OPINION
A win-win for Nijgadh?
A win-win for Nijgadh?
The scare created by a coffee spill in the cockpit happens to be the interesting story for this week. Two A350s experienced uncommanded in-flight shutdown of one of the engines after spillage on the centre pedestal that housed “start and control” engine functions. Happening within three months, the...
Feb 15, 2020
OPINION
Save the pangolins
Save the pangolins
Pangolin, the world’s most trafficked mammal, is shy and nocturnal in nature. It curls-up and becomes stationary when it sees other animals, humans or any objects. Usually at dark, because of its peculiar behaviors, there have been increased incidents of pangolins being stumped by heavy vehicles lik...
Feb 15, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Lack of Chinese manpower halts work at hydropower projects
Lack of Chinese manpower halts work at hydropower projects
KATHMANDU, Feb 15: The construction works of Khimti-2 Hydroelectric Project and Langtang Khola Hydroelectric Project (HEP) have come to a total halt as Chinese manpower have not returned to work due to the coronavirus outbreak in China.
Feb 15, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Dhunge Sanghu electric sub-station completes 10% work
Dhunge Sanghu electric sub-station completes 10% work
TAPLEJUNG, Feb 15: The construction of the 220 KVA electric sub-station in Dhunge Sanghu, Maiwakhola Rural Municipality, has intensified in recent days. According to KEC International, the construction of the sub-station was started five months ago and 10% of the work has been completed so far.
Feb 15, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Demand for palm oil resumes after a month
Demand for palm oil resumes after a month
BIRATNAGAR, Feb 15: Indian traders have started placing orders for palm oil to Nepali exporters after the Indian government opened doors for the import of refined palm oil into the country.
Feb 15, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Nepal hosts figure skating, ice hockey in Gokyo
Nepal hosts figure skating, ice hockey in Gokyo
KATHMANDU, Feb 15: Nepal has hosted its first ever figure skating and ice hockey friendly match with well-renowned players from Canada, India, Russia, and the United States.
Feb 15, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
CAN Info-Tech 2020 kicks off
CAN Info-Tech 2020 kicks off
KATHMANDU, Feb 15: The CAN Info-tech 2020 (the Federation of Computer Association of Nepal) – a mega event of Nepal's information and communication technology sector has started from Friday.
Feb 15, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Stocks stretch gains for a third consecutive week
Stocks stretch gains for a third consecutive week
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index opened the week on a slightly bearish footing as it gave up over 13 points on Sunday.
Feb 15, 2020
SPORTS, Latest Updates
Manang finishes ahead of Three Star after 1-0 win
Manang finishes ahead of Three Star after 1-0 win
KATHMANDU, Feb 15: Manang Marshyangdi Club has ended its season in the third place after a slender 1-0 win over Jawalakhel Youth Club, while Three Star Club registered a 2-0 victory over Chyasal Youth Club, to secure the fourth spot in the ongoing Martyr’s Memorial A-Division League in Lalitpur on F...
Feb 15, 2020
SPORTS, Latest Updates
Dhana wins Surya Nepal Western Open
Dhana wins Surya Nepal Western Open
POKHARA, Feb 15: Dhana Bahadur Thapa won the Surya Nepal Western Open, the third event under the Surya Nepal Golf Tour in Pokhara on Friday.
Feb 15, 2020