WORLD
Huge indeed: $107 million in donations for Trump's inaugural
Huge indeed: $107 million in donations for Trump's inaugural
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was huge.
Big money from billionaires, corporations and a roster of NFL owners poured into Donald Trump's inaugural committee in record-shattering amounts — to pull off an event that was considerably lower-key than previous inaugural celebrations.
Apr 20, 2017
ELECTION
Big parties finalizing poll manifestos
Big parties finalizing poll manifestos
KATHMANDU, April 20: Major political parties have emphasized self-governance and empowerment of local bodies in their manifestos for the upcoming local polls.
Apr 20, 2017
ELECTION
Local leaders warn against poll deferral
Local leaders warn against poll deferral
ILAM / BUTWAL, April 20: Leaders and cadres of the major political parties in various districts have warned of strong protests if the local polls scheduled for May 14 were deferred.
Apr 20, 2017
SOCIETY
Chickenpox outbreak in Gadhimai
Chickenpox outbreak in Gadhimai
RAUTAHAT, April 20: Dozens of locals in Gadhimai rural municipality, Rautahat district, have been infected with chickenpox, which has been spreading in various villages of the municipality over the last one week.
Apr 20, 2017
POLITICS
Lauda case sent to SC full bench
Lauda case sent to SC full bench
KATHMANDU, April 20: The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday deferred the hearing on the infamous Lauda air scam after justices Sharada Prasad Adhikari and Ishwari Prasad Khatiwada were divided on the final verdict.
Apr 20, 2017
POLITICS
Govt, UDMF blame game over amendment still ongoing
Govt, UDMF blame game over amendment still ongoing
KATHMANDU, April 20: The United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF), which announced to boycott local polls last week, would not reconsider its decision unless the government takes concrete steps in addressing the concerns of the agitating parties, Madhesi leaders said on Wednesday.
Apr 20, 2017
ECONOMY
Butwal-Mainahiya transmission line project may be delayed
Butwal-Mainahiya transmission line project may be delayed
BUTWAL, April 20: The 132 KVA Butwal-Mainahiya Transmission Line Project has fallen into uncertainty after the Department of Roads (DoR) is dragging its feet to give go-ahead to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) to use Yogkoti-Kotihawa section of the Siddhartha Highway.
Apr 20, 2017
ECONOMY
Govt exceed Q3 revenue collection target
Govt exceed Q3 revenue collection target
KATHMANDU, April 20: The government mobilized total revenue of Rs 172.17 billion in the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2016/17 -- a jump of 32 percent compared to revenue collection figures of the corresponding period of the last fiscal year.
Apr 20, 2017
Editorial
Help, not hinder
Help, not hinder
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is clearly unhappy with the international community. Speaking before a politburo meet of his party on Tuesday, he disclosed that he was under ‘immense pressure’ to defer the May 14 local election.
Apr 20, 2017
ELECTION
Bajura parties say they won't use children in poll campaigns
Bajura parties say they won't use children in poll campaigns
BAJURA, April 20: Various political parties in Bajura have assured of not involving children in poll-related activities.
Apr 20, 2017