POLITICS
NRA asks NRB to relax process for concessional loan
NRA asks NRB to relax process for concessional loan
KATHMANDU, April 5: The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has asked the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) to ease the process of sanctioning concessional home loans for the survivors of 2015 Gorkha earthquakes.
Apr 05, 2017
POLITICS
2 Chand-Maoist workers held for NC leader’s murder
2 Chand-Maoist workers held for NC leader’s murder
JAJARKOT, April 5: Police in Jajarkot district have arrested two cadres of the Netra Bikram Chand’s CPN Maoist for their involvement in the murder of Nepali Congress’ district leader Rabindra Shah.
Apr 05, 2017
SOCIETY
Trump policy to affect family planning programs in Nepal
Trump policy to affect family planning programs in Nepal
KATHMANDU, April 4: Various organizations working in the family planning sector in Nepal are going to be hit hard by US President Donald Trump’s policy of not supporting various family planning methods anywhere. Especially, the economically disadvantaged people in the remote parts of the country wil...
Apr 05, 2017
SOCIETY
SC stays probe into multi-billion rupee drug scam
SC stays probe into multi-billion rupee drug scam
KATHMANDU, April 4: The Supreme Court (SC) has stayed an ongoing government probe into a multi-billion rupee drug scam and ordered lifting of the suspension of senior government attorneys accused of letting major suspects in the case go scot-free.
Apr 05, 2017
POLITICS
Possible mayoral candidates for Kathmandu emerge
Possible mayoral candidates for Kathmandu emerge
KATHMANDU, April 4: and backdoor battle has started in the major parties with several well-known faces showing interest in becoming mayoral candidates in Kathmandu as the local level election draws nearer. The country looks all set to go to civic polls on May 14 which will elect the representatives...
Apr 05, 2017
POLITICS
EC designates election officials for Jhapa
EC designates election officials for Jhapa
DAMAK, April 5: The Election Commission has designated election officials in all 15 local levels of Jhapa for the forthcoming local elections.
Apr 05, 2017
SPORTS
Finland, Germany advance to semifinals at women's worlds
Finland, Germany advance to semifinals at women's worlds
PLYMOUTH, Mich. (AP) — Noora Raty made 16 saves, and Finland advanced to the semifinals of the women's hockey world championship with a 4-0 victory over Sweden on Tuesday.
Apr 05, 2017
SPORTS
Finland in semifinals after 4-0 victory over Sweden
Finland in semifinals after 4-0 victory over Sweden
PLYMOUTH, Mich. (AP) — Finland goalie Noora Raty finally enjoyed a bit of a breather.
Apr 05, 2017
WORLD
40-50 years needed to clear weapons in Iraq and Syria
40-50 years needed to clear weapons in Iraq and Syria
The United Nations says it will take 40 to 50 years to clear the mines, improvised explosive devices and other unexploded ordnance from Iraq and Syria.
Apr 05, 2017
WORLD
Ivanka Trump says when she disagrees with dad, 'he knows it'
Ivanka Trump says when she disagrees with dad, 'he knows it'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ivanka Trump says that when she disagrees with her father "he knows it, and I express myself with total candor."
Apr 05, 2017