POLITICS
NCP standing committee gets full shape, discontent in upper ranks
NCP standing committee gets full shape, discontent in upper...
KATHMANDU, May 31: The Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has given full shape to its standing committee amid reservation from some senior party leaders.
May 31, 2018
ECONOMY
Govt to focus on industrial, agri sector to achieve 8% growth target
Govt to focus on industrial, agri sector to achieve 8% growt...
KATHMANDU, May 31: The government is anticipating a massive industrial and agricultural expansion this year as it has set growth target for these sectors at 12 percent and 4.5 percent, respectively, in Fiscal Year 2018/19.
May 31, 2018
SOCIETY
Kaligandaki water to be pumped for Tansen
Kaligandaki water to be pumped for Tansen
PALPA, May 31: Tansen is popular for its natural beauty, rich history and culture. However, it is also equally infamous for water scarcity. The headquarters of Palpa has long been struggling for fulfilling its water needs.
May 31, 2018
POLITICS
Provincial parliamentarians demand declaration of permanent capital
Provincial parliamentarians demand declaration of permanent...
MAKWANPUR, May 31: In a recent provincial assembly meeting of Province 3, parliamentarians demanded the provincial government to declare the permanent provincial capital stating that the issue of the capital should be concluded without any delay.
May 31, 2018
ECONOMY
NMB Bank receives IFC award
NMB Bank receives IFC award
KATHMANDU, May 31: NMB Bank has received 'Best Issuing Bank Partner in Fragile Countries – 2017 - South Asia' award from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) during 8th IFC Trade Awards. According to a statement issued by the bank, Vittorio Di Bello, regional head - Asia & Pacific, Financial...
May 31, 2018
POLITICS
FM Gyawali, BIMSTEC Secy Gen discuss hosting BIMSTEC Summit
FM Gyawali, BIMSTEC Secy Gen discuss hosting BIMSTEC Summit
KATHMANDU, May 31: Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali held discussions with Secretary General of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), Shahidul lslam, on Wednesday about hosting BIMSTEC Summit in Nepal.
May 31, 2018
ECONOMY
Sita Air moves base for Karnali flights to Surkhet
Sita Air moves base for Karnali flights to Surkhet
KATHMANDU, May 31: Sita Air has said that it will operate all its flights to Karnali province from Surkhet Airport from June 29 onwards.
May 31, 2018
POLITICS
Nembang named CPN deputy PP leader
Nembang named CPN deputy PP leader
KATHMANDU, May 31: Former Speaker Subash Chandra Nembang has been picked as deputy parliamentary party leader of Communist Party of Nepal (CPN).
May 31, 2018
ECONOMY
Nepse down as budget fails to appease investors
Nepse down as budget fails to appease investors
KATHMANDU, May 31: The stock market witnessed a volatile trading session on Wednesday as the benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index swung between gains and losses to end the day on a negative note. The index lost 4.94 points to close at 1,322.27 with a turnover of Rs. 439 million.
May 31, 2018
ECONOMY
Lisa Choegyal awarded for strengthening Nepal-NZ relationship
Lisa Choegyal awarded for strengthening Nepal-NZ relationshi...
KATHMANDU, May 31: Honorary Consul of New Zealand in Nepal, Lisa Choegyal, has been awarded with New Zealand Order of Merit for her contribution to further New Zealand-Nepal relations.
May 31, 2018