WORLD
Venezuela quells soldiers’ revolt, top court blasts congress
Venezuela quells soldiers’ revolt, top court blasts congress
CARACAS, Jan 22: Venezuela plunged deeper into turmoil Monday as security forces put down a pre-dawn uprising by national guardsmen that triggered violent street protests, and the Supreme Court moved to undercut the opposition-controlled congress’ defiant new leadership.
Jan 22, 2019
ECONOMY
Banks reluctant to lower lending rates
Banks reluctant to lower lending rates
KATHMANDU, Jan 22: Though there were expectations that interest rates on loans will fall at least by one percentage point from the third quarter, commercial banks have turned reluctant to lower their rates.
Jan 22, 2019
ECONOMY
Civil Bank, Asian Life sign Bancassurance pact
Civil Bank, Asian Life sign Bancassurance pact
KATHMANDU, Jan 22: Civil Bank Ltd has signed an agreement with Asian Life Insurance Ltd to become the latter's agent to sell life insurance policies.
Jan 22, 2019
ECONOMY
Buddhist Circuits Tour to begin from July
Buddhist Circuits Tour to begin from July
KATHMANDU, Jan 22: BuddhistCircuits.com has announced that it is starting the "Buddhist Circuits Fixed Departure Tour" from the second week of July.
Jan 22, 2019
ECONOMY
Anirvan Ghosh Dastidar appointed SCBNL CEO
Anirvan Ghosh Dastidar appointed SCBNL CEO
KATHMANDU, Jan 22: Anirvan Ghosh Dastidar has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Ltd (SCBNL).
Jan 22, 2019
SPORTS
Dhangadhi Stars signs title sponsorship deal with Global College
Dhangadhi Stars signs title sponsorship deal with Global Col...
KATHMANDU, Jan 22: Dhangadhi Premier League’s (DPL) franchise Dhangadhi Stars has signed an agreement for title sponsorship with Global College of Management for the third edition of far-west’s lucrative T20 cricket event.
Jan 22, 2019
SPORTS
Madan Bhandari Gold Cup set to kick off on Saturday
Madan Bhandari Gold Cup set to kick off on Saturday
KATHMANDU, Jan 22: Eastern region’s marquee football competition Madan Bhandari Memorial Itahari Gold Cup is set to kick off from January 26.
Jan 22, 2019
SOCIETY
Despite growing influence of hospitals and Christianity, Rolpa Shamans remain in business
Despite growing influence of hospitals and Christianity, Rol...
ROLPA, Jan 22: Ujal BK, 55, is a very busy man. He keeps traveling from one village to another carrying a bag filled with rudraksha, bells, traditional utensils, and some incense sticks.
Jan 22, 2019
SPORTS
Nepal in group of death of AFC U-23 qualifier
Nepal in group of death of AFC U-23 qualifier
KATHMANDU, Jan 22: Nepal and Oman are set to contest in the first game of the qualifying round for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-23 Football Championship to be held in Thailand in 2020.
Jan 22, 2019
SPORTS
Army climbs to top position
Army climbs to top position
KATHMANDU, Jan 22: Departmental team Tribhuvan Army Club defeated host team Dhorpatan to climb to the top of the 14th Dhorpatan Women’s Double League Volleyball Competition held in Kathmandu on Monday.
Jan 22, 2019