ECONOMY
Chinese firm wants to survey, design Nepal-China railroad
Chinese firm wants to survey, design Nepal-China railroad
CHENGDU (SICHUAN), Aug 8: China Railway Eryuan Engineering Group Co Ltd (CREEC), which is involved in the engineering survey and design of world's one of the most difficult railway lines -- Sichuan-Tibet railway, has expressed its interest to take part in survey and design of a cross-border railway...
Aug 09, 2017
ECONOMY
Whirlpool launches new series of water purifiers
Whirlpool launches new series of water purifiers
KATHMANDU, Aug 9: Nepa Hima Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Whirlpool has launched a new series of water purifiers, European washing machines, and refrigerators in the Nepali market. The new model of water purifiers, 'PURATRON' was launched at an event organized in Lalitpur on Tuesday.
Aug 09, 2017
ECONOMY
Gulmi village exports litchi worth Rs 1 million
Gulmi village exports litchi worth Rs 1 million
GULMI, Aug 8: A single village in Gulmi exported litchi worth Rs 1 million this year. Chyurek village of Ruru Rural Municipality exported litchi worth Rs 1 million to other districts.
Aug 09, 2017
SOCIETY, SPECIAL
Swollen rivers threaten riverside settlements in Jhapa
Swollen rivers threaten riverside settlements in Jhapa
JHAPA, Aug 8: While prolonged dry spell instills fear of famine among farmers, excessive rainfall too has terrified many settlements in the district. Every monsoon, farmers have deep fear that the floods in rivers might sweep away their farms and houses. That very fear has been plaguing farmers of J...
Aug 09, 2017
SOCIETY
Transitional justice mechanisms need serious reform: ICJ
Transitional justice mechanisms need serious reform: ICJ
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) has said that Nepal’s transitional justice mechanisms must undergo serious reform in line with international human rights standards and the directives of Nepal’s Supreme Court in order to provide justice for victims of conflict-era huma...
Aug 09, 2017
ELECTION
RJPN under pressure as third phase local poll looms
RJPN under pressure as third phase local poll looms
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Pressure continues to pile up on the Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) leadership to participate in the third phase of local elections even as the party wrapped up a crucial meeting on Tuesday without changing its official stance on poll participation.
Aug 09, 2017
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Two persons named to single post of Sajha chair
Two persons named to single post of Sajha chair
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: It has emerged that two different authorities appointed two different persons to the single post of chief of Sajha Prakashan. However, it is Dolindra Prasad Sharma who is working as chairman and general manager of the state-owned publishing house.
Aug 09, 2017
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
INGOs to spend Rs 23b off budget this FY
INGOs to spend Rs 23b off budget this FY
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: International non-governmental organizations (INGOs) operating in Nepal plan to spend nearly Rs 23 billion in technical and other assistance in the current fiscal year, 2017-18.
Aug 09, 2017
SOCIETY
Dr KC's health deteriorating
Dr KC's health deteriorating
KATHMANDU, August 9: The health condition of Dr Govinda KC is serious and deteriorating critically as his fast-unto-death passed the 16th day on Tuesday.
Aug 09, 2017
POLITICS
RPP split hampers vote on amendment
RPP split hampers vote on amendment
KATHMANDU, August 9: The recent split of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has thwarted the government's plan to put the constitution amendment bill to a vote in parliament before the third phase of the local elections scheduled for the third week of September.
Aug 09, 2017