WORLD
Oil prices slip as investors seek clarity on U.S.-China trade deal
Oil prices slip as investors seek clarity on U.S.-China trad...
SINGAPORE DEC 16: Oil prices on Monday slid off near three-month highs hit last week as investors searched for clarity beyond the initial impact of a trade deal between the United States and China that’s expected to boost flows between the top two global economies.
Dec 16, 2019
POLITICS, Latest Updates
NCP standing committee meeting begins
NCP standing committee meeting begins
KATHMANDU, Dec 16: The ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has begun discussions on the political reports presented by the party's chairman duo and other topics on the second day of the party's fourth committee meeting today.
Dec 16, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Missing 12 locals found safe in Jumla
Missing 12 locals found safe in Jumla
JUMLA, Dec 16: Twelve locals, who had gone missing for the past four days in the high hill areas in Jumla in course of picking precious herbs amid heavy snowfall, are found safe.
Dec 16, 2019
WORLD
Chinese Premier says Hong Kong not yet out of protest 'dilemma'
Chinese Premier says Hong Kong not yet out of protest 'dilem...
HONG KONG, Dec 16: Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met with Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam in Beijing on Monday, saying the Asian financial hub was not yet out of the “dilemma” facing the city’s economy after months of sometimes violent protests.
Dec 16, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Fashion
Tips to keep your winter clothes nice
Tips to keep your winter clothes nice
Caring for your wardrobe is the best way to maximize the wear you get from your clothing. So how can you get rid of pills on your favorite sweater? And how can you rid your sock collection of set-in stains? Well, read on for tips on all that and more.
Dec 16, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Film Development Board Chair Bhattarai passes away
Film Development Board Chair Bhattarai passes away
KATHMANDU, Dec 16: Film Development Board Chairperson Keshab Bhattarai passed away last night due to cardiac arrest. He was 52.
Dec 16, 2019
WORLD
What does India's new citizenship law mean?
What does India's new citizenship law mean?
MUMBAI, Dec 16: A new Indian law that grants citizenship to persecuted Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians who fled Muslim-majority Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan prior to 2015 has led to violent demonstrations.
Dec 16, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Poor infrastructure affects VNY preparation
Poor infrastructure affects VNY preparation
PANCHTHAR, Dec 16: Poor infrastructure in eastern Nepal will be a major hurdle as it prepares to celebrate Visit Nepal Year 2020 campaign.
Dec 16, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
DoFTQC upgrading lab to facilitate exporters
DoFTQC upgrading lab to facilitate exporters
KATHMANDU, Dec 16: The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control (DoFTQC) has begun upgrading its laboratory to provide internationally accepted quality certification on additional 75 parameters to facilitate exports of edible commodities.
Dec 16, 2019
ECONOMY
Nepse snaps 8-day winning run, ends 5 points lower
Nepse snaps 8-day winning run, ends 5 points lower
KATHMANDU: Trading began on the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on a positive note on Sunday. The benchmark Nepse index got off to a flying start gaining more than 9 points over the first hour. After dropping to its opening level at midday, another surge followed pushing the index to its intraday high.
Dec 16, 2019