Frustration mounts over slow recovery Kathmandu, April 24 Grieving relatives mourned on Sunday the thousands killed in a huge earthquake in Nepal last year, as aid agencies warned about the health risks for the millions still living in sub-standard temporary shelter following the... Travel 25 Apr, 2016
Quake-induced geohazards KESHAV P. KOIRALA KATHMANDU: The April 25 earthquake and its powerful May 12 aftershock not only damaged the man-made structures and buildings but also induced geohazards including landslides and avalanches in the affected region. The Gorkha... Travel 24 Apr, 2016
Living with earthquakes: Fortune favours the prepared The lessons of rapid reconstruction from Bhuj (India), preparedness paradigm from Maule Chile earthquake of 2010 and preventive measures against failure of reconstruction delay from the Haiti quake should be brainstormed Commemorating the... 29 Jan, 2016
Nepali �elite� ‘Do you like Nepalese music tracks?’ I asked one of my pals of the capital Kathmandu. ‘I am an elite and how can I?’ replied my friend in Facebook chats. ‘Are elites not interested in Nepali music?’ I threw an immediate query. ‘Basically... 07 Jan, 2016
Donors call for stepping up efforts to fight graft Kathmandu, December 9 On the occasion of the International Anti-Corruption Day, Nepal’s development partners today urged the government to step up efforts to combat corruption and build a culture of integrity. The UN Country Team in Nepal,... Horoscopes 10 Dec, 2015
Post-quake reconstruction: Time to rethink After the devastating earthquake of April 25, discussions are taking place for reconstruction. This is justified as there are around 300,000 houses either collapsed or partially damaged. The concern here is whether to replace the houses or to build... 16 Jun, 2015
