ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Kumari Bank to acquire Deva Bikas Bank
Kumari Bank to acquire Deva Bikas Bank
KATHMANDU, Jan 20: Kumari Bank Ltd has announced the acquisition of Deva Bikas Bank Ltd (DBBL). Issuing a statement, the commercial bank said that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with DBBL for acquiring the 'B' class development bank on Wednesday.
Jan 20, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Discounts galore for HBL clients
Discounts galore for HBL clients
KATHMANDU, Jan 20: Himalayan Bank Ltd (HBL) has announced special discount offer for all their clients at more than 75 outlets of Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan on the occasion of its 27th anniversary.
Jan 20, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
LiFoR opens first showroom
LiFoR opens first showroom
KATHMANDU, Jan 20: LiFoR – a home appliance brand – has opened its first showroom in Nepal. The showroom has been named 'Adrina Impex', according to a statement issued by Gayatri and Sons Pvt Ltd – the distributor of LiFoR in Nepal.
Jan 20, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Inflation jumps to 6.33%
Inflation jumps to 6.33%
KATHMANDU, Jan 20: Consumer inflation stood at 6.55% in mid-December mainly due to soaring prices of food and beverages.
Jan 20, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Five startups pitch business ideas for investment
Five startups pitch business ideas for investment
KATHMANDU, Jan 20: Five startups have pitched their business ideas for investment in the second edition of I-Cube Business Incubation Demo Day.
Jan 20, 2020
ECONOMY
Nepse up 33 points, turnover above Rs 2b
Nepse up 33 points, turnover above Rs 2b
KATHMANDU: The stock market saw considerable strength since the beginning of Sunday's trading. The benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index went up by more than 20 points within 15 minutes of the beginning of trading. Following a brief correction, the index stretched its gaining spree in the lat...
Jan 20, 2020
My City, Lifestyle, Health
Health effects of Bullying
Health effects of Bullying
Victims are likely to suffer from depression and anxiety. They may potentially choose to go down the wrong path of alcoholism, drug abuse and suicide as a coping mechanism.'
Jan 20, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Women urge for 'brainwashing' along with strict measures against Chhaupadi
Women urge for 'brainwashing' along with strict measures aga...
BAJHANG, Jan 20: Women in Bajhang have urged for programs which not only destroy the menstruation sheds but also change the mindset of people regarding menstruation. Unless this is done, the government's move to do away with the culture of Chhaupadi will not be successful, they warn. "The administra...
Jan 20, 2020
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Huge amount of drugs confiscated
Huge amount of drugs confiscated
SARLAHI, Jan 20: Police have arrested two persons with a huge amount of drugs from Sarlahi district on Saturday. Police confiscated 210 bottles of phensedyl (100 ml), and 900 units of nitravet tablets from the arrested.
Jan 20, 2020
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Technical school in Dolakha 'serving more students from outside district'
Technical school in Dolakha 'serving more students from outs...
(LAPILANG)DOLAKHA, Jan 20: There is only one school in entire Kalingchowk Rural Municipality of Dolakka - Lapilang Secondary School - that offers technical education to students. However, very few of these students are from the municipality. Among a total of 31 students in the three-year diploma in...
Jan 20, 2020