POLITICS
SC denies interim order over nixing of envoy recommendations
SC denies interim order over nixing of envoy recommendations
KATHMANDU, Sept 5: The Supreme Court on Sunday declined to issue an interim order in response to a writ petition against the decision of the incumbent government to withdraw the recommendation of seven individuals by the previous government for appointment as ambassadors to various countries. The w...
Sep 05, 2016
SOCIETY
Indian ban leaves Nepali ginger rotting
Indian ban leaves Nepali ginger rotting
KATHMANDU, Sept 5: Indian government's decision to impose a ban on import of ginger from Nepal has left the future of Nepal's ginger farming highly uncertain as the southern neighbor is the main market for the product.
Sep 05, 2016
ECONOMY
IBN seeks time-bound plan from GMR
IBN seeks time-bound plan from GMR
KATHMANDU, Sept 5: The Investment Board Nepal (IBN) has asked the developer of Upper Karnali Hydropower Project to submit time-bound activities, including its plan to sign power purchase agreement and financing agreement with financial institutions, before taking any decision on its application to e...
Sep 05, 2016
ECONOMY
2,300 vehicles worth Rs 3.5 billion booked
2,300 vehicles worth Rs 3.5 billion booked
KATHMANDU, Sept 5: Around 2,300 vehicles were booked during the 11th NADA Auto Show that concluded in the capital on Sunday.
Sep 05, 2016
POLITICS
PM for exploring int'l sources to increase grant amount for quake victims
PM for exploring int'l sources to increase grant amount for...
KATHMANDU, Sept 5: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has intensified his efforts to manage financial resources for increasing the house reconstruction grants for the earthquake victims from Rs 200,000 to Rs 300,000 for each household.
Sep 05, 2016
Editorial
Pandora’s box
Pandora’s box
Banking, like every other sector of the economy, operates on the principle of demand and supply. When the market is flush with money, the demand for it is low, which is reflected in the low interest rates that banks offer against the deposits, both personal and institutional, they mobilize. Nepali b...
Sep 05, 2016
POLITICS
PM's India visit to prioritize expediting existing projects
PM's India visit to prioritize expediting existing projects
KATHMANDU, Sept 5: With his visit to India fast approaching, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has expedited preparations to finalize agenda items to be discussed with the Indian side during the visit. He is reportedly scheduled to fly to New Delhi on September 15. However the government has yet to...
Sep 05, 2016
OPINION
Confessions of a Himalistani
Confessions of a Himalistani
Even though editing and publishing a relatively insignificant periodical—reputation of Himal in an esoteric circle was huge, but it had a small circulation—Kanak dreamt big
Sep 05, 2016
OPINION
Speak up
Speak up
In his three years in power, Karki has done nothing praiseworthy on corruption
Sep 05, 2016
POLITICS
UDMF, alliance to mark Sept 19 as 'black day'
UDMF, alliance to mark Sept 19 as 'black day'
KATHMANDU, Sept 5: Federal Alliance and the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) have announced to mark September 19 (Asoj 3), the anniversary of constitution promulgation, as 'black day'.
Sep 05, 2016