Cultural portrait of Birgunj: It is what gives the city its character Cities have a persona of their own, they have character, visual traits, distinct taste buds and utility. Opinion 20 Sep, 2023
Clubs, discotheques to operate until 4:00am The government has set a new timeline for operation of night time business, allowing clubs and discothèques to operate until 4:00am. Nepal 04 Dec, 2022
Omicron spreads global gloom over New Year's celebrations Omicron spreads global gloom over New Year's celebrations Nepal 27 Dec, 2021
At least 44 dead, dozens missing as floods sweep through western Europe At least 42 people have died in Germany and dozens were missing on Thursday as swollen rivers caused by record rainfall across western Europe swept through towns and villages, leaving cars upended, houses destroyed and people stranded on rooftops. World 16 Jul, 2021
EDITORIAL: Avoid large gatherings After weeks of dithering, the government has imposed a partial lockdown in the urban areas of the country till May 14, which could be a prelude to a full lockdown should the surge in coronavirus cases show no signs of abating The Arts 21 Apr, 2021
Navalny defiant as Russian court rejects his bid for freedom A Russian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by opposition leader Alexei Navalny for his release from jail, while authorities detained several of his allies and warned social media companies about promoting more protests after tens of thousands rallied across the country last weekend demanding his freedom. World 29 Jan, 2021
China's Wuhan reports first coronavirus cluster since lifting of lockdown Five new cases reported in Wuhan All new cases previously classified as asymptomatic Infections come as China begins to reopen recreational venues BEIJING: Wuhan, the epicentre of the novel coronavirus outbreak in China, reported on Monday... Women 11 May, 2020
Perils of drinking Nepalis are fond of drinking. When we were kids, Brahmins did not drink or eat momos. Now they love drinks and buff momos as much as any other caste. Over time, drinks have become the elixir of life and buff momo the haute cuisine for many. Our... 25 Feb, 2020
Guest house owner arrested for raping teenage employee Thousands of women working in entertainment sector face exploitation Kathmandu, August 31 Police have arrested a guest house owner for allegedly raping and forcing one of his female employees into prostitution. A special team deployed from... Horoscopes 01 Sep, 2019
Editorial: Regulate leisure sector A provision of decent working conditions is a prerequisite to prevent females from being sexually abused It is shocking to learn that 20 per cent of females engaged in the entertainment and hospitality sector have become victims of sexual exploitation... 27 Aug, 2019
Female workers subjected to forced labour Employers withhold salary of women workers as a strategy to continue their exploitation Kathmandu, August 25 Nearly 41 per cent of females working in entertainment and hospitality sector have been subjected to forced labour. A report on... Horoscopes 26 Aug, 2019
Tax revision may raise consumer prices Kathmandu, June 3 Prices of consumer items will rise in the coming days following upward revision in taxes of a host of goods and services ranging from food items and essentials, such as cooking gas and communications service, to construction... 04 Jun, 2018
