SOCIETY
Migrant laborers from Western Nepal throng quake-hit districts (with video)
Migrant laborers from Western Nepal throng quake-hit distric...
SINDHUPALCHOWK, Feb 1: More than 200 laborers and technicians from Nepal’s southern and more western districts of Banke and Jajarkot have flooded into quake-hit districts to rebuild houses. Some of those laborers interviewed in Sindhupalchowk report that they earn more in Nepal than they would worki...
Feb 01, 2017
SPORTS
Army advances into Jhapa semifinals
Army advances into Jhapa semifinals
BIRTAMODE, Jan 31: Defending champion Tribhuvan Army Club on Tuesday advanced into the semifinals of the Jhapa Gold Cup football tournament defeating Rupandehi XI 2-0 at the Domalal stadium in Birtamod, Jhapa.
Feb 01, 2017
ECONOMY
Rebuilding Sindhuli houses could take more than a century (with video)
Rebuilding Sindhuli houses could take more than a century (w...
SINDHULI, Jan 31: When he received the first installment of the reconstruction grant in September, Jhamka Bahadur Thapa planned on moving into a new, warm house before winter arrived. He, his wife, and four-year-old daughter have been living in a makeshift shelter of corrugated metal sheets since th...
Feb 01, 2017
ECONOMY
Kumari Bank gets nod to acquire four institutions
Kumari Bank gets nod to acquire four institutions
KATHMANDU (REPUBLICA): Nepal Rasta Bank (NRB) has permitted Kumari Bank Ltd to acquire Kasthamandap Development Bank Ltd, Pashchimanchal Finance Company Ltd, Mahakali Bikas Bank Ltd and Kankrebihar Development Bank Ltd.
Feb 01, 2017
ECONOMY
Review of budgetary process urged
Review of budgetary process urged
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Secretaries of different ministries have said that the budgetary process should be reviewed.
Feb 01, 2017
ECONOMY
NCC Bank brings new saving product
NCC Bank brings new saving product
KATHMANDU (REPUBLICA): Nepal Credit and Commerce Bank Ltd has launched 'NCC Utsab Bachat Khata' on the occasion of its 20th anniversary. Issuing a statement, the bank said that customers will get 6.5 percent interest on the saving account.
Feb 01, 2017
ECONOMY
New Škoda Rapid hits the Nepali roads
New Škoda Rapid hits the Nepali roads
KATHMANDU (REPUBLICA): MAW Enterprises, the authorized distributor of Skoda in Nepal has launched New Škoda Rapid in the domestic market. Issuing a statement, the company said that the new car has efficient and dynamic 7-speed DSG gearbox with Tiptronics mated to the 1.5 TDI diesel engine.
Feb 01, 2017
SOCIETY
Historic Nuwakot Palace awaits renovation
Historic Nuwakot Palace awaits renovation
NUWAKOT, Jan 31: One of the most important monuments of the country, the historic seven-storey palace of Nuwakot district, is in dire condition and in need of immediate renovation.
Feb 01, 2017
ECONOMY
Amit Thapa, Jitendra Baniya win Rs 100,000 each in Red Bull scheme
Amit Thapa, Jitendra Baniya win Rs 100,000 each in Red Bull...
KATHMANDU (REPUBLICA): Amit Thapa of Kathamandu and Jitendra Baniya of Butwal have won Rs 100,000 each in Red Bull Cash Full Offer. According to a statement issued by Red Bull, the winners have been awarded with a cash prize of Rs 100,000 respectively.
Feb 01, 2017
SPORTS
APF volleyball semifinals line-up complete
APF volleyball semifinals line-up complete
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: The semifinals line-up of the ongoing APF IGP 4th National Open Women's Volleyball Tournament is completed after host APF, New Diamond Academy, Nepal Police Club and Western Region booked their places in the last four on Tuesday.
Feb 01, 2017