SOCIETY
Medical drone could solve health accessibility
Medical drone could solve health accessibility
KATHMANDU, Mar 21: With ample cases where patients suffer and die in lack of timely health care services, a medical drone could hold key to improve access in remote Nepal. Mahavir Pun, chairman of National Innovation Center, argues so.
Mar 21, 2018
SPORTS
Nepal announces 20-man squad for last round of AFC Asian Qualifiers
Nepal announces 20-man squad for last round of AFC Asian Qua...
KATHMANDU, March 21: A 20-man national football squad has been announced for the final Asian Football Confederations (AFC) Asian Qualifiers match against Yemen in Doha, Qatar on March 27. Nepal’s qualifications chances are over reeling at the bottom of the table with two points whereas Yemen, on sev...
Mar 21, 2018
SPORTS
Manandhar elected National Footballers’ Association chair
Manandhar elected National Footballers’ Association chair
KATHMANDU, March 21: Rajesh Manandhar has been elected as the Chairperson of the National Footballers’ Association on Tuesday. The former footballer Manandhar defeated Anil Gurung, a Laxmi Hundai Manang Marshyangdhi Club striker, with a margin of four votes in the election held at the ANFA head offi...
Mar 21, 2018
SPORTS
CAN announces Chand-led working committee
CAN announces Chand-led working committee
KATHMANDU, March 21: The elected body of Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has named a seven-member working committee to call the special general meeting as per the direction of International Cricket Council (ICC).
Mar 21, 2018
SOCIETY
IFRC summons NRCS officials over quake funds misuse
IFRC summons NRCS officials over quake funds misuse
KATHMANDU, March 21: The Asia-Pacific regional office of the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) has summoned Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) Chairman Sanjeev Thapa and NRCS Earthquake Response Operation head Umesh Prasad Dhakal to inquire about the organization's alleged involvement in gros...
Mar 21, 2018
ECONOMY
Rising imports show robust growth in construction sector
Rising imports show robust growth in construction sector
KATHMANDU, March 21: There has been a steep rise in import of construction materials and industrial raw materials over the past two years. This indicates the construction and man ufacturing sector of the nation has at least been vibrant. A report published by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) suggests that th...
Mar 21, 2018
ECONOMY
Nabil Foundation to support corneal transplant
Nabil Foundation to support corneal transplant
KATHMANDU, March 21: Nabil Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nepal Eye Program, Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology (NEP TIO) on Tuesday for the treatment of patients deprived of eyesight due to cornea problems.
Mar 21, 2018
ECONOMY
Landlocked countries have become unrestricted market for others: Yadav
Landlocked countries have become unrestricted market for oth...
KATHMANDU, March 21: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Matrika Prasad Yadav has said that the landlocked countries and least developed countries have become unrestricted market for trade of other countries.
Mar 21, 2018
POLITICS
Ministers, officials busy in inaugurations, formalities
Ministers, officials busy in inaugurations, formalities
KATHMANDU, March 21: Those elected to top positions in the executive and legislative branches have come under flak for spending too much time attending formal functions and accepting congratulations from well-wishers.
Mar 21, 2018
SOCIETY
Prime suspect of Durbar Marg gang-rape arrested
Prime suspect of Durbar Marg gang-rape arrested
KATHMANDU, March 21: Police have arrested the prime suspect of the gang-rape of a girl that took place some two months ago at Landmark Hotel, Durbar Marg, Kathmandu. Shailesh Karki was arrested from Durbar Marg on Tuesday.
Mar 21, 2018