ECONOMY
Inflation still in double digits
Inflation still in double digits
KATHMANDU, June 17: Despite government's claims of having cracked its whip at price rises, the country's inflation is hovering at double digits.
According to the central bank's macroeconomic update, for the 10th month of the current fiscal year, consumer price inflation stood at 10 percent.
Jun 17, 2016
SPORTS
USA beats Ecuador 2-1 in Copa America quarterfinals
USA beats Ecuador 2-1 in Copa America quarterfinals
SEATTLE, June 17: Clint Dempsey scored for the third straight game on a first-half header and set up Gyasi Zardes for a tap-in goal midway through the second half, boosting the United States into the Copa America semifinals with a 2-1 win over Ecuador on Thursday night.
Jun 17, 2016
ECONOMY
Nepal, US affirm trade potential
Nepal, US affirm trade potential
KATHMANDU, June 17: The second US-Nepal Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) council meeting, held in the US capital -- Washington, DC, affirmed both the countries' belief that the bilateral trade and investment relationship has great potential that can be realized through adoption of ena...
Jun 17, 2016
ECONOMY
Obi Worldphone enters Nepal
Obi Worldphone enters Nepal
KATHMANDU, June 17: The Silicon Valley-based smartphone-maker Obi Worldphone has announced its entry into the Nepal market.
Issuing a statement on Thursday, Obi Worldphone -- a company founded by Apple Inc ex-CEO John Sculley -- said it had partnered with Jyoti Group subsidiary Starck Tech and laun...
Jun 17, 2016
ECONOMY
'Dhurmus-Suntali' Brand Ambassadors Of City Express
'Dhurmus-Suntali' Brand Ambassadors Of City Express
KATHMANDU, June 17: City Express Money Transfer announced Thursday that Sita Ram Kattel and Kunjana Ghimire, who play the characters Dhurmus and Suntali in the comedy series Meri Bassai, have been roped in as its brand ambassadors.
Jun 17, 2016
ECONOMY
Dragonair Awards Its Top-Performing Agents In Nepal
Dragonair Awards Its Top-Performing Agents In Nepal
KATHMANDU, June 17: Dragonair said Thursday it had honored its top-performing passenger and cargo agents in Nepal on Wednesday for their service to passengers and contribution to the success of Dragonair in the Nepali market in 2015.
Jun 17, 2016
ECONOMY
Tata Motors showroom in Dang
Tata Motors showroom in Dang
KATHMANDU, June 17: Tata Motors Wednesday opened a new showroom in Dang.
Jun 17, 2016
SPORTS
Atletico Madrid signs Argentina midfielder Nicolas Gaitan
Atletico Madrid signs Argentina midfielder Nicolas Gaitan
MADRID, June 17: Atletico Madrid says it has reached a deal with Benfica to sign Argentina midfielder Nicolas Gaitan.
Jun 17, 2016
WORLD
Ukraine 'outraged' by UN chief's remarks on Russia
Ukraine 'outraged' by UN chief's remarks on Russia
UNITED NATIONS, June 17: Ukraine's U.N. ambassador said Thursday he is "completely outraged" by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's comments in a prepared speech saying Russia has a critical role to play in ending the conflict in his country.
Jun 17, 2016
SPORTS
Subdued Germany held by Poland
Subdued Germany held by Poland
SAINT-DENIS, June 16: Germany and Poland played out the first goalless draw of the European Championship on Thursday in a dour match at the Stade de France.
Jun 17, 2016