POLITICS
Gachchhadar's party merges with NC
Gachchhadar's party merges with NC
KATHMANDU, Oct 17: Bijaya Kumar Gachchhadar-led Nepal Democratic Forum (NDF) has officially merged with the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) on Monday after the latter assured Gachchhadar of an office bearer's position and of making "appropriate adjustments" while fielding candidates for the upcoming pol...
Oct 17, 2017
SOCIETY
Possible mishap averted in paragliding accident
Possible mishap averted in paragliding accident
POKHARA, Oct 17: On Monday afternoon, a potential mishap of eight paragliding flights of seven different companies was averted when a sudden gust of wind pushed the flights toward Fewa Lake of Lekhnath-Pokhara Metropolis in Kaski district.
Oct 17, 2017
ECONOMY
Sanima Bank's Chairman Shrestha sworn in
Sanima Bank's Chairman Shrestha sworn in
KATHMANDU, Oct 17: Sanima Bank Ltd's chairman Binaya Kumar Shrestha has taken the oath of office, at a ceremony organized in Kathmandu on Monday.
Oct 17, 2017
ECONOMY
OPPO hands over prizes to Dashain winners
OPPO hands over prizes to Dashain winners
KATHMANDU, Oct 17: OPPO phone has handed over prizes to the winners of its scheme “Dashain Scratch and Win” offer, on Monday. According to a statement issued by the company, Ram Prasad Pal from Samakhusi, Kathmandu, won the grand prize of 'Thailand Trip” under the festive offer.
Oct 17, 2017
ELECTION
DAO bans election materials in Khotang
DAO bans election materials in Khotang
KHOTANG, Oct 17: With the parliamentary and provincial elections just around the corner, the District Administration Office (DAO), Khotang has announced to take stern action against those printing, distributing and selling clothes and materials with election symbols of various political parties
Oct 17, 2017
SOCIETY
Talks teams draft final agreement, Dr KC likely to end strike today
Talks teams draft final agreement, Dr KC likely to end strik...
KATHMANDU, Oct 17: The talks held between the representatives of Dr Govinda KC and the government are expected to conclude on Tuesday with the talks teams preparing the final draft of the agreement to address Dr KC's seven-point demand.
Oct 17, 2017
SOCIETY
Child rights still a far cry in Ilam
Child rights still a far cry in Ilam
ILAM, Oct 17: Hundreds of children in remote villages of Ilam district are deprived of child rights although the government claims to be working to ensure child rights in each village.
The government has been enforcing legal provision at local level to ensure that child right are preserved.
Oct 17, 2017
ECONOMY
Bheri-Babai project provides job to 500 Nepalis
Bheri-Babai project provides job to 500 Nepalis
KOHALPUR, Oct 17: Bheri-Babai diversion multipurpose project, a national-pride project, has provided jobs to 500 Nepali youths. The youths are employed in project industry of tunnel pipe, tunnel construction, office administration and assistant-level posts.
Oct 17, 2017
ECONOMY
NRNA uses EVMs for its election
NRNA uses EVMs for its election
KATHMANDU, Oct 17: Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has used electronic voting machine (EVM) for the first time to elect its new leadership, in Kathmandu on Monday. In the 8th NRNA international conference, which started on Friday, voters simply clicked on the photos of their chosen candidates...
Oct 17, 2017
ECONOMY
Marigold flower blooms for Tihar
Marigold flower blooms for Tihar
POKHARA, Oct 17: Draupadi Acharya from Pumdibhumdi was at Seasonal Manakamana Nursery based in Birauta to buy marigold flower on Sunday. She has come to the nursery to buy marigold. She was having problem growing marigold at her own home.
Oct 17, 2017