ELECTION
Intra-party conflicts costs parties their traditional strongholds in Eastern Hills
Intra-party conflicts costs parties their traditional strong...
ILAM, July 6: A few days before the second phase of local polls, Nepali Congress' (NC) Ilam district Secretary Khagendra Dewan claimed that his party would sweep all ten local units of the district. His prediction didn't materialize as the result was exactly the opposite of what they were expecting.
Jul 06, 2017
SOCIETY
15 killed in natural disasters in a week, seven missing
15 killed in natural disasters in a week, seven missing
KATHMANDU, July 6: Home Minister Janardan Sharma informed parliament on Wednesday that natural disasters such as landslide, flood and lightening claimed as many as 15 lives across the country in the last one week.
Jul 06, 2017
ECONOMY
Lumbini Bikas Bank chairman sworn in
Lumbini Bikas Bank chairman sworn in
KATHMANDU: Sushil Raj Parajuli, the newly-elected chairman of Lumbini Bikas Bank Ltd, has taken his oath of office. Issuing a statement, the development bank said Parajuli took the oath of office and secrecy from Nepal Rastra Bank Deputy Governor Chintamani Shiwakoti.
Jul 06, 2017
ECONOMY
Qatar Airways launches direct Doha-to-Nice flights
Qatar Airways launches direct Doha-to-Nice flights
KATHMANDU: Qatar Airways Tuesday announced a direct service between Doha and Nice, the airline's second destination in France.
Jul 06, 2017
ECONOMY
Kelvinator launches front-loading washing machines in Nepal
Kelvinator launches front-loading washing machines in Nepal
KATHMANDU: EOL Pvt Ltd, a part of Chaudhary Group (CG), has launched two new models of front-loading washing machines for the Nepali market.
Jul 06, 2017
POLITICS
India congratulates Nepal for holding local polls
India congratulates Nepal for holding local polls
KATHMANDU, July 6: Foreign Minister Krishna Bahadur Mahara, upon returning from his recent state visit to India, said that the southern neighbor has congratulated Nepal for successfully holding the local polls in the country.
Jul 06, 2017
SOCIETY
Japan provides eight ambulances to Nepal Red Cross
Japan provides eight ambulances to Nepal Red Cross
KATHMANDU, July 5: Japan has provided eight ambulances to Nepal Red Cross Society (NRSC) under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GAGHSP) of the Japanese government.
Jul 05, 2017
SOCIETY
DNDRC to provide relief to the flood victims family
DNDRC to provide relief to the flood victims family
MUGU, July 5: District Disaster Relief Committee (DDRC), Mugu has made a decision to provide financial assistance to the family members of three yarsagumba collectors who were swept away by flood while returning from their trip.
Jul 05, 2017
SPORTS
Second win for Nepal U-19
Second win for Nepal U-19
KATHMANDU, July 5: Nepali U-19 cricket team which is in Greater Noida, India for the preparation of the upcoming ICC U-19 World Cup Division 1 Asia Qualifiers registered its second straight practice match win on Wednesday.
Jul 05, 2017
SPORTS
Pepsi open golf on Saturday
Pepsi open golf on Saturday
KATHMANDU, July 5: Varun Beverages Nepal Private Limited is set to organize Pepsi Open Golf Tournament 2017 at Royal Nepal Golf Club (RNGC)'s, Kathmandu on Saturday.
Jul 05, 2017