SOCIETY
Budhi Gandaki hydro likely to cost Rs 260b
Budhi Gandaki hydro likely to cost Rs 260b
KATHMANDU, Dec 18: A committee formed by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to produce estimated cost to construct Budhi Gandaki Hydro Power submitted its draft report to the government. The team, led by Swarnim Wagle submitted the report to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Kamal Thapa t...
Dec 18, 2017
SOCIETY
Police intensify surveillance against illegal flesh trade in Gaighat
Police intensify surveillance against illegal flesh trade in...
UDAYPUR, Dec 18: The District Police Office, Udyaypur has come up with stern measures against ‘flourishing’ illegal sex trade in some hotels based in the district-headquarters Gaighat.
Dec 18, 2017
SOCIETY
Arrangement of employment to youths inside the country stressed
Arrangement of employment to youths inside the country stres...
POKHARA, Dec 18: Speakers have stressed the need of making arrangement of employment in the county as Nepali migrant workers have been facing different problems in course of employment.
Dec 18, 2017
SPORTS
Photo feature: Everest Premier League
Photo feature: Everest Premier League
KATHMANDU, Dec 18: The first inning of Lalitpur Patriots vs Kathmandu Kings XI in the Everest Premier League at TU Cricket Ground today. Kings XI were wrapped of 89 in 18.3 overs by Lalitpur Patriots. Amit Shrestha scored the highest run, 27 out of 28 balls. See photos here.
Dec 18, 2017
POLITICS
CPN Maoist Center to dwell on political scenario
CPN Maoist Center to dwell on political scenario
KATHMANDU, Dec 18: The CPN (Maoist Center) is organizing a central party meeting do dwell on current political scenario at its Paris Dada Party office.
Dec 18, 2017
SOCIETY
Rally marks International Migrants Day
Rally marks International Migrants Day
Kathmandu, Dec 18: The Ministry of Labour and Employment organised a rally here this morning to mark the International Migrants Day.
Dec 18, 2017
SOCIETY
Over 11,000 kids in Mahottari malnourished
Over 11,000 kids in Mahottari malnourished
MAHOTTARI, Dec 18: The District Public Health Office, Mahottari has started the children's nutrition programme after 11 thousand kids in the district were found suffering from malnutrition.
Dec 18, 2017
ECONOMY
Over 1,100 Nepalis working in Hongshi Shivam plant site
Over 1,100 Nepalis working in Hongshi Shivam plant site
NAWALPARASI, Dec 18: Hongshi Shivam Cement Pvt Ltd, which is setting up its plant at Sardi village of Nawalparasi district, has provided employment to more than 1,000 Nepalis, directly or indirectly, thereby contributing to improving livelihood of the local people.
Dec 18, 2017
NEPAL
Paddy production highest in seven years
Paddy production highest in seven years
KHOTANG, Dec 18: For the second year, paddy production has increased in Khotang. Last year, the district produced 28,536 metric tones of paddy, which increased by 13 per cent this year to 33,444 metric tones. Sufficient rainfall, no pests and other natural disasters have contributed to the rise in p...
Dec 18, 2017
WORLD
Gujarat election results show Congress gaining in BJP-dominated urban areas
Gujarat election results show Congress gaining in BJP-domina...
GUJARAT, Dec 18: Gujarat election results show the party is retaining its seats in rural areas.
Dec 18, 2017