POLITICS
New CJ appointment only after second phase poll
New CJ appointment only after second phase poll
KATHMANDU, June 20: The Constitutional Council (CC) failed to pick a new chief justice for the country after main opposition party CPN-UML Chairman K P Oli demanded time for studying the backgrounds of the six individuals recommended for the post.
Jun 20, 2017
ELECTION
NC decides to send central representatives to 35 districts for poll
NC decides to send central representatives to 35 districts f...
KATHMANDU, June 19: Nepali Congress (NC) has decided to send its central representatives to various districts in provinces 1, 3 and 5 to help the party's candidates secure victory in the second phase of local elections scheduled for June 28.
Jun 19, 2017
SOCIETY
Schools to remain close for four days
Schools to remain close for four days
KATHMANDU, June 19: In view of the June 28 local elections, the Election Commission has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to grant a four-day holiday to schools of provinces 1, 5 and 7. The Ministry of Education is also asked to abide by the decision.
Jun 19, 2017
POLITICS
Nepal-US exercise Balance-Nail 17-3 kicks off
Nepal-US exercise Balance-Nail 17-3 kicks off
KATHMANDU, June 19: Nepal and the US have commenced bilateral special operations exercise "Balance Nail 17-3" at the Chhauni Barracks in Kathmandu on Monday.
Jun 19, 2017
ECONOMY
Hatcheries reduce price of Cobb 500 chicks
Hatcheries reduce price of Cobb 500 chicks
BANEPA, June 19: Hatchery operators have reduced price of one-day old Cobb 500 broiler chicks to Rs 70 per unit.
Jun 19, 2017
SPORTS
Badminton players selected
Badminton players selected
KATHMANDU, June 19: Nepal Badminton Association (NBA) has selected six players including three boys and three girls for the upcoming Badminton Asia Junior Championship to be held in Jakarta of Indonesia from July 22 to 30.
Jun 19, 2017
SPORTS
U-19 Nepali cricket squad announced
U-19 Nepali cricket squad announced
KATHMANDU, June 19: An 18-member Nepali U-19 cricket squad has been announced on Monday for the upcoming ICC U-19 World Cup Division -1 Asia Qualifiers to be held next month in Singapore.
Jun 19, 2017
SOCIETY, ELECTION
EC communicates to Home Ministry for granting public holiday
EC communicates to Home Ministry for granting public holiday
KATHMANDU, June 19: The Election Commission of Nepal (ECN) has decided to communicate to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) for announcing a public holiday in 35 districts across province no 1, 5 and 7 on June 28 in view of the second phase of local level election.
Jun 19, 2017
WORLD
Modi's ruling BJP backs low-caste leader Ram Nath Kovind for president of India
Modi's ruling BJP backs low-caste leader Ram Nath Kovind for...
NEW DELHI, June 19: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has proposed that a politician from a low caste become the next president, its top strategist said on Monday, in a move to consolidate the party's support among poorer voters.
Jun 19, 2017
SOCIETY
Govt to observe third Int Day of Yoga on June 21
Govt to observe third Int Day of Yoga on June 21
KATHMANDU, June 19: Government is going to mark the third International Day of Yoga on June 21 nation-wide with several programmes with an objective to highlight the significance of yoga to human health.
Jun 19, 2017