Oct 08, 2016

ECONOMY

United Finance giving 20 percent stock dividend

United Finance giving 20 percent stock dividend

KATHMANDU, Oct 8: The 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of United Finance Ltd  has approved a proposal to distribute 20 percent stock dividend and 1.05 percent cash dividend (for tax purpose) to the finance company’s shareholders.

KATHMANDU, Oct 8: The 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of United Finance Ltd  has approved a proposal to distribute 20 percent stock dividend and 1.05 percent cash dividend (for tax purpose) to the finance company’s shareholders.

Oct 08, 2016

Oct 08, 2016

ECONOMY

Hyundai launches highway assurance program

Hyundai launches highway assurance program

KATHMANDU, Oct 8: Laxmi Inter Continental Pvt Ltd, the sole distributor of Hyundai vehicles for Nepal, has organized Hyundai Highway Assurance Program -- a free Hyundai vehicle check-up camp at various points along country’s major highway.

KATHMANDU, Oct 8: Laxmi Inter Continental Pvt Ltd, the sole distributor of Hyundai vehicles for Nepal, has organized Hyundai Highway Assurance Program -- a free Hyundai vehicle check-up camp at various points along country’s major highway.

Oct 08, 2016

Oct 08, 2016

SOCIETY

Women finding festivals less tedious

Women finding festivals less tedious

KATHMANDU, Oct 7: Although in the past, festivals meant additional work for women, the scenario is gradually changing. In recent years, they face less hassles and a more liberal family environment.

KATHMANDU, Oct 7: Although in the past, festivals meant additional work for women, the scenario is gradually changing. In recent years, they face less hassles and a more liberal family environment.

Oct 08, 2016

Oct 08, 2016

POLITICS

Deuba unlikely to fill vacant party posts before Chhath

Deuba unlikely to fill vacant party posts before Chhath

KATHMANDU, Oct 7: Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba is unlikely to fill the vacant office bearers positions and Central Working Committee members in the party before the Chhath festival, party leaders said.

KATHMANDU, Oct 7: Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba is unlikely to fill the vacant office bearers positions and Central Working Committee members in the party before the Chhath festival, party leaders said.

Oct 08, 2016

Oct 08, 2016

SOCIETY

Fulpati, seventh day of Bada Dashain being observed today

Fulpati, seventh day of Bada Dashain being observed today

KATHMANDU, Oct. 8: On the occasion of Bada Dashain festival, the Fulpati is being taken into the homes as per tradition throughout the country today.

KATHMANDU, Oct. 8: On the occasion of Bada Dashain festival, the Fulpati is being taken into the homes as per tradition throughout the country today.

Oct 08, 2016

Oct 08, 2016

SOCIETY

Crossing the border a hassle for Nepalis every Dashain

Crossing the border a hassle for Nepalis every Dashain

NEPALGUNJ, Oct 7: Karna Bahadur Basnet, a local of Rukum district, had left for India along with his family a few months ago. He was there in search of work and for treatment of his sick wife. Neither did he get a good job nor is his wife recovering as expected.

NEPALGUNJ, Oct 7: Karna Bahadur Basnet, a local of Rukum district, had left for India along with his family a few months ago. He was there in search of work and for treatment of his sick wife. Neither did he get a good job nor is his wife recovering as expected.

Oct 08, 2016

Oct 08, 2016

ECONOMY, SPECIAL

Migrant worker departures settle at new low post quakes

Migrant worker departures settle at new low post quakes

KATHMANDU, Oct 7: The overall departures of migrant workers have settled at a new lower level since the devastating earthquake in April last year, according to the recently published Nepal Development Updates report of the World Bank.

KATHMANDU, Oct 7: The overall departures of migrant workers have settled at a new lower level since the devastating earthquake in April last year, according to the recently published Nepal Development Updates report of the World Bank.

Oct 08, 2016

Oct 08, 2016

SOCIETY

Dr KC interrupts hunger strike on 12th day

Dr KC interrupts hunger strike on 12th day

KATHMANDU, Oct 7: Dr Govinda KC interrupted his ninth hunger strike unilaterally on Friday, after 12 days of unsuccessful negotiations with the government.

KATHMANDU, Oct 7: Dr Govinda KC interrupted his ninth hunger strike unilaterally on Friday, after 12 days of unsuccessful negotiations with the government.

Oct 08, 2016

Oct 08, 2016

Editorial

Tinged with hope

Tinged with hope

True, Nepal today has plenty of problems, and many of them seem intractable. More than a year after its promulgation, the new constitution that was supposed to herald an era of peace and prosperity instead remains bitterly contested.

True, Nepal today has plenty of problems, and many of them seem intractable. More than a year after its promulgation, the new constitution that was supposed to herald an era of peace and prosperity instead remains bitterly contested.

Oct 08, 2016

Oct 08, 2016

OPINION

Battle royal in Nepal

Battle royal in Nepal

What seems like a fight between Kanak Mani Dixit and Dr Govinda KC and CIAA chief is actually a battle against an entrenched nexus thriving under protection from next door neighbor.

What seems like a fight between Kanak Mani Dixit and Dr Govinda KC and CIAA chief is actually a battle against an entrenched nexus thriving under protection from next door neighbor.

Oct 08, 2016