ECONOMY, POLITICS
Govt dissolves National Trading Limited
Govt dissolves National Trading Limited
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: The government has decided to dissolve the National Trading Limited, a public enterprise established some five decades ago, to ensure regular supply of essential goods at reasonable prices.
Jan 30, 2018
POLITICS, ELECTION
Nearly half of 56 National Assembly members elected unopposed
Nearly half of 56 National Assembly members elected unoppose...
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Nearly half of the total 56 members of the upper house to be elected have been elected unopposed.
Jan 30, 2018
ECONOMY
Energy ministry dragging feet on electricity regulatory body formation
Energy ministry dragging feet on electricity regulatory body...
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Electricity tariff in Nepal is one of the highest in South Asia. Experts say unregulated power purchase agreements signed with hydropower developers by Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is one of the reasons that has made electricity expensive in Nepal.
Jan 30, 2018
POLITICS
RJPN wary as left and FSFN in power-sharing talks
RJPN wary as left and FSFN in power-sharing talks
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: A serious mistrust and suspicion has surfaced between the Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN) and Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) lately as the left alliance has expedited backdoor negotiations with FSFN to form government in Province 2 with its support.
Jan 30, 2018
SOCIETY
Buildings under-construction for offices that will cease to exist soon
Buildings under-construction for offices that will cease to...
RASUWA, Jan 30: With the implementation of federal set up, most of the government offices at the district headquarters will cease to exist starting 11 April. Surprisingly, many such offices are adding new buildings in their premises.
Jan 30, 2018
SOCIETY
'Chairpersons using office vehicle as their own'
'Chairpersons using office vehicle as their own'
DANG, Jan 30: Shanti Chaudhary, the vice-chairperson of Gadhwa Rural Municipality, is the coordinator of the judicial committee of the rural municipality. As she has been entrusted with the responsibility of settling and resolving all the legal issues, she often has to travel to remote areas for doi...
Jan 30, 2018
SOCIETY
Local units facing difficulties due to lack of laws: Reps
Local units facing difficulties due to lack of laws: Reps
UDAYAPUR, Jan 30: Local level representatives have said that they have been facing difficulties to operate the local bodies in a full-fledged manner due to the lack of the necessary laws and directives required for the operation of the local bodies.
Jan 30, 2018
SOCIETY
20 Nepali workers rescued from Kuwait
20 Nepali workers rescued from Kuwait
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: The Nepal Embassy in Kuwait has rescued as many as 20 workers from Sulebiya Project of Kharif National Company and repatriated them.
Jan 30, 2018
ECONOMY
Ornamental fish high in demand
Ornamental fish high in demand
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Aquariums housing a plethora of ornamental fishes and other aquatic animals have been an integral part of many Nepali houses.
Jan 30, 2018
POLITICS
JSC selecting chief registrar for SC Tuesday
JSC selecting chief registrar for SC Tuesday
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) headed by Chief Justice Gopal Prasad Parajuli has scheduled a meeting for Tuesday in order to select chief registrar for the Supreme Court.
Jan 30, 2018