POLITICS
Syndicates in public transport enjoy party protection: Baniya
Syndicates in public transport enjoy party protection: Baniy...
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: The government, the political parties, bureaucrats and the private sector often point at each other for failing to control anti-competition practices prevalent in the public transport sector.
Aug 18, 2016
POLITICS, SPECIAL
Bilateral treaties cannot function fully without stability in Nepal: Li
Bilateral treaties cannot function fully without stability i...
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Chinese Primier Li Keqiang has emphasized the need for political stability in Nepal for its sustainable economic and social development.
Aug 18, 2016
SOCIETY
Smuggling thrives along Tinkar border in Darchula
Smuggling thrives along Tinkar border in Darchula
DARCHULA, Aug 18: Smuggling of animal parts and precious herbs through Tinkar border draws headlines every year. Sparse human settlement and absence of government security agencies in the area give smugglers unrestrained opportunity to carry out illegal activities across the border with India.
Aug 18, 2016
ECONOMY
BFIs should be more vigilant: NBA
BFIs should be more vigilant: NBA
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Bankers have said that bank and financial institutions (BFIs) should be more vigilant as banking industry has seen a rise in cyber crimes in recent years.
Aug 18, 2016
ECONOMY
Beema Samiti fixes two-term limit for board members
Beema Samiti fixes two-term limit for board members
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: At a time when a provision to cap the tenure of board directors of bank and financial institutions (BFIs) for a maximum of two terms is facing steep opposition, Beema Samiti has brought corporate governance directive for insurance companies that prohibits a board director from tak...
Aug 18, 2016
ECONOMY
New energy minister vows to make NEA profitable
New energy minister vows to make NEA profitable
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Newly appointed Minister for Energy Janardan Sharma has vowed to turn Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) into a profit-making entity.
Aug 18, 2016
SOCIETY
Police revisit unidentified bodies file to solve old mysteries
Police revisit unidentified bodies file to solve old mysteri...
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Recent reviews carried out by the Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Nepal Police have turned up 862 unidentified bodies in the police files, some of them dating back 15 years.
Aug 18, 2016
SOCIETY
Fikkal FM spreads love of Nepali
Fikkal FM spreads love of Nepali
ILAM, Aug 17: Nepalis living near the border with India share many similarities with their southern neighbors. Along with similar culture, they speak commonly understood languages.
Aug 18, 2016
POLITICS
Make laws to end transport syndicates: PM to minister
Make laws to end transport syndicates: PM to minister
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: In view of growing number of deadly accidents, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has directed Minister for Physical Planning and Transportation Ramesh Lekhak to formulate necessary laws to end the syndicate system prevalent in the public transportation sector.
Aug 18, 2016
ECONOMY
Ncell commits to affordability, innovation with new brand identity
Ncell commits to affordability, innovation with new brand id...
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Ncell officially unveiled its new brand identity, expressing commitment to affordability and innovation.
Aug 18, 2016