ELECTION
Helicopters to carry ballot boxes in some parts of Chitwan
Helicopters to carry ballot boxes in some parts of Chitwan
CHITWAN, May 7: Authorities have pointed out the need of helicopters for quick, safe and secure delivery of ballot boxes to their destinations after voting in some rural areas of Chitwan district.
May 08, 2017
ELECTION
Nepal Democratic Forum unveils elections manifesto
Nepal Democratic Forum unveils elections manifesto
KATHMANDU, May 7: Nepal Democratic Forum on Sunday unveiled its elections manifesto promising to lead the country to the path of peace and prosperity by fulfilling the people’s aspirations for identity, dignity, justice, rights and development.
May 08, 2017
ELECTION
Kathmandu mayoral debate today
Kathmandu mayoral debate today
KATHMANDU, May 7: The mayoral candidates of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) from different political parties will participate in a joint debate program hosted by a group of youths on Monday.
May 08, 2017
SPORTS
Ang Dorjee, Wangchen clinch golf tittles
Ang Dorjee, Wangchen clinch golf tittles
KATHMANDU, May 7: Ang Dorjee Sherpa and Wangchen Dhondup clinched the first edition titles of the nett and gross category respectively in the Carlsberg Golf Series 2017 held at Gokarna Golf Club on Saturday.
May 08, 2017
SPORTS
Kailali advances to Attariya Cup semifinals
Kailali advances to Attariya Cup semifinals
ATTARIYA, May 7:The semifinal lineup of the ongoing Ruslan Attariya Women’s T20 Cricket Tournament is completed after Kailali District Cricket Academy became latest team to book its place in the last four. Kailali overcame Bara Cricket Academy by eight wickets to enter semifinal as group B winner.
May 08, 2017
SOCIETY, SPECIAL
‘Misuse of resources rife in Dhanusha schools’
‘Misuse of resources rife in Dhanusha schools’
JANAKPUR, May 3: On her way to school, fifth-grader Priti Kumari Yadav carries an empty sack to use as a mattress to sit on in her class. Yadav and her 33 classmates do the same because there is no furniture.
May 08, 2017
ELECTION
Schools to be closed for a week for polls from today
Schools to be closed for a week for polls from today
KATHMANDU, May 8: Most of the schools in three provinces will remain closed from Monday till May 14 to facilitate the first phase of the local elections slated for May 14.
May 08, 2017
POLITICS
Federal Alliance expels Upendra Yadav
Federal Alliance expels Upendra Yadav
KATHMANDU, May 7 :Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN) Chairman Upendra Yadav has taken strong exception to what he calls “unfounded reports” of his removal from the Federal Alliance.
May 08, 2017
POLITICS
Dahal in talks to bring RPP and Gachchhadar’s NLP into government
Dahal in talks to bring RPP and Gachchhadar’s NLP into gover...
KATHMANDU, May 7: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has initiated the process to bring Nepal Loktantrik Party (NLP)-led by Bijaya Kumar Gachchhadar and Kamal Thapa-led Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) into the government.
May 08, 2017
WORLD
Macron wins French presidency, to sighs of relief in Europe
Macron wins French presidency, to sighs of relief in Europe
PARIS, May 8: Emmanuel Macron was elected French president on Sunday with a business-friendly vision of European integration, defeating Marine Le Pen, a far-right nationalist who threatened to take France out of the European Union.
May 08, 2017