POLITICS
UK govt to increase Gurkha pensions by 10 to 34 percent
UK govt to increase Gurkha pensions by 10 to 34 percent
KATHMANDU, March 7: The United Kingdom is investing an extra £15 million to increase individual pensions to its Gurkha soldiers by between 10 percent and 34 percent.
Mar 07, 2019
SPORTS
Eight-nation T20 league postponed
Eight-nation T20 league postponed
KATHMANDU, March 7: The previously announced proposed eight-nation T20 cricket tournament has been postponed for two to three weeks, according to team manager of national cricket team Raman Shiwakoti.
Mar 07, 2019
SPORTS
CPAN hosts fourth AGM
CPAN hosts fourth AGM
KATHMANDU, March 7: Cricket Players Association of Nepal (CPAN) completed its fourth Annual General Meeting in Kathmandu on Wednesday. The meeting decided to support former cricketer Basudev Thapa with financial aid, apart from making changes in the working committee.
Mar 07, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Fashion, Social
Miss Nepal 2018 Shrinkhala shares VIP Stands alongside Sir Alex Ferguson
Miss Nepal 2018 Shrinkhala shares VIP Stands alongside Sir A...
Shrinkhala watched the game in VIP seating alongside former boss of Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson, Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Patrick Evra, Paul Pogba.
Mar 07, 2019
ECONOMY
Who is behind the poor economic performance?
Who is behind the poor economic performance?
KATHMANDU, March 7: ‘Economic revolution’ and ‘economic transformation’ were buzzwords when a rare two-third majority was achieved in the parliament by the country’s left alliance. The people expected to see a stronger government that could deliver them from the problems in the economy and unlock co...
Mar 07, 2019
ECONOMY
Nepal Infrastructure Bank comes into operation
Nepal Infrastructure Bank comes into operation
KATHMANDU, March 7: Nepal Infrastructure Bank Ltd has come into operation from Wednesday, aiming to generate finances for infrastructure projects. Minister for Finance Yuba Raj Khatiwada inaugurated the bank.
Mar 07, 2019
ECONOMY
Six women tourism entrepreneurs honored by Paletee's Holiday
Six women tourism entrepreneurs honored by Paletee's Holiday
KATHMANDU, March 7: Paletee's Holiday, in association with Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), has honored six women tourism entrepreneurs in Kathmandu on Wednesday. Organizing an event entitled 'The Tourism Entrepreneurs International Women Awards 2019: Voices and Visions', the company handed over the award...
Mar 07, 2019
WORLD
UN: 11 million North Koreans need food and kids are stunted
UN: 11 million North Koreans need food and kids are stunted
UNITED NATIONS, March 7: An estimated 11 million people in North Korea — over 43 percent of the population — are undernourished and “chronic food insecurity and malnutrition is widespread,” according to a U.N. report issued Wednesday.
Mar 07, 2019
ECONOMY
Nepali Paan, Gorkhali Maan goes to local and regional levels
Nepali Paan, Gorkhali Maan goes to local and regional levels
KATHMANDU, March 7: Gorkha Beer has started a mass campaign at the local and regional levels, aimed at serving ethnic population in each region.
Mar 07, 2019
ECONOMY
Qatar Airways unveils enhanced economy class product
Qatar Airways unveils enhanced economy class product
KATHMANDU, March 7: Qatar Airways on Wednesday announced that it will unveil its enhanced economy class product at ITB Berlin 2019, the world's largest travel and tourism trade show.
Mar 07, 2019