SOCIETY
Two detainees die in police van accident
Two detainees die in police van accident
RAUTAHAT, June 26: Two detainees died while eight others were injured after a police van met with an accident in Rautahat on Tuesday.
Jun 26, 2019
POLITICS
Worsening confrontation dims talks hopes
Worsening confrontation dims talks hopes
KATHMANDU, June 26: Prospect of talks between the government and the outlawed Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) is getting slimmer as both sides remain adamant on their stances over a possible resolution to the ongoing crisis.
Jun 26, 2019
SOCIETY
6 killed in lightning strikes in Dang and Rupandehi
6 killed in lightning strikes in Dang and Rupandehi
KATHMANDU, June 26: Lightning strikes in Dang and Rupandehi districts on Tuesday evening killed at least six persons—three each in the two districts.
Jun 26, 2019
ECONOMY
INR 1 billion grant for Janakpur pledged by India PM lands in limbo
INR 1 billion grant for Janakpur pledged by India PM lands i...
JANAKPUR, June 26: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a grant of Rs 1 billion Indian currency for the development of Janakpur Sub-metropolitan City during a visit to the city in May 2018. Almost 13 months later, the grant for developing this major destination for Hindu pilgrims looks less...
Jun 26, 2019
ECONOMY
Infrastructure prioritized in local budgets
Infrastructure prioritized in local budgets
KATHMANDU, June 26: Local governments across the country have unveiled their annual budgets for the next fiscal year, their second budgets since they came into existence following the 2017 local elections.
Jun 26, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Lower house approves Appropriation Bill
Lower house approves Appropriation Bill
KATHMANDU, June 26: The house of representatives (HoR) has approved the Appropriation Bill 2075 (2019), clearing the legal way for the government to make spending as proposed by Minister for Finance Yuba Raj Khatiwada for Fiscal Year 2019/20.
Jun 26, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
New Road area 'smart parking' gets mixed response
New Road area 'smart parking' gets mixed response
KATHMANDU, June 25: With Kathmandu Metropolitan City introducing smart parking system at and around the New Road area since June 16, the management of parking areas and vehicular traffic in one of the busiest areas of Kathmandu has become effective.
Jun 26, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Pokhara targets tourism for revenue
Pokhara targets tourism for revenue
POKHARA, June 25: Pokhara Metropolitan City has identified tourism as one of the major sources for revenue mobilization.
Jun 26, 2019
SOCIETY
Local govt accused of not maintaining transparency
Local govt accused of not maintaining transparency
LAHAN, June 26: People who had expected rapid development and significant growth in their villages post-federalism are disappointed by the elected local representatives' non-transparent behavior.
Jun 26, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Gold marches to record high of Rs 65,500 per tola
Gold marches to record high of Rs 65,500 per tola
KATHMANDU, June 26: The price of gold climbed reached a record high of Rs 65,500 per tola (11.664 grams) in the Nepali market on Tuesday. The yellow metal was traded at Rs 65,000 per tola a day earlier.
Jun 26, 2019