ECONOMY
NPC begins study of Kathmandu-Tarai Fast Track
NPC begins study of Kathmandu-Tarai Fast Track
KATHMANDU, Dec 29: The National Planning Commission (NPC) has started carrying out a study of the Kathmandu-Tarai Fast Track to pave the way for its construction.
Dec 29, 2016
POLITICS
China pledges Rs 15.7 billion in grant assistance to Nepal
China pledges Rs 15.7 billion in grant assistance to Nepal
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: China has agreed to provide a grant assistance of RMB 1 billion (approximately Rs 15.7 billion) to Nepal to repair and improve Syaphrubesi-Rasuwagadhi Highway.
Dec 29, 2016
PHOTO FEATURE/Video
In pictures: Joy of graduation
In pictures: Joy of graduation
KATHMANDU, Dec 29: The Tribhuvan University (TU) on Thursday organized a convocation ceremony on the premises of the Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk in Lalitpur. Thousands of TU graduates were present on the occasion.
Dec 29, 2016
POLITICS
Govt asks clarification from NRA CEO Gyewali for 'non-cooperation'
Govt asks clarification from NRA CEO Gyewali for 'non-cooper...
KATHMANDU, Dec 29: The government has started a process to sack Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at National Reconstruction Authority (NRA), Sushil Gyewali.
Dec 29, 2016
SOCIETY
TU holds 42nd convoction
TU holds 42nd convoction
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: A total of 83,425 students graduated from Tribhuvan University (TU) this year as the fresh graduates attended the 42nd convocation ceremony of TU amidst a grand function on the premises of Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk in Lalitpur on Thursday.
Dec 29, 2016
WORLD
Russia's Putin says Syrian government, opposition sign ceasefire deal
Russia's Putin says Syrian government, opposition sign cease...
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Syrian opposition groups and the Syrian government had signed a number of documents including a ceasefire deal that would take effect at midnight on the night of Dec. 29-30.
Dec 29, 2016
WORLD
Here’s why New Year 2017 will come a second later than usual
Here’s why New Year 2017 will come a second later than usual
WASHINGTON, Dec 29: For welcoming the New Year, you will have to wait a little longer than usual as timekeepers will add a "leap second" to the final minute of 2016.
Dec 29, 2016
POLITICS
UDMF says no to local polls before constitution amendment
UDMF says no to local polls before constitution amendment
KATHMANDU, Dec 29: The United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) has concluded that holding of local polls sans the constitution amendment would trigger a conflict in the country.
Dec 29, 2016
Lifestyle
Priyanka Chopra to produce Nepali language movie
Priyanka Chopra to produce Nepali language movie
According to reports in Indian media, the Hollywood and Bollywood-fame actress will produced a Sikkimese-Nepali film that will be titled 'Paua', which means guest, under her banner Purple Pebble Productions.
Dec 29, 2016
TECHNOLOGY
Twitter unveils 360-degree live video
Twitter unveils 360-degree live video
Twitter on Wednesday began streaming 360-degree video, allowing users to interact and get behind the scenes of live broadcasts.
Dec 29, 2016