POLITICS
Race for chief ministers begins
Race for chief ministers begins
KATHMANDU, Dec 12: Sher Dhan Rai, Lal Babu Raut, Astha Laxmi Shakya, Prithvi Subba Gurung, Shankar Pokharel, Mahendra Bahadur Shahi and Karna Bahadur Thapa have been seen as the frontrunners to lead the provincial governments as the left alliance and Madhes-based parties begin their search for futur...
Dec 12, 2017
POLITICS
Deuba govt set to appoint provincial governors
Deuba govt set to appoint provincial governors
KATHMANDU, Dec 12: The current government is planning to appoint governors in all seven provinces before the new government is formed, said the government spokesperson.
Dec 12, 2017
ECONOMY
Mega Bank appoints Anupama Khunjeli acting CEO
Mega Bank appoints Anupama Khunjeli acting CEO
KATHMANDU, Dec 12: Mega Bank Nepal Ltd has appointed Anupama Khunjeli as the acting chief executive officer (CEO) of the bank, on Monday.
Dec 12, 2017
ECONOMY
Mobile phone imports via Birgunj jumps five times
Mobile phone imports via Birgunj jumps five times
BIRGUNJ, Dec 12: Import of mobile phones has jumped by more than five times via the Birgunj customs point.
Dec 12, 2017
ECONOMY
Banking services still centered around capital city
Banking services still centered around capital city
KATHMANDU, Dec 12: The services of bank and financial institutions (BFIs) are still largely concentrated in and around the capital city though the country has moved toward a federal set-up.
Dec 12, 2017
ECONOMY
Malaysian group plans to invest in Nepal’s hydropower
Malaysian group plans to invest in Nepal’s hydropower
KATHMANDU, Dec 12: A Malaysian investor, which employs over 400 Nepalis as security personnel in Malaysia, has announced its plan to invest US$ 400 million in Nepal.
Dec 12, 2017
ECONOMY
Seven hotels of star category came into operation in 2017
Seven hotels of star category came into operation in 2017
KATHMANDU, Dec 12: Seven hotels of star category, including one five-star hotel, have opened services in 2017 until the end of November.
Dec 12, 2017
ELECTION
High invalid votes scoff at EC’s voter education
High invalid votes scoff at EC’s voter education
ILAM, Dec 12: Like in the previous elections, there were scores of invalid votes during the recently concluded parliamentary and provincial elections.
Dec 12, 2017
POLITICS
JC to appoint district judges through open competition
JC to appoint district judges through open competition
KATHMANDU, Dec 12: In a significant move, the Judicial Council (JC) which is the authorized body to appoint judges is making final preparations to appoint district judges through open competition.
Dec 12, 2017
POLITICS
A true Nepali can never be anti-Indian or pro-Chinese: Ishwar Pokharel
A true Nepali can never be anti-Indian or pro-Chinese: Ishwa...
Ishwar Pokharel, general secretary of CPN-UML, won a landslide victory from Kathmandu-5, beating his Nepali Congress rival Prakash Sharan Mahat. He is a powerful member of CPN-UML. Republica caught up with him to discuss the party unification, new government and more. Excerpts:
Dec 12, 2017