SPORTS
Firmino sparks five-goal Liverpool as leaders open nine-point gap
Firmino sparks five-goal Liverpool as leaders open nine-poin...
LIVERPOOL, Dec 30: A Roberto Firmino hat-trick proved the highlight of Liverpool’s 5-1 demolition of Arsenal as the Premier League leaders opened a nine-point gap over Tottenham Hotspur, who lost 3-1 to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Wembley.
Dec 30, 2018
SOCIETY
Country's first supercomputer installed at IT Park
Country's first supercomputer installed at IT Park
BANEPA, Dec 30: Kathmandu University (KU) has installed a supercomputer at Information Technology (IT) Park. This is the first time the country got a supercomputer, which is expected to contribute significantly in the sector of research and handling of databases.
Dec 30, 2018
ECONOMY, POLITICS
PMO awards contract to Huawei agent without competition
PMO awards contract to Huawei agent without competition
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has awarded a contract to set up a video conferencing system for the ‘war room’ at the PMO to Chinese company Huawei, in breach of public procurement laws. The system is meant for rapid response to various issues of governance.
Dec 30, 2018
SOCIETY
Gurung community celebrating Tamu Lhosar today
Gurung community celebrating Tamu Lhosar today
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: The Gurung community is marking the 'Tamu Lhosar' as the New Year from today by bidding adieu to the old one.
Dec 30, 2018
SOCIETY
Give birth to a girl, get insurance of Rs 100,000: CM Raut
Give birth to a girl, get insurance of Rs 100,000: CM Raut
RAUTAHAT, Dec 30: In view of implementing the 'Beti Bachau, Beti Padhau' (save girl, educate girl) campaign launched by Province 2 government, Chief Minister Mohammad Lalbabu Raut on Saturday announced that the provincial government will cover the cost of insurance worth Rs 100,000 for every girl bo...
Dec 30, 2018
ECONOMY
64 local units yet to see presence of commercial bank
64 local units yet to see presence of commercial bank
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: Commercial banks are yet to open their branch offices in over five dozen local units. According to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), commercial banks have reached 689 local units as of Wednesday.
Dec 30, 2018
SOCIETY
Using public transport an ordeal for disabled people
Using public transport an ordeal for disabled people
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: Deyan Sunuwar, 23, of Dakshindhoka has been a wheelchair user for 12 years. And during all these years, he has struggled daily while accessing public transport.
Dec 30, 2018
SOCIETY
Karnali Province to establish integrated settlement in Khadagaun
Karnali Province to establish integrated settlement in Khada...
SURKHET, Dec 30: As part of its effort to rehabilitate the locals rendered homeless by the massive fire in Khadagaun last week, the provincial government of Karnali has announced to construct an integrated settlement for the fire victims.
Dec 30, 2018
POLITICS
AG consulting experts to challenge stay order in Sumargi case
AG consulting experts to challenge stay order in Sumargi cas...
KATHMANDU, Dec30: The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is consulting legal experts about filing a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the apex court's recent stay order clearing a way for businessman Ajeya Sumargi to withdraw unexplained money that was blocked by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Dec 30, 2018
ECONOMY
Plan to bring 300 e-buses to city receives mixed response
Plan to bring 300 e-buses to city receives mixed response
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: Government's announcement to operate 300 electric buses for public transportation in the Kathmandu Valley has received mixed response from former finance ministers and experts.
Dec 30, 2018