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Tales from Tokha
Tales from Tokha
On the first day of the Nepali calendar (Baisakh 1), many people line up to take a dip in a holy pond in Tokha in Kathmandu and the locals, for the next four days, celebrate ‘Sapan Tirtha Mela’ when the entire village joins in on the celebration with a ‘rath yatra’ (chariot ride), prayers, and fests...
Apr 13, 2018
ECONOMY
EC spent millions in donor funds with no audit: OAG report
EC spent millions in donor funds with no audit: OAG report
KATHMANDU, April 13: An audit report prepared by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) shows that the Election Commission (EC) spent millions of rupees from foreign donors without any audit and details of election logistics gifted by neighboring countries were not taken into account in its repor...
Apr 13, 2018
SPORTS
Nepal climbs three places in FIFA ranking
Nepal climbs three places in FIFA ranking
KATHMANDU, April 13: Nepal have climbed three spots to 162nd place with 111 points in the latest FIFA men’s team rankings.
Apr 13, 2018
SPORTS
Ratna Rajya, Commerce Campus to vie for title
Ratna Rajya, Commerce Campus to vie for title
KATHMANDU, April 13: The host Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus and Nepal Commerce Campus will face each other in the final of the ongoing Vice Chancellor Cup Inter-campus National Volleyball Tournament.
Apr 13, 2018
SPORTS
Tara Devi Pun betters her national record, wins strongest woman title
Tara Devi Pun betters her national record, wins strongest wo...
KATHMANDU, April 13: The departmental team Nepal Police Club’s Tara Devi Pun has bettered her own national record in 75 kg weight category in the first Inter-club National Weightlifting Tournament on Thursday. She improved her record in snatch, clean and jerk and total categories.
Apr 13, 2018
SPORTS
Kathmandu, Chauraha to lock horns for DPL title today
Kathmandu, Chauraha to lock horns for DPL title today
Kathmandu defeats Mahendranagar to secure final berths
Apr 13, 2018
SOCIETY
India’s BJP leader Vijaya Jolly visits Chandragiri Hills
India’s BJP leader Vijaya Jolly visits Chandragiri Hills
KATHMANDU, April 13: Vijay Jolly, a senior leader of Bharatiya Janata Party of India, has made an informal visit to the Chandragiri Cable Car Project, Chandragiri Hills Ltd said, issuing a statement on Thursday.
Apr 13, 2018
POLITICS
PM alerts security agencies against terrorists, extremists
PM alerts security agencies against terrorists, extremists
KATHMANDU, April 13: Prime Minister KP Oli on Thursday directed the security agencies to stay prepared to combat security challenges posed by international terrorist groups and various extremist elements taking the path of violence.
Apr 13, 2018
ECONOMY
Tunnel breakthrough brings Melamchi water a step closer to Kathmandu
Tunnel breakthrough brings Melamchi water a step closer to K...
KATHMANDU, April 13: With the completion of the excavation of 26-km tunnel, the much-awaited supply of drinking water as part of the Melamchi Water Supply Project is a step closer to the residents of Kathmandu Valley.
Apr 13, 2018
SOCIETY
Private schools charge Rs 15b in annual fees
Private schools charge Rs 15b in annual fees
KATHMANDU, April 13: Private schools all over the country have collected an estimated Rs 15 billion from guardians under the head of annual fees for the academic session that begins from April 14. An estimated Rs 5 billion is collected under this head in Kathmandu Valley alone.
Apr 13, 2018