ECONOMY
Nepali, Indonesian entrepreneurs discuss tourism cooperation
Nepali, Indonesian entrepreneurs discuss tourism cooperation
BALI, Indonesia, April 6: Tourism entrepreneurs of Nepal and Indonesia have started dialogue to promote tourism between the two countries.
Apr 06, 2019
ECONOMY
NPC estimates Rs 9.25 trillion investment for implementation of 15th plan
NPC estimates Rs 9.25 trillion investment for implementation...
KATHMANDU, April 6: The National Planning Commission (NPC) has projected an investment of Rs 9,246.39 billion in the next five years during the implementation of the country’s 15th development plan.
Apr 06, 2019
SOCIETY
US Embassy and Nepal Communitere launch American Arts Incubator—Nepal
US Embassy and Nepal Communitere launch American Arts Incuba...
KATHMANDU, April 6: The US Embassy in Kathmandu and Nepal Communitere jointly launched the American Arts Incubator (AAI)—Nepal program on April 5, 2019 with an “artist talk” where American artist Jennifer Berry will talk about her previous work and creative practice, and share with the audience her...
Apr 06, 2019
SOCIETY
Mom and two children found hanging inside closed room
Mom and two children found hanging inside closed room
CHITWAN, April 6: A mother along with her two children allegedly committed suicide in Bharatpur Metropolitan City on Thursday evening.
Apr 06, 2019
SOCIETY
Kirtipur excavation continues
Kirtipur excavation continues
KATHMANDU, April 6: The locals of Kirtipur Municipality-6, who dug up a Lichchhavi era idol of the Hindu deity Vishnu along with his consort Laxmi last Saturday, have uncovered more ancient artefacts during further excavations.
Apr 06, 2019
SOCIETY
‘Judiciary in the clutches of interest groups’
‘Judiciary in the clutches of interest groups’
KATHMANDU, April 6: When he took office in January, Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana had set out three main priorities for his four-year tenure; ensuring good governance, reaffirming the independence of the judiciary and restoring the judicial credibility. Despite his questionable career, Ra...
Apr 06, 2019
POLITICS
Judges' conference for removing parliamentary hearing for judges
Judges' conference for removing parliamentary hearing for ju...
KATHMANDU, March 6: Demanding that the constitutional provision which requires parliamentary hearings for judges' appointment at the Supreme Court be removed, the three-day third judges' national conference concluded on Friday issuing a 29-point declaration.Stating that the parliamentary hearing for...
Apr 06, 2019
SOCIETY
Even elected representatives use 'tuin' to cross Karnali River
Even elected representatives use 'tuin' to cross Karnali Riv...
HUMLA, April 6: Although KP Sharma Oli, during his first stint as prime minister in 2015, announced that the 'tuin' or rope crossings at rivers throughout the country would be replaced with bridges within two years, even people's elected representatives in Humla district still need to use this peril...
Apr 06, 2019
POLITICS, SOCIETY
Capital of Province 1 to be scattered in various districts
Capital of Province 1 to be scattered in various districts
BIRATNAGAR, April 6: In a bid to make government services accessible to the people living in all corners, Province 1 government is planning to fix its capital in a 40-kilometer area scattered in various districts. This area will cover certain parts of Biratnagar, Itahari, Gothgaun, Biratchowk, Dhara...
Apr 06, 2019
SOCIETY
Health workers in Khotang without salaries for five months
Health workers in Khotang without salaries for five months
KHOTANG, April 6: As the central government fails to distribute salaries on time, health workers in various local units of Khotang have been deprived of their salaries for the past five months.
Apr 06, 2019