POLITICS, Republica Watch
Dalit presence in Parliament still seen as tokenism
Dalit presence in Parliament still seen as tokenism
KATHMANDU, Dec 22: When the Nepali Congress (NC) proposed Nripa Oda as the party’s mayoral candidate in Dhangadhi Sub-metropolitan City last summer, a section of leaders within the party opposed the idea, saying someone like Oda won’t enjoy the support of upper caste voters.
Dec 22, 2017
POLITICS
UML-Maoist merger talks start today
UML-Maoist merger talks start today
KATHMANDU, Dec 22: The CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Center) are to begin formal negotiations aimed at merging the two leftist parties on Friday, cross-party leaders said, in an indication that the unification would be concluded before government formation.
Maoist Centre leader Narayan Kaji Shrestha on...
Dec 22, 2017
POLITICS
Oli extends verbal invitation to Indian PM Modi to visit Nepal
Oli extends verbal invitation to Indian PM Modi to visit Nep...
KATHMANDU, Dec 22: CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli on Thursday invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Nepal soon after the formation of new government in Nepal.
Dec 22, 2017
SOCIETY
Flood resilience portal launched
Flood resilience portal launched
KATHMANDU, Dec 2: With an objective to timely inform the public about looming flood risks in flood-risk zones, the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development (MOFALD), on Thursday, launched a flood resilience portal in the Nepali language in collaboration with various organizations.
Dec 22, 2017
POLITICS
NC's Paudel moves SC, demanding election re-run
NC's Paudel moves SC, demanding election re-run
KATHMANDU, Dec 22: Demanding a re-run of parliamentary polls in his constituency, Tanahun-2, Nepali Congress (NC) youth leader Pradip Paudel filed a writ petition at the Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday.
Dec 22, 2017
ECONOMY
NATTA concludes sales mission in India, Sri Lanka
NATTA concludes sales mission in India, Sri Lanka
KATHMANDU, Dec 22: A weeklong Nepal Sales Mission in Sri Lanka and India concluded on Thursday.
Dec 22, 2017
SOCIETY
UNMISS lauds Nepali peacekeepers
UNMISS lauds Nepali peacekeepers
KATHMANDU, Dec 22: Nepali peacekeepers have been deployed in the Torit area in South Sudan to strengthen UN presence to better protect civilians.
Dec 22, 2017
ECONOMY
Runner motorcycles now available in Nepal
Runner motorcycles now available in Nepal
KATHMANDU, Dec 22 : Raman Motors, a subsidiary of Raman Automobiles, has launched Runner brand of motorcycles in the Nepali market.
Dec 22, 2017
SOCIETY
CARE Ratings Nepal starts operation
CARE Ratings Nepal starts operation
KATHMANDU, Dec 22: CARE Ratings Nepal has started providing credit rating services in Nepal. Chairman of Securities Board of Nepal (Sebon) Rewat Bahadur Karki inaugurated the company amid a ceremony held in Kathmandu on Thursday.
Dec 22, 2017
ECONOMY
NIC ASIA Bank bags two awards
NIC ASIA Bank bags two awards
KATHMANDU, Dec 22: NIC ASIA Bank Limited has bagged two awards in Nepal BFSI Excellence & Leadership Awards 2017.
Dec 22, 2017