Lost in transition
- by Cilla Khatry
On Tuesday, this past week, Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ accused Prime Minister KP Oli of failing to implement past agreements and said his party was pulling out of the government.
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Stable instability
- by THIRA L BHUSAL
With the third prime minister in two and half years of the current parliament soon to be elected, the old debate of government has been reignited.
Monsoon & mangoes
- by Kalu Maila
My wife loves the monsoon season. I don’t. She tells me that she loves the smell of rain. I don’t. Whenever it rains, she is happy. She tells me that she used to always dance in the rain. I then remember my childhood days.
Confessions of a dieter
- by Isha Bista
Last summer I reached my goal weight and celebrated by treating myself to a vacation. During the vacation, I ate and drank without restraint, and went everywhere in tubes and taxis. Ten days later, I was back home, looking like my old self, and ready to go on a diet to lose all the kilos I had put on in Bangkok. I had lost four kilos and put on six.
Step off that scale
- by Aditi Sharma
I was wondering how much you weigh, said a relative to my mother who promptly replied that she didn’t know because she hadn’t weighed herself in over a year. She told her that the only time she probably took her weight was when the nurse asked her to step on the weighing scale..
The winning act
- by Republica
Indira Joshi is well versed in the art of captivating her audience. Her presence never fails to excite concert crowds. It’s this kind of reaction that has helped her carve quite a niche for herself in the Nepali pop mainstream.
What is Kathmandu reading?
- by Republica
Reading has always been a choice. Especially when schedules are tight and other daily responsibilities make their presence felt, we all know how tricky it can be to find some ‘me’ time with a good book. Indeed, it can be a challenge, but not one that can’t be overcome. There are a few of us who always find a way to indulge in their literary fancy. So this time around, The Week asked them about the latest book that is keeping them occupied. From collection of personal stories, analytical reads to classics, we’ve got their eclectic answers here.
Books for thought
- by Republica
From the history of Homo Sapiens to the mysteries of Gods, genes and the cosmos, here are some great books that have already marked an impression upon the history of mankind and continue to rise profound controversies, support and criticism among the readers.
US seeks lift of ban on Nepali security guards in Afghanistan
- by Kamal Pariyar
KATHMANDU, July 15: While the government has banned Nepali security guards from working in Afghanistan, the United States of America has assured the authorities in Nepal about the security of guards working in that country.
NC, Maoists discuss sharing ministries
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 15: After entering into a formal agreement on forming a new government under the leadership of CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal, leaders from Nepali Congress (NC), the largest political party in the Parliament, and the Maoist Center have now stepped up negotiations over sharing ministerial portfolios in the to-be-formed government.
India provides Rs 219.9 million for construction of dharmashala
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 15: Construction of Nepal-Bharat Maitri Pashupati Dharmashala at Tilganga is set to commence after the Embassy of India, Kathmandu, awarded the contract for the construction to Lama-Raman JV on Thursday.
28 private schools penalized for hiking fees illegally
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 15: Thirty-eight private schools of Kathmandu have been penalized for hiking fees violating existing rules.
Clarion call to check illegal import of mobile phones
- by Sujan Dhungana
KATHMANDU, July 15: Mobile phone importers have urged the government to check illegal imports of mobile phones in the domestic market.
PM tells lawmakers to brace no confidence vote
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 15: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has informed CPN-UML lawmakers about his plan to face no confidence motion registered against him in parliament and not to quit the government voluntarily. He also instructed his party's lawmakers to be prepared to counter the opposition parties' allegations in parliament meeting.
Merged Bank of Kathmandu Lumbini starts operation
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 15: Bank of Kathmandu Ltd and Lumbini Bank Ltd have successfully completed their merger process and commenced joint operation as Bank of Kathmandu Lumbini (BoKL) from Thursday.
TeliaSonera urged to pay CGT in Nepal
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 15: Reminding that TeliaSonera has not paid capital gains tax (CGT) in Nepal, National Youth Council (NYC) on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to the Swedish government through Honorary Consul General of Sweden in Nepal.
Huawei P9 making Nepal debut next week
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 15: Huawei Consumer Business Group is launching the much anticipated Huawei P9 in the Nepali market next week.
91 married women in Itahari eloped in a year
- by Amar Khadka
ITAHARI, July 15: A Bajgain couple had been living in a rented flat in Bargachhi of Itahari since the last few months. Apparently, the family had a normal life. Three days ago, the wife, aged 27, left for market and never returned.
SC quashes all surrogacy petitions
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 15: The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed writ petitions filed for and against surrogacy services provided by some Nepali hospitals stating that the court does not need to issue any order since the government has already banned the service.