Indian writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar wins Richard Dawkins Award 2020 KATHMANDU: India's popular writer-lyricist has won the Richard Dawkins Award 2020, and he could not be more honoured. "I am deeply honoured to receive the Richard Dawkins Award 2020. I have admired Richard Dawkins ever since I read his first... Travel Abroad 08 Jun, 2020
Explaining India�s CAA: It is by no means anti-Muslim Western liberal circles condemn interference in their internal politics by others and even punish them for this, but openly interfere in the internal politics of other countries. They should learn to respect the sovereignty of other countries India... 14 Feb, 2020
In India, a firebrand's anti-Modi mantra resonates at nationwide protests MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Standing on a stage in the centre of one of India's most prestigious universities, the firebrand politician looked out at the cheering supporters before him and issued a sharp challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "The... Women 15 Jan, 2020
Former minister Mahat�s new book launched Kathmandu, December 11 Former finance minister and Nepali Congress leader Ram Sharan Mahat launched his new book titled ‘Trails, Tremors and Hope: The Political Economy of Contemporary Nepal’ amidst a programme in Kathmandu... Horoscopes 12 Dec, 2019
NC�s national convention to be postponed Biratnagar, December 9 Nepali Congress General-Secretary Shashank Koirala said that NC’s next national convention would be postponed for a year owing to some internal reasons. Talking to mediapersons briefly at Biratnagar airport, Morang,... Travel 10 Dec, 2019
Nepali Congress has failed to act as effective opposition Nepali Congress leader Dr Shekhar Koirala is one of the few leaders who speak their mind without worrying about antagonising political opponents, party fellows or seniors. Dr Koirala is preparing to fight for the party’s presidency in the NC’s next... Travel 30 Sep, 2019
Constitution Day marked with grand affair today KATHMANDU: The government has held a function to mark the fourth anniversary of the Constitution promulgated by an elected body after six decades of political struggle. 'Constitution Day and National Day-2076' is being observed throughout the country... Travel 20 Sep, 2019
Civil servants across the country told to attend Constitution Day event Kathmandu, September 18 The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has directed secretaries of all ministries to ensure participation of civil servants in the special event scheduled for Friday to mark the Constitution Day. The... Horoscopes 19 Sep, 2019
�On citizenship, NC should stick to provisions of 2007 statute� Kathmandu, August 30 Leader of Nepali Congress Shekhar Koirala today said NC should stick to the provisions of the Interim Constitution of Nepal-2007 on issues of citizenship. Koirala made the remark in the Central Working Committee of the party... Horoscopes 31 Aug, 2019
There�s no reason for delaying national convention Although things seem to have improved lately, the main opposition party Nepali Congress’ role has been lacklustre both in the Parliament and outside. While NC leaders outside the Parliament say the party’s lawmakers have failed to play an active... Travel 15 Jul, 2019
�Statute provisions make timely general convention impossible� The Nepali Congress recently conducted a training in Denmark. Top NC leaders took part in the event. However, the event drew criticism from a section of NC leaders, who said the NC was holding a training programme abroad when it was doing nothing at... Travel 08 Jul, 2019
�Federalism incorporated sans comprehensive discussion� Some recent initiatives of the federal government have incurred the wrath of provincial governments, which accused it of trying to usurp their powers. The federal government’s handling of foreign affairs has also split the intelligentsia with some... Travel 03 Jun, 2019
