ECONOMY
Upper Tamakoshi likely to miss deadline again
Upper Tamakoshi likely to miss deadline again
KATHMANDU, Dec 13: Though the government has been putting pressure on the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) to bring Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Project (456 MW) online within the stipulated timeframe, the power utility does not seem happy with the performance of contractors.
Dec 13, 2019
The Week
Kathmandu isn’t dirty, we are!
Kathmandu isn’t dirty, we are!
If you think Kathmandu is dirty, you should blame yourself. After all, it’s us who are responsible for the filthy streets and stinking alleys. Do you think for a moment before you spit that chewing gum on the road? Do you hold on to that scrap paper looking for a trashcan or stuff it into your jeans...
Dec 13, 2019
The Week
Highway horror
Highway horror
According to various reports, the total number of bus accidents in Nepal from July 2018 to January 2019 was recorded at 5,404. And that number is only increasing as we continue to hear news of buses plunging into rivers, injuring and killing many, on a daily basis. Narrow roads with sharp bends, and...
Dec 13, 2019
The Week
Telling stories and Pushing Boundaries
Telling stories and Pushing Boundaries
When Prabal Gurung casually strolled into Nagarik Network’s office in Kamaladi on a warm sunny Tuesday afternoon and shook my hand, it took every ounce of strength I had to be able to make a coherent sentence in my head and introduce myself. When he asked me my name for the second time, leaning in a...
Dec 13, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Bribery: A common practice in Province 5
Bribery: A common practice in Province 5
RUPANDEHI, Dec 13: It has been found that government officials in Province 5 have been openly asking for bribes with the service-seekers.
Dec 13, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Campaign against Chhaupadi practice
Campaign against Chhaupadi practice
JUMLA, Dec 13: The locals units of Jumla district have started ‘No Chaupadi Shed’ campaign aimed at reducing the Chaupadhi practice in the district. The locals units of the district in coordination with different non-government organizations (NGOs) have started the campaign.
Dec 13, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Amid outcry and confidentiality issues House panel to allow transfer of PSC staff
Amid outcry and confidentiality issues House panel to allow...
KATHMANDU, Dec 13: Amid an outcry from the Public Service Commision (PSC), a constitutional body, the State Affairs Committee (SAC) of parliament has decided to allow the government to transfer PSC staff without prior PSC consent.
Dec 13, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Snowfall brings chill to Manang uplands
Snowfall brings chill to Manang uplands
POKHARA, Dec 13: The upper areas of Manang district witnessed snowfall on Thursday. The first snowfall of the season has sent the temperatures down and rendered life difficult for the locals.
Dec 13, 2019
POLITICS, Latest Updates
National Assembly election on January 23
National Assembly election on January 23
KATHMANDU, Dec 13: The government has announced election to elect the 18 National Assembly members for January 23, 2020.
Dec 13, 2019
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Decades-old border issues should not fester under diplomatic politeness
Decades-old border issues should not fester under diplomatic...
KATHMANDU, Dec 13: A silent ‘disquiet’ in relations between Kathmandu and New Delhi has surfaced ever since India released its new political map in early November, incorporating some territories belonging to Nepal along the latter’s western border. The move by the Indian side to include in their map...
Dec 13, 2019