ELECTION
Mahantha Thakur's prospects uncertain in Mahottari
Mahantha Thakur's prospects uncertain in Mahottari
MOHOTTARI, Dec 1: The electoral race in constituency-3 of Mahottari district has become more intriguing after the top leader of Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN), Mahantha Thakur, fielded his candidacy for the upcoming parliamentary polls at the eleventh hour.
Dec 01, 2017
ECONOMY
First five-star resort built with foreign investment opens
First five-star resort built with foreign investment opens
KATHMANDU, Dec 1: First five-star resort built with foreign investment has come into operation in Kotihawa of Tilottama Municipality-17, Rupandehi.
Dec 01, 2017
ECONOMY
Call to enhance connectivity for bringing more tourists to Lumbini
Call to enhance connectivity for bringing more tourists to L...
KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Tourism stakeholders of Lumbini have stressed the need to enhance connectivity and ensure smooth and hassle-free services at Nepal-India border for bringing more foreign tourists to Lumbini - birthplace of the Buddha - via India.
Dec 01, 2017
SOCIETY
NMS says advertising is its right
NMS says advertising is its right
KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Nepal Media Society (NMS) has urged the Election Commission (EC) to respect the media's right to publish and broadcast advertisement.
Dec 01, 2017
SOCIETY
Resilient HKH int'l conference on Dec 3-6
Resilient HKH int'l conference on Dec 3-6
KATHMANDU, Dec 1: An international conference titled 'Resilient Hindu Kush Himalayas: Developing Solutions towards a Sustainable Future for Asia' is being held in Kathmandu from December 3 to 6 in order to understand change and raise awareness, develop options and opportunities and foster partnershi...
Dec 01, 2017
ECONOMY
'Nepal Chamber Expo' kicks off in Kathmandu
'Nepal Chamber Expo' kicks off in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Nepal Chamber Expo has kicked off at the Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall in Kathmandu. President Bidya Devi Bhandari inaugurated the five-day expo amid a program on Thursday.
Dec 01, 2017
POLITICS
SC hearings on HC judge appointments begin
SC hearings on HC judge appointments begin
KATHMANDU, Dec 1: The Supreme Court (SC) has begun testing the legality of the appointment of 80 High Court judges by the Judicial Council (JC) headed by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki nine and a half months ago.
Dec 01, 2017
ELECTION
CEC demands security for candidates, voters
CEC demands security for candidates, voters
KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Chief Election Commissioner (EC) has urged the government to ensure foolproof security for candidates and voters to ensure elections of the federal parliament and provincial assembly in a free and fair environment.
Dec 01, 2017
ECONOMY
NCBL, PAF sign agreement for cooperation
NCBL, PAF sign agreement for cooperation
KATHMANDU, Dec1: National Co-operative Bank Ltd (NCBL) and Poverty Alleviation Fund (PAF), on Thursday, signed an agreement to jointly help co-operative institutions in Nepal by providing capacity development trainings, and supporting them for mobilization of savings, loans and capital.
Dec 01, 2017
SOCIETY
Police fire 50 rounds of bullet following clash with locals in Rautahat
Police fire 50 rounds of bullet following clash with locals...
RAUTAHAT, Nov 30: Police have fired at least 50 rounds of bullet to take the situation under control in Rautahat on Thursday evening.
Nov 30, 2017