SPORTS
Fitness First and Men’s Sports Physique C’ship on April 7
Fitness First and Men’s Sports Physique C’ship on April 7
KATHMANDU, March 31: The Fitness First Club has announced to organize the fourth Mister Fitness First and Men’s Sports Physique Championship on April 7.
Mar 31, 2018
ECONOMY
Oppo collaborates with Dolby
Oppo collaborates with Dolby
KATHMANDU, March 31: Dolby Laboratories, an international company specializing in audio, imaging and voice technologies, has said that it has formed a global strategic intellectual property partnership with OPPO.
Mar 31, 2018
ECONOMY
GO Automobiles unveils Ford Mustang for Nepali market
GO Automobiles unveils Ford Mustang for Nepali market
KATHMANDU, March 31: GO Automobiles Pvt Ltd (GO Ford), the automotive division of Golchha Organisation, has brought Ford Mustang in the Nepali market.
Mar 31, 2018
ECONOMY
Nothing moves on Budhi Gandaki hydro
Nothing moves on Budhi Gandaki hydro
KATHMANDU, March 31: Prime Minister K P Oli had once indicated that under his premiership the decision of the previous government to cancel the license of China Gezhouba Group Corporation to construct the Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Plant would be revised.
Mar 31, 2018
ECONOMY
Civil aviation minister says TIA improvement major concern
Civil aviation minister says TIA improvement major concern
KATHMANDU, March 31: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Rabindra Adhikari has said that the improvement of situation at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) is an urgent concern for the government, and his immediate focus would be to see reduction of air traffic congestion and managem...
Mar 31, 2018
ECONOMY
Rising import of edible products a matter of concern: FinMin
Rising import of edible products a matter of concern: FinMin
KATHMANDU, March 31: Minister for Finance Yuba Raj Khatiwada has said that increasing import of edible products that could have been produced in Nepal has been a matter of concern for the country.
Mar 31, 2018
WORLD
Israeli forces kill 16 Palestinians in Gaza border protests: Gaza medics
Israeli forces kill 16 Palestinians in Gaza border protests:...
GAZA-ISRAEL BORDER, March 31: At least 16 Palestinians were killed and hundreds injured on Friday by Israeli security forces confronting one of the largest Palestinian demonstrations along the Israel-Gaza border in recent years, Gaza medical officials said.
Mar 31, 2018
SOCIETY
With 5.1 pc people obese in Nepal, a big challenge looms
With 5.1 pc people obese in Nepal, a big challenge looms
KATHMANDU, Mar 29: A fast food joint in New Road is one of Suman Gurung's favourite hangouts. One recent afternoon, the 18-year-old was munching a chicken burger with his usual company of five, who were likewise relishing their salad, fries and sandwich with extra cheese topping.
Mar 31, 2018
POLITICS
Oli's India visit to focus on implementing past deals
Oli's India visit to focus on implementing past deals
KATHMANDU, March 30: Prime Minister KP Oli, who is paying a three-day state visit to India next week at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, has directed government officials to prepare a brief agenda including expediting implementation of agreements reached between the two countr...
Mar 31, 2018
SOCIETY
Everest climbers start heading for base camp
Everest climbers start heading for base camp
SOLUKHUMBU, March 30: With the mountaineering season approaching, Nepali and foreign climbers have started moving upward from Namche toward the Everest Base Camp, which lies at an altitude of 5,364 meters. So far, four groups have obtained permits for climbing Mt Everest, the highest peak of the wor...
Mar 31, 2018