LETTERS: Better use of soil Our global soil resource is extremely valuable, non-renewable natural resources that is often neglected or not given the due importance it warranties. Several anthropogenic factors like rampart environmental pollution, rapid expansion of industry... 12 Feb, 2018
NUDS proposes complete waste collection coverage for urban areas Kathmandu, January 21 The National Urban Development Strategy, 2017 proposes complete waste collection coverage for urban areas. According to the strategy developed by the Ministry of Urban Development, it includes focus on community-led waste... Horoscopes 22 Jan, 2018
EDITORIAL: Ensure justice Transitional justice mechanisms have failed to conclude their tasks as specified by the Act The main objectives of the peace process, which started with the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) between the then rebel Maoists and then government in 2006,... 28 Dec, 2017
Pashupati area declared �no-go zone� for vehicles Kathmandu, December 26 Pashupatinath temple complex has been declared a ‘no-go zone’ for vehicles, except ambulance and hearse, with effect from today. The temple complex is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites since 1979. The... Horoscopes 27 Dec, 2017
China's Shanghai to battle 'big city disease' by limiting population to 25 million SHANGHAI: China’s financial hub of Shanghai will limit its population to 25 million people by 2035 as part of a quest to manage “big city disease”, the cabinet has said. The State Council said on its website late on Monday the goal to control... Women 26 Dec, 2017
Pollution, unplanned development making life difficult in city Kathmandu, December 17 Unplanned developmental activities, increasing number of old vehicles plying on the roads and smoke from brick kilns have together contributed to making Kathmandu Valley one of the most polluted cities. Increasing pollution... Horoscopes 18 Dec, 2017
Study finds pollution is deadlier than war, disaster, hunger NEW DELHI: Environmental pollution — from filthy air to contaminated water — is killing more people every year than all war and violence in the world. More than smoking, hunger or natural disasters. More than AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria... Art & Culture 20 Oct, 2017
Local levels told to implement SC order on pollution control Kathmandu, September 15 The Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development has issued a circular to all local levels, including metropolitan cities, requesting them to act on the April 4 Supreme Court Order on pollution control. According to... Horoscopes 16 Sep, 2017
China lung cancer on rise, smog suspected: China Daily SHANGHAI: China has seen a sharp rise in the incidence of lung cancer in the past 10-15 years, with long-term exposure to air pollution a possible culprit, the official China Daily reported on Friday, citing health officials. Experts with... Art & Culture 11 Aug, 2017
Shanti Batika at Ratna Park to be declared �protest zone� Kathmandu, August 4 The government is making preparations to declare Shanti Batika at Ratna Park a ‘protest zone’ for political parties, interest groups and people who want to express their opinions or wish to hold demonstrations for or... Horoscopes 05 Aug, 2017
My dream city be like ... The potholed and dusty roads, now muddy and slushy, traffic jams, poor drainage system — we live in such cities, and given a chance to dream, our readers would love to live in a smart city where they can breathe clean air, walk/drive/ride on well... 30 Jul, 2017
Plan unveiled to make KMC a smart city Kathmandu, July 14 Kathmandu Metropolitan City has announced ambitious plans to develop Kathmandu as a smart city with all amenities and services of international standards. Presenting KMC’s policy and programme in the first municipal... Horoscopes 15 Jul, 2017
