Myanmar's NLD proposes Suu Kyi confidant Kyaw as presidential candidate NAYPYITAW: Myanmar's National League for Democracy (NLD) has proposed a close friend of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi as its presidential candidate, ending a four-month wait for the identity of a president expected to rule in her name. The NLD... Women 10 Mar, 2016
Malnutrition rife among children of Bajura district, says DHO Bajura, March 9 Malnutrition, a condition that emerges due to nutrient deficiency in the human body, has been a major health problem among kids in Bajura, a district that ranks at the bottom in the poverty index. According to information officer... Travel 10 Mar, 2016
LETTERS: Punish them for negligence Apropos of the news story “Hospital tense over patient’s death in Jhapa” (THT, March 8, Page 3), we often hear such news about hospitals’ negligence and public and family outrage. In fact, health is the most important part of life. This is not... 10 Mar, 2016
THT 10 YEARS AGO: Jhuma tradition on in Muktinath Muktinath (Mustang), March 9, 2006 Across the Himalayan ridge a temple that attracts both Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims is still carrying on a unique tradition of offering girl children to the god. Some 25 women of different age groups are living in... 10 Mar, 2016
Citizen's role in ending GBV stressed Kathmandu, March 9 Secretary at the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare Madhu Prasad Regmi today underscored the need for ordinary citizens to work together with the government in eliminating gender-based violence. Speaking at an... Horoscopes 10 Mar, 2016
Call to build back better and more equal Nepal Kathmandu, March 9 Speakers at a programme today said Nepal now had a golden opportunity to reconstruct the country in an inclusive and gender-friendly manner. Speaking at a discussion programme ‘Building Back Better and Safer for Gender... Horoscopes 10 Mar, 2016
DNA test shows Vietnam twins had different fathers HANOI: A scientist and state media say Vietnam has identified an extremely rare set of bi-paternal twins, or twins with different fathers. Prof. Le Dinh Luong, president of the Genetic Association of Vietnam, says DNA testing at his Hanoi lab... Women 09 Mar, 2016
George Martin, the perfect catalyst for the Beatles' success The Beatles were a miracle not only of talent, but of chemistry. No producer was better suited for them than the resourceful and open-minded Sir George Martin, who dedicated himself to serving their vision instead of imposing his own. And no act... Travel Abroad 09 Mar, 2016
Urge to make reconstruction drive safer for gender equality KATHMANDU: Stakeholders said the post-earthquake reconstruction drive in Nepal should be safer for gender equality. Speaking at a discussion on “Building Back Better and Safer for Gender Equality" organised by the Australian Embassy in... Horoscopes 09 Mar, 2016
Pope's abuse accountability tribunal going nowhere fast VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis' proposed Vatican tribunal to judge bishops who covered up for pedophile priests is going nowhere fast. Despite fresh focus from the Oscar-winning film "Spotlight" on how Catholic bishops protected priests who raped... Women 09 Mar, 2016
Pain lingers five years on as tsunami-hit Japan town rises from ruins RIKUZENTAKATA: Time has done little to help Japanese volunteer fireman Eiki Kumagai with memories of March 11, 2011, when he clung to some steps as a huge black tsunami surged through his town, washing away people he knew as they cried for... Women 09 Mar, 2016
No more smiles: Myanmar's transition sours ahead of presidential vote NAYPYITAW: A deepening rift has opened between Myanmar's powerful military and Aung San Suu Kyi, sources say, threatening the democracy leader's prospects for forming a successful government even as parliament prepares to nominate presidential... Women 09 Mar, 2016
