SOCIETY
Emphasis on research-based books
Emphasis on research-based books
KATHMANDU, July 1: Journalist and writer Saurav's book 'Asangati' has been released in the market.
Jul 01, 2017
ECONOMY
Mega Bank seeks Sebon nod to float rights issue
Mega Bank seeks Sebon nod to float rights issue
KATHMANDU, June 1: Mega Bank Limited has sought approval from the Securities Board of Nepal to float 65 percent rights issue. It has already appointed Nabil Investment Banking Ltd as issue manager for the rights issue.
Jul 01, 2017
ECONOMY
Himalayan Bank installs CCTV in Maitidevi temple
Himalayan Bank installs CCTV in Maitidevi temple
KATHMANDU, July 1:Himalayan Bank Ltd (HBL) has installed closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera on the Maitidevi temple premises in KMC-30.
Jul 01, 2017
ELECTION
RPP candidate Rana continues to take lead in Nepalgunj Sub-metropolis
RPP candidate Rana continues to take lead in Nepalgunj Sub...
NEPALGUNJ, July 1: Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) mayoral Dhawal Shamsher Rana candidate continues to take the lead pushing his rivals backwards by a significant margin in Nepalgunj Sub-metropolitan City.
Jul 01, 2017
VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX
Valley Pollution Levels
Valley Pollution Levels
The graph above is based on the pollutant of fine particulate matter, PM2.5 (PM less than 2.5 microns) of Kathmandu Valley in a day.
Jul 01, 2017
WORLD
Trump to Senate Republicans: kill Obamacare now, replace later
Trump to Senate Republicans: kill Obamacare now, replace lat...
WASHINGTON, July 1: U.S. President Donald Trump urged Republican senators in a tweet on Friday to repeal Obamacare immediately if they cannot agree on a new plan to replace it, muddying the waters as congressional leaders struggle for consensus on healthcare legislation.
Jul 01, 2017
ELECTION
EC moots deadlines for provincial, central polls
EC moots deadlines for provincial, central polls
KATHMANDU, July 1: After the successful second round local elections, the Election Commission (EC) has urged the government to clear the legal and administrative hurdles by July 30 so that the remaining three sets of elections--provincial, national assembly and central parliament-- can be conducted...
Jul 01, 2017
POLITICS
Is joining US military still path to citizenship ?
Is joining US military still path to citizenship ?
KATHMANDU, July 1: Nepali youths who had hoped to become citizens of the US through enlistment in the military there, are now unsure if this path will still work for them as the authorities introduced additional vetting last fall to ensure that those with ties to terrorism are not able to enlist.
Jul 01, 2017
ECONOMY
Feasibility report of larger Dharan Airport ready
Feasibility report of larger Dharan Airport ready
DHARAN, July 1: The locals of Dharan have been hearing rumors about a new airport for the past 15 years. However, Dharan airport is still limited to reports alone. Recently, a feasibility report of the proposed airport was flashed by Realpath Engineering Consultancy. Instead of the earlier envisione...
Jul 01, 2017
ELECTION
NC, UML neck and neck as vote counting continues
NC, UML neck and neck as vote counting continues
KATHMANDU, July 1: As vote counting continued in the local units across provinces 1, 5 and 7 for the second day on Friday, Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN-UML maintained a tight race.
Jul 01, 2017