POLITICS
PM Oli holds talks with Canadian counterpart, agreement signed
PM Oli holds talks with Canadian counterpart, agreement sign...
NEW YORK, Sept 25: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau have signed an agreement on establishing a bilateral consultation mechanism between Nepal and Canada.
Sep 25, 2018
ECONOMY
MCC official hopeful Nepal, India will resolve differences soon
MCC official hopeful Nepal, India will resolve differences s...
KATHMANDU, Sept 25: An official of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) -- an aid agency of the United States -- on Monday said that she was hopeful that Nepal and India will work out a resolution on the matters of financing and mode of operation of the second cross border line between the two...
Sep 25, 2018
ECONOMY
Subsidized housing loan for quake survivors to be scrapped from mid-October
Subsidized housing loan for quake survivors to be scrapped f...
KATHMANDU, Sept 25: The government is scrapping subsidized loan scheme meant for earthquake survivors to rebuild their houses destroyed in the 2015 earthquakes from mid-October.
Sep 25, 2018
ECONOMY
Decision to award Budhigandaki to Chinese company draws flak
Decision to award Budhigandaki to Chinese company draws flak
KATHMANDU, Sept 25: Friday’s cabinet decision to begin negotiations to award Budhigandaki Hydroelectric Project to a Chinese company has received criticism from different quarters including the opposition party.
Sep 25, 2018
SOCIETY
NRA to prioritize housing for the poor: Gyewali
NRA to prioritize housing for the poor: Gyewali
BANEPA, Sept 25: Even three years after the catastrophic earthquake of 2015, a majority of the extremely impoverished families of the 14 most-affected districts have not been able to rebuild their homes despite receiving housing grants provided by the government. To help such people out, the governm...
Sep 25, 2018
SOCIETY
Lack of road compels Sertung locals to transport goods on mules
Lack of road compels Sertung locals to transport goods on mu...
DHADING, Sept 25: With the arrival of Hindu's greatest festival Dashain, locals of Sertung of Rubi Valley Rural Municipality are compelled to transport their goods on mules due to the lack of road connectivity. These days Man Singh Tamang of this village is seen making rounds of the market with his...
Sep 25, 2018
SOCIETY
Locals elated after receiving citizenship at their doorsteps
Locals elated after receiving citizenship at their doorsteps
SYANGJA, Sept 25: Locals in remote areas of Syangja are elated after receiving citizenship at their doorsteps. The naïve villagers had long remained without citizenship because they were unaware about the importance of the document.
Sep 25, 2018
SOCIETY
'Fulfilling SDG pledge on people with disabilities still a big challenge'
'Fulfilling SDG pledge on people with disabilities still a b...
KATHMANDU, Sept 25: As countries around the world mark the third anniversary of the adoption of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on Tuesday, there are concerns if the pledges related to people with disabilities, mainly those living in developing countries, could be met in view of multiple challe...
Sep 25, 2018
ECONOMY
In Dang, Double taxation continues unabated
In Dang, Double taxation continues unabated
DANG, Sept 25: In a recent village council meeting, Gadawa Rural Municipality of Dang decided to impose tax on the export of sand and stones. As mining entrepreneurs already pay tax to the District Coordination Committee for the business, the rural municipality's decision is going to force them to...
Sep 25, 2018
SOCIETY
Dramatic surge in number of men seeking divorce in Rupandehi
Dramatic surge in number of men seeking divorce in Rupandehi
BHAIRAHAWA, Sept 25: In the past women used to initiate for divorce more than men did. However, with the new law in practice, a number of men seeking divorce have increased suddenly. Against the average 40 to 45 divorce appeals filed per month in the past, this month the volume of such appeals reac...
Sep 25, 2018