SOCIETY
Pushpa Kamal Dahal's son Prakash passes away
Pushpa Kamal Dahal's son Prakash passes away
KATHMANDU, Nov 19: Norvic hospital has confirmed the death of Prakash Dahal due to cardiac arrest. Prakash is the son of former Prime Minister and current UCPN Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
Nov 19, 2017
WORLD
AC/DC founding member Malcolm Young dead at 64
AC/DC founding member Malcolm Young dead at 64
NEW YORK, Nov 19: Malcolm Young, the rhythm guitarist and guiding force behind the bawdy hard rock band AC/DC who helped create such head-banging anthems as “Highway to Hell,” ″Hells Bells” and “Back in Black,” has died. He was 64.
Nov 19, 2017
ECONOMY
Handicraft fair attracts 25,000 visitors on second day
Handicraft fair attracts 25,000 visitors on second day
KATHMANDU, Nov 19: The Fifteenth Handicraft Trade Fair, which started at Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall in Kathmandu on Friday, has received more than 25,000 visitors on its second day. Issuing a statement, Federation of Handicraft Association of Nepal (FHAN) said that the expo drew transactions wo...
Nov 19, 2017
ECONOMY
As veg prices go up, meat sale shows signs of rise
As veg prices go up, meat sale shows signs of rise
KATHMANDU, Nov 19: Meat consumption in Kathmandu valley has not gone down even after the festive seasons are over, concurrently with increasing prices and decreasing consumption of vegetables.
Nov 19, 2017
ECONOMY
CAAN begins inspection of new radar system from Bhatte Danda
CAAN begins inspection of new radar system from Bhatte Danda
KATHMANDU, Nov 19: Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has conducted a flight inspection of Mode S Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar (MSSR) system on Saturday which was newly installed at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and Bhatte Danda of Lalitpur.
Nov 19, 2017
ECONOMY
Further uncertainty grips stalled project
Further uncertainty grips stalled project
KATHMANDU, Nov 19: Works of Budhigandaki Hydroelectric Project have remained at a standstill for at least the last six months, particularly due to controversies over handing over the project’s contract to a Chinese company.
Nov 19, 2017
ECONOMY
NRNA to form investment company for infrastructure funding
NRNA to form investment company for infrastructure funding
KATHMANDU, Nov 19: Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has decided to set up an investment company to make significant investment in the infrastructure sector of Nepal.
Nov 19, 2017
SOCIETY
Prakash Dahal hospitalized in critical condition
Prakash Dahal hospitalized in critical condition
KATHMANDU, Nov 19: Prakash Dahal, the son of Maoist-UCPN Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal, has been hospitalized at Norvic Hospital on Sunday morning.
Nov 19, 2017
SOCIETY, ELECTION
Unidentified group tears sample ballot papers in Baglung
Unidentified group tears sample ballot papers in Baglung
BAGLUNG, Nov 19: An unidentified group seized and tore sample ballot papers in Baglung on Saturday, while they were being taken to Nishikhola Rural Municipality-3 for educating the voters.
Nov 19, 2017
POLITICS, ELECTION
Constitution amendment top agenda of Dhanusha candidates
Constitution amendment top agenda of Dhanusha candidates
Parliamentary and provincial elections are just few days away. One of the heated election campaign is presently underway in Dhanusha where some of the big names in Madhes politics are contending for parliamentary seats with all their might. Suresh Yadav of Republica recently talked with these candid...
Nov 19, 2017