ECONOMY
‘Was there any agreement to cap sugar prices at Rs 63 per kg?’
‘Was there any agreement to cap sugar prices at Rs 63 per kg...
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Members of a sub-committee of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) formed to look into the soaring prices of consumable goods, including sugar, on the eve of festive season, have questioned whether sugar mills had made commitment with the government to not raise sugar price before i...
Oct 09, 2018
ECONOMY
Sugar mills given five days to clear farmers’ dues
Sugar mills given five days to clear farmers’ dues
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: The government has given a five-day ultimatum to sugar producers to clear their outstanding dues to sugarcane farmers. A joint meeting of ministers of five different ministries has decided to take legal action against those sugar producers who fail to pay their dues to sugarcane fa...
Oct 09, 2018
POLITICS
NC opposes awarding of Budhi Gandaki Project to Chinese firm
NC opposes awarding of Budhi Gandaki Project to Chinese firm
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Terming the decision to award the 1200 MW Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Project to China’s state-owned contractor firm as objectionable, the main opposition party Nepali Congress has asked the government to build the project using domestic resources.
Oct 09, 2018
POLITICS
No NSU membership to those above 32 years
No NSU membership to those above 32 years
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Nepali Congress (NC) has made it mandatory for a member of its students’ wing, Nepal Students Union (NSU), to be below 32 years of age. The party on Monday endorsed the decision taken by the 11th General Convention of NSU not to give membership to those above 32 years of age.
Oct 09, 2018
SOCIETY
PM's IT consultant 'tapping' private data on people for commercial use
PM's IT consultant 'tapping' private data on people for comm...
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Information Technology (IT) consultant to the prime minister, Asgar Ali, who is also chief executive officer (CEO) of eSewa Fonepay Private Limited, has been accused of abusing his position to pressure various authorities to provide private and sensitive information concerning the...
Oct 09, 2018
SOCIETY
Three Nepali women rescued from India
Three Nepali women rescued from India
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Joint efforts from Manakamna Ekta Foundation and Prahar Janashakti party of India have led to the rescue of three Nepali women from Virar, Maharastra, India.
Oct 09, 2018
SOCIETY
Four-wheelers banned in city’s shopping districts during Dashain
Four-wheelers banned in city’s shopping districts during Das...
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Metropolitan Traffic Police Office (MTPO) is planning to ban four-wheelers in the busy shopping areas in Kathmandu Valley in its bid to ease traffic congestion during the Dashain festival.
Oct 09, 2018
SOCIETY
Two more cops suspended for 'mishandling' crime scene
Two more cops suspended for 'mishandling' crime scene
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Nepal Police on Monday suspended two more police personnel for their alleged involvement in destroying evidences related to two-and-a-half months old rape and murder of 13-year-old Nirmala Panta in Kanchanpur.
Oct 09, 2018
POLITICS
Legal eagles question relevance of constitutional bench
Legal eagles question relevance of constitutional bench
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: At a time when the constitutional bench of the Supreme Court (SC) has failed to carry out its functions smoothly, a serious question has been raised over its relevance.
Oct 09, 2018
SOCIETY
“Parajuli's new book 'Aghori' depicts anomalies in society”
“Parajuli's new book 'Aghori' depicts anomalies in society”
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Litterateurs attending the release of a book, Aghori, by Rajendra Parajuli have said that the new book has further strengthened the field of Nepali story writing.
Oct 09, 2018