EDITORIAL: Justice for workers Remittances from Nepali migrant workers contribute about a fourth to the country’s gross domestic product and help keep the Nepali economy afloat. Were it not for the money sent home by millions of workers working especially in Malaysia and the Gulf countries, Nepal’s economy would have long collapsed. Opinion 21 Aug, 2023
Cathay Pacific tickets As part of the ‘World of Winners’ campaign sponsored by Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) that will give away 500,000 free tickets to global visitors, Cathay Pacific will be offering residents across Nepal, India, Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 5,590 round-trip air tickets to Hong Kong. Business 16 May, 2023
PRIA and Indian media The initial enthusiasm for PRIA seems to have petered out. We have forgotten GBIA completely. With Kuwait’s Jazeera and Nepal-born Himalaya pulling out the few flights citing worsening weather, the writings are writ large on the walls and skies. It faces existential questions. Blogs 12 Jan, 2023
Hot dog! NYC marks July 4 with eating contest, fireworks After a year lost to the coronavirus, New York City's most well-known Fourth of July traditions were back Sunday. World 05 Jul, 2021
Did TikTok teens, K-Pop fans punk Trump's comeback rally? OAKLAND: Did teens, TikTok users and fans of Korean pop music troll the president of the United States? For more than a week before Donald Trump’s first campaign rally in three months on Saturday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, these tech-savvy groups... Women 22 Jun, 2020
Qatar Airways to give away free tickets to�frontline healthcare workers KATHMANDU: Qatar Airways has announced that it will be giving away 100,000 free tickets to frontline healthcare professionals to thank them for their heroic work of looking after people during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement has been... Travel 12 May, 2020
VN 2020 Secretariat appoints Nepal Airlines as official carrier partner Kathmandu, January 15 The Visit Nepal 2020 Secretariat has appointed Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) as its second official carrier partner by signing a seven-point agreement here today. As per the agreement, both parties will organise... 16 Jan, 2020
Rupy�s Basketball KATHMANDU: Rupy’s International School is organising the Inter-school 3X3 Basketball Tournament at the school courts on September 16-19. In all, 18 teams — 12 in boys and six in girls sections — are taking part in the tournament, informed the... 13 Sep, 2019
EU Film Festival to kick-off on July 14 KATHMANDU: The second leg of seventh annual three-day 'European Union Film Festival' under the theme 'Europe & Arts throughout the Centuries' will begin from July 14, at the Nepal Tourism Board, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. Films from nine... Travel Abroad 11 Jul, 2018
Russia votes to hand Vladimir Putin 4th presidential term YEKATERINBURG, Russia: Vladimir Putin’s victory in Russia’s presidential election Sunday isn’t in doubt. The only real question is whether voters will turn out in big enough numbers to hand him a convincing mandate for his fourth term — and... Women 18 Mar, 2018
Russia votes as Vladimir Putin eyes 4th presidential term YEKATERINBURG, Russia: Vladimir Putin’s victory in Russia’s presidential election Sunday isn’t in doubt. The only real question is whether voters will turn out in big enough numbers to hand him a convincing mandate for his fourth term —... Women 18 Mar, 2018
LETTERS: Better use of soil Our global soil resource is extremely valuable, non-renewable natural resources that is often neglected or not given the due importance it warranties. Several anthropogenic factors like rampart environmental pollution, rapid expansion of industry... 12 Feb, 2018
