ECONOMY, Latest Updates
With NPLs rising, World Bank sees vulnerabilities in banking sector
With NPLs rising, World Bank sees vulnerabilities in banking...
KATHMANDU, Dec 15: A rising trend in non-performing loans (NPLs) of commercial banks point to some emerging vulnerabilities in the banking sector, concludes a recent report of the World Bank.
Dec 15, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Traders call for quality assurance to promote Nepali handicraft
Traders call for quality assurance to promote Nepali handicr...
KATHMANDU, Dec 15: Nepali handicraft, one of the main export items of the country, has never really picked up due to failure of maintaining quality assurance in the international market, traders said on Saturday.
Dec 15, 2019
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Bailey bridge connects Khotang to eastern tarai
Bailey bridge connects Khotang to eastern tarai
KHOTANG, Dec 15: A temporary bailey bridge has been constructed over the Sunkoshi River in Phoksingtar, along the border between Khotang and Udayapur districts. The bridge connects Khotahang Rural Municipality of Khotang and Ratomai Rural Municipality of Udaypur.
Dec 15, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Movies
Actor Deepak Chhetri dies at 58
Actor Deepak Chhetri dies at 58
Veteran actor Deepak Chhetri known for his negative roles in films like ‘Prithvi’ and ‘Seemana’ died on Saturday. The reason for his death is still unknown. Deepak, 58, was found dead at his residence in Dillibazar.
Dec 15, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
CDOs instructed to form anti-chhaupadi mechanisms, intensify campaigns
CDOs instructed to form anti-chhaupadi mechanisms, intensify...
KATHMANDU, Dec 15: In the aftermath of the first menstrual death arrest in Achham, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has instructed all stakeholders concerned in the Chhaupadi practicing districts to enforce the criminal code that criminalizes Chhaupadi.
Dec 15, 2019
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Leo Club distributing free clothes in Gorkha
Leo Club distributing free clothes in Gorkha
GORKHA, Dec 15: As the temperature has dropped significantly in the last few days, Leo Club has started distributing clothes for free to the needy in Gorkha district.
Dec 15, 2019
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New mothers deprived of allowances
New mothers deprived of allowances
ROLPA, Dec 15: Tussles between health workers and patients are not unusual at Pang Health Post in Lungri Rural Municipality. Patients vent out their anger against the staffers for the lack of beds, doctors, or medicines. Of late, new mothers are seen complaining about the lack of allowances. Even th...
Dec 15, 2019
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Probe commission hands Bageshwari temple land encroachment report to govt
Probe commission hands Bageshwari temple land encroachment r...
NEPALGUNJ, Dec 15: A probe commission formed to investigate the Bageshwari Temple land encroachment issue has handed over its report to the government. The commission was formed following stories in Republica and Nagarik dailies about the encroachment of 84 bighas of land which was earlier owned by...
Dec 15, 2019
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CIAA implicates relatives of corruption-accused official
CIAA implicates relatives of corruption-accused official
KATHMANDU, Dec 15: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case against relatives of a government official after the anti-graft body found out the official allegedly deposited illegally amassed properties in their names in a bid to avoid possible acti...
Dec 15, 2019
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Snowfall in Okhaldunga affects normal life
Snowfall in Okhaldunga affects normal life
OKHALDUNGA, Dec 15: Snowfall in the high hills in Okhaldunga has affected normal life in the district. Children, elderly people and cattle have been severely hit, according to Harikumar Magar, chairperson of the management committee of Grace Academy at Thade village. “Schools have been closed. The w...
Dec 15, 2019