POLITICS
Nepal and Russia celebrate 60 years of diplomacy
Nepal and Russia celebrate 60 years of diplomacy
KATHMANDU, Sept 30: Russian Culture Center in Kamalpokhari hosted a literary program on Friday to conclude the 60th anniversary celebration of Nepal-Russia diplomatic relation.
Oct 01, 2016
SOCIETY
First-ever Mobile Expo in Kawasoti kicks off
First-ever Mobile Expo in Kawasoti kicks off
NAWALPARASI, Oct 1: The first-ever Mobile Expo at Kawasoti in Nawalparashi district has kicked off from Friday.
Oct 01, 2016
ECONOMY
Quality and efficiency of roads, airports affecting trade: Report
Quality and efficiency of roads, airports affecting trade: R...
KATHMANDU, Sept 30: Quality and efficiency of roads and airport have been identified as the priority areas for trade facilitation in Nepal, according to Trade and Transport Facilitation Audit Report.
Oct 01, 2016
Lifestyle
The winner's TAKE
The winner's TAKE
Ritesh Raj Gurung and Rubina Thapa were named the winners under male and female categories respectively in the ‘En Vogue’ modeling contest that was held in Kathmandu recently.
Oct 01, 2016
ECONOMY
New cooperatives bill tabled in parliament
New cooperatives bill tabled in parliament
KATHMANDU, Sept 30: Taking cue from troubled cooperatives that landed into crisis due to weak governance, the government has proposed new measures in the new cooperatives bill to strengthen corporate governance and ensure internal control system in the cooperatives.
Oct 01, 2016
SOCIETY
Final rites of missing Ghimire, kin performed
Final rites of missing Ghimire, kin performed
KATHMANDU, Sept 30: Giving up any hope of finding missing former home minister Madav Prasad Ghimire and his two brothers, their family members on Friday performed the final rites for them at Pashupati Aryaghat.
Oct 01, 2016
SOCIETY, SPECIAL
Air pollution causing more deaths than road accidents
Air pollution causing more deaths than road accidents
KATHMANDU, Oct 1: While road accidents continue to cause high fatalities in the country, little has been said and done about the dangerous impact of air pollution.
Oct 01, 2016
SOCIETY
No heavy vehicles on BP Highway: Minister Lekhak
No heavy vehicles on BP Highway: Minister Lekhak
Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Ramesh Lekhak said that the government will not allow heavy vehicles to ply the BP Highway.
Oct 01, 2016
SOCIETY
$700,000 US support for Gaddhi Baithak restoration
$700,000 US support for Gaddhi Baithak restoration
KATHMANDU, Sept 30: US Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Evan Ryan announced the US government’s Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) grant to restore Gaddhi Baithak amid a function at Kathmandu Durbar Square on Friday.
Oct 01, 2016
SOCIETY
Heavy vehicles on BP Highway mar road safety: Stakeholders
Heavy vehicles on BP Highway mar road safety: Stakeholders
BANEPA, Sept 30: The government’s decision to allow heavy vehicles on the BP Highway has locals and other stakeholders worried about road safety.
Oct 01, 2016