Jan 05, 2017

POLITICS

EC to estimate the number of parties contesting polls

EC to estimate the number of parties contesting polls

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: The Election Commission (EC) is preparing to ask its district offices to keep the records of the existing political parties at the local level and those wishing to contest in the elections with an aim of finalizing the status of the parties contesting in the upcoming local election...

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: The Election Commission (EC) is preparing to ask its district offices to keep the records of the existing political parties at the local level and those wishing to contest in the elections with an aim of finalizing the status of the parties contesting in the upcoming local election...

Jan 05, 2017

Jan 05, 2017

POLITICS

Announcement of polls date in a few days: PM

Announcement of polls date in a few days: PM

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the announcement of election date was forthcoming with the commencement of the processes of tabling the constitution amendment bill and the election-related bills at the Legislature-Parliament.

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the announcement of election date was forthcoming with the commencement of the processes of tabling the constitution amendment bill and the election-related bills at the Legislature-Parliament.

Jan 05, 2017

Jan 05, 2017

SOCIETY

Red call terror is a hoax: Police

Red call terror is a hoax: Police

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police on Wednesday dismissed rumors of serious health hazards and even death if anyone receives calls from red-colored number.

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police on Wednesday dismissed rumors of serious health hazards and even death if anyone receives calls from red-colored number.

Jan 05, 2017

Jan 05, 2017

SOCIETY

Indian army ex-chief could be new Indian envoy to Nepal

Indian army ex-chief could be new Indian envoy to Nepal

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: India is likely to appoint its former Army Chief Dalbir Singh Suhag as its new ambassador to Nepal.

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: India is likely to appoint its former Army Chief Dalbir Singh Suhag as its new ambassador to Nepal.

Jan 05, 2017

Jan 05, 2017

SOCIETY

JEMC gets one week to start printing textbooks

JEMC gets one week to start printing textbooks

KATHMANDU, Jan 5:  The Curriculum Management and Monitoring Central Committee (CMMCC) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Janak Education Materials Center (JEMC) to begin preparations for printing school textbooks as the state-owned publishing house is the responsible body for the purpose.

KATHMANDU, Jan 5:  The Curriculum Management and Monitoring Central Committee (CMMCC) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Janak Education Materials Center (JEMC) to begin preparations for printing school textbooks as the state-owned publishing house is the responsible body for the purpose.

Jan 05, 2017

Jan 05, 2017

POLITICS

Nepal-China military drill won’t affect Nepal-India military ties: VK Singh

Nepal-China military drill won’t affect Nepal-India military...

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: Although the Indian media and defense strategy community have been raising serious concerns about the proposed first-ever military drill between China and Nepal, Indian State Minister for External Affairs V K Singh on Wednesday said the drill would not create any rift between Nepal...

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: Although the Indian media and defense strategy community have been raising serious concerns about the proposed first-ever military drill between China and Nepal, Indian State Minister for External Affairs V K Singh on Wednesday said the drill would not create any rift between Nepal...

Jan 05, 2017

Jan 05, 2017

POLITICS

Parties talk putting boundary revision on hold

Parties talk putting boundary revision on hold

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: Following the recent Supreme Court ruling on the constitutional amendment bill, the political parties have started informal negotiations on putting the issue of provincial demarcations on hold.

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: Following the recent Supreme Court ruling on the constitutional amendment bill, the political parties have started informal negotiations on putting the issue of provincial demarcations on hold.

Jan 05, 2017

Jan 05, 2017

SPORTS

Jhapa storms into Kakarbhitta final

Jhapa storms into Kakarbhitta final

JHAPA, Jan 5: Jhapa XI has reached the final of the ongoing Mechi Netralaya Gold Cup registering a thumping 4-0 win over Rupandehi XI on Wednesday.

JHAPA, Jan 5: Jhapa XI has reached the final of the ongoing Mechi Netralaya Gold Cup registering a thumping 4-0 win over Rupandehi XI on Wednesday.

Jan 05, 2017

Jan 05, 2017

ECONOMY

Ministry 'leaked' info to hydro developers

Ministry 'leaked' info to hydro developers

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: Minister for Energy Janardan Sharma endorsed directives at midday Wednesday, opening license applications for over 150 hydropower projects in 'government reserves'. But the information had already been leaked to some hydropower developers, it has come to light.

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: Minister for Energy Janardan Sharma endorsed directives at midday Wednesday, opening license applications for over 150 hydropower projects in 'government reserves'. But the information had already been leaked to some hydropower developers, it has come to light.

Jan 05, 2017

Jan 05, 2017

SPORTS

Football fever grips Panchthar

Football fever grips Panchthar

PANCHTHAR, Jan 5: Sarala Regmi of Phidim-1 of Panchthar district spares three hour of her time for football from 2 to 5 in the afternoon. Her daily routine has changed since the beginning of the Falgunanda Gold Cup Football Tournament that kicked off on December 30 and she is planning to give contin...

PANCHTHAR, Jan 5: Sarala Regmi of Phidim-1 of Panchthar district spares three hour of her time for football from 2 to 5 in the afternoon. Her daily routine has changed since the beginning of the Falgunanda Gold Cup Football Tournament that kicked off on December 30 and she is planning to give contin...

Jan 05, 2017