Living with the virus: Follow health safety protocols The coronavirus, or COVID-19, has been around for about two years. We are in the second wave of the pandemic, says the government, while a few experts claim it is already the third wave. Opinion 14 Sep, 2021
Global human development on course to decline this year: UNDP Kathmandu, May 20 Global human development — which can be measured as a combination of the world’s education, health and living standards — could decline this year for the first time since the concept was introduced in 1990, the United Nations... 21 May, 2020
Rs 68 billion allocated for health, population Kathmandu, May 29 In its bid to provide free basic health services to people, the government has allocated a budget of Rs 68.78 billion for health and population sectors. Health services will be made accessible and qualitative. It has also... Horoscopes 30 May, 2019
EDITORIAL: Evolving federalism Federalism should be a tool to serve the citizens, not a cause for confrontation between federal structures Federalism is new in Nepal and we certainly need extensive—and informed—debates and discussions as the country strives to strengthen and... 26 Oct, 2018
Telecom in Nepal: Wider outreach required Telecom should not be viewed merely as an efficient mode of communications. It can rather be a catalyst for sustainable and inclusive development, so there is a need to make efforts to promote this sector The telecommunications sector has gone... 27 Feb, 2018
Smart cities: New generation A smart city has a vibrant culture that attracts people to visit that place and has a quality of life and facilities for people. Feeling safe and reduction of pollution, organized traffic system, disabled friendly pedestrian pathways and well-managed... 11 Oct, 2017
Nepal, India joint statement reaffirms strong bilateral ties NEW DELHI: Nepal and India issued a joint statement on the second day of the Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba's five-day state visit to India. The Prime Minister of Nepal reiterated the commitment of Government of Nepal to address all... Travel 25 Aug, 2017
Mental health After an accident at his workplace, Bhoomi, a 26-year-old from rural Tamil Nadu, India, lost interest in work and isolated himself from everyone. His neighbors were at a loss to understand the change in his behavior. He was labeled a “lunatic,”... 15 Aug, 2017
Agro-based curriculum to be launched in e-villages Kavre, March 20 Schools in seven VDCs of Mandan and Deupur areas, popularly known as e-villages, are all set to include agriculture education in the local curriculum in Kavre district. If everything works as planned, students from Grade I to VIII... Travel 21 Mar, 2016
Free health camp organised Madhyapur Thimi, Feb 22:Miteri Hospital in Madhyapur Thimi today started a weeklong free health camp at Lokanthali. Dr Birendra Jhapali, chairman of Miteri Hospital, said the locals of Thimi were not very conscious of their health, necessitating the... Horoscopes 22 Feb, 2009
Optical fibre project sees completion Kathmandu, August 29:The Government of the People’s Republic of China has formally handed over the project of Optic Fibre Cable Laying from Khasa to Kathmandu to the government of Nepal.The Delivery and Acceptance Certificate for the project was... Travel 30 Aug, 2008
SASEC states agree on ICT connectivity Kathmandu, October 17:Senior officials from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal have agreed on a subregional information communication technology (ICT) project to improve connectivity among themselves.The agreement by the South Asia Sub-regional... 18 Oct, 2007