Domestic workers trained on labour policies KATHMANDU: Two rights organisations on Saturday trained 40 domestic workers working in Kathmandu on policies on domestic work and role of trade unions in attainment of their rights. The Children and Women in Social Service and Human Rights... Horoscopes 13 Mar, 2016
Poverty, child marriage, violence decline women of land rights NEW YORK: Can land rights for women drive down child marriage and domestic violence? "Yes and more", says an international group of land and property rights specialists who are due in Washington this week to discuss how improved land management... Women 13 Mar, 2016
Greece steps up efforts to move migrants to sheltered camps ATHENS/IDOMENI: Greece increased efforts on Saturday to move thousands of migrants near the border with Macedonia to sheltered camps, as the spread of infection became a concern with two people in a sprawling tent city diagnosed with Hepatitis... Women 13 Mar, 2016
The Everest dream Kathmandu In 60 Parachute Field Hospital there is a saying, “Be careful what you wish for, because you end up getting an overdose of what you want.” As a young probationer I found the achievements of Major N Linyu very inspiring. She went... Art & Culture 13 Mar, 2016
Local youths support family struggling with disabilities Imbung (Panchthar), March 12 Harkabir Tamang’s family in Panchthar, Imbung, today received a house and home appliances procured from the resources donated by philanthropists after The Himalayan Times carried a news report about their plight... Travel 13 Mar, 2016
UN adopts 1st resolution tackling sexual abuse by UN troops UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council on Friday approved its first-ever resolution tackling the escalating problem of sexual abuse by UN peacekeepers who act as predators when sent to protect vulnerable civilians in some of the world's most volatile... Women 12 Mar, 2016
Anti-elephantiasis campaign to begin today KATHMANDU: The three-day anti-elephantiasis campaign is being started in 36 districts of the country from today. It is said that a total of 13 million people would be distributed the anti-elephantiasis medicines. Earlier, the campaign was... Travel 12 Mar, 2016
Syrians see few prospects for peace from Geneva talks IDLIB/DAMASCUS: As peace talks are set to get under way in Geneva next week, residents in Syria from nurses to street vendors voice little optimism over the United Nations-backed negotiations’ chance of success. The Geneva talks will coincide... Women 12 Mar, 2016
Tributes flow at emotional Crowe funeral in NZ Auckland, March 1 Cricketing greats honoured Martin Crowe at an emotional funeral for New Zealand’s greatest batsman on Friday, with his cousin, Hollywood star Russell Crowe, acting as a pallbearer. About 1,000 mourners packed Auckland’s... 12 Mar, 2016
Quake survivors exposed to health risks Dhading, March 11 People displaced by the earthquakes in Dhading district are exposed to severe health risks as they share congested shelters without sufficient access to food, healthcare, or adequate water supply and sanitation... Travel 12 Mar, 2016
Suu Kyi proxy a step closer to presidency Naypyitaw, March 11 Myanmar’s lower house of parliament voted today to confirm a close friend and confidant of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi as its presidential candidate, bringing the top office a step closer for the man expected to rule as... Women 12 Mar, 2016
Bhaktapur youth sent to jail for raping own sister BHAKATPUR: A man convicted of raping his own sister has been sentenced to 16 years in prison by the Bhaktapur District Court. Issuing a verdict to this end on Friday, the Court also ordered him to pay a compensation of Rs 300,000 to the victim,... Horoscopes 11 Mar, 2016
