POLITICS
One ward chairperson and 38 members elected unopposed
One ward chairperson and 38 members elected unopposed
KATHMANDU, June 22: One ward chairperson and 38 other people's representatives have been elected unopposed in the second phase of local elections scheduled for June 28.
Jun 22, 2017
POLITICS
Independent candidates forge electoral alliance in Dang
Independent candidates forge electoral alliance in Dang
DANG, June 22: At a time when the various political parties are forging an electoral alliance in view of the second round of local elections slated for June 28, independent candidates have also taken this approach to turn the table in their favor.
Jun 22, 2017
POLITICS
Nepal-India border to be sealed for 48 hours for poll
Nepal-India border to be sealed for 48 hours for poll
NEPALGUNJ, June 22: The border point in Banke district on the Nepal-India border is to be closed for 48 hours in view of the June 28 local election.
Jun 22, 2017
ECONOMY
World Bank to provide Rs 19 b in loan assistance
World Bank to provide Rs 19 b in loan assistance
KATHMANDU, June 22: The World Bank (WB) has agreed to provide Nepal government with Rs 19 billion loan assistance for increasing the quality of education.
Jun 22, 2017
SOCIETY
1 killed, 2 injured as microbus hits them in Jorpati
1 killed, 2 injured as microbus hits them in Jorpati
KATHMANDU, June 22: An Indian national was killed while two others sustained serious injuries after a speeding microbus ploughed into them at Bouddha area in the capital on Thursday.
Jun 22, 2017
ELECTION
Election campaign intensified in Mechi Hill, still too early to predict result
Election campaign intensified in Mechi Hill, still too early...
ILAM, June 22: With local polls just around the corner, political parties in Ilam, Panchthar and Taplejung districts have intensified election campaigns with a view to wooing votes.
Jun 22, 2017
SOCIETY
Man held with home-made gun
Man held with home-made gun
BHOJPUR, June 22: Police have arrested a man with a home-made gun from Tyamkemaiyung Rural Municipality-4 in the district on Thursday.
Jun 22, 2017
SPORTS
Chinese investor to buy 60 percent share of Parma
Chinese investor to buy 60 percent share of Parma
Chinese businessman Jiang Lizhang has agreed to buy a 60 percent stake in Italian side Parma, which has just been promoted to the second tier, the club said on Wednesday.
Jun 22, 2017
POLITICS
Holding local polls in fearless environment is govt's responsibility: Home Minister Sharma
Holding local polls in fearless environment is govt's respon...
BIRATNAGAR, June 22: Minister for Home Affairs, Janardan Sharma, has said that it was the responsibility of the government to hold the election in a fearless environment.
Jun 22, 2017
POLITICS
PM Deuba and RPP senior leader Rana hold meeting
PM Deuba and RPP senior leader Rana hold meeting
KATHMANDU, June 22: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and senior leader of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), Pashupati Shumsher Rana, held meeting on Thursday.
Jun 22, 2017