ECONOMY, Latest Updates
NRB relaxes bank loan to cheer up first-time home buyers
NRB relaxes bank loan to cheer up first-time home buyers
KATHMANDU, Nov 3: There is good news to cheer first-time home buyers up: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has restricted bank and financial institutions (BFIs) from raising the monthly repayment installment for home loans provided to such borrowers.
Nov 03, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Faulty paddy seeds haunt far-west farmers
Faulty paddy seeds haunt far-west farmers
DHANGADHI, Nov 3: Farmers in Kailali and Kanchanpur districts have been at the receiving end as they have been provided with faulty seeds of Garima variety of paddy.
Nov 03, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Locals relieved as solar power is used to lift water
Locals relieved as solar power is used to lift water
DAMAK, Nov 3: A shift from regular electricity to solar power has come as a relief for residents of Gauradaha in Jhapa district. Locals who had to pay a minimum of Rs 130 per month on electricity bills now have to pay Rs 105 only, thanks to the installation of a solar-powered water pump in their loc...
Nov 03, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Movies
Salman Khan's birthday wishes for "industry's King Khan" is just adorable!
Salman Khan's birthday wishes for "industry's King Khan" is...
While the entire country was busy wishing their favorite superstar Shah Rukh Khan on his 54th birthday on Saturday, Bollywood's 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' Salman Khan picked up a unique way to wish his dear friend.
Nov 03, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Biratnagar ICP starting full-fledged operation from Dec
Biratnagar ICP starting full-fledged operation from Dec
KATHMANDU, Nov 3: The country’s second integrated check post (ICP) in Biratnagar is set to come into full operation from the next month, as the infrastructure in the Nepali side is at the final stage of construction, according to Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board.
Nov 03, 2019
My City, Entertainment
Leonardo DiCaprio hails Greta Thunberg, calls her 'leader of our time'
Leonardo DiCaprio hails Greta Thunberg, calls her 'leader of...
Actor Leonardo Di Caprio praised teen climate activist Greta Thunberg after the two met in California this week. The 'Titanic' star, who is a staunch environmental campaigner, met the 16-year-old and shared pictures of their meeting. In the post, he called her a "leader of our time."
Nov 03, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
After 5-month slump, Tihar gives some respite to jewelers
After 5-month slump, Tihar gives some respite to jewelers
KATHMANDU, Nov 3: Gold traders have sold gold worth nearly Rs 7 billion during Tihar festival this year. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, gold jewelry and ornaments were in high demand during the festival.
Nov 03, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Dhading farmers turn to quail farming
Dhading farmers turn to quail farming
DHADING, Nov 3: Farmers in Dhading district, after suffering losses in poultry, have turned to quail (battai) farming. They find it easier to rear quail for both eggs and meat, and they are relieved from selling to the middleman.
Nov 03, 2019
My City, Gen-Next, Slammed
Toil of the day
Toil of the day
The morning glory scattered today, all over my world
Is fresh and lively and it is deserved
By me who had toiled all the night
For my family I was out of sight
Earning revenues
Nov 03, 2019
My City, Entertainment
Lady Gaga to play scandal-plagued Gucci wife in next feature film
Lady Gaga to play scandal-plagued Gucci wife in next feature...
Lady Gaga has lined up her next feature film and will play the wife of a murdered heir to the Gucci fashion dynasty, Hollywood media reported on Friday.
Nov 03, 2019