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‘Nepal and Bhutan are facing similar problems due to climate change’
‘Nepal and Bhutan are facing similar problems due to climate...
KATHMANDU, Jan 11: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Barshaman Pun has said that Nepal and Bhutan are facing similar problems in the energy sector.
Jan 11, 2020
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Mirjang Bridge shut down again
Mirjang Bridge shut down again
BIRATNAGAR, Jan 11: The Mirjang bridge of Jogbani has been closed from Thursday as the Indian side has closed it for the second phase of maintenance.
Jan 11, 2020
ECONOMY
Nepse shoots up 47 points in week's broad rally
Nepse shoots up 47 points in week's broad rally
KATHMANDU: The benchmark index saw considerable strength since the beginning of the week. After rallying more than 16 points on Sunday, the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index stretched its gaining streak till mid-week. While Monday saw the major average add over 18 points, Tuesday was marked by anot...
Jan 11, 2020
OPINION, Latest Updates
Why IT Bill is flawed
Why IT Bill is flawed
Arresting for writing in social media platforms, forcing artists to delete their songs from the internet and filing court cases against comedians are some of the missiles launched by the authorities to curtail free speech in recent times. These trends suggest that the government authorities are dete...
Jan 11, 2020
OPINION, Latest Updates
In defense of social media regulation
In defense of social media regulation
Our socio-political situation always and noticeably remits one or another controversial issue to the people, who love to engage in an endless debate. MCC was the talk of the town, and still is. The proposed bill on information technology—mentioned as IT Bill—has hogged the media space and engaged th...
Jan 11, 2020
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Thursdays with Kabir
Thursdays with Kabir
KATHMANDU, Jan 11: If there is still something that worries Annapurna Rijal, a 66-year-old who can barely cook for herself, it is the health issues of the only man in her life. As she moves in and out of the decrepit little room she rents at Sanepa, Lalitpur she counts the days remaining till Thursd...
Jan 11, 2020
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10 percent VAT rebate on electronic payments
10 percent VAT rebate on electronic payments
KATHMANDU, Jan 11: Consumers who make purchases through electronic means will now be able to get a 10 percent rebate on the 13 percent VAT they have paid to the government.
Jan 11, 2020
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Legislature disbands in failure
Legislature disbands in failure
KATMANDU, Nepal — Nepal descended into a new crisis on Sunday after rival political parties in the Himalayan nation failed to reach an agreement on a new constitution before the national legislature’s term expired at midnight.
Jan 11, 2020
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Tap into connectivity prospects
Tap into connectivity prospects
The rising economic clout of China and India as the next door neighbors could be a blessing for socio-economic transformation of Nepal if Nepal can maintain a balanced foreign policy and constructive engagement. One of the major challenges faced in overall socio-economic development of the country i...
Jan 11, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Man leading campaign against ‘crusher mafia’ killed by tipper truck
Man leading campaign against ‘crusher mafia’ killed by tippe...
DHANUSHA, Jan 11: A 24-year-old youth who has spearheaded protests against the illegal extraction of aggregates and sand from a local river, was murdered by the ‘crusher mafia’ on Friday morning.
Jan 11, 2020