SOCIETY
US Embassy hosts Nepal-US Alumni Network Regional Connectivity Symposium
US Embassy hosts Nepal-US Alumni Network Regional Connectivi...
KATHMANDU, July 20: The US Embassy, in partnership with the Nepal-US Alumni Network (NUSAN), organized a half-day Regional Connectivity Symposium on Friday.
Jul 20, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Under-construction Bagmati bridge in limbo again
Under-construction Bagmati bridge in limbo again
RAUTAHAT, July 20: The construction of a bridge over Bagmati River which connects Gadhimai Municipality of Rautahat with Barahathawa Municipality of Sarlahi has hit a snag after the recent flood triggered by torrential rainfall washed away three slabs connecting the third and fourth pillars of the b...
Jul 20, 2019
POLITICS
NCP leaders seek Oli help to make Gautam organization chief
NCP leaders seek Oli help to make Gautam organization chief
KATHMANDU, July 20: Ahead of a crucial secretariat meeting slated for Sunday, a group of leaders of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) representing the erstwhile CPN-UML have been exerting pressure on the party chairman KP Oli to appoint Bamdev Gautam as the party’s organization chief. They have also u...
Jul 20, 2019
ECONOMY
Subdued inflation soars to 6.2 percent
Subdued inflation soars to 6.2 percent
KATHMANDU, July 20: Inflation, which has long remained subdued, has started to soar suddenly in the last months of the last Fiscal Year 2018/19.
Jul 20, 2019
SOCIETY
Lalita Niwas land scam probe now at final stage: CIAA
Lalita Niwas land scam probe now at final stage: CIAA
KATHMANDU, July 20: The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority on Friday said that investigations into the notorious Lalita Niwas land scam have reached the final stage.
Jul 20, 2019
POLITICS
Why Chand-led Maoists are now inclined to talks
Why Chand-led Maoists are now inclined to talks
KATHMANDU, July 20: The outlawed Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) led by Netra Bikram Chand had publicly ruled out any possibility of talks until just a few weeks ago.
Jul 20, 2019
ECONOMY
Petroleum pipeline successfully tested
Petroleum pipeline successfully tested
BARA, July 20: The petroleum pipeline constructed from Motihari of India to Amlekhgunj of Nepal was successfully tested on Friday.
Jul 20, 2019
POLITICS, SOCIETY
Chand cadre injured in Dhangadhi blast dies of injuries
Chand cadre injured in Dhangadhi blast dies of injuries
DHANGADHI, July 20: On Thursday evening, Ram Singh and Laxman Serela, cadres of the outlawed Netra Bikram Chand's outfit, entered the Neelam Hotel, an eatery, near Sahidgate in Dhangadhi.
Jul 20, 2019
ECONOMY
Import of goats halted for four months
Import of goats halted for four months
KATHMANDU, July 20: The import of goats from India has been halted for four months now, after health examination certificates of the livestock was made mandatory for import.
Jul 20, 2019
SOCIETY
Risk preparedness at all three levels of govt
Risk preparedness at all three levels of govt
RUPANDEHI, July 20: All three levels of government - local, provincial and federal - have started disaster preparedness, starting rescue and relief operations in Province 5.
Jul 20, 2019