WORLD
Trump's funding request for U.S. border wall hits snag among some Republicans
Trump's funding request for U.S. border wall hits snag among...
President Donald Trump's call for $1.5 billion this year to help build a wall along the border with Mexico could be in jeopardy as fellow Republicans in Congress weigh delaying a decision on the request.
Mar 29, 2017
Editorial
Yes to election
Yes to election
Are common Madheshis in favor of local election slated for May 14? Or are most of them against the election, as Madheshi Morcha claims? The question will remain unanswered without a credible poll of common Madheshis living in the 22 districts that comprise the Tarai belt.
Mar 29, 2017
ECONOMY
Electricity Regulatory Commission Bill registered at parliament
Electricity Regulatory Commission Bill registered at parliam...
KATHMANDU, March 29: The government is forming an independent commission to facilitate electricity generation, transmission and trade, as well as regulate the overall electricity sector.
Mar 29, 2017
OPINION
Idiocy of Big Three
Idiocy of Big Three
The Big Three could have gone to Madhesh with Maithili, Bhojpuri, Tharu and Awadhi translations of constitution for Madheshi views on contested issues
Mar 29, 2017
POLITICS
Travel ban on Nepali maids: Has it really helped?
Travel ban on Nepali maids: Has it really helped?
KATHMANDU, March 29: It was only after reaching Saudi Arabia that Shanti Pariyar realized the hollowness of the promises her agent had made back home. There was nearly nothing the agent, whom she came to know through a fellow villager, had not promised. Shanti was told that she would receive Rs 20,0...
Mar 29, 2017
OPINION
Sheikh Hasina’s dilemma
Sheikh Hasina’s dilemma
The idea of exclusive sphere of influence of India and China with “No Entry” sign for the other is an outdated concept
Mar 29, 2017
ECONOMY
WB approves $185m credit for school sector development plan
WB approves $185m credit for school sector development plan
KATHMANDU, Mar 29: The World Bank has approved a US$ 185 million credit to support Nepal's efforts at improving equity, quality, efficiency, governance and management of basic and secondary education.
Mar 29, 2017
OPINION
On ‘time poverty’
On ‘time poverty’
Women are venturing out to work but men have not reciprocated by increasing their time on family duties
Mar 29, 2017
POLITICS
Govt deputes all returning officers for local polls
Govt deputes all returning officers for local polls
KATHMANDU, March 29: In view of the upcoming May 14 elections, the government has deputed all chief returning officers and returning officers required for the management of the elections in all 744 local units.
Mar 29, 2017
OPINION
Infographics: The top countries for U.S. visa refusals
Infographics: The top countries for U.S. visa refusals
The top countries for U.S. visa refusals
Mar 29, 2017