS
Sirish Gurung is Bhat Bhateni's brand ambassador
Sirish Gurung is Bhat Bhateni's brand ambassador
KATHMANDU, July 29: Bhat Bhateni Supermarket and Departmental Store (BBSM) has appointed swimmer Sirish Gurung as its brand ambassador.
Jul 29, 2016
The Week
Food for fitness
Food for fitness
A lot of people tell me that they exercise so much, sometimes even putting in two hours per day at the gym in addition to home workouts, but they are still unable to lose weight. I always tell them to look into their diet. It doesn’t matter how much you exercise if you don’t pay attention to your me...
Jul 29, 2016
SOCIETY
8 ambulance drivers charged for drunk driving in a year
8 ambulance drivers charged for drunk driving in a year
KATHMANDU, July 29: Ambulance drivers associated with government as well as private hospitals and voluntary organizations ferry patients to hospitals most of the times negotiating their way through heavy traffic in the Kathmandu Valley.
Jul 29, 2016
SOCIETY
Newly-constructed school building provides relief to students
Newly-constructed school building provides relief to student...
DOLKHA, July 28: Locals of Majhgaun-1 in Dolakha district have finally completed the reconstruction of quake-ravaged building of Majhgaun Lower Secondary School that was destroyed by the devastating earthquake of last year.
Jul 28, 2016
Lifestyle
National Playwriting Competition
National Playwriting Competition
KATHMANDU, July 28: Kathmandu’s theater scene is vibrant these days. With more theater houses in operation and a gradual increase in the theater culture, many believe that we’re witnessing a theater renaissance. Major theater groups are mostly busy performing Nepali adaptations of foreign plays, sta...
Jul 28, 2016
SOCIETY
Students in some areas deprived of textbooks
Students in some areas deprived of textbooks
KATHMANDU, July 28: Although about four months have passed since the new academic session, some 10-15 per cent of school students are still partially deprived of textbooks.
Janak Education Material Center (JEMC) is the sole authority to publish textbooks for public schools in the country.
Jul 28, 2016
SOCIETY
Nepalis, Indians clash as structure erected at no-man's land
Nepalis, Indians clash as structure erected at no-man's land
TILATHI (Saptari), July 28: At least six Nepalis were injured in a clash between Nepali and Indian villagers on the no man's land at Tilathi of Saptari after the Indian side attempted to divert the flow of the Khando River Thursday.
Jul 28, 2016