ELECTION
Madhes observers against poll deferral
Madhes observers against poll deferral
KATHMANDU, Jan 14:Concerned by the speculations about postponement of the second round of local elections scheduled for June 28, intellectuals, political analysts and party leaders in the southern plains have urged the government not to defer the scheduled elections under any pretext.
Jun 15, 2017
My City
Cartoon Caricature in exhibition
Cartoon Caricature in exhibition
KATHMANDU: A two-day art exhibition on cartoon caricatures of celebrities was held at Nepal Art Council in Babar Mahal that began on Tuesday. Many of the participating artists worked as cartoonists at various newspapers in Kathmandu. The exhibition is the culmination of a 10–day process that began w...
Jun 15, 2017
POLITICS
Talks to persuade RJPN to join polls fruitless
Talks to persuade RJPN to join polls fruitless
KATHMANDU, June 14: With just two days remaining before the date for filing candidacy nominations for the second phase local elections as scheduled by the Election Commission, talks with leaders of the agitating Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) have failed yet again.
Jun 15, 2017
SOCIETY
Awaiting auspicious hour to shift to Baluwatar
Awaiting auspicious hour to shift to Baluwatar
KATHMANDU, June 14: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is yet to move to his official residence in Baluwatar although it has been eight days since he was elected to the post of country's chief executive.
Jun 15, 2017
ECONOMY
Qatar Airways starts direct flight to Dublin from Kathmandu
Qatar Airways starts direct flight to Dublin from Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, June 14: Dublin welcomed the first Qatar Airways flight from Doha on Wednesday, inaugurating the new daily service that connects Dublin to the world, the Doha-based carrier said in a statement.
Jun 15, 2017
ECONOMY, Lifestyle
Nepalis splurging on trendy clothings
Nepalis splurging on trendy clothings
KATHMANDU, June 14: What comes to your mind when you think of summer? For an average person, it is the season of scorching heat but for fashionistas, it is the season to try out the new trends in the fashion world.
Jun 15, 2017
SPORTS
Shiva Ram Shrestha: The undisputed king of Nepali golf
Shiva Ram Shrestha: The undisputed king of Nepali golf
KATHMANDU, June 14: Shiva Ram Shrestha finished the Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2016-17 on a high winning six titles to finish atop the Order of Merit for the seventh year in a row.
Jun 15, 2017
SOCIETY
NRA proposes bringing four CLPIUs under its authority
NRA proposes bringing four CLPIUs under its authority
KATHMANDU, June 14: Following the lack of proper coordination between National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) and four central level project implementation units (CLPIUs), the NRA has asked the government to put those units under its authority.
Since the NRA has been facing criticism over snail-pac...
Jun 15, 2017
SOCIETY
Rs 3.5 million scholarship for quake victims
Rs 3.5 million scholarship for quake victims
KATHMANDU, June 14: The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), Thailand has announced annual scholarships worth Rs 3,589,999 for disadvantaged 80 Nepali students.
Jun 15, 2017
ECONOMY
'Fake banknotes entering circulation from rural areas'
'Fake banknotes entering circulation from rural areas'
POKHARA, June 14: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has suspected that fake banknotes are being circulated among people in rural areas as people in urban areas can easily identify such notes.
Jun 15, 2017