ECONOMY
Kathmandu denizens have chosen the internet over cable television
Kathmandu denizens have chosen the internet over cable telev...
KATHMANDU, April 30: Although the government has made it compulsory for television operators to digitalize their cable, many Kathmandu denizens have not yet converted their televisions to digital.
Apr 30, 2018
ECONOMY
IBN begins exploring new projects
IBN begins exploring new projects
KATHMANDU, April 30: With limited projects in its ambit, Investment Board Nepal (IBN) has now started exploring new projects, which will be later showcased at different forums to draw foreign investments.
Apr 30, 2018
ECONOMY
Phone users have paid Rs 1.59 billion to rebuild Dharahara
Phone users have paid Rs 1.59 billion to rebuild Dharahara
KATHMANDU, April 30: All phone users have so far paid more than Rs 1.59 billion as additional telecommunication service charges (TSC) to rebuild Dharahara, the historical monument which was knocked down by the earthquake of 2015. Three years have shot by since telecom users started paying money for...
Apr 30, 2018
VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX
Valley Pollution Levels for April 29, 2018
Valley Pollution Levels for April 29, 2018
Valley Pollution Levels for April 29, 2018
Apr 30, 2018
ECONOMY
7.5 percent Province 3 quake victims yet to sign contract for housing grant
7.5 percent Province 3 quake victims yet to sign contract fo...
MAKWANPUR, April 30: In Province 3's 13 districts, which are among the most affected ones by the devastating 2015 Gorkha earthquake, only 364,476 beneficiaries of housing reconstruction grant have started rebuilding their houses. This is only 61.4 percent of the total quake victims of 593,516 in the...
Apr 30, 2018
SOCIETY
Preparations in full swing for Modi's Janakpur visit
Preparations in full swing for Modi's Janakpur visit
JANAKPURDHAM, April 30: It is yet to be confirmed whether Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi will visit Janakpur on May 11 or not but preparations have already begun for his security and other necessities.
Apr 30, 2018
ECONOMY
Student unions urge FM to allocate 20 pc budget for education sector
Student unions urge FM to allocate 20 pc budget for educatio...
KATHMANDU, April 29: Five student unions affiliated to different political parties submitted a two-point memorandum on Sunday to Finance Minister Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada, demanding allocation of at least 20 percent budget to the education sector for the upcoming fiscal year.
Apr 30, 2018
SPORTS
Chris Lynn guides Kolkata Knight Riders to win against Royal Challengers Bangalore
Chris Lynn guides Kolkata Knight Riders to win against Royal...
Chris Lynn scored a 52-ball 62* as Kolkata Knight Riders chased down a 176-run target set by Royal Challengers Bangalore in 19.1 overs
Apr 30, 2018
SOCIETY
PM Oli, Prez Bhandari and VP Pun extend best wishes on Buddha Jayanti
PM Oli, Prez Bhandari and VP Pun extend best wishes on Buddh...
KATHMANDU April 30: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that Gautam Buddha remains a symbol of pride for all Nepalis, as he made a huge contribution to human welfare after being born in Nepali territory.
Apr 30, 2018
SOCIETY
23 countries agree to develop Lumbini as gateway to Buddhist Circuit
23 countries agree to develop Lumbini as gateway to Buddhist...
KATHMANDU, April 30: A gathering of 23 countries from across the globe has agreed to promote Lumbini as the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a foundation of Buddhism and world peace as envisioned in their previous declaration issued in 2016.
Apr 30, 2018