POLITICS
Law minister lobbying for brother's pick as chief judge
Law minister lobbying for brother's pick as chief judge
KATHMANDU, Dec 28: Law Minister Yagya Bahadur Thapa has been lobbying for the appointment of his brother Krisha Bahadur Thapa as the chief judge of a high court (HC).
Dec 28, 2017
POLITICS
Maoist ministers enjoy state perks but avoid Singha Durbar
Maoist ministers enjoy state perks but avoid Singha Durbar
KATHMANDU, Dec 28: Ministers representing the CPN (Maoist Center) have stopped going to office after they were rendered without portfolio on September 18. They also do not have any business going out in the field in their official capacity as they do not hold any ministerial portfolio.
Dec 28, 2017
SPORTS
IOFTC to be held in Itahari
IOFTC to be held in Itahari
KATHMANDU, Dec 28: The 12th International Open Friendship Taekwondo Championship (IOFTC) is set to be hosted in Itahari of Sunsari on January 1 and 2.
Dec 28, 2017
SPORTS
Unbeaten Warriors reach EPL final; Gladiators to face Patriots in second qualifier
Unbeaten Warriors reach EPL final; Gladiators to face Patrio...
KATHMANDU, Dec 28: Biratnagar Warriors has moved a step closer to the title of Everest Premier League (EPL) Twenty20 Cricket Tournament, as the Paras Khadka-led side reached the final with a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Bhairahawa Gladiators in the first qualifier match on Wednesday.
Dec 28, 2017
ECONOMY
Krishi Fresh outlets draw consumers in droves
Krishi Fresh outlets draw consumers in droves
KATHMANDU, Dec 28: Agricultural Development Multipurpose Co-operative, or Krishi Group, which runs Krishi Fresh outlets at seven places in the Kathmandu Valley, is gradually gaining popularity among valley denizens.
Dec 28, 2017
ECONOMY
Delay in fiscal commission appointments may hit budget transfers
Delay in fiscal commission appointments may hit budget trans...
KATHMANDU, Dec 28: Work has started on the budget for next fiscal year but the Ministry of Finance does not yet have a formula for distribution of budget funds to the provinces and local units.
Dec 28, 2017
POLITICS
Madhes parties to join any govt that okays amendment
Madhes parties to join any govt that okays amendment
KATHMANDU, Dec 28: Senior leaders of the Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN) and Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) have expressed readiness to support any party in forming the government if their concerns related to the constitution are addressed.
Dec 28, 2017
SOCIETY
High-level panel visits Birgunj inferno site
High-level panel visits Birgunj inferno site
BIRGUNJ, Dec 28: A high-level committee of the government has visited the site where a massive fire broke out at Super Gas Industry in Birgunj Sub-metropolis-18 of Parsa district last week, killing two firefighters.
Dec 28, 2017
SOCIETY
Health Ministry downplays NHRC drugs report
Health Ministry downplays NHRC drugs report
KATHMANDU, Dec 28: The Ministry of Health has downplayed the report of the National Health Research Council (NHRC), which recently said some life-saving drugs supplied by the government and the private sector were found substandard.
Dec 28, 2017
ECONOMY
Tourist Information Centre opens in Dhulikhel
Tourist Information Centre opens in Dhulikhel
BANEPA, Dec 28: A tourist information center has been opened at Dhulikhel, of Kavre, to provide necessary information to tourists and to promote tourism attractions in the district.
Dec 28, 2017