SOCIETY
75 pc compensation for land along East-West Railway
75 pc compensation for land along East-West Railway
KATHMANDU, Feb 8: The government has decided to provide up to 75 percent compensation for acquiring land needed for the East-West Electrical Railway, in the case of those who have been living on the land for years but without actually owning it.
Feb 08, 2019
POLITICS
Factional wrangling delaying NCP unification
Factional wrangling delaying NCP unification
KATHMANDU, Feb 8: Nepal Communist Party (NCP) leaders continue to remain divided over plans to dissolve a high-level unification taskforce after it failed to finalize the merger of lower committees and sister wings within the given deadline.
Feb 08, 2019
POLITICS
Venezuela statement sours Oli-Dahal relations
Venezuela statement sours Oli-Dahal relations
KATHMANDU, Feb 8: At a time when it has already caused diplomatic tension between Kathmandu and Washington DC, the statement issued by Pushpa Kamal Dahal, one of the two chairmen of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP), on the ongoing political crisis in Venezuela has also soured relations between the tw...
Feb 08, 2019
POLITICS
'No intention to prevent wide body scam probe'
'No intention to prevent wide body scam probe'
KATHMANDU, Feb 8: Information Minister Gokul Prasad Baskota said on Thursday that the government would probe the alleged scam in Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) wide body purchase deal.
Feb 08, 2019
SOCIETY
Winter rain to continue till Saturday, snow in high hills
Winter rain to continue till Saturday, snow in high hills
KATHMANDU, Feb 8: Winter rain and snowfall caused by westerly winds starting Wednesday night will continue until Saturday.
Feb 08, 2019
SOCIETY
In a first, Aiselukharka Rural Municipality starts recruiting police
In a first, Aiselukharka Rural Municipality starts recruitin...
KATHMANDU, Feb 8: In the first of its kind in the district, Aiselukharka Rural Municipality of Khotang has started recruiting village police for what it said to conduct daily activities in an effective way.
Feb 08, 2019
WORLD
France recalls ambassador to Italy after yellow vest meeting
France recalls ambassador to Italy after yellow vest meeting
PARIS, Feb 7: France is recalling its ambassador to Italy amid mounting tensions after Italy’s deputy prime minister met with French yellow vest protesters and a string of critical Italian comments toward French President Emmanuel Macron’s government.
Feb 07, 2019
POLITICS
Hedge Fund regulations to attract FDI
Hedge Fund regulations to attract FDI
KATHMANDU, Feb 7: The Government has introduced the 'Hedge Fund regulations, 2075 B.S. in order to attract foreign direct investment in the hydropower sector.
Feb 07, 2019
SOCIETY
Motorcyclist killed after being hit by car
Motorcyclist killed after being hit by car
BARA, Feb 7: A motorcyclist has died after being hit by a car at Uttar Jhitkataiya of Kalaiya Sub Metropolitan City on Thursday.
Feb 07, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Movies
‘Rumalai Chha Chino’ releases its poster
‘Rumalai Chha Chino’ releases its poster
Upcoming Nepali Film, ‘Rumalai Chha Chino’ has created buzz in the town with its trailer and songs. And now the production team has surprised the audience by launching four posters recently
Feb 07, 2019