SOCIETY
Letter grading: SLC leaps into the modern era
Letter grading: SLC leaps into the modern era
The newly-introduced letter-grading system for the School Leaving Certificate (SLC) has become a topic of discussion. This is the first time the grading system has been applied in the 82-year history of the SLC held in Grade 10.
Jun 22, 2016
ECONOMY
Bheri-Babai Diversion Project contractor hires more than 300
Bheri-Babai Diversion Project contractor hires more than 300
KOHALPUR, June 21: As many as 300 Nepalis have been employed at a unit set up for producing cement and iron pipes for a tunnel for the Bheri-Babai Diversion Multipurpose project.
Jun 22, 2016
SOCIETY
Water level above danger mark in Saptakoshi river
Water level above danger mark in Saptakoshi river
ITAHARI, June 22: The water level in the Saptakoshi River has reached at danger mark on Wednesday morning due to the incessant rainfall in Eastern region since Monday night.
Jun 22, 2016
ECONOMY
BAFIA amendment bill back at Finance Committee for review
BAFIA amendment bill back at Finance Committee for review
KATHMANDU, June 21: Following widespread criticisms of some of the provisions in a bill to amendment the Bank and Financial Institution Act (BAFIA), a full house meeting of the parliament on Tuesday sent the bill back to the parliament’s Finance Committee for further discussion and revision.
Jun 22, 2016
ECONOMY
‘Livelihood revival as important as reconstruction’
‘Livelihood revival as important as reconstruction’
KATHMANDU, June 21: Nepal’s key development partners have made an unequivocal call to expedite reconstruction work that directly supports livelihood recovery of earthquake-affected communities.
Jun 22, 2016
ECONOMY
New York appeals court rules in favor of NRB
New York appeals court rules in favor of NRB
KATHMANDU, June 21: An eight-year saga finally ended on Monday after a US court ruled in favor of NRB which will now be able to access the $ 1 million from its New York account that had been frozen in 2010.
Jun 22, 2016
ECONOMY
Siddhartha Bank starts operations after merger
Siddhartha Bank starts operations after merger
KATHMANDU, June 21: Siddhartha Bank Ltd (SBL) has started operations Tuesday after successfully completing its merger with Business Universal Development Bank Ltd (BUDBL).
Jun 22, 2016
ECONOMY
Ncell unveils ‘Day Voice Pack’
Ncell unveils ‘Day Voice Pack’
KATHMANDU, June 21: Telephone service provider Ncell has announced its ‘Day Voice Pack’ scheme offering its prepaid subscribers 30 minutes on-net talk-time for Rs 8 (including taxes).
Jun 22, 2016
ECONOMY
Emirates inaugurates new office
Emirates inaugurates new office
KATHMANDU, June 21: Dubai-based airline Emirates has inaugurated its newly refurbished sales office located at the Saakha Building in Hattisar, Kathmandu.
Jun 22, 2016
Lifestyle
Motivational young woman inspires biopic
Motivational young woman inspires biopic
KATHMANDU, June 21: Sristi KC is an inspirational young woman who lives her life with positivity despite losing her eyesight at the age of 16 due to a doctor’s negligence. She is the founder of Blind Rocks, an organization that works to empower blind people.
Jun 22, 2016