ECONOMY, Interview
New budget more an aspiration than a framework that can be implemented
New budget more an aspiration than a framework that can be i...
The government has tabled the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2017/18 amid positive economic outlook of the country with growth rate in the current fiscal year projected at 6.94 percent -- the highest since 1993/94. The International Monetary Fund has also made a projection of 5.5 percent of GD...
Jun 02, 2017
SOCIETY
Govt withdraws new medical college affiliations
Govt withdraws new medical college affiliations
KATHMANDU, June 2: The government has decided to withdraw its earlier decision to grant affiliation to new medical colleges.
Jun 02, 2017
SPORTS
Udayapur beats Chitwan
Udayapur beats Chitwan
PALPA, June 2: Udayapur and Taplejung bagged wins in the ongoing ANFA Women's League Football Championship on Friday after defeating Chitwan and Sindhuli respectively on Friday.
Jun 02, 2017
SOCIETY
Nepal Ambulance Service starts services in Chitwan, Pokhara
Nepal Ambulance Service starts services in Chitwan, Pokhara
KATHMANDU, June 2: Nepal Ambulance Service (NAS) has commenced additional ambulance service with experienced health workers in two new locations, said the NAS.
Jun 02, 2017
SPORTS
Nepali squad for India friendly announced
Nepali squad for India friendly announced
KATHMANDU, June 2: Bimal Basnet and Hemanta Thapa Magar have earned their first ever national team call up following their inclusion in the 20-member squad announced by the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) on Friday for a friendly match against India.
Jun 02, 2017
SPORTS
Friends' Club closes in on quarterfinals
Friends' Club closes in on quarterfinals
KATHMANDU, June 2: Chyasal Youth Club (CYC) and Friends' Club bagged wins in the ongoing Lalit Memorial U-18 Football Championship on Friday.
Jun 02, 2017
SOCIETY
Pharma companies say country has enough medicines in stock
Pharma companies say country has enough medicines in stock
KATHMANDU, June 2: Amid rumors about shortage of medicine in the country, the Association of Pharmaceuticals Producers of Nepal (APPON) has assured that there is stock of medicines sufficient for a year.
Jun 02, 2017
SPORTS
APF into PM Cup semis, Mid-west crashes out
APF into PM Cup semis, Mid-west crashes out
KATHMANDU, June 2: Armed Police Force (APF) defeated Mid-western Region by five wickets and advanced to the semifinals of the ongoing 1st Prime Minister Cup One Day National Cricket Tournament on Friday.
Jun 02, 2017
ECONOMY
Indian army colonel vows to give Everest attempt another shot
Indian army colonel vows to give Everest attempt another sho...
KATHMANDU, June 2: Colonel Vishal Dubey of Indian Armed Forces, who fell 300 meters short of his target of climbing Mt Everest without the use of bottled oxygen, has vowed to come back and finish the unfinished business next year.
Jun 02, 2017
ECONOMY
NATTA's China Sales Mission from June 7
NATTA's China Sales Mission from June 7
KATHMANDU, June 2: Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) is starting Nepal China Sales Mission 2017 in different Chinese cities from next week.
Jun 02, 2017