ECONOMY
19 projects that can boost economy
19 projects that can boost economy
Unnecessary delay, cost overruns, and slow progress have been the characteristic features of Nepal’s development projects for many years.
Dec 31, 2018
SOCIETY
Vehicular movement halted along Pasang Lahmu Highway
Vehicular movement halted along Pasang Lahmu Highway
RASUWA, Dec 31: The vehicular movement has been halted along the Pasang Lahmu Highway due to the dry landslides that occurred at Gosaikunda rural municipality in Rasuwa.
Dec 31, 2018
WORLD
Climate change takes toll on French oyster farmers
Climate change takes toll on French oyster farmers
Gulping down oysters has long been a favourite New Year's Eve ritual for the French, but as winters get warmer and summers get drier many growers worry there will soon be fewer of the prized mollusks to go around.
Dec 31, 2018
Lifestyle
Court extends detention for Nissan ex-chair Ghosn by 10 days
Court extends detention for Nissan ex-chair Ghosn by 10 days
TOKYO, Dec 31: Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn will be detained at least through Jan. 11, the Tokyo District Court said Monday, as the once-revered auto industry figure faces allegations that have marked a stunning downfall.
Dec 31, 2018
POLITICS
NC will stay away from religion, say NC leaders
NC will stay away from religion, say NC leaders
KATHMANDU, Dec 31: Nepali Congress, which has been the focal point of democracy, will stay away from mingling politics with religion as concluded by the party Mahasamiti meeting.
Dec 31, 2018
SOCIETY
Japanese govt to provide Rs 9 million to construct Netra Jyoti Sangh's building
Japanese govt to provide Rs 9 million to construct Netra Jyo...
UDAYAPUR, Dec 31 : Japanese Embassy in Kathmandu has extended a monetary help to build a new building for the Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh, Udayapur.
Dec 31, 2018
SPORTS
A historic year for Nepali cricket
A historic year for Nepali cricket
KATHMANDU, Dec 31: It was a year to remember for Nepali cricket as the country started with a big achievement: it secured the One Day International (ODI) status for the first time in history.
Dec 31, 2018
SPORTS
Highlights of Nepali sports in 2018
Highlights of Nepali sports in 2018
KATHMANDU, Dec 31: The year 2018 was a memorable year for Nepali sports, with bodybuilder Maheshwor Maharjan clinching the first ever international gold medal in body building for the country, and Nepali paragliders bagging first silver at the Asian Games after 20 years of the country’s participatio...
Dec 31, 2018
ECONOMY
Stocks begin week’s trading on a negative note
Stocks begin week’s trading on a negative note
KATHMANDU, Dec 31: The benchmark equity index rose more than 4 points to trade in the green briefly in the morning. Nonetheless, the index pared its early gains to trade lower by mid-day.
Dec 31, 2018
ECONOMY
‘Foreign financing must to meet capital shortfalls’
‘Foreign financing must to meet capital shortfalls’
KATHMANDU, Dec 31: Stating that existing savings of the country was not adequate to meet the capital and loan demands of the country, a senior official of the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has opined that financing from international sources was a must to address the current shortage of loan-able funds in...
Dec 31, 2018