SPORTS
Nepali team announced for England tour
Nepali team announced for England tour
KATHMANDU, July 5: The national team selection committee comprising of International Cricket Council representative Venkatapathi Raju, national team head coach Jagat Tamata and skipper Paras Khadka on Monday announced a 15-member squad for England tour slated for July 11 to 22.
Jul 05, 2016
ECONOMY
Private sector opposes tariff hike in electricity
Private sector opposes tariff hike in electricity
KATHMANDU, July 5: Country's private sector has opposed the electricity tariff hike decision, saying that it would erode competitiveness of Nepali industries.
Jul 05, 2016
ECONOMY
Nepse mulls extending trading hours
Nepse mulls extending trading hours
KATHMANDU, July 5: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) has started preparation to extending share trading hours.
Jul 05, 2016
POLITICS
'9-pt deal to kick in after budget passage'
'9-pt deal to kick in after budget passage'
KATHMANDU, July 5: The two major ruling partners -- CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Center) -- have agreed to first endorse the annual budget currently being discussed in parliament and then enter the process of implementing the nine-point deal and other gentlemen's agreements reached between the two sides...
Jul 05, 2016
SOCIETY
Nepali accused of murder in Saudi claims innocence
Nepali accused of murder in Saudi claims innocence
KAVRE, July 5: Ramchandra Timilsina of Kushadevi-2 in Kavre district saw foreign employment as the only option to clear long-standing debts, pay for his children's education and bring a measure of economic stability to his family.
Jul 05, 2016
ECONOMY
Jagdamba's home insurance campaign to continue till July 15
Jagdamba's home insurance campaign to continue till July 15
KATHMANDU, July 5: Jagdamba Cement has said that its 'Jagdamba Cement Home Insurance Campaign' will conclude on July 15.
Jul 05, 2016
SOCIETY
Security bodies exploring Islamic State's Nepal connection
Security bodies exploring Islamic State's Nepal connection
KATHMANDU, July 5: Nepal, which is said to be at a high risk of becoming a transit point for international terrorists, has been balled over by a terror attack at a restaurant in Bangladesh by Islamic State group that claimed the lives of 20 hostages.
Jul 05, 2016
SOCIETY
OAG office mulls prosecution training, criminology research centers
OAG office mulls prosecution training, criminology research...
KATHMANDU, July 5: The Office of Attorney General has unveiled its second five-year strategic plan on Monday with goals of making effective and evidence-based prosecution of government cases and institutional strengthening of attorneys under the office.
Jul 05, 2016
POLITICS
Nepal side broaches 1950 treaty at first EPG meet
Nepal side broaches 1950 treaty at first EPG meet
KATHMANDU, July 5: As the first meeting of the Eminent Persons' Group (EPG) from Nepal and India began in Kathmandu on Monday, the much talked-about Peace and Friendship Treaty of 1950 was entered as part of its agenda.
Jul 05, 2016
SPORTS
Jayram takes lead on opening day
Jayram takes lead on opening day
KATHMANDU, July 5: Jayram Shrestha closed the opening day of the Surya Nepal NPGA Tour Championship with two-stroke lead after he carded four-under 68 on Monday at the par-72 Gokarna Golf Club.
Jul 05, 2016