ECONOMY
Energy minister Sharma unveils ambitious plan to produce 17000 MW
Energy minister Sharma unveils ambitious plan to produce 170...
KATHMANDU, April 18: Energy minister Janardan Sharma has unveiled an ambitious plan to produce 17000 MW within the next seven years.
Apr 18, 2017
POLITICS
Four security chiefs brief PM Dahal about latest security situation
Four security chiefs brief PM Dahal about latest security s...
KATHMANDU, April 18: Prime Minister Puspa Kamal Dahal on Tuesday has held a meeting in Baluwatar , Kathmandu with chiefs of the four security agencies-Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, Nepal Army and Central Bureau of Investigation -with a view to keeping himself abreast of the latest security sit...
Apr 18, 2017
ELECTION
Leaders found engaging in EC banned activities
Leaders found engaging in EC banned activities
MELAMCHI, April 18: The political parties in Sindhupalchowk have started engaging in activities as road inauguration in violation of the election code of conduct.
Apr 18, 2017
ECONOMY
New Year offer boosts LG TV sale: Chaudhary Group
New Year offer boosts LG TV sale: Chaudhary Group
KATHMANDU, April 18: Chaudhary Group (CG) has said that sale of 49-inch and 55-inch LG Television has increased in the Nepali market after it announced ‘Celebrate New Year like Never Before’ offer.
Apr 18, 2017
WORLD
Pence visits Japan, turning focus to trade with key ally
Pence visits Japan, turning focus to trade with key ally
TOKYO (AP) — U.S. Vice President Mike Pence arrived in Japan for talks Tuesday expected to focus largely on trade with America's anchor ally in the region.
Apr 18, 2017
ELECTION
Adviser to Mustang's ex-King to run for Lomangthan's top post
Adviser to Mustang's ex-King to run for Lomangthan's top pos...
MUSTANG, April 18: Former King of Mustang late Jigme Parwal Bista's adviser, Indra Dhara Bista, has declared his candidacy for the chief post of Lomangthan Village Council.
Apr 18, 2017
WORLD
Trump talks tough on North Korea, says Kim 'gotta behave
Trump talks tough on North Korea, says Kim 'gotta behave
PANMUNJOM, South Korea (AP) — The White House displayed a tough and unyielding approach to North Korea and its nuclear ambitions Monday, with President Donald Trump warning that Kim Jong Un has "gotta behave" and Vice President Mike Pence sternly advising Kim not to test America's resolve and milita...
Apr 18, 2017
SOCIETY
Man accused of Facebook video killing said he 'just snapped'
Man accused of Facebook video killing said he 'just snapped'
CLEVELAND (AP) — In a rambling video, Steve Stephens said, "I snapped, I just snapped." But as the manhunt dragged on Monday for the man accused of posting Facebook footage of himself killing a retiree, police were unable to explain what set him off.
Apr 18, 2017
VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX
Valley Pollution Levels
Valley Pollution Levels
The graph above is based on the pollutant of fine particulate matter, PM2.5 (PM less than 2.5 microns) of Kathmandu Valley in a day
Apr 18, 2017
WORLD
Turkey's president Erdogan fulfills ambition, but at a cost
Turkey's president Erdogan fulfills ambition, but at a cost
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has finally fulfilled his long-held ambition to expand his powers after Sunday's referendum handed him the reins of his country's governance. But success did not come without a cost.
Apr 18, 2017