SOCIETY
Lengthy grants process a big hassle for quake victims
Lengthy grants process a big hassle for quake victims
SINDHUPALCHWOK, July 9: Earthquake victims in Sindhupalchowk district have been facing problems getting their reconstruction grants even though the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has started the grants distribution process.
Jul 09, 2016
SPORTS
Two golds medals for Jit in archery
Two golds medals for Jit in archery
KATHMANDU, July 9: Jit Bahadur Moktan of Manang Marshyangdi Club on Friday won two gold medals in the Third Laxman Kumar Memorial National Indoor Archery Tournament being held in the capital.
Jul 09, 2016
SPORTS
Sanima Bank sponsors cricketer Sandeep
Sanima Bank sponsors cricketer Sandeep
KATHMANDU, July 9: Sanima Bank Limited on Friday agreed to provide sports scholarship of Rs 20,000 per month to cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane for two years. Cricket Players Association of Nepal (CPAN) had lobbied for the scholarship.
Jul 09, 2016
ECONOMY
Third party premium, minimum coverage raised
Third party premium, minimum coverage raised
KATHMANDU, July 9: The Beema Samiti has introduced a new motor vehicle insurance tariff policy, increasing the premium for third party motor insurance policy premiums as well as the minimum coverage.
Jul 09, 2016
SOCIETY
CTEVT revises admission criteria
CTEVT revises admission criteria
KATHMANDU, July 9: The Council for Technical Education & Vocational Training (CTEVT) has revised the admission criteria set for its diploma courses. However, it is yet to increase its enrollment capacity.
Jul 09, 2016
ECONOMY
BPC also revises electricity tariff
BPC also revises electricity tariff
KATHMANDU, July 9: Butwal Power Company (BPC) Ltd has removed minimum fee of Rs 89 for households consuming power generated by Andhikhola Hydropower Project (9 MW).
Jul 09, 2016
SOCIETY
Quake-displaced locals in a lurch
Quake-displaced locals in a lurch
POKHARA and GORKHA, July 9: The failure by the authorities to relocate the landslide-displaced locals of Keraunja VDC in Gorkha district to safer locations, has proved costlier for the locals.
Jul 09, 2016
SOCIETY
Woman being probed for 'trafficking' children to USA
Woman being probed for 'trafficking' children to USA
KATHMANDU, July 9: Police have started investigation against Rajani Shrestha, the managing director of Putalisadak-based Sara Link International Pvt Ltd., on suspicion of trafficking nine Nepali children to the United States of America.
Jul 09, 2016
ECONOMY
Gold price up, rupee appreciates marginally
Gold price up, rupee appreciates marginally
KATHMANDU, July 9: Nepali rupee lost 1 paisa against US dollar this week as the Indian currency, with which rupee is pegged, lost value against the greenback. Price of gold, on the other hand, went up by Rs 90 per 10 grams over the week.
Jul 09, 2016
SPORTS
21-member squad for Bangladesh friendlies
21-member squad for Bangladesh friendlies
KATHMANDU, July 9: The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) on Friday announced a 21-member squad under the captaincy of Anil Gurung for the two international friendly football matches against Bangladesh. The matches are slated to be held in Bangladesh on July 15 and 17.
Jul 09, 2016