SOCIETY
Rs 990m released so far for solar street lamps
Rs 990m released so far for solar street lamps
KATHMANDU, July 3: The Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development (MoFALD) has so far released Rs 990 million of the total Rs 1 billion allocated for installing solar street lamps in municipalities under the ministry's Solar Power Street Lamps installation program.
Jul 04, 2016
SOCIETY
Nepal Army rescues 7 trapped by landslide
Nepal Army rescues 7 trapped by landslide
KATHMANDU, July 3: The Nepal Army has rescued seven persons who were trapped by the landslides at Cheprang of Ri VDC-9 in Dading district on Sunday.
Jul 04, 2016
SOCIETY
Police rescue youth, arrest kidnappers
Police rescue youth, arrest kidnappers
BIRATNAGAR, July 3: Police have set free an abducted youth and arrested two kidnappers.
Jul 04, 2016
SPORTS
France beats Iceland 5-2, setting up semifinal with Germany
France beats Iceland 5-2, setting up semifinal with Germany
SAINT-DENIS, France, July 4: The Icelandic thunderclap roar proved no match for the sheer talent of France as the hosts finally showed their title credentials at the European Championship on Sunday.
Jul 04, 2016
SOCIETY
Govt ups diplomatic effort for compensation to Kabul victim
Govt ups diplomatic effort for compensation to Kabul victim
KATHMADNU, July 3: Apart from pledges to make available Rs 1 million in compensation for each of the families of those killed in the Kabul attack on June 20, the Nepal government has intensified its diplomatic efforts to bring additional compensation from the recruiting company and the government of...
Jul 04, 2016
POLITICS
Govt released Rs 990 million so far for solar street lamps
Govt released Rs 990 million so far for solar street lamps
KATHMANDU, July 4: The Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development (MoFALD) has so far released Rs 990 million of the total Rs 1 billion allocated for installing solar street lamps in municipalities under the ministry's Solar Power Stree Lamps installation program.
Jul 04, 2016
SOCIETY
First tranche to quake victims by mid-August not possible: Ministry
First tranche to quake victims by mid-August not possible: M...
Additional manpower for local bodies sought to expedite process
Jul 04, 2016
SOCIETY
Skill trainings may elude students with below 1.6 GPA
Skill trainings may elude students with below 1.6 GPA
KATHMANDU, July 4: The government has not planned any specific programs for students who obtain below 1.6 GPA in the School Leaving Certificate (SLC) examinations. The available quota under the Council for Technical Education & Vocational Training (CTEVT) is quite inadequate to make them productive.
Jul 04, 2016
SOCIETY
Ramadan brings religious harmony to the fore
Ramadan brings religious harmony to the fore
NEPALGUNJ, July 4: The true message of any religion, if its true spirit is followed, could only be humanity and harmony, say the Muslims of Nepalgunj. As the holy month of Ramadan is being observed, members of the Muslim community here are excited in spreading brotherhood.
Jul 04, 2016
POLITICS
EPG's first meeting begins today in Kathmandu
EPG's first meeting begins today in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, July 4: The Eminent Persons' Group (EPG) from Nepal and India is holding its first meeting in Kathmandu on Monday and Tuesday. It is for the first time in the 69 years of their bilateral relations that the two countries have formally started discussing necessary measures to replace, updat...
Jul 04, 2016