SPORTS, Latest Updates
Nepal suffers second straight loss in SAFF U-15
Nepal suffers second straight loss in SAFF U-15
KATHMANDU, Oct 12: Nepal U-15 women’s team has suffered a 2-1 loss at the hands of Bangladesh in the second match of the ongoing third SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship in Bhutan on Friday.
Oct 12, 2019
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Preparations for second PPL begins
Preparations for second PPL begins
POKHARA, Oct 12: As the second edition of the franchise cricket tournament Pokhara Premier League (PPL) comes close—scheduled to start from November 12 in Pokhara—the preparation of the ground has started.
Oct 12, 2019
My City, Entertainment
Imagine this: Natalie Merchant honored with Lennon award
Imagine this: Natalie Merchant honored with Lennon award
At this stage of her life, Natalie Merchant is more proud of getting an honor named for John Lennon because of what it says about her activism than her music.
Oct 12, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Xi Jinping’s arrival likely to affect TIA flights
Xi Jinping’s arrival likely to affect TIA flights
KATHMANDU, Oct 12: The arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping in Nepal is likely to affect air movement in Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) as the domestic and international flights will be halted for two hours on Saturday.
Oct 12, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
ADB to lend US$ 600m to Nepal
ADB to lend US$ 600m to Nepal
KATHMANDU, Oct 12: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is expected to lend an estimated amount between US$ 500 to 600 million during 2020-2024 under its new 5-year Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for Nepal.
Oct 12, 2019
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Transmission line affects work of 6-lane road
Transmission line affects work of 6-lane road
TIKAPUR, Oct 12: The under-construction 6-lane road in Tikapur has been affected by the Nepal Electricity Authority’s (NEA) 33 KV transmission line. The construction has been affected as the authority has delayed shifting the poles of the transmission line.
Oct 12, 2019
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At least Rs 50 million spent on flowers and plants to decorate Kathmandu streets
At least Rs 50 million spent on flowers and plants to decora...
KATHMANDU, Oct 12: Flowers of various types have been used to decorate the Kathmandu streets in a gesture to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping in Nepal. It is estimated that at least Rs 50 million has been spent on planting flowers or using them in pots along the roads as decorative items.
Oct 12, 2019
My City, Entertainment
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer Ponniyin Selvan to be shot in Madhya Pradesh
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer Ponniyin Selvan to be shot in...
Mani Ratnam directorial Ponniyin Selvan is making a lot of noise. The high budget drama is much in news for its stellar star cast.
Oct 12, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Stocks flat after 5 day long holiday
Stocks flat after 5 day long holiday
KATHMANDU: Nepali stocks opened roughly flat after Dashain holidays amid thin trading witnessed on Thursday. Stocks wavered along the opening level in the initial trading hour before trading slightly in the green in the afternoon. Latter trading hours saw the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index pull...
Oct 12, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Kathmandu ready for Xi Visit
Kathmandu ready for Xi Visit
KATHMANDU, Oct 12: From erecting welcome gates and arches at various places to patching up and painting roads and squares and growing gardens overnight, the authorities in Kathmandu left no stone unturned to decorate and beautify the capital city to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping who is arrivi...
Oct 12, 2019