WORLD
Islamic State kills 41 in attack on Afghan cultural center
Islamic State kills 41 in attack on Afghan cultural center
KABUL, Dec 29: An Islamic State suicide bomber struck a Shiite cultural center in Kabul on Thursday, killing at least 41 people and underscoring the extremist group’s growing reach in Afghanistan even as its self-styled caliphate in Iraq and Syria has been dismantled.
Dec 29, 2017
POLITICS
Court order sought for issue of ordinance
Court order sought for issue of ordinance
KATHMANDU, Dec 29: A writ petition has been filed at the Supreme Court Thursday demanding its order for immediate issuance of the upper house ordinance by the president.
Dec 29, 2017
POLITICS
President may authenticate ordinance today
President may authenticate ordinance today
KATHMANDU, Dec 29: The ongoing political deadlock over the formation of the National Assembly is likely to be resolved soon.
Dec 29, 2017
POLITICS
EC in fix over PR seats for lower house
EC in fix over PR seats for lower house
KATHMANDU, Dec 29: Polarization among the political parties over the modality for electing the National Assembly has put the Election Commission (EC) in a fix over the allocation of proportional representation seats for the lower house of parliament.
Dec 29, 2017
POLITICS
UML draws EC's attention over PR seat allocation delay
UML draws EC's attention over PR seat allocation delay
KATHMANDU, Dec 29: The CPN-UML, which has emerged as the largest political party in the recent parliamentary and provincial assembly polls, has drawn the attention of the Election Commission (EC) over the delay in allocating the proportional representation (PR) seats to the political parties, even w...
Dec 29, 2017
POLITICS
EC's letter to parties challenged at SC
EC's letter to parties challenged at SC
KATHMANDU, Dec 29: A writ petition was filed at the Supreme Court on Thursday demanding an order to nullify a recent letter of the Election Commission (EC) to various political parties to select their candidates for the provincial assemblies under the proportional representation system.
Dec 29, 2017
POLITICS
JC unable to appoint chief judges at high court
JC unable to appoint chief judges at high court
KATHMANDU, Dec 29: The Judicial Council (JC) headed by Chief Justice Gopal Parajuli on Thursday discussed the issue of appointment of four chief judges and judges at the high courts (HC) but failed to take any decision on the matter.
Dec 29, 2017
ECONOMY
Cement, steel rod prices go up after elections
Cement, steel rod prices go up after elections
KATHMANDU, Dec 29: Cement producers have increased the price of cement by at least Rs 100 per sack (50 kg), citing a rise in demand for cement after the parliamentary and provincial elections.
Dec 29, 2017
ECONOMY
Chinese investment pouring in hospitality sector
Chinese investment pouring in hospitality sector
KATHMANDU, Dec 29: Chinese investors have registered 17 companies in Nepal in the first four months of Fiscal Year 2017/18 to operate hotels and restaurants in different parts of the country.
Dec 29, 2017
ECONOMY
'17 percent of food products available in market unfit for consumption'
'17 percent of food products available in market unfit for c...
KATHMANDU, Dec 29: Market inspection and quality test conducted in the first four months of Fiscal Year 2017/18 has found that 17 percent of food and beverages available in the market are unfit for consumption.
Dec 29, 2017