POLITICS
Is joining US military still path to citizenship ?
Is joining US military still path to citizenship ?
KATHMANDU, July 1: Nepali youths who had hoped to become citizens of the US through enlistment in the military there, are now unsure if this path will still work for them as the authorities introduced additional vetting last fall to ensure that those with ties to terrorism are not able to enlist.
Jul 01, 2017
ECONOMY
Feasibility report of larger Dharan Airport ready
Feasibility report of larger Dharan Airport ready
DHARAN, July 1: The locals of Dharan have been hearing rumors about a new airport for the past 15 years. However, Dharan airport is still limited to reports alone. Recently, a feasibility report of the proposed airport was flashed by Realpath Engineering Consultancy. Instead of the earlier envisione...
Jul 01, 2017
ELECTION
NC, UML neck and neck as vote counting continues
NC, UML neck and neck as vote counting continues
KATHMANDU, July 1: As vote counting continued in the local units across provinces 1, 5 and 7 for the second day on Friday, Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN-UML maintained a tight race.
Jul 01, 2017
ECONOMY
$150 million ADB loan for improving electricity supply, distribution
$150 million ADB loan for improving electricity supply, dist...
KATHMANDU, July 1: The Asian Development Bank's (ADB) has approved a US$ 150 million loan to help improve the reliability and efficiency of Nepal's electricity supply and distribution.
Jul 01, 2017
ECONOMY
Inerntess of National Tourism Council worries private sector
Inerntess of National Tourism Council worries private sector
KATHMANDU, July 1: The meeting of National Tourism Council has not convened in the last one and half years much to the dismay of tourism entrepreneurs who are urging government to bring new programs to revive tourism sector.
Jul 01, 2017
ECONOMY
Local units yet to start budget preparation process
Local units yet to start budget preparation process
KATHMANDU, July 1: None of the local units elected in the first phase of the local level elections have started preparing budget for Fiscal Year 2017/18.
Jul 01, 2017
ELECTION
Locals eagerly waiting for poll updates
Locals eagerly waiting for poll updates
PAANCHTHAR, July 1: On Friday, Sanjay Rai of Phidim, the district headquarters of Paanchthar, was busy noting down the poll updates outside the rural municipality office.
Jul 01, 2017
ELECTION
UML registers victory in Deuba's home district
UML registers victory in Deuba's home district
DHANGADHI, July 1: The ruling Nepali Congress has been defeated in the district headquarters of Dadeldhura, the home district of NC President and Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, in the second phase of local level elections.
Jul 01, 2017
SPORTS
Another new committee for SAG preparation
Another new committee for SAG preparation
KATHMANDU, July 1: National Sports Council (NSC), which has failed to make any notable progress regarding the preparation to host the 13th South Asian Games (SAG) despite postponing the date by 20 months, has formed a new committee under Lama Tendi Sherpa on Friday, assigning it to expedite infrastr...
Jul 01, 2017
OPINION
Mine, mine, mine
Mine, mine, mine
Sharing is a vital life skill. As children grow they need to make and keep friends and learn to cooperate
Jul 01, 2017