SOCIETY
People returning to their hometowns in Ilam
People returning to their hometowns in Ilam
ILAM, March 27: There was a time when people used to migrate to the district headquarters permanently or temporarily in search of better opportunities. However, the same people have started moving back to their home-villages, thanks to the new federal restructuring of the state.
Mar 27, 2018
POLITICS
Aryal appointed press advisor to PM
Aryal appointed press advisor to PM
KATHMANDU, March 27: Associate Professor Kundan Aryal was appointed the press advisor to Prime Minister K P Oli on Monday. A cabinet meeting decided to appoint Aryal to the post.
Mar 27, 2018
ECONOMY
NMB Bank signs loan mandate with IFC
NMB Bank signs loan mandate with IFC
KATHMANDU, March 27: NMB Bank Ltd has signed a loan mandate with IFC -- a member of the World Bank Group.
Mar 27, 2018
POLITICS
Province 4 proposes salaries and allowances for officials
Province 4 proposes salaries and allowances for officials
POKHARA, March 27: In a provincial assembly meeting held on Monday, Province 4 proposed the monthly salaries and other perks for the chief minister (CM), speaker, deputy-speaker, ministers and office-bearers of the local units.
Mar 27, 2018
ECONOMY
Visiting Indian CEOs, investors meet PM
Visiting Indian CEOs, investors meet PM
KATHMANDU, March 27: A group of CEOs and investors from India visiting Nepal for the International Entrepreneurship Conclave -- Connect-IN have met Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli.
Mar 27, 2018
SOCIETY
Ancient Dolakha town turns risky, ugly after earthquake
Ancient Dolakha town turns risky, ugly after earthquake
DOLAKHA, March 27: From distance, it looks like a majestic ancient town. The beauty is breathtaking. As you go near, the settlement gives you a disturbing feel.
Mar 27, 2018
POLITICS
Diplomatic passports for all chief ministers, province members
Diplomatic passports for all chief ministers, province membe...
KATHMANDU, March 27: Bringing amendment to the existing Passport Regulations, the government has decided to provide diplomatic passports (red passports) to all provincial governors, chief ministers, ministers and members of the provincial assemblies.
Mar 27, 2018
POLITICS
UML criticizes EU report, NC may follow
UML criticizes EU report, NC may follow
KATHMANDU, March 27: The ruling CPN-UML and main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) have expressed their objections to the European Union Election Observation Report on the elections for the House of Representatives and provincial assemblies.
Mar 27, 2018
SOCIETY
Siraha locals hopeful of timely completion of Hulaki Rajmarga
Siraha locals hopeful of timely completion of Hulaki Rajmarg...
SIRAHA, March 27: Locals of Bariyarpatti in Siraha are hopeful that their decades-long dream of Hulaki Rajmarga will materialize soon.
Mar 27, 2018
SOCIETY
Flood victims benefit from Chinese-funded recovery program
Flood victims benefit from Chinese-funded recovery program
KATHMANDU, March 27: Nearly 32,000 flood-affected households in seven districts of the tarai region received recovery packages worth US$ 4 million as part of a post-flood recovery program launched by the United Nations Development Program with the financial support of the Chinese government.
Mar 27, 2018