SOCIETY
A year on, martyrs’ families in Madhes disappointed
A year on, martyrs’ families in Madhes disappointed
MAHOTTARI, Sept 9: Mantoriya Devi lost her husband Amit Kapar during Madhes agitation last year. The incident has left the mother of two quite disturbed.
Sep 10, 2016
POLITICS
‘Amendment issue getting more complex by the day’
‘Amendment issue getting more complex by the day’
KATHMANDU, Sept 9: The ruling coalition of Nepali Congress and CPN (Maoist Center) has been trying to finalize the constitution amendment proposal ahead of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s India visit but the leaders themselves are finding this challenging.
Sep 10, 2016
ECONOMY
With banking crimes on rise, new bill takes tougher tack
With banking crimes on rise, new bill takes tougher tack
KATHMANDU, Sept 9: Parliament has endorsed the bill to amend the Banking Offenses and Punishment Act 2008, outlawing ‘Dhukuti’ schemes as well as provisioning stricter punishment for banking and financial crimes.
Sep 10, 2016
SPORTS
T20 cricket with Rs 5.4 million match fee for players
T20 cricket with Rs 5.4 million match fee for players
KATHMANDU, Sept 10: Zohra Sports Management (ZSM) on Friday announced new franchised-based T20 cricket tournament carrying total match fee of Rs 5.4 million for players. The tournament, Wai Wai Everest Premier League, is scheduled to be held at the Tribhuvan University ground, Kirtipur from Septembe...
Sep 10, 2016
ECONOMY
Parliament ratifies Kyoto convention
Parliament ratifies Kyoto convention
KATHMANDU, Sept 10: The parliament ratified International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs procedures (revised Kyoto Convention) on Friday.
Sep 10, 2016
POLITICS
Foreign minister visiting India Sunday
Foreign minister visiting India Sunday
KATHMANDU, Sept 10: Minister for Foreign Affairs Prakash Sharan Mahat is visiting India for three days from September 11 on the invitation of his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj.
Sep 10, 2016
SOCIETY
Rupandehi sees rise in tourist arrival
Rupandehi sees rise in tourist arrival
RUPANDEHI, Sept 10: Arrival of international tourists in Nepal through Belahiya customs point has increased remarkably over the past eight months.
Sep 10, 2016
POLITICS
Deliberations on major bills deferred as lawmakers skip House session
Deliberations on major bills deferred as lawmakers skip Hous...
KATHMANDU, Sept 10: Parliament on Friday failed to endorse three urgent bills, including one for the establishment of seven high courts, due to lack of quorum.
Sep 10, 2016
SOCIETY
Notorious foreign criminals have Nepali citizenships
Notorious foreign criminals have Nepali citizenships
RAJBIRAJ, Sept 10: Despite being an Indian national, notorious criminal Mohammad Mastakim Hussein aka Rais Miyan, who has been accused of seven murders in Saptari and Sunsari districts, had been issued with a Nepali citizenship and three different passports.
Sep 10, 2016
ECONOMY
Opple lighting products now in Nepal
Opple lighting products now in Nepal
KATHMANDU, Sept 10: Lighting products of popular Chinese brand Opple is now available in the Nepali market.
Sep 10, 2016