WORLD
Quake kills 430 in Iranian border region rebuilt after war
Quake kills 430 in Iranian border region rebuilt after war
TEHRAN, IRAN, Nov 14: Rescuers dug with their bare hands Monday through the debris of buildings felled by an earthquake that killed more than 430 people in the border region of Iran and Iraq, with nearly all the casualties occurring in an area rebuilt after their ruinous 1980s war.
Nov 14, 2017
SOCIETY
Four DIGs recommended for AIG Post
Four DIGs recommended for AIG Post
KATHMANDU, Nov 14: Nepal Police has recommended 4 Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) of Nepal Police for the promotion to the post of Additional Inspectors General (AIGs)
Nov 14, 2017
SOCIETY
Political parties should be responsible for reducing security challenges: Former AIG Dhaka...
Political parties should be responsible for reducing securit...
KATHMANDU, Nov 14: Former Additional Inspector General of police (AIGP) Navaraj Dhakal said that political parties should be responsible to reduce security challenges for upcoming elections. Security has been complicated due to the volatile activities of political leaders.
Nov 14, 2017
ECONOMY
Processing center sought to reduce pashmina wool imports
Processing center sought to reduce pashmina wool imports
KATHMANDU, Nov 14: The government has repeatedly announced, since Fiscal Year 2012/13, that it would help to increase pashmina wool production in Nepal by giving special emphasis to improve conditions for chyangra (mountain goat) farming in Nepal.
Nov 14, 2017
ECONOMY
Construction of Pokhara airport begins
Construction of Pokhara airport begins
POKHARA, Nov 14: Construction of Pokhara Regional International Airport, a national pride project, has finally started from Sunday. The project has been started with a target to be completed within four years.
Nov 14, 2017
ECONOMY
Financial closure deadlines for Arun III, Upper Karnali extended again
Financial closure deadlines for Arun III, Upper Karnali ex...
KATHMANDU, Nov 14: The Investment Board of Nepal (IBN) has once again extended the deadline for the developers of Arun III Hydropower Project and Upper Karnali Hydropower Project to achieve the financial closures of both projects.
Nov 14, 2017
WORLD
Chinese envoy stresses China-South Asia cooperation
Chinese envoy stresses China-South Asia cooperation
KATHMANDU, Nov 14: Chinese ambassador to Nepal Yu Hong has said that there is a great potential of cooperation between China and South Asia in terms of infrastructure development under the framework of Belt and Road Initiative.
Nov 14, 2017
ELECTION
Undecided voters will decide outcome in Kathmandu-4
Undecided voters will decide outcome in Kathmandu-4
KATHMANDU, Nov 14: While people from all walks of life are keenly watching the election in Kathmandu-4, locals in the constituency itself looked indecisive and many voters indicated they may take more time to size up two of the candidates- Gagan Thapa of NC and Rajan Bhattarai of UML.
Nov 14, 2017
SOCIETY
Quake victims put aside reconstruction for elections
Quake victims put aside reconstruction for elections
GORKHA, Nov 14: It has been more than two years since the catastrophic earthquake of 2015 rendered hundreds of locals in Gorkha homeless. Unfortunately, most of the victims are still living miserable lives in their makeshift tents. However, by putting aside their miseries and pain, the quake victims...
Nov 14, 2017
SOCIETY
34 households hit by natural disasters to get relief amount
34 households hit by natural disasters to get relief amount
KHOTANG, Nov 14: The District Natural Disaster Relief Committee (DNDRC), Khotang, has announced to provide relief amount to 34 households hit by natural disasters in fiscal year 2016/1017. According to the announcement, the DNDRC will distribute a total of Rs 240,000 among the 34 households.
Nov 14, 2017