ECONOMY
Lowering foreign currency payment ratio could avoid fiascos like Melamchi
Lowering foreign currency payment ratio could avoid fiascos...
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: It turns out that the cash flow problem, which the Italian contractor Cooperativa Muratori e Cementisti (CMC) di Ravenna claimed to be the prime reason behind the delay in tunnel works and head works of Melamchi Water Supply project, was its own creation.
Jan 30, 2019
ECONOMY
Reban removes 10 percent service charge
Reban removes 10 percent service charge
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Restaurant and Bar Association Nepal (Reban) has decided to remove 10 percent service charge levied on clients.
Jan 30, 2019
ECONOMY
FNCCI appeals to govt to lower interest rates
FNCCI appeals to govt to lower interest rates
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has made an appeal to the government and other concerned agencies to lower rising interest rates on bank loans.
Jan 30, 2019
My City, Gen-Next, Article
Relationship gets cold
Relationship gets cold
You know you love that kid
Want him to succeed
You do expect much from him
Jan 30, 2019
ECONOMY
Enroll migrant workers in provident fund, social security schemes, govt told
Enroll migrant workers in provident fund, social security sc...
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: A high-level task force formed to study the possibility of enrolling workers going for foreign employment in the country’s social security system has recommended to the government to include them in foreign employment provident fund and various social security schemes of the gover...
Jan 30, 2019
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Exploitation of teachers goes unchecked at private schools
Exploitation of teachers goes unchecked at private schools
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Private schools in Kathmandu have been paying meager salaries to their teachers although they charge their students exorbitant fees, Republica has learnt.
Jan 30, 2019
POLITICS
I won't be corrupt, won't tolerate corruption: PM
I won't be corrupt, won't tolerate corruption: PM
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: With questions being raised over the sincerity of the government in combating corruption, Prime Minister KP Oli, on Tuesday said that he would not tolerate corruption in any form, adding that his government would bring stringent measures to fight the menace.
Jan 30, 2019
My City, Entertainment
‘Empire’ cast member alleges homophobic attack in Chicago
‘Empire’ cast member alleges homophobic attack in Chicago
A cast member on the hit television show ‘Empire’ alleged he was physically attacked by men in Chicago who shouted racial and homophobic slurs, police said Tuesday.
Jan 30, 2019
VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX
Valley Pollution Index for Jan 29, 2019
Valley Pollution Index for Jan 29, 2019
Valley Pollution Index for Jan 29, 2019.
Jan 30, 2019
SOCIETY
Tipper-trucks threaten commuters and pedestrians
Tipper-trucks threaten commuters and pedestrians
BIRATNAGAR, Jan 30: Laxmi Dhakal, 11, of Sundar Haraincha-9 lost her life on Monday after being crushed by a tipper-truck (Na 3 Kha 3355) heading toward Biratnagar from Biratchowk. Three months ago, thirty-five-year old Gita Katuwal of Rautamai Municipality-2 of Udayapur died after a tipper-truck hi...
Jan 30, 2019