Government aims to promote domestic vegetables, fruits producers: Finance Minister Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said imports of vegetables and fruits will be discouraged to promote small producers within the country. Kathmandu 02 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: Clear the air Unlike other cities of the world with poor air quality, Kathmandu’s pollution is caused largely by emissions from vehicles It is that time of the year when air pollution levels in Kathmandu reach their peak, but this year, they have reached... 07 Jan, 2021
Unknowns of the new virus make global quarantines a struggle SEOUL: Health authorities are scrambling to halt the spread of a new virus that has killed hundreds in China. But with important details about the illness and how it spreads still unknown, officials and medical personnel are struggling. Governments... Women 05 Feb, 2020
Movement against leprosy: End discrimination Joining hands with all stakeholders, we should raise awareness against the existing leprosy-related misconceptions and superstitions. The government should create an environment where leprosy patients are no longer looked down upon We are celebrating... 24 Jan, 2020
Katy Perry and record label hit with $2.7 million copyright judgment LOS ANGELES: A Christian rapper was awarded $2.7 million on Thursday by a Los Angeles jury that found that Katy Perry’s 2013 hit “Dark Horse” contained a musical passage from one of his songs. The verdict, reported by Los Angeles City News... Travel Abroad 02 Aug, 2019
Jury: Katy Perry's 'Dark Horse' copied Christian rap song LOS ANGELES: A jury on Monday found that Katy Perry's 2013 hit "Dark Horse" improperly copied a 2009 Christian rap song in a unanimous decision that represented a rare takedown of a pop superstar and her elite producer by a relatively unknown... Travel Abroad 30 Jul, 2019
Human trafficking prevention a complex issue Nepalgunj, January 2 Human trafficking preventive efforts have become more complicated and challenging with the advancement of time, as middlepersons are using information technology and means of communication to find their prey. According to... Travel 03 Jan, 2019
India dominate SA Regional C�ship Kathmandu, December 2 Indian shuttlers clean swept the second South Asian U-21 Regional Badminton Championship here at the Nepal APF Club covered hall today. India won all six gold medals in the championship, while Nepal bagged one silver and... 03 Dec, 2018
Online system troublesome for aspiring migrant workers Kathmandu, July 14 The online system through which one can obtain labour permit has not been effective due to the lack of awareness and computer knowledge among aspiring migrant workers. Besides, lack of coordination among concerned banks, the... Horoscopes 15 Jul, 2017
�Entertainment sector fertile ground for traffickers� Workers are vulnerable to trafficking due to lack of employment opportunities, low income and exploitation Kathmandu, July 5 Entertainment sector is a fertile ground for human traffickers, according to National Report on Trafficking in... Horoscopes 06 Jul, 2017
Isolated leper living by Rukum's riverbank for 40 years RUKUM: A woman infected with leprosy at young age was socially ostracised and forced to live by a riverbank for the past 40 years in fear that she may transmit the disease to others. Tulasi KC (60) of Banphikot VDC in Rukum has been living on the... Travel 02 Jan, 2017
French in center-right primary to pick presidential candidate to face Le Pen PARIS: Conservative presidential hopefuls in France face the judgment of voters in a primary race on Sunday and the victor looks likely to win the presidency in next spring's election against a resurgent far-right. With the French left in... Women 20 Nov, 2016