SOCIETY
Retired land revenue officer accused of grabbing 590 ropani govt land
Retired land revenue officer accused of grabbing 590 ropani...
JUMLA, May 18: A land revenue officer in Jumla has been accused of converting 590 ropani (30.02 hectares) of land belonging to the National Sheep and Goat Research Program of Guthichaur Rural Municipality-4 to private ownership.
May 18, 2019
SOCIETY
Acid attack survivor Magar comes forward to support another victim
Acid attack survivor Magar comes forward to support another...
KATHMANDU, May 18: On February 22, 2015, Sangita Magar was attacked with acid by an acquaintance at Basantapur Durbar Square when she was studying at a tuition center.a
May 18, 2019
SOCIETY
Ex-VCs urge govt to depoliticize universities
Ex-VCs urge govt to depoliticize universities
KATHMANDU, May 18: Former vice-chancellors (VCs) of different universities have urged the government to depoliticize the universities in the country and empower them with full autonomy in order to upgrade the quality of education.
May 18, 2019
SOCIETY
10 protesting nurses arrested
10 protesting nurses arrested
KATHMANDU, May 17: Instead of addressing the demands of the agitating nurses, the police arrested 10 nurses on Friday morning.
May 18, 2019
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Kailash Yatra set to start Monday after payment issue resolved
Kailash Yatra set to start Monday after payment issue resolv...
KATHMANDU, May 18: The famous Kailash Yatra (pilgrimage by Hindus to Mt Kailash and Mansarovar Lake in Tibet), which has been delayed this season after the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) government in China made it mandatory for the pilgrims to pay the tour package fees through the banking channel, i...
May 18, 2019
OPINION
All for pride
All for pride
Overflying ferry flights, destined to Nepal, were compelled to land under one pretext or another or held up in countries outside India for days before permits were issued
May 18, 2019
OPINION
Away with plastics
Away with plastics
We literally share our lives with plastic. Most of us still do not realize how bad and dangerous this could be
May 18, 2019
OPINION
What have we done?
What have we done?
Let’s commit to our civic duty. Let’s not ask what the government can do for you but what you can do for your government
May 18, 2019
SOCIETY
'Nepal wanting in disaster preparedness'
'Nepal wanting in disaster preparedness'
KATHMANDU, May 17: Nepal is vulnerable to disasters at different times due to its geographical situation. However, it is wanting when it comes to disaster preparedness.
May 17, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Art & Culture, Exhibitions
Exhibitions showcasing limitless inspiration for creativity
Exhibitions showcasing limitless inspiration for creativity
Visual artist Kapil Mani Dixit who uses nude human figures as his major motif has got his motivation for the exhibition ‘Nude Carpet’ from an object inside his studio—an old carpet. Muna Bhadel’s exhibition ‘The Missing Souls’, is inspired by her surroundings— Dapcha Bazaar—where she spent most of h...
May 17, 2019