27°C KathmanduFor rape survivors in Nepal, police is not always their friend
The country’s police force is heavily male and woefully undertrained when it comes to dealing with survivors of sexual violence.
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With just 10 months left in BRI pact, not a single project has made any real progress
Besides a feasibility study for the Kerung-Kathmandu railway, none of the projects has reached the negotiation phase
At a half-century-old Sanskrit college, there is a will, but there is no money
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Without a budget, the library at Balmiki Campus lies neglected in ruins.
Nepal doesn’t grow any palm. Here’s how it still exported billions worth of palm oil
Nepali traders are importing crude palm oil, refining it and exporting it under a SAARC agreement to India for zero tariffs.
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ICYMI: Here are our top stories from Wednesday, July 17
Here are some of the top stories from The Kathmandu Post (July 17, 2019).
Flood victims spend nights in makeshift shelter in Rautahat
The flood destroyed their belongings and the crops in their field
Lack of land halts reconstruction of around 300 quake-ravaged schools
Officials seek change in the existing building code for some schools on case-by-case basis
We need judo academy to ensure better results, says Bajracharya
TKP's Prajwal Oli caught up with Nepal Judo Association President Deepak Harsh Bajracharya and talked about various aspects of judo
Pokhara metropolis office is not disabled-friendly
Disabled complain about hardships while acquiring ID card.
Nepal doesn’t grow any palm. Here’s how it still exported billions worth of palm oil
Nepali traders are importing crude palm oil, refining it and exporting it under a SAARC agreement to India for zero tariffs.
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At a half-century-old Sanskrit college, there is a will, but there is no money
Without a budget, the library at Balmiki Campus lies neglected in ruins.
For rape survivors in Nepal, police is not always their friend
The country’s police force is heavily male and woefully undertrained when it comes to dealing with survivors of sexual violence.
With just 10 months left in BRI pact, not a single project has made any real progress
Besides a feasibility study for the Kerung-Kathmandu railway, none of the projects has reached the negotiation phase
Developer of Upper Trishuli 1 sees funding oversubscription by $178 million, near financial closure
The developer plans to construct the powerhouse area and finish electromechanical works by the third quarter of 2022
New sports chief faces major challenges ahead
While Ramesh Silwal needs to set priorities right, he also requires to make sure his job does not clash with interest of political party he is associated with.
Leadership issue dogging unity talks of Samajbadi Party and Rastriya Janata Party
Leaders say they have been working to settle the issue through dialogue, and talks will intensify once leaders return from flood-affected districts.
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ICYMI: Here are our top stories from Wednesday, July 17
- Lack of land halts reconstruction of around 300 quake-ravaged schools
- Nepal doesn’t grow any palm. Here’s how it still exported billions worth of palm oil
- For rape survivors in Nepal, police is not always their friend
- With just 10 months left in BRI pact, not a single project has made any real progress
Politics
Leadership issue dogging unity talks of Samajbadi Party and Rastriya Janata Party
- House meeting postponed after dispute arises over who should speak first
- After diplomatic fiasco over Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro’s son visits Nepal
- Sources in Communist Party of Nepal say the outfit is not convinced by government’s call for talks
- Federal government refuses to devolve authority to the provinces
Valley
At a half-century-old Sanskrit college, there is a will, but there is no money
- Dealy in final verdict from top court makes it difficult for tax office to recover Sumargi’s unpaid taxes
- After widespread criticism, Kathmandu Metropolitan City revises smart parking fees in New Road
- Teachers and officials of prison schools call for better study environment in jails
- Kantipur Television marks 16th anniversary
Money
Developer of Upper Trishuli 1 sees funding oversubscription by $178 million, near financial closure
- Internet access to become costlier due to addition of service charge
- Farmers start transplanting paddy despite lack of chemical fertiliser
- Three days of nonstop torrential rain tops up Kulekhani reservoir
- Preventing another setback, Tribhuvan Airport will offer short window for Nepal Airlines flight to Japan
Climate & Environment
Climate scientists gather in Kathmandu as country reels from floods and landslides
- Chitwan National Park builds and restores ponds for rhinos
- Chure degradation over the years has worsened floods in Tarai districts
- Gangetic river dolphins start to arrive in Kailali rivers
- Extreme rain pattern is unleashing more floods and landslides
Food
Nepali winemakers, buoyed by demand, are experimenting and innovating in local vineyards
- How two brothers are keeping 45 years of culture alive
- Western Tandoori provides the bhatti experience, without any risk and any flavour
- Nepal’s indigenous fermented foods are good for gut health
- What’s wrapped in a leaf with a cherry on top? For paan lovers, everything.
