ECONOMY
Stocks close flat in lackluster trading
Stocks close flat in lackluster trading
KATHMANDU: The market opened for trading on a slightly positive note and added more than 2 points in the morning session. However, stocks came under pressure as the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index erased all its initial gains by midday. The benchmark index then wavered along the unchanged line to...
Jan 25, 2019
POLITICS
Revision in export provision elates takeholders
Revision in export provision elates takeholders
KATHMANDU, Jan 25: Industrialists are upbeat with the government’s preparation to make an amendment to Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Act to encourage investors for putting their money to set up export-oriented industries in SEZs.
Jan 25, 2019
POLITICS
Govt calls bids to set up Digital Action Room at PMO
Govt calls bids to set up Digital Action Room at PMO
KATHMANDU, Jan 25: The government has called bids on Thursday to develop a Digital Action Room at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) after canceling a controversial contract with an agent of Chinese company Huawei.
Jan 25, 2019
POLITICS
Ruling, oppn parties all set for epic clash in House today
Ruling, oppn parties all set for epic clash in House today
KATHMANDU, Jan 25: The government plans to forcibly push forward the National Medical Education Bill in the House of Representatives on Friday, while the main opposition Nepali Congress has warned that there will be a strong counter-push.
Jan 25, 2019
POLITICS
Govt slams statement of Western countries, UN on transitional justice
Govt slams statement of Western countries, UN on transitiona...
KATHMANDU, Jan 25: While expressing dissatisfaction over a joint statement issued by some Western countries and the United Nations on transitional justice, the government of Nepal has said that ‘foreigners’ do not need to remind Nepal about this since transitional justice issues in Nepal are being...
Jan 25, 2019
POLITICS, SOCIETY
I'm not against any party or person but for a proper system: Dr KC
I'm not against any party or person but for a proper system:...
KATHMANDU, Jan 25: Senior orthopedic surgeon Dr Govinda KC on Thursday said that his struggle since 2012 was never targeted against any political party or group, any individual, organization or institution, but it was for establishing a proper system in medical education in the country.
Jan 25, 2019
SOCIETY
Dejected and disappointed, former combatants want to forget their past
Dejected and disappointed, former combatants want to forget...
ROLPA, Jan 25: Fanning the flames of her wood-burning stove, former Maoist combatant Sukamaya Budha recalled how she had taken up arms during the rebellion, believing to be fighting for change and equality.
Jan 25, 2019
SOCIETY
India illegally building wall near no-man's land
India illegally building wall near no-man's land
KANCHANPUR, Jan 25: The Indian side has been building a brick wall near the no-man's land at Dokebazaar of Purnawas Municipality-11 of Kanchanpur.
Jan 25, 2019
ECONOMY
Nepal adds 309 shares to secure voting rights in IBRD
Nepal adds 309 shares to secure voting rights in IBRD
KATHMANDU, Jan 24: Nepal has secured its voting rights by deciding to purchase an additional 309 unit of shares in the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development under the World Bank Group.
Jan 24, 2019
My City, Lifestyle
Right ways to groom your Beard
Right ways to groom your Beard
Your urge to grow a long beard is strong? Be patient!!! Just start growing it. Don’t even think of trimming or styling for the first few weeks.
Jan 24, 2019