SOCIETY
Retrofitting begins after three years
Retrofitting begins after three years
BANEPA, April 13: Retrofitting of earthquake-damaged houses has formally begun here after three years since the deadly tremor occurred in the country. The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) kicked off the task of retrofitting of private houses from Namobuddha Municipality-5, Falante in Kavre on...
Apr 13, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Music
No one can ask an artist to hang up his boots: Singer Shaan
No one can ask an artist to hang up his boots: Singer Shaan
Singer Shaan has said no one can ask an artist to hang up his boots as he believes it should be up to him to call it quits. He said adaptability and a positive frame of mind are keys to survival in the creative field.
Apr 13, 2019
WORLD
Kim Jong Un says he’s open to another summit with Trump
Kim Jong Un says he’s open to another summit with Trump
PYONGYANG, April 13: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he is open to a third summit with President Donald Trump, but set the year’s end as a deadline for Washington to offer mutually acceptable terms for an agreement to salvage the high-stakes nuclear diplomacy, the state-run media said Saturday.
Apr 13, 2019
WORLD
Syria's air defenses intercept missiles near city of Hama
Syria's air defenses intercept missiles near city of Hama
CAIRO, April 13: Israeli planes targeted a military position near the province of Hama in Syria on Saturday, but Syrian air defenses intercepted and downed some of the rockets, Syrian state television said on Saturday.
Apr 13, 2019
ECONOMY
OAG identifies 18 areas for reform to strengthen financial discipline
OAG identifies 18 areas for reform to strengthen financial d...
KATHMANDU, April 13: The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has identified 18 major areas that are in need of reforms.
Apr 13, 2019
ECONOMY
Stocks advance for three straight weeks
Stocks advance for three straight weeks
KATHMANDU, April 13: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index opened the last trading week of Nepali year on a strong note. The benchmark index added more than 17 points on Sunday. Strength carried over to Monday's sessions as the index went up another 9.32 points. Though the index witnessed some correcti...
Apr 13, 2019
ECONOMY
Tourism campaign misses target
Tourism campaign misses target
SURKHET, April 13: Karnali Province welcomed 233,021 tourists in Nepali year 2075 i.e. mid-April 2018 to mid-April 2019. The number includes 633 foreign tourists.
Apr 13, 2019
ECONOMY
1,100 km of roads in quake-hit districts yet to be rebuilt
1,100 km of roads in quake-hit districts yet to be rebuilt
KATHMANDU, April 13: Work to rebuild 1,100 kilometres of roads in districts affected by the 2015 earthquakes is yet to commence even though the term of National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) is expiring in two years.
Apr 13, 2019
My City, Gen-Next, Slammed
Dear Maya!
Dear Maya!
The way how I walk in the path I choose
Maybe different than yours’
The way where I want you to be with me
May not be of your choice
We may not walk in the same path together
Apr 13, 2019
SPORTS
WCL announces marquee players, team owners
WCL announces marquee players, team owners
KATHMANDU, April 13: The Women Champions League announced the marquee players and the team owners for the first edition of the franchise tournament on Friday.
Apr 13, 2019