POLITICS
PM says IIFA Awards will be held at an 'appropriate time'
PM says IIFA Awards will be held at an 'appropriate time'
KATHMANDU, July 6: Although a parliamentary panel earlier directed the government not to host the International India Film Academy (IIFA) Awards in Nepal, Prime Minister KP Oli has expressed commitment to host the event at an appropriate time.
Jul 06, 2019
POLITICS
Parliament to review Passport Bill
Parliament to review Passport Bill
KATHMANDU, July 6: The House of Representatives (HoR) has planned to revise the Passport Bill one and a half months after President Bidya Bhandari returned the bill to parliament for revision, citing the lack of clarity at various places in the legislation.
Jul 06, 2019
ECONOMY
Nepal Embassy organizes investment meet in Muscat
Nepal Embassy organizes investment meet in Muscat
KATHMANDU, July 6: The Embassy of Nepal in Muscat, Oman organized a luncheon on the theme “Investment Prospects in Nepal” earlier this week at the “W Muscat Hotel” at Muscat in Oman.
Jul 06, 2019
SOCIETY
Father murders 4-yr-old daughter out of greed for big insurance money
Father murders 4-yr-old daughter out of greed for big insura...
RAUTAHAT, July 6: A man in Rautahat has been arrested on the charge of murdering his own four-year-old daughter so that he could claim Rs 5 million insurance.
Jul 06, 2019
ECONOMY
Nepse up marginally after four weeks of decline
Nepse up marginally after four weeks of decline
KATHMANDU, July 6: Stocks witnessed relatively higher volatility in the week as the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index saw fluctuations by more than 30 points during the week.
Jul 06, 2019
SOCIETY
Nepal takes lead in strengthening aid effectiveness agenda in development cooperation
Nepal takes lead in strengthening aid effectiveness agenda i...
KATHMANDU, July 6: Taking a leadership role in ensuring the effectiveness of the foreign aid which reaches the underdeveloped countries, Nepal is co-hosting a side event ahead of the Senior Level Meeting (SLM) of Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation (GPEDC) in New York.
Jul 06, 2019
ECONOMY
Officials make field visit to determine compensation
Officials make field visit to determine compensation
SINDHULI, July 6: Site observation of areas that will be affected by the Sunkoshi Marine Diversion Multipurpose Project has begun.
Jul 06, 2019
SOCIETY
Two yarsa collectors fall off cliffs to death in Darchula
Two yarsa collectors fall off cliffs to death in Darchula
DARCHULA, July 6: Two yarsa collectors died after falling off two different cliffs in Api Himal Rural Municipality on Wednesday and Thursday.
Jul 06, 2019
OPINION
Sari: A thing of beauty
Sari: A thing of beauty
Regardless of whether you are slim or tall, sari suits everyone and brings the feminine side of women. You just need to know how to wear it
Jul 06, 2019
OPINION
Musings on museums
Musings on museums
The government of Nepal has not given much priority to museum development and its protection. Existing museums in Nepal date back to the days of monarchy
Jul 06, 2019