POLITICS
Naya Shakti Nepal launched with economic prosperity as singular focus
Naya Shakti Nepal launched with economic prosperity as singu...
KATHMANDU, June 12:A new party, Naya Shakti Nepal, under the leadership of former Maoist leader Baburam Bhattarai, has been formally announced amidst a gathering of thousands of people convened at Dasharath Stadium here on Sunday.
Former prime minister Bhattarai, while addressing the gathering, a...
Jun 13, 2016
POLITICS
Govt proposal for dialogue positive: General Secretary Suman
Govt proposal for dialogue positive: General Secretary Suman
LAHAN, June 13: The agitating Federal Alliance affiliate Sadbwana Party General Secretary, Manish Kumar Suman, said the letter received from the government on Sunday for resumption of negotiations has been viewed in a positive light.
Jun 13, 2016
SPORTS
Poland beats Northern Ireland 1-0 to record first Euros win
Poland beats Northern Ireland 1-0 to record first Euros win
NICE, France, June 13: Poland showed it's more than just one man.
In a strong team performance on Sunday, Poland beat Northern Ireland 1-0 to secure its first ever win in the European Championships
Jun 13, 2016
ECONOMY
Surge in donation drive worries business houses
Surge in donation drive worries business houses
KATHMANDU, June 12: Surge in donations sought by political parties has left big business and corporate houses worried.
Jun 13, 2016
POLITICS
Panel tells govt to implement free-visa, free-ticket scheme
Panel tells govt to implement free-visa, free-ticket scheme
KATHMANDU, June 12: The International Relations and Labor Committee of Parliament on Sunday directed the government to ensure effective implementation of free-visa and free-ticket scheme.
Jun 13, 2016
ECONOMY
Nepse closes at new high of 1,598 points
Nepse closes at new high of 1,598 points
KATHMANDU,June 13 : Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index jumped 31.26 points to close at a record high of 1,597.96 points on Sunday.
Jun 13, 2016
ECONOMY
Liquidity surplus drives daily share turnover to record high
Liquidity surplus drives daily share turnover to record high
KATHMANDU, June 13: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) recorded record high turnover of Rs 1.96 billion on Sunday as the bullish stock market continued to benefit from excess liquidity in banking system.
Average daily turnover of the stock market was around Rs 350 million last year.
Jun 13, 2016
ECONOMY
'Clean Feed' policy soon: Minister Rai
'Clean Feed' policy soon: Minister Rai
KATHMANDU, June 12: Minister for Information and Communications Sherdhan Rai has said that the government will introduce 'clean feed' policy for foreign channels soon.
Television channels, which broadcast their content by charging a certain fee, cannot advertisements. This system is called 'clean f...
Jun 13, 2016
SOCIETY
Quake grant uncertain as many victims still without bank accounts
Quake grant uncertain as many victims still without bank acc...
GORKHA, June 13: Even after over a year since the devastating earthquakes, many locals of Gorkha district, the epicenter, are not certain about receiving the government-promised grants for rebuilding their damaged or destroyed homes.
Jun 13, 2016
SOCIETY
Many valley brick kilns still employ children
Many valley brick kilns still employ children
KATHMANDU, June 12: A new study has said around 27 percent of children who are working as child laborers at brick kilns in Kathmandu valley are being deprived of their right to attend schools.
Jun 13, 2016