SPORTS
Nepal in dire need of win in Group E after humiliating Philippines defeat
Nepal in dire need of win in Group E after humiliating Phili...
KATHMANDU, Sept 20: With a 4-0 defeat to the Philippines in the first match of the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship Qualifiers on Wednesday, Nepal U-16 women’s team is under pressure to win its remaining two group games in order to qualify for the next round.
Sep 20, 2018
SPORTS
Army to take on NRT in A-Division League opener
Army to take on NRT in A-Division League opener
KATHMANDU, Sept 20: Departmental team Tribhuvan Army Club is set to take on New Road Team (NRT) on the opening day of the Martyr’s Memorial A-Division League to be organized by the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) on September 29. The match will be played at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato, Lalit...
Sep 20, 2018
ECONOMY
Gandaki mulls importing 10,000 cows to become self-reliant on milk
Gandaki mulls importing 10,000 cows to become self-reliant o...
POKHARA, Sept 20: Gandaki province is planning to import nearly 10,000 cows as part of its plan to become self-reliant on milk within three years. Through its Policy and Program as well as budget speech for the current Fiscal Year 2018/19, the provincial government has said that it would end milk im...
Sep 20, 2018
ECONOMY
‘Prime minister’s visit boosts tourist arrivals from China’
‘Prime minister’s visit boosts tourist arrivals from China’
KATHMANDU, Sept 20: The number of Chinese tourists visiting Nepal in August increased by a massive 63.9 percent year-on-year to 12,048. Officials of Nepal Tourism Board have attributed this rise in tourists arrivals from the northern neighbor to Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli's China visit in mid-...
Sep 20, 2018
ECONOMY
Government planning another investment summit next year
Government planning another investment summit next year
KATHMANDU, Sept 20: The government is planning to host another investment summit in March next year to promote Nepal as ‘a lucrative destination’ for investment.
Sep 20, 2018
ECONOMY
World Bank approves energy credit to Nepal
World Bank approves energy credit to Nepal
KATHMANDU, Sept 20: The World Bank has approved its first loan of US$ 100 million to strengthen the finances and operations of the energy sector in Nepal.
Sep 20, 2018
ECONOMY
Developers to be allowed to build infra at project sites on their own
Developers to be allowed to build infra at project sites on...
KATHMANDU, Sept 20: Delay in building infrastructure like access road and electricity supply, among others, have affected many development projects. One example is Hongshi Shivam Cement Pvt Ltd in Nawalparasi.
Sep 20, 2018
SOCIETY
NRA to assist PADT in reconstruction
NRA to assist PADT in reconstruction
KATHMANDU, Sept 20: The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has pledged technical assistance to Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) for the reconstruction of the infrastructures in the area damaged by the 2015 mega earthquake.
Sep 20, 2018
SOCIETY
Nepali death toll in Malaysia alcohol poisoning climbs to 6
Nepali death toll in Malaysia alcohol poisoning climbs to 6
KATHMANDU, Sept 20: The number of Nepali deaths due to suspected alcohol poisoning in Malaysia climbed to six on Wednesday.
Sep 20, 2018
POLITICS
Province 2 CM boycotts Constitution Day function
Province 2 CM boycotts Constitution Day function
JANAKPUR, Sept 20: The principal secretary and secretaries of various ministries of Province 2, civil servants including chief district officers and security officials reached the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers on Wednesday morning to attend the function to mark the third Co...
Sep 20, 2018