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Liverpool, Man City Stroll; United Held On Fergie Return

By Reuters Sep 23, 2018

Iran Blames Gulf Rivals For Deadly Ahvaz Attack

By News Desk Sep 23, 2018

NGOS/INGOS Under Scrutiny

Despite the enormous contributions of NGOs and INGOs in the social transformation, governments are yet to recognize them for what they are

By A Correspondent Sep 22, 2018

“Sludge Management Is Post-ODF Challenge”

As Nepal has almost fulfilled the Open Defecation Free (ODF) target with over 95 per cent coverage, many challenges remain in making the universal coverage on sanitation possible and providing safe drinking water. Director General of Department of Water Supply and Sewerage Tej Raj Bhatta spoke to New Spotlight on these and other related issues. Excerpts:

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE Sep 22, 2018

MADAN KHAREL’S APPOINTMENT Show Of Solidarity

Newly appointed executive chairman of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) Madan Kharel has said that his appointment is for the betterment of the airline

By A Correspondent Sep 22, 2018

PRAKASH MANI SHARMA BHUSAl For Public

Senior advocate Prakash Mani Sharma Bhusal has established himself as a lawyer for the public

By A Correspondent Sep 22, 2018

MELTING GLACIERS Regional Concern

With temperature rising, glaciers are under threat. Five South Asian countries have agreed to curb the melting of the Himalayan glaciers

By A Correspondent Sep 22, 2018

Embassy of Pakistan Kathmandu

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE Sep 22, 2018

INVESTMENT IN HYDROPOWER Boon For The Vulnerable

An IFC study says Nepal's most vulnerable investors will benefit from improved safeguards on local shares

By A Correspondent Sep 22, 2018

About Us And Others

The concerned authorities have also stated that country’s GDP will be taken to a two- digit level within three years. After achieving 8 percent growth this year, the economy will grow by 9.1 percent next year and a year thereafter it will hit 9.5 percent. During this period of three years, agriculture sector is expected to grow by 6.6 percent and non-farm sector is hoped to grow by 10.7 percent.

By Dr. Tilak Rawal Sep 22, 2018

BIMSTEC Or Hatti Ayo, Hatti Ayo Fussa

The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi- Sectoral Technical & Economic Cooperation - BIMSTEC came to be formed also as long ago as 1997. Initially consisting of four countries, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand a fifth Myanmar was added the following year and BIMSTEC formed. Bhutan and Nepal became members later. The secretariat of this organisation is in Bangladesh in comparison to that of SAARC which is in Kathmandu.

By Hemang Dixit Sep 22, 2018

Border-Free World

Many nations, rich and poor, fear that their culture, identity, religion and their security will be lost on the massive arrival of foreigners. Despite the musical manifesto made by John Lennon, the idealization of a place without borders will continue to be part of claims made by millions of people.

By Deepak Raj Joshi Sep 22, 2018

Monkey Business!

Monkeys’ reputations are maybe a tad exaggerated but they certainly get up to all kinds of tricks. They ere infamous for ruining wedding cakes, for example, Unable to find culprits for petty thefts and for moving people’s shoes the monkeys shoulder the blame!Not that they show the least remorse for it.

By Greta Rana Sep 22, 2018

Are We Fighting Rape Incorrectly?

Newer laws against rape were implemented from 17 August 2018. These new laws have increased penalties for the perpetrator, the age of consent, and the time-frame for reporting a rape. However, the state has failed to provide justice to the 13-year old Nirmala Panta and others for over a long period of time to only continuously provide facetious investigation reports and probes.

By Aditi Aryal Sep 22, 2018

An Atempt At Feminism

It denies the gender binary and is inclusive, advocating the rights of all possible sexes and in the process of fighting the labels that are demeaning towards females as it was done in the second wave, this phase also re- appropriates and celebrates them.

By Shreya Gyawali Sep 22, 2018

Death Toll Reaches 136 In Tanzania Ferry Disaster With Scores Missing

In an address to the nation, President John Magufuli declared four days of mourning and warned against politicizing the disaster.

By Reuters Sep 22, 2018

From Weight Loss To Fighting Cold: Here’s Why You Should Add Green Chillies To Your Diet

Apart from improving your immunity and general fitness, the chemical compounds present in them not only control diabetes but also regulate bleeding when injured.

By News Desk Sep 22, 2018