SOCIETY
Locals dissatisfied with govt decision to allow heavy vehicles on BP Highway
Locals dissatisfied with govt decision to allow heavy vehicl...
SINDHULI, June 4: Locals have expressed concerns over the government's recent decision to permit heavy vehicles on the BP Highway. They are worried about the future of the road after the government allowed heavy vehicles to operate on the road.
Jun 04, 2018
SOCIETY
NRA amending directive to quicken grant distribution
NRA amending directive to quicken grant distribution
KATHMANDU, June 4: The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has started necessary preparations to shorten the process for the distribution of housing grant to the victims whose houses were damaged by the 2015 earthquakes.
Jun 04, 2018
ECONOMY
DAOs sending lists of defaulter contractors to govt
DAOs sending lists of defaulter contractors to govt
KATHMANDU, June 4: Following instruction from the government to take action against construction companies defaulting on their work, District Administration Offices across the country are acting tough against them. The district authorities have been sending names and details of such companies to the...
Jun 04, 2018
POLITICS
Ahead of PM's China visit, Nepal looks to brand itself internationally
Ahead of PM's China visit, Nepal looks to brand itself inter...
KATHMANDU, June 4: Ahead of Prime Minister KP Oli's state visit to China in mid-June, Nepal looks to brand the country as an attractive destination for tourism and investment.
Jun 04, 2018
SOCIETY
Ex-senior cops demand commission to probe gold smuggling
Ex-senior cops demand commission to probe gold smuggling
KATHMANDU, June 4: Three former Nepal Police officials have rallied around the undercover cops indicted in the high-profile gold smuggling case, saying that the officers were discharging their duties as per order received from the higher authorities.
Jun 04, 2018
SOCIETY
Province moves to validate conflict-era land deals
Province moves to validate conflict-era land deals
RUKUM, June 4: The Karnali Province government has initiated necessary work to validate insurgency-era land transactions carried out by the then parallel government run by the Maoist rebels.
Jun 04, 2018
SPORTS
Spain held by Switzerland after De Gea error
Spain held by Switzerland after De Gea error
VILA-REAL, June 4: Spain goalkeeper David de Gea made a rare error which led to his side drawing 1-1 at home to Switzerland in a World Cup warm-up friendly on Sunday which the hosts dominated but failed to make their superior possession count.
Jun 04, 2018
SPORTS
Guerrero scores twice on Peru comeback after doping reprieve
Guerrero scores twice on Peru comeback after doping reprieve
ST GALLEN, June 4: Peru captain Paolo Guerrero celebrated his reprieve from a doping ban in style on Sunday, scoring twice in a 3-0 friendly win over Saudi Arabia three days after being given the all-clear to play at his first World Cup.
Jun 04, 2018
ECONOMY
Himalayan Travel Mart 2018 concludes on positive note
Himalayan Travel Mart 2018 concludes on positive note
KATHMANDU, June 4: Himalayan Travel Mart (HTM) 2018 concluded in Kathmandu on Sunday.
Jun 04, 2018
ECONOMY
Direction to collect CGT rights, bonus shares on par value hits market
Direction to collect CGT rights, bonus shares on par value h...
KATHMANDU: The sole equity market of Nepal came under pressure throughout the trading session on Sunday. The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index fell sharply on the first hour of trading and declined further after it failed its attempt to pullback mid-day. Eventually, the index lost 33.71 points, or...
Jun 04, 2018