UPDATE: Death toll climbs to 19 in Arghakhanchi bus accident

Published On: November 28, 2019 11:27 AM NPT By: Laxman Ghimire

ARGHAKHANCHI, Nov 28: The death toll in Arghakhanchi bus accident has climbed to 19, district authorities said here.

After sugar mills, it’s the govt that ‘cheats’ farmers

Published On: November 28, 2019 10:30 AM NPT By: Tanka Chhetri

SARLAHI, Nov 28: Farmers who have been facing problems time and again in receiving payments from sugar mills now feel cheated by the government. The government has made several announcements to punish those mills that do not make timely payment. But the government itself has not given the subsidy money even after a year has already passed.

Israel braces for political fight after Netanyahu indictment

Published On: November 28, 2019 10:25 AM NPT By: Republica

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was indicted on corruption charges on Thursday, throwing Israel’s paralysed political system into further disarray and threatening his 10-year grip on power. He rejected calls to resign, angrily accusing prosecutors of staging “an attempted coup.”

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Published On: November 28, 2019 09:33 AM NPT By: Republica

The price of onions has gone way too high in Nepali market.  The retail price of this vegetable product spiked to Rs 230 per kg on Tuesday, in a sharp jump by Rs 30 per kilo in a single day.

Knowledge for agriculture

Published On: November 28, 2019 09:29 AM NPT By: Bhairab Raj Kaini

The government has created 51 Agriculture Knowledge Centers across the country. They will be effective only if we can develop knowledge management culture and capacity of technicians

How not to judge movies

Published On: November 28, 2019 09:15 AM NPT By: Biranchi Poudyal

Today’s movies are getting international recognition and awards not just because of their quality but also for globalization and easy access to international platforms

India agrees to allow Nepali cargo vessels on the Ganges

Published On: November 28, 2019 09:09 AM NPT By: RAJESH KHANAL

KATHMANDU, Nov 28: Nepal and India have finalized the modality for allowing Nepal to operate its cargo vessels on three inland waterways of India.

Nepali women begins SAG volleyball with dominating win, men lose

Published On: November 28, 2019 09:02 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 28: Nepal women’s volleyball team overcame Bangladesh in straight sets on Wednesday to begin its South Asian Games on a triumphant note while the men’s team fell short in a 3-2 set loss against Bangladesh.

Taxi association warns of strikes

Published On: November 28, 2019 08:58 AM NPT By: Sujita Pradhan

KATHMANDU, Nov 28: Nepal Meter Taxi Entrepreneur’s Association (NMTEA), an umbrella organization of registered taxi operators, has warned of strike after the government allowed operation of ride-sharing services and also announced that it would bring ride-sharing services under the ambit of the law.

KATHMANDU, Nov 28: With the wait for a gold medal in boxing stretching back to the eighth edition of the South Asian Games (SAG), Nepal’s boxing coach expects the team to grab at least a couple medals when the country hosts the tournament for the third time in December.