ELECTION
EC orders re-poll in Bharatpur Ward-19
EC orders re-poll in Bharatpur Ward-19
KATHMANDU, June 3: The Election Commission (EC) on Saturday instructed the local election officer to conduct a re-poll in ward 19 of Bharatpur Metropolitan City, ending a week of confusion whether to resume vote counting there or go for a re-poll. But the main opposition CPN-UML has termed the deci...
Jun 04, 2017
ECONOMY
Rosin, turpentine traders facing huge loss
Rosin, turpentine traders facing huge loss
KOHALPUR, June 3:People involved in the trade of rosin and turpentine raw materials are facing huge losses this year as they are not getting good price for their products.
Jun 04, 2017
ECONOMY
Tourists flow via Kakarbhitta on the rise
Tourists flow via Kakarbhitta on the rise
JHAPA, June 2: The number of foreign tourists entering into the country through the eastern border point of Kakarbhitta is on the rise.
Jun 04, 2017
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Lack of access road delays Birgunj ICP
Lack of access road delays Birgunj ICP
BIRGUNJ, June 2: The plan to bring Birgunj Integrated Check Post (ICP) along Nepal-India border in Alau of Parsa has been delayed due to delay in construction of access road.
Jun 04, 2017
SOCIETY
Elected local representatives in Gorkha rap NRA
Elected local representatives in Gorkha rap NRA
GORKHA, June 3: Newly-elected representatives of the local units in Gorkha have criticized the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) for the delay in expediting the reconstruction of quake-ravaged houses and infrastructures.
Jun 04, 2017
ECONOMY
NEA, Super Nyadi sign PPA
NEA, Super Nyadi sign PPA
KATHMANDU, June 3: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has signed Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the developer of Super Nyadi Hydropower Project (40.27 MW).
Jun 04, 2017
WORLD
Isolated US lashes out at climate critics
Isolated US lashes out at climate critics
WASHINGTON: The White House hit back Friday at criticism of Donald Trump's decision to scrap a major global climate deal, accusing Europe of trying to "shackle" the US economy and refusing to acknowledge climate change is real.
Jun 04, 2017
POLITICS
UML holds torch procession in Chitwan
UML holds torch procession in Chitwan
CHITWAN, June 3: Protesting against the decision to conduct re-polling in ward 19 of Bharatpur metropolitan City, the main opposition CPN-UML organized a massive torch procession in Chitwan district on Saturday evening.
Jun 04, 2017
SPORTS
APF sets semifinals date with NPC
APF sets semifinals date with NPC
KATHMANDU, June 3: Armed Police Force (APF) registered six wickets victory over the Central Region in its last group match on Saturday in the ongoing Prime Minister Cup One Day National Cricket Tournament.
Jun 04, 2017
ECONOMY, POLITICS
39 years on, Bagmati Irrigation Project still in limbo
39 years on, Bagmati Irrigation Project still in limbo
SARLAHI, JUNE 3: The Bagmati Irrigation Project, which was conceived nearly four decades ago with the aim of providing irrigation facility in central Tarai as well as generating electricity, has not made much progress, apart from the setting up of its offices.
Jun 04, 2017