SPORTS
Madan Bhandari into quarters
Madan Bhandari into quarters
KATHMANDU, March 24: The host Madan Bhandari Sports Academy has advanced into the quarterfinals of the ongoing Madan Bhandari International Gold Cup Football Tournament defeating Far-western XI 5-1 on Friday.
Mar 24, 2018
ECONOMY
US$ 200 million World Bank credit to finance federalism draws flak
US$ 200 million World Bank credit to finance federalism draw...
KATHMANDU, March 24: The World Bank’s credit of US$ 200 million (Rs 20.6 billion) to Nepal for financing federalism in the country has landed into controversy.
Mar 24, 2018
ECONOMY
NRB tells Infrastructure Bank promoters to deposit 45% of paid-up capital
NRB tells Infrastructure Bank promoters to deposit 45% of pa...
KATHMANDU, March 24: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has asked promoters of the proposed Nepal Infrastructure Bank to deposit 45 percent of the paid-up capital within 30 days, giving a green signal for the opening of the bank that is expected to finance mega infrastructure projects.
Mar 24, 2018
ECONOMY
No more new announcements please, power producers ask govt
No more new announcements please, power producers ask govt
KATHMANDU, March 24: Independent power producers have said that the government should not make any new declaration about the generation of hydro electricity, rather it should focus on implementing earlier commitments.
Mar 24, 2018
ECONOMY
Seat assurance brings several domestic airports back into operation
Seat assurance brings several domestic airports back into op...
KATHMANDU, March 24: Along with the assurance of seat occupancy from local level bodies, domestic airlines companies have started flight operations to several domestic airports that have remained non-operational for many years.
Mar 24, 2018
ECONOMY
Food Expo kicks off at Bhrikuti Mandap
Food Expo kicks off at Bhrikuti Mandap
KATHMANDU, March 24: The youth population of today is more inclined to eat junk food or ready-made fast food. This not only raises a major concern for health, but also threatens the existence of authentic Nepali food as city dwellers have been opting for foreign cuisines.
Mar 24, 2018
ECONOMY
HAN submits memorandum to tourism minister
HAN submits memorandum to tourism minister
KATHMANDU, March 24: Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) has submitted a 16-point memorandum to newly appointed minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Rabindra Adhikari, on Thursday. A team lead by Amar Man Shakya, president of HAN, submitted the memorandum to minister Adhikari.
Mar 24, 2018
ECONOMY
Syakar Trading launches ‘Honda Genuine Engine Oil’
Syakar Trading launches ‘Honda Genuine Engine Oil’
KATHMANDU, March 24: Syakar Trading Company, the authorized distributor of Honda motorbikes and scooters for Nepal, has launched a new pack of 'Honda Genuine Engine Oil' on Wednesday.
Mar 24, 2018
ECONOMY
Sunrise Bank signs agreement with Khalti digital wallet
Sunrise Bank signs agreement with Khalti digital wallet
KATHMANDU, March 24: Sunrise Bank has signed an agreement with Khalti Digital Wallet for mobile payment. Rabin Nepal, deputy general manager of Sunrise Bank and Manish Modi, managing director of Khalti, signed an agreement on Thursday.
Mar 24, 2018
SOCIETY
Siraha declared ODF zone despite many houses lacking toilets
Siraha declared ODF zone despite many houses lacking toilets
Rs 5 million spent in lavish program when target groups struggle with debt
Mar 24, 2018