ECONOMY
Civil aviation minister says TIA improvement major concern
Civil aviation minister says TIA improvement major concern
KATHMANDU, March 31: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Rabindra Adhikari has said that the improvement of situation at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) is an urgent concern for the government, and his immediate focus would be to see reduction of air traffic congestion and managem...
Mar 31, 2018
ECONOMY
Rising import of edible products a matter of concern: FinMin
Rising import of edible products a matter of concern: FinMin
KATHMANDU, March 31: Minister for Finance Yuba Raj Khatiwada has said that increasing import of edible products that could have been produced in Nepal has been a matter of concern for the country.
Mar 31, 2018
WORLD
Israeli forces kill 16 Palestinians in Gaza border protests: Gaza medics
Israeli forces kill 16 Palestinians in Gaza border protests:...
GAZA-ISRAEL BORDER, March 31: At least 16 Palestinians were killed and hundreds injured on Friday by Israeli security forces confronting one of the largest Palestinian demonstrations along the Israel-Gaza border in recent years, Gaza medical officials said.
Mar 31, 2018
SOCIETY
With 5.1 pc people obese in Nepal, a big challenge looms
With 5.1 pc people obese in Nepal, a big challenge looms
KATHMANDU, Mar 29: A fast food joint in New Road is one of Suman Gurung's favourite hangouts. One recent afternoon, the 18-year-old was munching a chicken burger with his usual company of five, who were likewise relishing their salad, fries and sandwich with extra cheese topping.
Mar 31, 2018
POLITICS
Oli's India visit to focus on implementing past deals
Oli's India visit to focus on implementing past deals
KATHMANDU, March 30: Prime Minister KP Oli, who is paying a three-day state visit to India next week at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, has directed government officials to prepare a brief agenda including expediting implementation of agreements reached between the two countr...
Mar 31, 2018
SOCIETY
Everest climbers start heading for base camp
Everest climbers start heading for base camp
SOLUKHUMBU, March 30: With the mountaineering season approaching, Nepali and foreign climbers have started moving upward from Namche toward the Everest Base Camp, which lies at an altitude of 5,364 meters. So far, four groups have obtained permits for climbing Mt Everest, the highest peak of the wor...
Mar 31, 2018
SOCIETY
Kohalpur developing as 'transit point' for human trafficking
Kohalpur developing as 'transit point' for human trafficking
KOHALPUR, March 30: On May 15, 2016, a 19-year-old girl of Sindhupalchowk was rescued by police from Kohalpur bus station. Lakpa Sonam Lama, 36, and Dindu Tamang, 26 of Sindhupalchowk were caught red-handed while transporting the girl to India. They had persuaded the girl into travelling with them t...
Mar 31, 2018
SOCIETY
Each local unit to have a commercial bank by mid-July
Each local unit to have a commercial bank by mid-July
SYANGJA, March 30: Nepal Rastra Bank has publicized a directive, asking commercial banks to establish their branches in each local unit by mid-July.
Mar 31, 2018
SOCIETY
Student unions postpone their indefinite educational strike scheduled from Sunday
Student unions postpone their indefinite educational strike...
KATHMANDU, Mar 30: Following protests from student unions, the government on Friday postponed the temporary teachers' exams scheduled to start from April 6. Following the government's decision, the student unions affiliated to the three major political parties - CPN-UML, CPN (Maoist Center) and Nepa...
Mar 31, 2018
SOCIETY
Kailali locals join hands to curb cross-border smuggling
Kailali locals join hands to curb cross-border smuggling
DHANGADHI, March 30: Locals of Kailali have joined hands to curb cross-border smuggling “as the responsible authorities have turned a blind eye to the illegal import and export of goods despite being informed.”
Mar 31, 2018