POLITICS
Lawmakers demand action against Prasain
Lawmakers demand action against Prasain
KATHMANDU, July 30: Three women lawmakers from the main opposition Nepali Congress have tabled a motion of urgent public importance in parliament, demanding stringent action against the owner of the Jhapa-based B&C Medical College Durga Prasain for his controversial remarks about female Nepali stude...
Jul 30, 2018
SOCIETY
Drunken flydubai captain barred from flying
Drunken flydubai captain barred from flying
An aircraft belonging to Fly Dubai is in stand-by position to fly to Dubai, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. Around 154 passengers are ready to board the aircraft after receiving boarding passes from the counter and going through all immigration formalities and security checks.
Jul 30, 2018
POLITICS
PHSC may take decision on CJ today
PHSC may take decision on CJ today
KATHMANDU, July 30: The Parliamentary Hearings Special Committee (PHSC) may take a decision Monday on whether to endorse the name of acting Chief Justice Deepak Raj Joshee as the Chief Justice (CJ) of the Supreme Court.
Jul 30, 2018
ECONOMY
Hike in vehicle rental cost to make tour packages dearer
Hike in vehicle rental cost to make tour packages dearer
KATHMANDU, July 30: Tourist motor vehicle service providers are increasing vehicle rental costs from October 1.
Jul 30, 2018
ECONOMY
Business community take to the streets in Birgunj
Business community take to the streets in Birgunj
BIRGUNJ, July 30: Business community of Birgunj took to the streets on Sunday to protest hike in different tax rates by Birgunj Metropolitan City.
Jul 30, 2018
ECONOMY
Nepse begins week with marginal gains
Nepse begins week with marginal gains
KATHMANDU, July 30: Stocks remained mostly positive during Sunday's trading. Nonetheless, the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index couldn't maintain its highest intraday level at the close. Despite a slight pullback, Nepse managed to end the first trading day of the week 3.62 points higher to close at...
Jul 30, 2018
ECONOMY
Farmers in Province 1 upset by dwindling prices, slower sales
Farmers in Province 1 upset by dwindling prices, slower sale...
PANCHTHAR, July 30: Farmers in Province 1 have become weary because of the slowdown in sales of their cash crops including cardamom, ginger, and seasonal vegetables.
Jul 30, 2018
SOCIETY
Conservation efforts boost dolphin population
Conservation efforts boost dolphin population
TIKAPUR, July 30: Biplav Raj Shrestha, 23, of Vajani Municipality in Kailali is pursuing master's degree in engineering at a Hyderabad-based college in India.
Jul 30, 2018
SOCIETY
Nepal-India Think Tank Summit on Tuesday
Nepal-India Think Tank Summit on Tuesday
KATHMANDU, July 30: A one-day Nepal-India Think Tank Summit is being held in Kathmandu on Tuesday with the objective of improving bilateral relations between Nepal and India through multi-faceted collaboration among think-tanks in both the countries.
Jul 30, 2018
POLITICS
Govt criticized for permitting pvt agricultural, forestry colleges
Govt criticized for permitting pvt agricultural, forestry co...
KATMANDU, July 30: The government's decision to grant affiliation to seven private agricultural colleges and a forestry college has drawn criticism from various quarters including the ruling parties.
Jul 30, 2018