SPECIAL
Selection process of FNCCI 'trendsetter' awards questioned
Selection process of FNCCI 'trendsetter' awards questioned
KATHMANDU, April 12: Advocate Om Prakash Bista on Wednesday filed an application at the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce (FNCCI) Secretariat, seeking information about the selection criteria of 'trendsetters' award that the federation conferred on different individuals on Monday.
Apr 13, 2017
ECONOMY
Mismatch in trade figures indicates huge informal trade
Mismatch in trade figures indicates huge informal trade
KATHMANDU, April 12: There is a huge mismatch between Nepal's total imports from India and the southern neighbor's exports to Nepal, indicating that a large volume of cross-border trade is done through informal channel.
Apr 13, 2017
POLITICS
RPP to support amendment bill if UDMF participates in polls
RPP to support amendment bill if UDMF participates in polls
KATHMANDU, April 12: One of the ruling alliances, Rastriya Prajatantra Party, has decided to support the revised constitution amendment bill. However, the party has objected to some of the clauses of the bill.
Apr 13, 2017
SPORTS
Shahab inspires Rupandehi Challengers to victory
Shahab inspires Rupandehi Challengers to victory
DHANGADHI, April 12: An impressive bowling from Shahab Alam guided Rupandehi Challengers to their second straight victory in the ongoing Dhangadhi Premier League T20 Cricket Tournament on Wednesday as the Shakti Gauchan-led team defeated CYC Attariya by 42 runs. In another match of the day, Kathmand...
Apr 13, 2017
ECONOMY
Finance Ministry most indisciplined with Rs 39b arrears, says audit report
Finance Ministry most indisciplined with Rs 39b arrears, say...
KATHMANDU, April 12: Failure to recover capital gains tax (CGT) from telecom operator Ncell has put Ministry of Finance (MoF) at the top of the list of government agencies in terms of financial indiscipline in Fiscal Year 2015/16.
Apr 13, 2017
ECONOMY
We will work with govt to achieve economic prosperity: Bhawani Rana
We will work with govt to achieve economic prosperity: Bhawa...
KATHMANDU, April 12: The new President of Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Bhawani Rana, has vowed to work hand in hand with the government to achieve economic prosperity.
Apr 13, 2017
POLITICS
EC chief: No chance of backtracking
EC chief: No chance of backtracking
KATHMANDU, April 11: Amid growing differences between political parties over conducting the local-level elections on the stipulated date, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Ayodhee Prasad Yadav has said the election body is committed to conducting the elections on May 14 and there's no chance of back...
Apr 13, 2017
ECONOMY
Mobile Festival kicks off at Vishwajyoti Mall (biz briefs)
Mobile Festival kicks off at Vishwajyoti Mall (biz briefs)
A 10-day Mobile Festival has started at Vishwojyoti Mobile Mart at the Vishwajyoti Mall in Jamal, Kathmandu. CEOs of six smartphone companies jointly inaugurated the festival, according to a statement issued on Wednesday.
Apr 13, 2017
POLITICS
NC leaders for solving dispute over constitutional issues
NC leaders for solving dispute over constitutional issues
POKHARA, April 12: Top leaders of the Nepali Congress (NC) have stressed on the need for resolving the ongoing dispute over constitutional issues and bridging the widening gap between Madhes and the Hilly Region to make the upcoming local-level elections a success.
Apr 13, 2017
SPORTS
Help Nepal atop league volleyball
Help Nepal atop league volleyball
KATHMANDU, April 12: Help Nepal Sports Club has climbed atop the men's category of the ongoing RBB NVA National Women's and Men's Club League Volleyball defeating Manimukunda Volleyball Club in its second match on Wednesday. Help Nepal, which overcame the challenge of Manimukunda in straight sets of...
Apr 13, 2017