ECONOMY
‘Livelihood revival as important as reconstruction’
‘Livelihood revival as important as reconstruction’
KATHMANDU, June 21: Nepal’s key development partners have made an unequivocal call to expedite reconstruction work that directly supports livelihood recovery of earthquake-affected communities.
Jun 22, 2016
ECONOMY
New York appeals court rules in favor of NRB
New York appeals court rules in favor of NRB
KATHMANDU, June 21: An eight-year saga finally ended on Monday after a US court ruled in favor of NRB which will now be able to access the $ 1 million from its New York account that had been frozen in 2010.
Jun 22, 2016
ECONOMY
Siddhartha Bank starts operations after merger
Siddhartha Bank starts operations after merger
KATHMANDU, June 21: Siddhartha Bank Ltd (SBL) has started operations Tuesday after successfully completing its merger with Business Universal Development Bank Ltd (BUDBL).
Jun 22, 2016
ECONOMY
Ncell unveils ‘Day Voice Pack’
Ncell unveils ‘Day Voice Pack’
KATHMANDU, June 21: Telephone service provider Ncell has announced its ‘Day Voice Pack’ scheme offering its prepaid subscribers 30 minutes on-net talk-time for Rs 8 (including taxes).
Jun 22, 2016
ECONOMY
Emirates inaugurates new office
Emirates inaugurates new office
KATHMANDU, June 21: Dubai-based airline Emirates has inaugurated its newly refurbished sales office located at the Saakha Building in Hattisar, Kathmandu.
Jun 22, 2016
Lifestyle
Motivational young woman inspires biopic
Motivational young woman inspires biopic
KATHMANDU, June 21: Sristi KC is an inspirational young woman who lives her life with positivity despite losing her eyesight at the age of 16 due to a doctor’s negligence. She is the founder of Blind Rocks, an organization that works to empower blind people.
Jun 22, 2016
POLITICS
Ban Ki-moon condemns Kabul suicide bomb attack
Ban Ki-moon condemns Kabul suicide bomb attack
KATHMANDU, June 22: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday condemned the bombing at Afghanistan’s capital on June 20 that killed 12 security guards, including 12 Nepalis, en route to the Canadian Embassy where they had been working.
Jun 22, 2016
Lifestyle
Kathmandu Regional Slam welcomes aspiring slam poets
Kathmandu Regional Slam welcomes aspiring slam poets
KATHMANDU, June 21: Young people (14-25 years of age) interested in slam poetry and living in Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur districts can apply for the Kathmandu Regional Slam before June 25.
Jun 22, 2016
SOCIETY
Nepal yet to meet EVM criteria, achievement just at 65 %
Nepal yet to meet EVM criteria, achievement just at 65 %
KATHMANDU, June 22: Nepal is yet to meet the criteria set by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the UNICEF regarding the effective vaccine management (EVM).
Jun 22, 2016
SPORTS
Hosts blown out, record breaker Messi fires Argentina into Copa final!
Hosts blown out, record breaker Messi fires Argentina into C...
HOUSTON, June 22: Argentina will seek its first major title since the 1993 Copa — and its first since Messi's debut in 2005 — when it plays Chile or Colombia on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Jun 22, 2016