Populism and polls
When UML MPs reached Parliament on Thursday to obstruct proceedings as they have for the past two weeks, they found out the House had already…
December 16-22, 2016
Headline
Editorial
Heads we lose, Tails we lose
Separating hills and plains may lead to violence, keeping hills and plains together may also lead to violence.
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Columns
Miss Moti-vation by Kripa Joshi
Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments
GUEST COLUMN by Bikash Gauchan
Saving one mother at a time
Safe delivery in a district hospital in remote western Nepal highlights the importance of having trained family doctors
Backside by Ass
New trafficking rules
Due to the amazing progress Nepal has made in the automobile industry by importing ever more cars even though there is no space left to drive…
Nation
Populism and polls
The Big Three parties are closer to a consensus to hold local elections
Nepal-China trade goes online
Daigou sellers turn to WeChat and TaoBao to sell Nepali handicrafts in China
Qiu Tian and Pan Lan
Demand for flats flattens out
The earthquake not only shook Kathmandu’s tall apartment buildings, but also people’s confidence in them
Allow tigers to roam more freely
Nepal’s target of doubling its tiger population could be undermined by new infrastructure criss-crossing Tarai forests
Caught red handed with Red Pandas
Lately there has been a mysterious spurt of smuggling of Red Panda hide within Nepal
Smriti Basnet
Multimedia
The Boudha Kora
A comprehensive guide to places to eat and things to do in Boudha
Jessica Cortis, Smriti Basnet, Pan Lan and Qiu Tian
Nepali Times Buzz
Hospital
Kesang Tseten’s latest film tells the story of how dedicated doctors strive valiantly to save lives in remote Nepal
Jessica Cortis
The electric age
The Kia Soul finally makes driving battery cars comfortable and affordable in Kathmandu
Must See
White sun
White Sun with its finely wrought, persuasive performances is a rare piece of filmmaking
Sophia Pande
Advertorial
From The Nepali Press
“No polls in the Tarai”
Sadbhavana Party Chair Rajendra Mahato in an interview in Naya Patrika, 15 December
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Biz Brief
Discount galore
Turkish Airlines has announced special fares to Europe and USA for the travel period up to 31 March 2017. Customers can avail this offer till 31…
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In this issue:
Populism and Polls | Editorial: Heads we lose, Tails we lose | Nepal - China Trade goes online | Demand for flats flattens out | Hospital | The Budha Kora | The electric age | Journey to Antartica | Allow tigers to roam more freely | Caught Red handed with Red Pandas | New Trafficking Rules