ECONOMY
IFC sees $46 billion investment potential in Nepal by 2030
IFC sees $46 billion investment potential in Nepal by 2030
KATHMANDU, Dec 5: Nepal offers $46 billion worth of investment opportunities by 2030 while fully meeting the national climate targets it has set under the Paris Agreement, according to a report by International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Dec 05, 2017
SOCIETY
International Volunteer Day being observed
International Volunteer Day being observed
KATHMANDU, Dec 5: International Volunteer Day is being observed across the country organizing various programs. The day aims at celebrating volunteerism and raise awareness on the contribution of volunteers.
Dec 05, 2017
VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX
Valley Pollution levels for December 4, 2017
Valley Pollution levels for December 4, 2017
Valley Pollution levels for December 4, 2017.
Dec 05, 2017
SOCIETY
Family in agony as sole breadwinner languishing in Saudi prison
Family in agony as sole breadwinner languishing in Saudi pri...
MAHOTTARI, Dec 5: Poverty destroys happiness, laments Ramratan Sah, 71. Poverty always took a toll on his health and joy since childhood; however, it was not as severe as it is nowadays. Sah's 51-year-old son is in Saudi Arabia's prison. Lack of money to meet expenses at home as well as to save his...
Dec 05, 2017
POLITICS
Dahal's deal with Badarmude victims draws flak
Dahal's deal with Badarmude victims draws flak
KATHMANDU, Dec 5: A three-point agreement reached between CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal and a section of the Badarmude bomb blast victims has drawn flak from various quarters including the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Maoist insurgency victims' groups.
Dec 05, 2017
ELECTION
Silent period begins for phase 2 polls
Silent period begins for phase 2 polls
KATHMANDU, Dec 5: The silent period for the second phase parliamentary and provincial assembly elections begin from midnight Monday, barring political parties and poll candidates from electioneering any further.
Dec 05, 2017
SOCIETY, ELECTION
Empty stomachs matter more than elections for Majhis
Empty stomachs matter more than elections for Majhis
PARBAT, Dec 5: There is great enthusiasm and excitement among the voters in various parts of the country to take part in the elections being held on Thursday. However, the Majhi community of Maldhunga, Kushma-1, lacks such anticipation.
Dec 05, 2017
ELECTION
Elections delay justice delivery
Elections delay justice delivery
KATHMANDU, Dec 5: The parliamentary and provincial assembly elections have delayed the process of justice delivery at courts as court employees and government attorneys have been deployed for holding the polls, according to regular court visitors and service seekers.
Dec 05, 2017
ELECTION
Officers head for polling stations carrying election materials
Officers head for polling stations carrying election materia...
POKHARA, Dec 5: Carrying 66 types of election materials, returning officers and security personnel have headed for their destinations to hold the parliamentary and provincial elections slated for Thursday.
Dec 05, 2017
ELECTION
Gagan Thapa becomes latest bombing target
Gagan Thapa becomes latest bombing target
KATHMANDU, Dec 5: Nepali Congress leader and candidate for parliament from Kathmandu constituency-4 Gagan Thapa narrowly escaped what his party called "a murder attempt" when an unidentified group hurled an improvised explosive device (IED) at him in the capital on Monday.
Dec 05, 2017