ECONOMY, Latest Updates
'Arrest warrant against Padma Jyoti an inappropriate move'
'Arrest warrant against Padma Jyoti an inappropriate move'
KATHMANDU, Nov 13: Private sector leaders have slammed the decision to arrest industrialist Padma Jyoti, stating that the move would erode the confidence of the business community. The Kathmandu District Court had decided Monday to grant permission to arrest him. Jyoti is the chairman of Jyoti Group...
Nov 13, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Dispute between local government and Bheri-Babai project
Dispute between local government and Bheri-Babai project
SURKHET, Nov 13: There appears to be a dispute between the Bheri-Babai Diversion Multipurpose Project and the Bheriganga Municipality where the national pride project is situated. The dispute is related to taking permission to use local natural resources, paying revenues, and distributing compensati...
Nov 13, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Music
'I was a bitter person to be around': Shakira recalls depression struggle
'I was a bitter person to be around': Shakira recalls depres...
Pop-singer Shakira recently opened up about her struggles with depression after the 2017 haemorrhage of her right vocal cord.
Nov 13, 2019
Interview
The government will use all diplomatic and political means to resolve Kalapani issue
The government will use all diplomatic and political means t...
Ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) is facing tough times these days. While India’s claim on Nepal’s Kalapani area in its political map has triggered public outrage and pressure on the government to resolve the issue, the performance of the government has always been under question. How is the ruli...
Nov 13, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve gets a new elephant calf, officials cautiously optimistic of...
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve gets a new elephant calf, offic...
ITAHARI, Nov 13: Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve has received a new member on Tuesday after a 16-year-old elephant Saraswatikali gave birth to a male calf at 2.10 in the noon. Every time an elephant gets pregnant and gives birth to calves, a sense of joy spreads in the reserve. Staffs and officials cel...
Nov 13, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
SPN intensifies consultations on continued participation in govt
SPN intensifies consultations on continued participation in...
KATHMANDU, Nov 13: Samajwadi Party Nepal (SPN) Chairman Upendra Yadav has begun consultations with senior leaders and aides to reassess his party's position in the government amid mounting pressure to sever ties with the ruling alliance.
Nov 13, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Is Nepal growing as hub for conference?
Is Nepal growing as hub for conference?
KATHMANDU, Nov 13: Kathmandu recently hosted the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Global Gathering. The four-day event held from November 4 to 7 brought together all SUN government focal points and representatives of their partners from civil society, donors, UN agencies, private sector partners, academia...
Nov 13, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Social
Tips for scoring high on the IELTS reading section
Tips for scoring high on the IELTS reading section
Many, many people think that the reading section is the hardest part of the IELTS exam. Yes, they feel that it’s even more difficult than the speaking, writing and listening sections!
Nov 13, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Only 47% of FDI commitment materialized in 5 years
Only 47% of FDI commitment materialized in 5 years
KATHMANDU, Nov 13: Nepal has seen less than half the pledged amount of foreign direct investment (FDI) materialize in each of the last five years. Data from the Department of Industry shows that Nepal received commitments for cumulative foreign investment of Rs 114.96 billion in the past five years.
Nov 13, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Rautahat bomb victim abducted to change statement
Rautahat bomb victim abducted to change statement
KATHMANDU, Nov 13: Supporters of Nepali Congress leader Mohammad Aftab Alam kidnapped a victim of the Rautahat bomb blast of 2008 and forced him to change the statement he recorded against Alam, it is learnt.
Nov 13, 2019