POLITICS
Big parties closer to accord on amendment
Big parties closer to accord on amendment
KATHMANDU, April 9: After prolonged dispute on the contents of the constitution amendment, major political parties including the main opposition CPN-UML have come closer to agreement to introduce a new five-point amendment bill to address the grievances of the agitating Madhes-based parties.
Apr 10, 2017
ECONOMY
‘Six days left for collecting Ncell capital gains tax’
‘Six days left for collecting Ncell capital gains tax’
KATHMANDU, April 9: Only six days remain for the government to collect capital gains tax (CGT) from the Ncell share purchase deal, according to a commitment made by the finance secretary and other officials under his ministry on January 15.
Apr 10, 2017
ECONOMY
Vianet launches New Year offer
Vianet launches New Year offer
KATHMANDU, April 9: Vianet Communications has launched its New Year 2074 offer -- 'Khojekai Yehi Ho'.
Apr 10, 2017
SOCIETY
Time running out as govt fails to implement reconstruction projects
Time running out as govt fails to implement reconstruction p...
KATHMANDU, April 9: With time running out, the government has failed to implement most of the post-earthquake reconstruction and rehabilitation projects despite signing agreements with various donor agencies.
Apr 10, 2017
SPECIAL
Rhino killing challenges CNP’s security mechanism
Rhino killing challenges CNP’s security mechanism
CHITWAN, April 9: Even though Nepal has celebrated successful zero poaching years many times in the past, the recent tragic incident of spotting the dead body of a rhino has once again raised questions about the government’s conservation efforts. The rhino’s dead body was found on Saturday morning w...
Apr 10, 2017
ECONOMY
Slowdown in price rises makes NRB optimistic on inflation
Slowdown in price rises makes NRB optimistic on inflation
KATHMANDU, April 9: Price of goods and services has not gone up in the current fiscal year as much as it had in the last fiscal year, the data of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) shows.
Apr 10, 2017
ECONOMY
DPR for three industrial estates to be ready in 7 months
DPR for three industrial estates to be ready in 7 months
BUTWAL, April 9: Work to prepare detailed project report (DPR) for three new industrial estates in the country has begun as per the government policy of having at least one industrial estate in all seven provinces.
Apr 10, 2017
SOCIETY
Fee hike: Govt to monitor private schools
Fee hike: Govt to monitor private schools
KATHMANDU, April 9: After private schools arbitrarily raised tuition fees for the coming academic session beginning April 14, the Ministry of Education has said it will monitor the schools and take necessary action.
Apr 09, 2017
SOCIETY
TFN holds welcome, farewell program
TFN holds welcome, farewell program
KATHMANDU, April 9:Teach for Nepal (TFN) organized a program in Kathmandu on Sunday to bid farewell to its third cohort and welcome a new batch of fellows.
Apr 09, 2017
ECONOMY
Cement Manufacturers' Association agrees to review price hike decision
Cement Manufacturers' Association agrees to review price hik...
KATHMANDU, April 10: The Cement Manufacturers' Association of Nepal has agreed to review the recent hike in the cement price in the Nepali market.
Apr 09, 2017