Redrawn map may set off more change in Indian-ruled Kashmir NEW DELHI: India is redrawing its political map again. Parliament has approved a proposal by the Hindu nationalist-led government that strips statehood from Jammu and Kashmir, its only Muslim-majority state, splitting the region into two union... Women 07 Aug, 2019
Sri Lanka military gets special powers after deadly bombings COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's president gave the military sweeping police powers starting Tuesday in the wake of the Easter bombings that killed nearly 300 people, while officials disclosed that intelligence agencies had warned weeks ago of the possibility... Women 23 Apr, 2019
Nepali Army in nation building: Quality leadership is the key The Nepali Army has been a symbol of unity and since its establishment has cultivated the spirit of a united Nepal, like no other organ of the state. The Army has maintained its ethos that has proved to be a solid composition for nation... 18 Mar, 2019
Water rationing in Brazil's capital to end by December, says governor BRASILIA: Water rationing in Brazil's capital - one of an increasing number of cities facing shortages - will end by December with the completion of an expanded supply system, said the region's governor. Water is under pressure globally as the... Women 21 Mar, 2018
RJPN and elections: Participation important The drift between the ruling political parties and the agitating RJPN seems to be narrowing. This could pave the way for the RJPN to participate in the forthcoming local, provincial and parliamentary elections. All those who have been discriminated by... 14 Aug, 2017
Celebrity crusaders It is a good idea to rope in celebrities for promotion of social and environmental campaigns as they will also motivate their fans to join them, provided that they make genuine efforts to bring a difference Having a celebrity as a goodwill... 16 Jul, 2017
FA wants constitution amendment bill revised Kathmandu, January 11 The Federal Alliance urged all the political parties to pass a revised constitution amendment bill. The alliance also urged the government to do the needful to ensure that two-third majority lawmakers passed the bill, stated... Travel 12 Jan, 2017
Identity-based federalism: Decentralisation is a better option Sharing sovereignty, providing autonomy to a complex, costly and inequality raising, national integration-threatening system of identity-based federalism is an unbearable risk for Nepal Identity-based politics is turning out to be a reality for South... 21 Dec, 2016
Indian bureaucrat with 'black money' stash: Bribes not taboo LUCKNOW: The engineer was in the middle of his evening meditation session when a colleague called and told him to turn on the television. The prime minister was saying most of India's cash would hold no value by morning. The objective was to rid... 23 Nov, 2016
Ethnic diversity is symbol of unity and prosperity, says Oli KATHMANDU: CPN-UML Chairman and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the ethnic diversity was the symbol of national unity of Nepal, adding that it should be utilised for gaining economic prosperity now. While inaugurating the first... Horoscopes 12 Nov, 2016
Vietnam elects prime minister amid big challenges HANOI: Vietnam's rubber-stamp parliament on Thursday elected Nguyen Xuan Phuc as prime minister, and he takes office at a time of soaring public debt, a worrying budget deficit and China's growing assertiveness in nearby seas. In a formal vote,... Women 07 Apr, 2016
Federalising the Nepal Police: A way out Change management must be made an endogenous process where we learn from our own experiments and adopt methods and their timing in tandem with our capacity to execute well as our culture and ethos I attended a stimulating dialogue on federalising the... 11 Jan, 2016
