WORLD
Failure on health bill also hurts prospects for tax overhaul
Failure on health bill also hurts prospects for tax overhaul
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans' failure to repeal Barack Obama's health care law deals a serious blow to another big part of President Donald Trump's agenda: tax reform.
Mar 26, 2017
WORLD
With healthcare bill dead, Republicans turn to taxes
With healthcare bill dead, Republicans turn to taxes
After failing to repeal Obamacare, Republicans in the U.S. Congress quickly pivoted on Friday to President Donald Trump's next priority: overhauling the federal tax code, but their plan has already split the business community.
Mar 26, 2017
SOCIETY
More than 1400 register for health insurance coverage
More than 1400 register for health insurance coverage
BAITADI, March 26: More than 1400 individuals in Baitadi have been covered with health insurance in the last three months in the wake of government's initiative to facilitate civilians' access to basic health service.
Mar 26, 2017
SOCIETY
Two inmates die of cancer in past four days
Two inmates die of cancer in past four days
RATNANAGAR, March 26: Two inmates have died of cancer in the last four days at the District Prison, Bharatpur.
Mar 26, 2017
SOCIETY
Seven-point declaration issued for Sworgadwari's development
Seven-point declaration issued for Sworgadwari's development
SWORGADWARI, March 26: The hotel entrepreneurs in Pyuthan have issued a seven-point declaration paper for preserving the cultural heritage and developing the physical infrastructure in Sworgadwari.
Mar 26, 2017
POLITICS
PM Dahal in Beijing
PM Dahal in Beijing
KATHMANDU, March 25: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has reached the Chinese capital Beijing after attending the Boao Forum for Asia annual conference in Boao, Hainan province of China on Saturday. He is on a week-long official visit to China.
Mar 25, 2017
SOCIETY
President Women Upliftment Programme inspiring Bajura women to aspire
President Women Upliftment Programme inspiring Bajura women...
BAJURA, March 25: Women in Bajura district, which is in the last position in the Human Development Index (HDI) in the country, are being encouraged and assisted to become self-reliant through enterprises since the President Women Upliftment Programme (PWUP) came into effect since this fiscal year.
Mar 25, 2017
SOCIETY
Jailbird escapes in Kalilot
Jailbird escapes in Kalilot
KALIKOT, March 25: One prisoner has run away from the district jail. Permanent resident of Mahawai village council, Balbahadur Shahi alias Hemanta ran away on Friday.
Mar 25, 2017
POLITICS
Energy Minister calls for youth involvement in hydropower development
Energy Minister calls for youth involvement in hydropower de...
KATHMANDU, March 25: Minister for Energy Janardan Sharma has called upon all the youths to participate in the mega campaign of hydropower development with a vision of making the country self-sufficient.
Mar 25, 2017
WORLD
Laptop ban hits Dubai for 1.1m weekend travellers
Laptop ban hits Dubai for 1.1m weekend travellers
DUBAI, 25 March: Dubai International Airport and its flag carrier Emirates began implementing a ban on laptops and tablets on direct flights to the US Saturday, on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
Mar 25, 2017