POLITICS
Madhes parties to join any govt that okays amendment
Madhes parties to join any govt that okays amendment
KATHMANDU, Dec 28: Senior leaders of the Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN) and Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) have expressed readiness to support any party in forming the government if their concerns related to the constitution are addressed.
Dec 28, 2017
SOCIETY
High-level panel visits Birgunj inferno site
High-level panel visits Birgunj inferno site
BIRGUNJ, Dec 28: A high-level committee of the government has visited the site where a massive fire broke out at Super Gas Industry in Birgunj Sub-metropolis-18 of Parsa district last week, killing two firefighters.
Dec 28, 2017
SOCIETY
Health Ministry downplays NHRC drugs report
Health Ministry downplays NHRC drugs report
KATHMANDU, Dec 28: The Ministry of Health has downplayed the report of the National Health Research Council (NHRC), which recently said some life-saving drugs supplied by the government and the private sector were found substandard.
Dec 28, 2017
ECONOMY
Tourist Information Centre opens in Dhulikhel
Tourist Information Centre opens in Dhulikhel
BANEPA, Dec 28: A tourist information center has been opened at Dhulikhel, of Kavre, to provide necessary information to tourists and to promote tourism attractions in the district.
Dec 28, 2017
ECONOMY
Banks on lending spree despite slow deposit growth
Banks on lending spree despite slow deposit growth
KATHMANDU, Dec 28: Slow deposit growth has not restrained banks from ramping up their loan disbursements, indicating that lendable funds in the banking industry will soon dry up if the situation does not reverse.
Dec 28, 2017
ECONOMY
Nepse plunges to nine-month low
Nepse plunges to nine-month low
KATHMANDU, Dec 28: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index plunged 21.53 points on Wednesday to close at a nine-month low of 1,425.51 points.
Dec 28, 2017
ECONOMY
Hishila Maharjan Bags the title of Liril Fresh Face
Hishila Maharjan Bags the title of Liril Fresh Face
KATHMANDU, Dec 28: Hishila Maharjan has bagged the title of the 4th Season of Liril Fresh Face. Hishila was declared winner the finale held on Wednesday evening, according to a statement issued by Unilever Nepal.
Dec 28, 2017
Editorial
Unwarranted
Unwarranted
Rani Pokhari dispute
Dec 28, 2017
SOCIETY
Government building 300 houses in Gorkha for the poor
Government building 300 houses in Gorkha for the poor
GORKHA, Dec 28: The government has been constructing as many as 300 houses for the poor, underprivileged and marginalized people in Gorkha under the Public Residential Program (PRC).
Dec 28, 2017
OPINION
Prosperity over politics
Prosperity over politics
If Nepal wants to reach middle-income status, it must include women in positions of power and influence, especially in business and politics.
Dec 28, 2017