SOCIETY
PM, FM send congratulatory messages to newly-elected counterparts in UK
PM, FM send congratulatory messages to newly-elected counter...
KATHMANDU, July 26: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has sent a congratulatory message to the newly-elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson
Jul 26, 2019
SOCIETY
One year on, Durga Devi's quest for justice continues
One year on, Durga Devi's quest for justice continues
KATHMANDU, July 26: Durga Devi Panta has said that she is hopeful the perpetrators of her daughter's rape and murder will be brought to justice despite disappointment over the lack of progress so far in the investigations.
Jul 26, 2019
POLITICS
Govt endorses committee report on talks with Chand group
Govt endorses committee report on talks with Chand group
KATHMANDU, July 26: The government has endorsed the report submitted by a Political Dialogue Committee headed by lawmaker Som Prasad Pandey.
Jul 26, 2019
ECONOMY
Govt set to unbundle CAAN
Govt set to unbundle CAAN
KATHMANDU, July 26: The government has drafted two bills in a bid to split the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), hoping that the move would pave the way for Nepal's removal from the aviation safety list of the European Union.
Jul 26, 2019
POLITICS
SC rejects ex-IGP Thakuri's review plea
SC rejects ex-IGP Thakuri's review plea
KATHMANDU, July 26: The Supreme Court on Thursday scrapped a plea of former Inspector General of Nepal Police Ramesh Chand Thakuri to grant him bail in relation to a review petition in a verdict issued by the Supreme Court two years ago.
Jul 26, 2019
SOCIETY
Four killed in Dordi flash floods identified
Four killed in Dordi flash floods identified
LAMJUNG, July 26: Local authorities on Thursday identified the four persons who were killed in Dordi flash floods.
Jul 26, 2019
ECONOMY
NRB's new rule requires banks to issue debentures worth Rs 62 billion
NRB's new rule requires banks to issue debentures worth Rs 6...
KATHMANDU, July 26: Commercial banks will have to float nearly Rs 62 billion worth of debentures in the current fiscal year to meet the new requirement introduced by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) through its monetary policy.
Jul 26, 2019
ECONOMY
Mandatory SSF, PAN provisions will put SMEs at risk, says FWEAN
Mandatory SSF, PAN provisions will put SMEs at risk, says FW...
KATHMANDU, July 26: The Federation of Woman Entrepreneurs' Association of Nepal (FWEAN) has said that its attention has been drawn toward the government's decision to make PAN mandatory for payment of salary to workers, among other issues.
Jul 26, 2019
ECONOMY
Nepse falls as monetary policy fails to lift investors' sentiment
Nepse falls as monetary policy fails to lift investors' sent...
KATHMANDU, 26: The securities market witnessed constant selling pressure throughout Thursday's trading session as the benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) gave up more than 9 points in the initial trading hour.
Jul 26, 2019
SOCIETY
Manebhanjyang launches 'destroy sand fly' campaign
Manebhanjyang launches 'destroy sand fly' campaign
OKHALDHUNGA, July 26: Manebhanjyang Rural Municipality in Okhaldhunga has started a campaign to control sandfly, a vector causing Kala-azar. The campaign started in ward 2 Baksa of the rural municipality.
Jul 26, 2019