ELECTION
NC, Maoists join hands to keep UML at bay
NC, Maoists join hands to keep UML at bay
KATHMANDU, June 20: Unsettled by their dismal performance in the first phase local elections, the ruling Nepali Congress and CPN (Maoist Center) have strengthened their electoral ties to check the main opposition UML.
Jun 20, 2017
ECONOMY
Easy, cheaper loans key to sustaining growth rate: Pvt sector
Easy, cheaper loans key to sustaining growth rate: Pvt secto...
KATHMANDU, June 20: Private sector leaders have said that the monetary policy for the coming fiscal year 2017/18 should address the current problem of high interest rates and shortage of lendable funds in the banking system.
Jun 20, 2017
ECONOMY
Govt collects Rs 37 billion revenue from petroleum products
Govt collects Rs 37 billion revenue from petroleum products
KATHMANDU, June 20: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) paid Rs 37.32 billion in different taxes to the government in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year.
Jun 20, 2017
SOCIETY
Security situation worsening in Mahottari
Security situation worsening in Mahottari
MAHOTTARI, June 20: The security situation in Mahottari district has been worsening continuously for the past few months. The local police have failed to control grave crimes like murder, rape and arson which have been increasing at an alarming rate. The worrying increase in such crimes has been a g...
Jun 20, 2017
ECONOMY
GI wire factory starts operation in Lekhnath
GI wire factory starts operation in Lekhnath
POKHARA, June 20: A galvanized iron (GI) wire industry has come into operation in Kaski district.
Jun 20, 2017
ELECTION
Making Itahari a model city: Election agenda of candidates
Making Itahari a model city: Election agenda of candidates
ITAHARI, June 20: Itahari of Sunsari district is one of the rising cities of Province-1. Leading such a city would be a matter of prestige and great challenge to the prospective mayor and deputy mayor. With the local elections just around the corner, many are curious who would lead the city by winni...
Jun 20, 2017
ELECTION
Mayoral candidate Dhakal plans to transform Biratnagar into a megacity
Mayoral candidate Dhakal plans to transform Biratnagar into...
BIRATNAGAR, June 20: Binod Dhakal, CPN-UML candidate for the mayoral post of Biratnagar Metropolitan City, has publicized a five-year work plan to transform the city into a megacity.
Jun 20, 2017
ECONOMY
AIIB to finance two mega projects totaling Rs 20b: Minister
AIIB to finance two mega projects totaling Rs 20b: Minister
KATHMANDU, June 20: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has assured Nepal it will finance two mega projects, each costing about Rs 10 billion (US$ 100 million) through soft loans, Finance Minister Gyanendra Bahadur Karki said. The bank will charge 2 percent interest per annum, according...
Jun 20, 2017
ECONOMY
TTDC urges local representatives to restore beauty of Thamel
TTDC urges local representatives to restore beauty of Thamel
KATHMANDU, June 20: Tourism stakeholders of Thamel have urged the newly elected mayor, deputy mayor and chairmen of different ward offices to do the needful for making Thamel a happening destination for tourists.
Jun 20, 2017
SOCIETY
Arrest warrants issued against Tax Settlement Commission chief, member
Arrest warrants issued against Tax Settlement Commission chi...
KATHMANDU, June 20: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has issued arrest warrants against Tax Settlement Commission (TSC) chief Lumdhwoj Mahat and member Umesh Dhakal, accusing them of being involved in a multi-billion rupee tax scam.
Jun 20, 2017