POLITICS
NC victory stressed to build 'prosperous Nepal'
NC victory stressed to build 'prosperous Nepal'
KATHMANDU, April 20: Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Sashanka Koirala spoke of the need of the party's victory in the upcoming local-level election to as he claimed build a prosperous Nepal.
Apr 20, 2017
POLITICS
Constitution amendment could be thought after poll: UML Chair Oli
Constitution amendment could be thought after poll: UML Chai...
KATHMANDU, April 20: CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli has said that the issue of constitution amendment could be thought of only after the local Poll.
Apr 20, 2017
Lifestyle
Nepa-laya releases English edition of 'Khalangama Hamala'
Nepa-laya releases English edition of 'Khalangama Hamala'
KATHMANDU, April 20: Nepa-laya, which has been presenting Nepali best sellers to English readers, released the English edition of Madan Puraskar winning book, 'Khalangama Hamala' on Thursday.
Apr 20, 2017
WORLD
Pakistan's top court rules prime minister can stay in power
Pakistan's top court rules prime minister can stay in power
ISLAMABAD, April 20: Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday ordered further investigations into corruption allegations leveled by the opposition against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, saying there was insufficient evidence to order his removal from office.
Apr 20, 2017
POLITICS
House meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum
House meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum
KATHMANDU, April 20: The meeting of the Legislature-Meeting scheduled for Thursday, has been adjourned till April 23, Sunday, due to the lack of quorum.
Apr 20, 2017
Lifestyle
Being a celebrity, you cannot make everyone happy: Sami
Being a celebrity, you cannot make everyone happy: Sami
MUMBAI, April 20: England-born singer-composer Adnan Sami, who was granted Indian citizenship more than a year ago, says he has been greatly influenced by the folk music of the northeast and by maestros like Sachin Dev Burman.
Apr 20, 2017
SOCIETY
Blasting turned down along Narayangadh-Muglin road
Blasting turned down along Narayangadh-Muglin road
CHITWAN, April 20: The concerned consultant companies have ruled out the request to allow blasting rocks on the hillside along the Narayangadh-Muglin road section for the road widening purpose, citing environmental effects.
Apr 20, 2017
POLITICS
Tharuhat Tarai Party to merge with Gachchhadar-led Nepal Democratic Forum
Tharuhat Tarai Party to merge with Gachchhadar-led Nepal Dem...
KATHMANDU, April 20: Nepal Democratic Forum (NDF) led by Bijaya Kumar Gachchhadar and Tharuhat Tarai (TTP) Party led by Bhanuram Chaudhary have decided to undergo merger at a time when the Tarai-centric parties are jumping on the unification bandwagon.
Apr 20, 2017
POLITICS
Government to serve as guarantor to purchase wide-body aircraft for NAC
Government to serve as guarantor to purchase wide-body aircr...
KATHMANDU, April 20: The government has decided to stand as a guarantor for the purchase of two wide-body aircraft by Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC).
Apr 20, 2017
ECONOMY
Worries over Trump policies cloud start of IMF, World Bank meetings
Worries over Trump policies cloud start of IMF, World Bank m...
WASHINGTON, April 20: World finance leaders are gathering on U.S. President Donald Trump's home turf on Thursday to try to nudge his still-evolving policies away from protectionism and show broad support for open trade and global integration.
Apr 20, 2017