KATHMANDU, Nov 29: After a terrific straight sets 3-0 win over Bangladesh a day ago, Nepal national women’s volleyball team suffered a disappointing 3-0 at the hands of contender India in volleyball at the 13th South Asian Games (SAG) on Thursday.

Locals threatento obstruct Bheri-Babai works

Published On: November 29, 2019 08:50 AM NPT By: NAGENDRA UPADHAYA

SURKHET, Nov 29: Locals of Bheri-Babai Diversion Multipurpose Project affected areas have become agitated, stating the many villages have been removed from the list of project-affected areas of Bheri Corridor Multipurpose Project – a complementary project of Bheri-Babai Diversion Multipurpose Project – among others.

KATHMANDU, Nov 29: The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has instructed commercial banks to disburse interest-subsidized loans to at least 500 borrowers by mid-July 2020.

17th Handicraft Trade Fair kicks off

Published On: November 29, 2019 08:44 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 29: The 17th Handicraft Trade Fair kicked off in Kathmandu on Thursday. The exhibition organized by the Federation of Handicraft Associations of Nepal is showcasing a wide range of handmade products produced across the country.

DHANGADHI, Nov 29: On November 22, Ram Bahadur Rokaya and Ram Bahadur Thagunna were walking on the road at Krishnanagar Municipality-2 in Kanchanpur district. A speeding vehicle hit them and Rokaya died of injuries at the Seti Provincial Hospital. Police have yet to nab the vehicle and the driver.

Book to improve English language of students launched

Published On: November 29, 2019 08:05 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 29: Aiming at enhancing the English language skills of Grade I to VIII students in a more interactive way, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, India launched a Book ‘Oxford New Pathways: An Interactive Course in English’, and also organized a Teachers’ Training Program for Nepal, according to a press statement.

Govt to draft integrated land bill incorporating Guthi

Published On: November 29, 2019 07:57 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 29: The government has decided to draft an integrated land-related bill incorporating the provisions of Guthi (trust) Bill which was withdrawn from parliament in June following controversies.

I’m recovering fast, PM says

Published On: November 29, 2019 07:35 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 29: Prime Minister KP Oli on Thursday said that he was ‘recovering fast’ after undergoing surgery at the Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Center.

Disqualified ex-child combatants threaten to move court

Published On: November 29, 2019 07:32 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 29: Former Maoist child combatants who were disqualified from the army integration process during verification by the UN have threatened to launch a legal battle against the government for their rights.

Parliamentary panel wants to visit Kalapani

Published On: November 29, 2019 07:23 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 29: A parliamentary committee is mulling over visiting the Kalapani area of Darchula to take stock of the ground situation amid protests across the country against Indian encroachment of the area.