POLITICS
US seeks key role for Nepal in Indo-Pacific as China ups forays
US seeks key role for Nepal in Indo-Pacific as China ups for...
KATHMANDU, Dec 20: As China makes a greater foray in Nepal through its overarching Belt and Road Initiative, the United States of America has sought a 'central role' from this Himalayan nation in its “Indo-pacific strategy”— widely seen as a counter to the ambitious Chinese connectivity project.
Dec 20, 2018
ECONOMY
China provides 27m Yuan for agricultural research
China provides 27m Yuan for agricultural research
KATHMANDU, Dec 20: The Chinese government will be providing 27 million Chinese Yuan to Nepal to support research and expansion of modern technology in the country's agricultural sector.
Dec 20, 2018
ECONOMY
Parliamentary panel allays fears of ecological impacts
Parliamentary panel allays fears of ecological impacts
KATHMANDU, Dec 20: A sub-committee formed by the National Concern and Coordination Committee of National Assembly has concluded that the number of trees to be cut down for the proposed Nijgadh International Airport will be lower than what has been reported in media.
Dec 20, 2018
SPORTS
Malla, Paudel rescue Gladiators to set second qualifier clash with Kings XI
Malla, Paudel rescue Gladiators to set second qualifier clas...
KATHMANDU, Dec 20: Teenage batsman Kushal Malla shared a winning partnership of unbeaten 51 runs with national cricket team member Rohit Kumar Paudel to rescue Bhairahawa Gladiators from a tricky position of 91 runs for the loss of six wickets at 14.2 overs, chasing the target of 140 runs against Ch...
Dec 20, 2018
ECONOMY
Stocks drop for second straight day
Stocks drop for second straight day
KATHMANDU, Dec 20: Weakness from the preceding session got carried over to the initial trading on Wednesday, causing the benchmark equity index slump almost 10 points in the beginning trading hour of the day.
Dec 20, 2018
ECONOMY
Ruslan Ultra Premium now in market
Ruslan Ultra Premium now in market
KATHMANDU, Dec 20: Jawalakhel Group of Industries (JGI) has launched Ruslan Ultra Premium Vodka in the Nepali market.
Dec 20, 2018
ECONOMY
Doha Bank's representative office in Nepal comes into operation
Doha Bank's representative office in Nepal comes into operat...
KATHMANDU, Dec 20; Doha Bank has opened its representative office in Nepal. The bank based in Doha of Qatar will provide various non-banking transaction services in Nepal through its representative office, including international trade facilitation, support for businesses and investment advisory ser...
Dec 20, 2018
Editorial
Time for NCP leaders to look within
Time for NCP leaders to look within
The ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) is facing criticism in its ongoing Standing Committee meeting.
Dec 20, 2018
OPINION
Watch your democracy
Watch your democracy
If the stalwarts of Nepali democracy are not vigilant, authoritarian forces will likely suspend our democracy once again
Dec 20, 2018
OPINION
Learn, unlearn, relearn
Learn, unlearn, relearn
Parents and teachers together should shoulder the responsibility for grooming and mentoring of children
Dec 20, 2018