POLITICS
FSFN, RJPN hope for better showing in upcoming polls
FSFN, RJPN hope for better showing in upcoming polls
KATHMANDU, Oct 18: The Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) and Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN) have decided to field fifty percent candidates each in Province 2, while the sharing of constituencies elsewhere would be based on their respective strength.
Oct 18, 2017
POLITICS
Maoists ministers not to quit, suspect polls postponement
Maoists ministers not to quit, suspect polls postponement
KATHMANDU, Oct 18: In a dramatic turn of events Tuesday, ruling coalition partner CPN (Maoist Center) decided to quit the government and then immediately changed its mind, citing secret information that the prime minister was trying to postpone the upcoming elections.
Oct 18, 2017
ELECTION
SC expected to decide ballot paper row today
SC expected to decide ballot paper row today
KATHMANDU, Oct 18: Supreme Court officials said on Tuesday that the apex court would decide on Wednesday whether or not to issue a stay order in relation to a writ petition seeking to arrange separate ballot papers for the upcoming parliamentary and provincial elections and for first-past-the-post a...
Oct 18, 2017
SOCIETY
Dr KC rejects government's draft deal
Dr KC rejects government's draft deal
KATHMANDU, Oct 17: Talks scheduled for Tuesday between the representatives of Dr Govinda KC and the government could not be held after a draft of an agreement prepared by the government team was rejected by Dr KC.
Oct 18, 2017
ELECTION
Polls on schedule hinge on court ruling on ballot papers: EC
Polls on schedule hinge on court ruling on ballot papers: EC
KATMANDU, Oct 18: The Election Commission (EC) has said scheduled polls may be affected if the court orders to arrange different ballot papers as demanded by a writ petitioner for upcoming parliamentary and provincial assembly elections.
Oct 18, 2017
SOCIETY
Collaborative effort needed to protect fragile mountain ecosystem
Collaborative effort needed to protect fragile mountain ecos...
KATHMANDU, Oct 18: A two-day conference on climate change was held in Jumla district with an objective to bring the pressing issues of fragile mountain ecosystems, food insecurity and plights of the marginalized mountain communities to the fore.
Oct 18, 2017
SOCIETY
5th grader missing since 22 days
5th grader missing since 22 days
RAJBIRAJ, Oct 18: The entire country is in festive mood of Tihar. Preparation for the celebration of the 'festival of lights' is in full swing. However, the family of Rameshwar Yadav of Bishnupur Rural Municipality in Saptari is in despair. Yadav's 11 year-old-son Mahesh has gone missing since the l...
Oct 18, 2017
ECONOMY
China closes Rasuwagadhi border for six days
China closes Rasuwagadhi border for six days
RASUWA, Oct 18: China has closed the Rasuwagadhi border crossing -- the only trade border between Nepal and China - for six days.
Oct 18, 2017
ECONOMY
Brokerage firms to be allowed to provide margin trading service
Brokerage firms to be allowed to provide margin trading serv...
KATHMANDU, Oct 18: The Securities Board of Nepal (Sebon) is preparing to allow stock brokerage firms to provide margin trading service to their clients.
Oct 18, 2017
SOCIETY
Thousands of patients benefitting from Beni Hospital
Thousands of patients benefitting from Beni Hospital
MYAGDI, Oct 18: Day by day, the health services and treatment facilities at Beni Hospital at the district headquarters of Maygdi are getting better and effective. This has earned the hospital a good reputation among the locals.
Oct 18, 2017