PM appeals people to cast votes in local elections tomorrow KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has appealed to voters to exercise their sovereign franchise by actively taking part in the local level elections, saying the polls are being held in course of implementing the Constitution. In a... Horoscopes 13 May, 2017
US prepares to ban laptops on flights from Europe BRUSSELS: The US is expected to broaden its ban on in-flight laptops and tablets to include planes from the European Union, a move that would create logistical chaos on the world’s busiest corridor of air travel. Alarmed at the proposal, which... Women 13 May, 2017
U.S. complains to China about North Korea's attendance at Silk Road summit BEIJING/SHANGHAI: The United States warned China on Friday that North Korea's attendance at a weekend summit on China's new Silk Road could affect the participation of other countries, casting a shadow over what is Beijing's biggest diplomatic... Women 13 May, 2017
EC warns against poll campaigning Kathmandu, May 12 The Election Commission today said political parties and their candidates were violating election code of conduct even during the no-campaigning period that began two days before the polling day. The election body has asked... Travel 13 May, 2017
Five migratory bird species disappear from Nepal Kathmandu, May 12 Five migratory bird species that used to be common in Nepal about a decade-and-half ago have now stopped appearing in the country. Ornithologist Dr Hem Sagar Baral said Baer’s pochard, Eurasian curlew, Eurasian spoonbill,... Horoscopes 13 May, 2017
Parties pledge to upgrade Biratnagar to metropolis Biratnagar, May 12 With the second phase of civic polls approaching, political parties have pledged to upgrade Biratnagar to metropolis by making it their major election agenda. United Democratic Madhesi Front and other parties have set the... Travel 13 May, 2017
Nepalis get 1st chance in 20 years to vote for local bodies KATHMANDU: Much has changed since Nepal last held local elections 20 years ago — the Himalayan country's 240-year monarchy was abolished, federal democracy was introduced and political wrangling took centre stage. Earthquakes ravaged the country.... Travel 12 May, 2017
Nepal clueless about how to benefit from India�s South Asia Satellite Kathmandu, May 11 Nepal is yet to work out how to reap benefits from South Asia Satellite that India launched as a ‘gift’ to her neighbours on May 5. Developed and funded entirely by Indian Space Research Organisation, the communication... Travel 12 May, 2017
Kathmandu mayoral race: Daunting challenges ahead In order to transform Kathmandu for the better, there is a need for a visionary who is selfless, dynamic, people oriented, honest, and sincere. If he is going to be like the former ones, there is not much hope for change in the city Now that the... 12 May, 2017
LETTERS: Animal cruelty Apropos of the news story “Sacrifices on Buddha Jayanti” (THT, May 11, Page 5), as the world celebrates the 2,561st birth anniversary of the most celebrated son of Nepal, a certain section of its society decides to sacrifice 20,000 living beings to... 12 May, 2017
Nepal's economic growth rate reached 7.5 per cent: WB KATHMANDU: The World Bank has said that Nepal's economic growth has rebounded strongly and has reached 7.5 percent in the fiscal year 2017. This is the highest economic growth rate in the country since 1994. The World Bank has said that the... 12 May, 2017
Infantino hits out at 'FIFA bashing' and 'fake news' FIFA chief says governing body transforming itself Warns no place for any wrongdoing MANAMA: FIFA President Gianni Infantino took aim at critics of world football's governing body on Thursday, saying the organisation had reformed and... 11 May, 2017
