SOCIETY

Onset of monsoon triggers flood fears in Madhes

Onset of monsoon triggers flood fears in Madhes

Although floods are not a new phenomenon in the Tarai belt, prevention measures are hardly taken to avert or minimize cr...

Although floods are not a new phenomenon in the Tarai belt, prevention measures are hardly taken to avert or minimize cr...

Jun 11, 2018

POLITICS

Disputes arise over name, language of Province 2

Disputes arise over name, language of Province 2

JANAKPUR, June 11: Province 2 has not been able to finalize its name and official language despite numerous attempts to...

JANAKPUR, June 11: Province 2 has not been able to finalize its name and official language despite numerous attempts to...

Jun 11, 2018

POLITICS

Govt axes several AIG posts

Govt axes several AIG posts

KATHMANDU, June 11: In a major overhaul of the security agencies, the government has decided to drastically reduce the n...

KATHMANDU, June 11: In a major overhaul of the security agencies, the government has decided to drastically reduce the n...

Jun 11, 2018

POLITICS

Govt decides to shut down UN's DPA office in Nepal

Govt decides to shut down UN's DPA office in Nepal

KATHMANDU, June 11: Arguing that Nepal's peace process successfully concluded after the completion of the three-tier ele...

KATHMANDU, June 11: Arguing that Nepal's peace process successfully concluded after the completion of the three-tier ele...

Jun 11, 2018

POLITICS

Terms of upper house members to be decided by drawing lots

Terms of upper house members to be decided by drawing lots

KATHMANDU, June 11: The term of the lawmakers of National Assembly is set to be determined by drawing lots on June 18.

KATHMANDU, June 11: The term of the lawmakers of National Assembly is set to be determined by drawing lots on June 18.

Jun 11, 2018

SPORTS

Awe-inspiring Nadal claims record-extending 11th French Open title

Awe-inspiring Nadal claims record-extending 11th French Open title

PARIS, June 10: Rafael Nadal beat Austrian seventh seed Dominic Thiem 6-4 6-3 6-2 to claim a record-extending 11th Frenc...

PARIS, June 10: Rafael Nadal beat Austrian seventh seed Dominic Thiem 6-4 6-3 6-2 to claim a record-extending 11th Frenc...

Jun 10, 2018

SOCIETY

Obesity growing among urban youths in Nepal

Obesity growing among urban youths in Nepal

KATHMANDU, June 11: Once considered a problem only in high-income countries, overweight and obesity rates are on the ris...

KATHMANDU, June 11: Once considered a problem only in high-income countries, overweight and obesity rates are on the ris...

Jun 11, 2018

POLITICS

Minister wants to slash judges positions

Minister wants to slash judges positions

KATHMANDU, June 11: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Sher Bahadur Tamang who is also an ex-officio me...

KATHMANDU, June 11: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Sher Bahadur Tamang who is also an ex-officio me...

Jun 11, 2018

ECONOMY

Scrapping of integrated property tax leaves local units in confusion

Scrapping of integrated property tax leaves local units in confusion

DHARAN, June 11: Local units across the country are worried that their revenue might be affected once the new policy on...

DHARAN, June 11: Local units across the country are worried that their revenue might be affected once the new policy on...

Jun 11, 2018

ECONOMY

Current account deficit at record high of Rs 191 billion

Current account deficit at record high of Rs 191 billion

KATHMANDU, June 11: ​Sharp rise in import bills has pushed the current account deficit to a new low in the tenth month o...

KATHMANDU, June 11: ​Sharp rise in import bills has pushed the current account deficit to a new low in the tenth month o...

Jun 11, 2018