POLITICS
People excited about local poll
People excited about local poll
BAITADI, JHAPA, SURKHET, Feb 25: People across the country are quite excited about the announcement of local election by the government. Locals in various parts of the country including Jhapa, Baitadi and Surkhet said the local election has come a 'great relief' as the local bodies have been running...
Feb 25, 2017
ECONOMY
Nepal, India miss mid-February deadline to finalize Pancheshwar DPR
Nepal, India miss mid-February deadline to finalize Panchesh...
KATHMANDU, Feb 24: Nepal and India have missed yet another deadline to complete Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project.
Feb 25, 2017
ECONOMY
Local polls, monetary policy review fail to lift investors sentiment
Local polls, monetary policy review fail to lift investors s...
KATHMANDU, Feb 25: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index plunged 31.89 points this week to close at 1,337.46 points on Thursday -- the last trading day of the week.
Feb 25, 2017
POLITICS
Federal Alliance to step up 'non-cooperation' against polls
Federal Alliance to step up 'non-cooperation' against polls
KATHMANDU, Feb 25: Expressing serious dissatisfaction over the decision of the government to hold local level polls on May 14, the Federal Alliance (FA) has decided to launch a 'non-cooperation movement' against the government.
Feb 25, 2017
ECONOMY
NTB, Chengdu Radio and TV sign MoU for tourism promotion
NTB, Chengdu Radio and TV sign MoU for tourism promotion
KATHMANDU, Feb 25: Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and Chengdu Radio and Television (CDRTV) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting Nepali tourism in China.
Feb 24, 2017
SOCIETY
Pilgrims throng Halesi Mahadev on Shivaratri
Pilgrims throng Halesi Mahadev on Shivaratri
KHOTANG, Feb 25: A large number of pilgrims visited Halesi Mahadev Temple in Khotang district on the occasion of the Mahashivaratri festival on Friday.
Feb 24, 2017
SOCIETY
Bibeksheel holds demonstration against Valley air pollution
Bibeksheel holds demonstration against Valley air pollution
KATHMANDU, Feb 24: With an objective to draw the public's attention toward health hazards caused by increasing air pollution in the Kathmandu Valley, a peaceful demonstration was organized in Chabahil coinciding with the Shivaratri festival on Friday.
Feb 24, 2017
POLITICS
Local poll after constitution amendment: Naya Shakti
Local poll after constitution amendment: Naya Shakti
KATHMANDU, Feb 24: Naya Shakti Party has ruled out the possibility of holding local polls.
Feb 24, 2017
SOCIETY, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
Devotees throng Pashupatinath to observe Mahashivaratri (photo feature)
Devotees throng Pashupatinath to observe Mahashivaratri (pho...
KATHMANDU, Feb 24: Devotees have thronged Pashupatinath to observe the Mahashivaratri festival since early Friday morning.
Feb 24, 2017
POLITICS
Nepal challenging assignment for Indian diplomat: Rae
Nepal challenging assignment for Indian diplomat: Rae
KATHMANDU, Feb 25: Indian Ambassador to Nepal Ranjit Rae said that Nepal has been a very challenging and complex assignment for every Indian diplomat.
Feb 24, 2017