ECONOMY
Vivo introduces new smartphone
Vivo introduces new smartphone
KATHMANDU, April 4: Vivo has introduced its new smartphone, Vivo V9, in the Nepali market. The new model features full-view display and 90 percent screen-to-body ratio, according to the company.
Apr 04, 2018
POLITICS
New law to restrict 'unnecessary foreign junket'
New law to restrict 'unnecessary foreign junket'
KATHMANDU, April 4: The government has started to formulate a new law to restrict 'unnecessary foreign junket' of civil servants. The move is aimed at controlling rampant foreign junkets of bureaucrats causing loss of billions of rupees from the state coffers each year.
Apr 04, 2018
ECONOMY
Tax-related verdicts may be scrutinized: Law Minister Tamang
Tax-related verdicts may be scrutinized: Law Minister Tamang
KATHMANDU, April 4: Expressing serious reservations over a controversial verdict relating to a Rs 61 billion tax waiver handed down by the Supreme Court in the recent past, newly-appointed Law Minister Sher Bahadur Tamang has spoken of placing the justices responsible for issuing such a verdict unde...
Apr 04, 2018
ECONOMY
As transport cartel intensifies protests, Mayur Yatayat holds its ground
As transport cartel intensifies protests, Mayur Yatayat hold...
KATHMANDU, April 4: Despite obstructions from transport cartel, Mayur Yatayat, a newly introduced bus service along the Arniko Highway, has gained widespread admiration from service seekers for its lower fare, good facilities and reliable service.
Apr 04, 2018
POLITICS
Govt cancels judges' foreign trip raising fears for judiciary independence
Govt cancels judges' foreign trip raising fears for judiciar...
KATHMANDU, April 4: The cabinet meeting on Tuesday canceled a foreign visit by two judges on the ground that the trip was not necessary.
Apr 04, 2018
POLITICS
Oli, Dahal to work together to resolve disputed issues
Oli, Dahal to work together to resolve disputed issues
KATHMANDU, April 4: The top leaders of CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Center) have expressed their renewed commitment to finalize the proposed merger between the two parties within the deadline previously agreed upon.
Apr 04, 2018
POLITICS
Parliament approves Medical Education Ordinance
Parliament approves Medical Education Ordinance
KATHMANDU, April 4: The Medical Education Ordinance has been approved by the parliament on Tuesday.
Apr 04, 2018
POLITICS
No new accord with India that harms Nepal's interest: PM
No new accord with India that harms Nepal's interest: PM
KATHMANDU, April 4: Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has said that there will be no new agreements or understandings during his state visit to India that will humiliate Nepal or undermine her standing and dignity.
Apr 04, 2018
SOCIETY
Rainwater collection eases supply crisis
Rainwater collection eases supply crisis
ARGHAKHACHI, April 4: The family of Sita Tharu of Padini Rural Municipality in Arghakhanchi district was thinking of migrating to the plains due to acute water crisis in the village. Since many others did so, this family also wanted to follow suit. According to Tharu, the greatest problem in her loc...
Apr 04, 2018
ECONOMY
Fewer fuel trucks compounding flight delays at TIA
Fewer fuel trucks compounding flight delays at TIA
KATHMANDU, April 4: Limited aircraft refuelers at Tribhuwan International Airport is one of the reasons behind flight delays at the only international airport in the country.
Apr 04, 2018