ECONOMY
101 landowners receive compensation for Damak industrial park
101 landowners receive compensation for Damak industrial par...
DAMAK, March 28: A total 101 landowners have been provided compensation against land acquired for the construction of China-Nepal Friendship Industrial Park in Damak of Jhapa district.
Over Rs 100 million has been distributed in compensation so far.
Mar 28, 2019
ECONOMY
Banks race to issue debentures to reduce reliance on deposits
Banks race to issue debentures to reduce reliance on deposit...
KATHMANDU, March 28: Many banks are opting for debenture as an instrument to collect funds as part of their efforts to address the shortage of lendable fund.
Mar 28, 2019
SOCIETY
‘Dozers killing jobs’
‘Dozers killing jobs’
RUKUM, March 28: The locals of Magma in Banfikot Rural Municipality-6 of Rukum (west) were hopeful of getting temporary job as laborers when the local government allocated Rs 350,000 to repair a three-kilometer stretch of Biuntakura Meldanda road section.
Mar 28, 2019
POLITICS
Five parliament staff adjusted in new federal setup ‘without their knowledge'
Five parliament staff adjusted in new federal setup ‘without...
KATHMANDU, March 28: Five senior staffers at the parliament secretariat have been adjusted at the provincial level ‘without their knowledge’. The adjustment of the staff took place breaching the due process, reportedly in the interest of top office bearers of the federal parliament.
Mar 28, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Movies
Rani Mukerji's first look from 'Mardaani 2' is out!
Rani Mukerji's first look from 'Mardaani 2' is out!
Rani Mukerji, who made her comeback with 'Hichki, last year, garnered immense appreciation from the critics and audience alike.
Mar 28, 2019
SOCIETY
Early-warning system helps minimize damage during floods
Early-warning system helps minimize damage during floods
BARDIYA, March 28: Until 19 years ago, indigenous people of Nangapur village in Bardiya district were bonded laborers known as Kamaiyas, who worked as slaves for wealthy landlords. They were eventually liberated from the vicious cycle of oppressive practice by the government and thereafter began the...
Mar 28, 2019
SOCIETY
Eight months on, Puja’s is a new life
Eight months on, Puja’s is a new life
MYAGDI, March 28: Eight months ago, Puja Khatri of Myagdi district lived a sad life. Faced with grinding poverty and three younger siblings to look after, the 12-year-old thought her very existence was a curse. Her dire circumstances were forcing her to the point of quitting school.
Mar 28, 2019
POLITICS
‘CPN brass goes underground’
‘CPN brass goes underground’
KATHMANDU, March 28: Police on Tuesday alone arrested 21 cadres and leaders of the banned Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) in what has been described as a nationwide operation to arrest the central leaders of the outfit.
Mar 28, 2019
ECONOMY, Interview
Nepal Investment Summit 2019, Investment summit is going to be a game changer
Nepal Investment Summit 2019, Investment summit is going to...
The government is hosting Investment Summit starting from Friday in Kathmandu at a time when it is being criticized for not being able to create an investment-friendly environment.
Mar 28, 2019
SOCIETY
Contractors make only 12% progress in quake reconstruction at schools
Contractors make only 12% progress in quake reconstruction a...
KATHMANDU, March 28: Contractors have completed only 12 percent of the reconstruction work assigned to them at schools affected by the 2015 earthquake in 31 districts. A total of 532 schools were contracted out to them for reconstruction.
Mar 28, 2019