ECONOMY
NC orients its local reps on taxes
NC orients its local reps on taxes
KATHMANDU, Aug 27: Amid public outcry against soaring taxes, the Nepali Congress is orienting its local representatives on tax regulation criteria and coordination with citizens among others at the party's central office, Sanepa.
Aug 27, 2018
WORLD
Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as Zimbabwe president
Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as Zimbabwe president
HARARE, Aug 27: Emmerson Mnangagwa was officially sworn in as president of Zimbabwe on Sunday after winning a bitterly contested election that marked the country's first vote since strongman Robert Mugabe was ousted from power.
Aug 27, 2018
POLITICS
PMO seeks written reply from MoHA, calls Kanchanpur incident "horrible"
PMO seeks written reply from MoHA, calls Kanchanpur incident...
KATHMANDU, Aug 27: The Prime Minister's Office has sent a letter to the Home Ministry asking for a written reply within 24 hours on why Lenin Bista, a former child militant, was barred from flying to attend a seminar in Thailand. "I am looking into this case," PM KP Sharma Oli said.
Aug 27, 2018
SOCIETY
Truck claims one
Truck claims one
NUWAKOT, Aug 27: A man was killed when he was hit by a waste carrying truck at Kakani rural municipality-1, Okharpauwa on Monday morning.
Aug 27, 2018
SPORTS
Late own goal gives Chelsea victory over Newcastle
Late own goal gives Chelsea victory over Newcastle
Eden Hazard, on his first start this season for the Blues, netted from the penalty spot in the 76th minute before substitute Joselu levelled with a brilliant header at St James' Park.
Aug 27, 2018
SOCIETY
Was Nirmala's murder planned?
Was Nirmala's murder planned?
KANCHANPUR, Aug 27: Superintendent of Police Kuber Kadayat has concluded that the rape and murder of Nirmala Panta, 13, was planned. "Nobody can rape and murder someone in broad daylight when there's ample movement," he said, "We believe that the rape and murder was preplanned."
Aug 27, 2018
Lifestyle
Fan charged after rushing onstage at Beyonce, Jay-Z concert
Fan charged after rushing onstage at Beyonce, Jay-Z concert
ATLANTA, Aug 27: Police say they are pursuing more charges against a man who rushed onstage during a Beyonce and Jay-Z concert in Atlanta.
Aug 27, 2018
SOCIETY
One arrested in Balkhu market DoCSM investigation
One arrested in Balkhu market DoCSM investigation
KATHMANDU, Aug 27: Most of the traders were found opening their stalls at the market without any legal licenses when a monitoring team led under Investigation Officer Dipak Pokharel, Department of Commerce and Supply Management, visited Balkhu vegetable and fruit market today.
Aug 27, 2018
ECONOMY
DoT sees revenues rise by 26%
DoT sees revenues rise by 26%
KATHMANDU, Aug 27: Revenue collected by the Department of Tourism (DoT) increased by 26 percent in Fiscal Year 2017/18, thanks to recovery of longstanding dues from casinos.
Aug 27, 2018
SOCIETY
Municipality to provide Rs 300,000 to family of Nirmala Panta
Municipality to provide Rs 300,000 to family of Nirmala Pant...
KANCHANPUR, Aug. 27: The Bhimduttanagar Municipality has announced to provide Rs 300,000 in support to the family of Nirmala Panta, a 13-year-old girl who was subsequently murdered after her rape in the district.
Aug 27, 2018