OPINION
China’s land grab
China’s land grab
China’s fast-growing trade surplus with India has increased President Xi’s territorial assertiveness
Jun 20, 2017
POLITICS
Govt working on 14 various local governance acts
Govt working on 14 various local governance acts
KATHMANDU, June 20: Over a dozen acts required for the operation and management of local governments as envisioned in the new constitution are yet to be finalized even a month after the first phase of local polls held in 283 local units on May 14.
Jun 20, 2017
OPINION
Infographics: Main migratory routes to the gulf countries
Infographics: Main migratory routes to the gulf countries
Main migratory routes to the gulf countries
Jun 20, 2017
POLITICS
New CJ appointment only after second phase poll
New CJ appointment only after second phase poll
KATHMANDU, June 20: The Constitutional Council (CC) failed to pick a new chief justice for the country after main opposition party CPN-UML Chairman K P Oli demanded time for studying the backgrounds of the six individuals recommended for the post.
Jun 20, 2017
ELECTION
NC decides to send central representatives to 35 districts for poll
NC decides to send central representatives to 35 districts f...
KATHMANDU, June 19: Nepali Congress (NC) has decided to send its central representatives to various districts in provinces 1, 3 and 5 to help the party's candidates secure victory in the second phase of local elections scheduled for June 28.
Jun 19, 2017
SOCIETY
Schools to remain close for four days
Schools to remain close for four days
KATHMANDU, June 19: In view of the June 28 local elections, the Election Commission has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to grant a four-day holiday to schools of provinces 1, 5 and 7. The Ministry of Education is also asked to abide by the decision.
Jun 19, 2017
POLITICS
Nepal-US exercise Balance-Nail 17-3 kicks off
Nepal-US exercise Balance-Nail 17-3 kicks off
KATHMANDU, June 19: Nepal and the US have commenced bilateral special operations exercise "Balance Nail 17-3" at the Chhauni Barracks in Kathmandu on Monday.
Jun 19, 2017
ECONOMY
Hatcheries reduce price of Cobb 500 chicks
Hatcheries reduce price of Cobb 500 chicks
BANEPA, June 19: Hatchery operators have reduced price of one-day old Cobb 500 broiler chicks to Rs 70 per unit.
Jun 19, 2017
SPORTS
Badminton players selected
Badminton players selected
KATHMANDU, June 19: Nepal Badminton Association (NBA) has selected six players including three boys and three girls for the upcoming Badminton Asia Junior Championship to be held in Jakarta of Indonesia from July 22 to 30.
Jun 19, 2017
SPORTS
U-19 Nepali cricket squad announced
U-19 Nepali cricket squad announced
KATHMANDU, June 19: An 18-member Nepali U-19 cricket squad has been announced on Monday for the upcoming ICC U-19 World Cup Division -1 Asia Qualifiers to be held next month in Singapore.
Jun 19, 2017