Traffic chaos becomes more difficult to manage Kathmandu, March 20 Traffic management in the Valley has become knottier every passing year due to the growing population, increasing number of vehicles, limited and narrow roads and breaching of traffic rules by drivers and pedestrians alike,... Horoscopes 21 Mar, 2017
Injury prevention: National priority issue As our country looks to the next generation, with a new Constitution guaranteeing healthcare to the population, and federalism giving hope for stronger local infrastructure, we must advocate to our leaders to keep this issue on their agenda. The future... 21 Feb, 2017
EDITORIAL: Give priority The country has immense potentials for minerals but unfortunately we have not been able to even scratch the surface so far It is generally believed that the mining industry in Nepal has a bright future as the country is rich in various minerals. It is... 07 Feb, 2017
EDITORIAL: Managing the traffic Various measures could be taken to address the transportation sector through promoting the use of electric vehicles including trolley buses which are environment friendly It has been decided by the Department of Transport Management (DoTM) to phase... 20 Jan, 2017
EDITORIAL: Shocking scenario There is no place in the Valley where people are not suffering from the respiratory ailments. Cases of respiratory problems are even more alarming on the roadside where the construction works are underway It is shocking to learn that the number of... 27 Dec, 2016
EDITORIAL: Tragic accident We see that the provision of safer journeys is not followed by the transport operators who seem to care only about earning handsome profits Major traffic accidents particularly on the tortuous rugged hill roads have becoming commonplace. A bus met... 29 Sep, 2016
Pokhara in need of trained city tour guides Pokhara, September 7 Tourists visiting Pokhara have been facing problems due to lack of city tour guides for long. Interestingly, even Pokhara Tourism Council does not have data that show exactly how many tour guides there are in the... Travel 08 Sep, 2016
2 injured in assorted Valley traffic accidents KATHMANDU: Police reported two injuries in assorted traffic accidents in Kathmandu Valley on Tuesday. A motorcyclist was injured after a bus hit him in Kalanki of Kathmandu on Tuesday. The injured has been identified as Raj Kumar Lamichhane (35)... Horoscopes 07 Sep, 2016
PM directs minister for measures to minimise road accidents KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Wednesday directed Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Ramesh Lekhak to take immediate measures to minimise road accidents across the nation. The Prime Minister also urged the... Travel 17 Aug, 2016
EDITORIAL: Take strict action The traffic police for their part are often absent in the rural roads and those that are there do not seem to be taking their duty seriously Road accidents are commonplace in this country particularly in the rural dirt roads. On Monday 27 persons... 17 Aug, 2016
Effects of alcohol abuse: Social and economic costs Drinking outside the home can mean less time spent at home. The financial costs of alcohol purchase and medical treatment, as well as lost wages can leave other family members destitute Alcohol is used and enjoyed in most developed and developing... 17 Aug, 2016
No 'Pokemon Go' yet in Japan, but government already worried TOKYO: The "Pokemon Go" craze has yet to hit Japan, but reports of robberies, traffic accidents and other mishaps abroad already has the government worried. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Thursday that the government wants players... Mobile & Apps 21 Jul, 2016
