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The 22nd Gold for Michael Phelps!

The 22nd Gold for Michael Phelps!

- by Associated Press

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 12:  Michael Phelps and Simone Biles powered their way to more gold medals with rousing routs at the Rio Games on Thursday.

Sunkoshi power centre to generate electricity soon

- by Republica

CHAUTARA, Aug 12: The 10.05 MW Sunkoshi Hydropower, which has remained shut after the flood-fed Bhotekoshi River caused damages to the project on July 15, is to resume its operation within some days.

Startup recruitment woes

Startup recruitment woes

- by Priyanka Gurung

“Every year we have more than 500,000 graduates ready to enter the job market. So we tend to have plenty of options if we are looking for freshers straight out of college. But indeed, we have to put in extra effort to locate experienced and skilled candidates.

Minimal expectations

- by The Week Bureau

It’s been a week since CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal was elected as Nepal’s prime minister for a second time. The 61-year-old leader promised to lead the nation toward economic development and work as a bridge between communities following deadly protests over a divisive new constitution.

Celebrating Int’l Youth Day: Let young people lead

Celebrating Int’l Youth Day: Let young people lead

- by Ravindra Shakya

Nepal’s economic downturn, lack of employment opportunities and youth migration are leading to the shortage of vibrant labor force. This has direct impact on our economy. However, this circle can be broken, if we act smartly. Now is the perfect opportunity for young people to help in rebuilding process.

Nepal Police to host Interpol conference after 27 years

Nepal Police to host Interpol conference after 27 years

- by Kamal Pariyar

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Nepal Police is gearing up to host the 23rd Interpol's Regional Conference that brings together top cops from across Asia and the South Pacific regions in Kathmandu. Nepal is hosting the conference, scheduled for 17th, 18th and 19th of January, after 27 years.

The angry mob

The angry mob

- by Isha Bista

Most people wouldn’t think of me as an angry person. In public, I’m jovial, light-hearted, and extroverted. But at home, I’m a different person. My wife says so sometimes. And though I respond to it with anger, often passing hurtful remarks in retaliation, I know I have a problem managing anger.

Olympic Dreams

Olympic Dreams

- by Kalu Maila

We really do not expect much from our athletes in such international events because we know that we lack the resources, infrastructure and everything else needed to compete in the international level. So to expect our athletes to win an Olympic Gold is like expecting KP Oli to send a Nepali to Mars on a rickshaw.

Local dialects on verge of extinction in lack of utility

Local dialects on verge of extinction in lack of utility

- by Bishnu Prasad Aryal

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: At a time schools and colleges are happy teaching foreign languages, fueling massive brain drain from the country, no attention is being paid to preserve local dialects that are central to the survival of various ethnic cultures.

Nidhi to visit India and Mahara, China

- by Sangeet Sangroula

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: The government has decided to send its two deputy prime ministers to India and China respectively with a view to inform the two neighboring countries about the changed political scenario in Nepal and lay the ground for top-level political visits to and from both the southern and northern neighbors.

Crossing over to the dark side

- by The Week Bureau

To have a hero, you need a villain. And in the channels of literary history, there are many. In fact many villains have been accredited for making the plots that much more interesting and the book that much more memorable. So The Week asked some writers and theater aficionados to shed some light on what makes a good antagonist. They also share their favorite literary villains and the reasons they love them.

Prabhu Bank fined for dumping medical waste

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: The environment division of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has imposed a fine of Rs 100,000 on Prabhu Bank for disposing of medical waste in metropolis' landfill site at Okharpauwa. KMC's security personnel deployed at the landfill site arrested banks employees and a truck filled with hazardous medical waste last week, officials said.

A thought-provoking read

A thought-provoking read

- by Anjali Subedi

The chances that you would leave the book midway are next to nil – thanks to its gripping narration, well put-together plot and storyline.

The class act

The class act

- by The Week Bureau

The music legacy may have begun with her father but Reema Gurung Hoda holds her own in the industry. Her delicate voice and pleasing singing style catapulted her as one of the most popular female vocalists more than a decade ago. However despite her veteran status, Gurung still remains active on the scene. She has not only worked on her own albums but is also a regular feature on numerous collection albums. The Week caught up with the singer to discuss her playlist as well as reflect on the current music scene.

Stock up on essentials for emergencies: NVC to govt

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: The National Vigilance Centre (NVC) has asked the government to stock up essential relief materials for emergency purpose to ensure that disaster victims can get relief in time.

Despite big losses, Banijya Bank issuing bonus to staff

Despite big losses, Banijya Bank issuing bonus to staff

- by Rudra Pangeni

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Rastriya Banijya Bank has decided to distribute Rs 870 million in bonuses to its employees despite its accumulated losses amounting to Rs 4.12 billion. The bank's board meeting last week took a decision to this effect by way of implementation of a Supreme Court order last December to pay out bonuses from profits earned in the last seven years.