ECONOMY
Sebon approves new listing, annual fees for Nepse
Sebon approves new listing, annual fees for Nepse
KATHMANDU, Aug 14: The Securities Board of Nepal (Sebon) has approved a revision on listing of securities fees that Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) can charge on companies. The approval of the fees, including annual fee, from Sebon paves the way for public companies, whose proposal was pending due to t...
Aug 14, 2018
SOCIETY
Roofs of upper Mustang houses leaking due to heavy rain
Roofs of upper Mustang houses leaking due to heavy rain
POKHARA, Aug 14: It rains rarely in the northern part of upper Mustang, and when it rains, it rains very softly. Keeping this in mind, the residents opt to build thatched-roofed houses. However, this year, it rained heavily in upper Mustang and now all of the roofs are seeping water.
Aug 14, 2018
SOCIETY
Victims of conflict-era land transactions forced to purchase the same land twice
Victims of conflict-era land transactions forced to purchase...
DANG, Aug 14: In 2001, Til Bahadur Kami of east Rukkum bought a small plot of land from Deusari Kami for Rs 150,000. The land transaction was approved by the parallel government headed by the Maoist rebels as there was no trace of the central government then.
Aug 14, 2018
SOCIETY
CTEVT affiliations to over 100 schools
CTEVT affiliations to over 100 schools
KATHMANDU, Aug 14: The government has decided to grant affiliation to over 100 government schools and academies to run the technical and vocational courses.
Aug 14, 2018
SOCIETY
17 low-emission buses operating in Valley from today
17 low-emission buses operating in Valley from today
KATHMANDU, Aug 14: In a bid to reduce traffic congestion and pollution in Kathmandu Valley, 17 new low emission buses are replacing 26 old microbuses and 35 tempos [three wheelers] on the Gongabu-Sinamangal route. The buses would start operating from Tuesday.
Aug 14, 2018
POLITICS
MP demands re-distribution of ID to poor
MP demands re-distribution of ID to poor
KATHMANDU, Aug 14: Drawing the government’s attention toward unfair distribution of the identity cards meant for poor families,independent lawmaker from Humla district Chhakka Bahadur Lama speaking in parliament on Monday has demanded re-distribution of the identity cards.
Aug 14, 2018
SOCIETY
Koshi water level rises markedly
Koshi water level rises markedly
ITAHARI, Aug 14: Water level in the Saptakoshi River has significantly increased since Monday morning. As per the measurement at 4 pm Monday, the water level has reached 224,630 cusecs. With the rise in water level, sensitive settlements have been cautioned about the risk of flooding.
Aug 14, 2018
SOCIETY
CIAA investigators at Sikta
CIAA investigators at Sikta
NEPALGUNJ, Aug 14: A team led by joint secretary of Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority has started investigation into the canal breakdown of the Sikta Irrigation Project.
Aug 14, 2018
POLITICS
Oli govt lists its five-month achievements
Oli govt lists its five-month achievements
KATHMANDU, Aug 14: At a time when public dissatisfaction is growing over the government's performance, the government on Monday publicized a long list of its achievements of the past five months.
Aug 14, 2018
SOCIETY
Reckless negligence: 'Tree ambush' on a blacktopped road
Reckless negligence: 'Tree ambush' on a blacktopped road
DHANGADI, Aug 14: Bhikhram Chaudhari of Pathari village lost his brother, Khushiram, 26, in a road accident last winter after the victim's motorbike hit at a tree in the middle of the road. He was returning home from Dhangadi, carrying fodder for chicks.
Aug 14, 2018