ECONOMY
Banking services still centered around capital city
Banking services still centered around capital city
KATHMANDU, Dec 12: The services of bank and financial institutions (BFIs) are still largely concentrated in and around the capital city though the country has moved toward a federal set-up.
Dec 12, 2017
ECONOMY
Malaysian group plans to invest in Nepal’s hydropower
Malaysian group plans to invest in Nepal’s hydropower
KATHMANDU, Dec 12: A Malaysian investor, which employs over 400 Nepalis as security personnel in Malaysia, has announced its plan to invest US$ 400 million in Nepal.
Dec 12, 2017
ECONOMY
Seven hotels of star category came into operation in 2017
Seven hotels of star category came into operation in 2017
KATHMANDU, Dec 12: Seven hotels of star category, including one five-star hotel, have opened services in 2017 until the end of November.
Dec 12, 2017
ELECTION
High invalid votes scoff at EC’s voter education
High invalid votes scoff at EC’s voter education
ILAM, Dec 12: Like in the previous elections, there were scores of invalid votes during the recently concluded parliamentary and provincial elections.
Dec 12, 2017
POLITICS
JC to appoint district judges through open competition
JC to appoint district judges through open competition
KATHMANDU, Dec 12: In a significant move, the Judicial Council (JC) which is the authorized body to appoint judges is making final preparations to appoint district judges through open competition.
Dec 12, 2017
POLITICS
A true Nepali can never be anti-Indian or pro-Chinese: Ishwar Pokharel
A true Nepali can never be anti-Indian or pro-Chinese: Ishwa...
Ishwar Pokharel, general secretary of CPN-UML, won a landslide victory from Kathmandu-5, beating his Nepali Congress rival Prakash Sharan Mahat. He is a powerful member of CPN-UML. Republica caught up with him to discuss the party unification, new government and more. Excerpts:
Dec 12, 2017
POLITICS
Madhes parties make a comeback
Madhes parties make a comeback
LAHAN, Dec 12: Nepali Congress (NC) has been recognizing Madhes as its base area. But as the poll results are pouring in from various Madhes districts, the grand old party in the country is facing a humiliating defeat in its own bastion.
Dec 12, 2017
POLITICS
My constituency will be my first priority: Thakur
My constituency will be my first priority: Thakur
After winning a seat in the House of Representatives from constituency 3 of Mahottari, coordinator of Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN), Mahantha Thakur is on cloud nine.
Dec 12, 2017
POLITICS
Struggle for constitution amendment will continue: Mahato
Struggle for constitution amendment will continue: Mahato
Rajendra Mahato, a presidium member of Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN), was elected to the central parliament from Dhanusha-3 in the recently held elections.
Dec 12, 2017
Editorial
Rise and shine
Rise and shine
Left economic agenda
Dec 12, 2017