SOCIETY
SC stays probe into multi-billion rupee drug scam
SC stays probe into multi-billion rupee drug scam
KATHMANDU, April 4: The Supreme Court (SC) has stayed an ongoing government probe into a multi-billion rupee drug scam and ordered lifting of the suspension of senior government attorneys accused of letting major suspects in the case go scot-free.
Apr 05, 2017
POLITICS
Possible mayoral candidates for Kathmandu emerge
Possible mayoral candidates for Kathmandu emerge
KATHMANDU, April 4: and backdoor battle has started in the major parties with several well-known faces showing interest in becoming mayoral candidates in Kathmandu as the local level election draws nearer. The country looks all set to go to civic polls on May 14 which will elect the representatives...
Apr 05, 2017
POLITICS
EC designates election officials for Jhapa
EC designates election officials for Jhapa
DAMAK, April 5: The Election Commission has designated election officials in all 15 local levels of Jhapa for the forthcoming local elections.
Apr 05, 2017
SPORTS
Finland, Germany advance to semifinals at women's worlds
Finland, Germany advance to semifinals at women's worlds
PLYMOUTH, Mich. (AP) — Noora Raty made 16 saves, and Finland advanced to the semifinals of the women's hockey world championship with a 4-0 victory over Sweden on Tuesday.
Apr 05, 2017
SPORTS
Finland in semifinals after 4-0 victory over Sweden
Finland in semifinals after 4-0 victory over Sweden
PLYMOUTH, Mich. (AP) — Finland goalie Noora Raty finally enjoyed a bit of a breather.
Apr 05, 2017
WORLD
40-50 years needed to clear weapons in Iraq and Syria
40-50 years needed to clear weapons in Iraq and Syria
The United Nations says it will take 40 to 50 years to clear the mines, improvised explosive devices and other unexploded ordnance from Iraq and Syria.
Apr 05, 2017
WORLD
Ivanka Trump says when she disagrees with dad, 'he knows it'
Ivanka Trump says when she disagrees with dad, 'he knows it'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ivanka Trump says that when she disagrees with her father "he knows it, and I express myself with total candor."
Apr 05, 2017
POLITICS
Polls in all 744 local units in one go: EC
Polls in all 744 local units in one go: EC
KATHMANDU, April 4: The Election Commission (EC) is preparing to conduct elections in all 744 local units regardless of the parties' failure to reach consensus on settling the demands raised by the agitating Madhes-based political parties.
Apr 05, 2017
ECONOMY
Power import bill will grow by only Rs 200m: NEA
Power import bill will grow by only Rs 200m: NEA
KATHMANDU, April 4: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has said that its import bill will not increase much in the current fiscal year, despite 13 percent rise in electricity imports from India compared to Fiscal Year 2015/16.
Apr 05, 2017
ECONOMY
IPO of 11 companies in pipeline: Sebon
IPO of 11 companies in pipeline: Sebon
KATHMANDU, April 4: Eleven companies have sought approval from the Securities Board of Nepal (Sebon) to float 5.92 million units of primary shares worth Rs 592.04 million to general public.
Apr 05, 2017