POLITICS
PM makes fun of MPs’ queries in parliament
PM makes fun of MPs’ queries in parliament
NC Chief Whip Khand terms it objectionable
Jun 30, 2018
SPORTS
Portugal much more than just Ronaldo, says Santos
Portugal much more than just Ronaldo, says Santos
RUSSIA, June 30: Portugal coach Fernando Santos once again stressed the importance of his other 22 players around main man Cristiano Ronaldo as they prepare to face Uruguay in the World Cup last 16 on Saturday.
Jun 30, 2018
SOCIETY
No Valley entry from July 17 for vehicles failing pollution test
No Valley entry from July 17 for vehicles failing pollution...
KATHMANDU, June 30: The government will restrict all vehicles failing their pollution test from entering Kathmandu Valley from July 17. In a bid to curb pollution from four-wheel vehicles, the Department of Transport Management (DoTM) recently imported 40 pollution testing sets .
Jun 30, 2018
SOCIETY
US awards anti-trafficking crusader Danuwar
US awards anti-trafficking crusader Danuwar
KATHMANDU, June 30: The US Department of State on Thursday awarded Sunita Danuwar, the Executive Director of Shakti Samuha with Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Hero Award-2018.
Jun 30, 2018
SOCIETY
EPG meet focuses on resolving contentious issues
EPG meet focuses on resolving contentious issues
KATHMANDU, June 30: As their last meeting kicked off in Kathmandu on Thursday, members of the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) from Nepal and India have focused on settling contentious issues to come up with a consensus report.
Jun 30, 2018
SOCIETY
7,996 pass EPS test, Korea needs 7,100
7,996 pass EPS test, Korea needs 7,100
KATHMANDU, June 30: Only about 10.7 percent of the total applicants who sat for the Korean Language Test (KLT) conducted under the Employment Permit System (EPS) of South Korea, have made it through.
Jun 30, 2018
SOCIETY
Yarsa collectors return home after a month
Yarsa collectors return home after a month
MUGU, June 30: After spending a month in the high hills of Mugu, yarsagumba collectors have finally returned back to their homes.
Jun 30, 2018
SOCIETY
Book Bird team visiting Beijing
Book Bird team visiting Beijing
KATHMANDU, June 30: A team of writers is visiting Beijing from July 1 to 9 representing Book Bird Nepal, a Nepali non-profit having sisterly relations with 'China-Nepal Cultural Exchange Center' for collaboration in various activities related to literature, arts, culture, education and tourism.
Jun 30, 2018
ECONOMY
NEA signs PPA with Tanahu Hydropower
NEA signs PPA with Tanahu Hydropower
KATHMANDU, June 30: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has signed power purchase agreement (PPA) with Tanahu Hydropower Company Ltd (THCL) having capacity of 140 MW.
Jun 30, 2018
ECONOMY
Stocks drift lower in lackluster trading week
Stocks drift lower in lackluster trading week
KATHMANDU, June 30: Stocks came under pressure throughout the week as the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index finished nearly 20 points lower compared to the past week.
Jun 30, 2018