ECONOMY
Testing of pesticide in imported vegetables ineffective
Testing of pesticide in imported vegetables ineffective
JHAPA, Sept 27: The government’s plan to test all edible stuff entering the country from India everyday at the eastern border point is yet to be implemented. Food test machines have been stranded at Kakkarbhitta and Birtamod, and the authorities are blaming the lack of human resources for not being...
Sep 27, 2017
SOCIETY
Prithvichowk island removed overnight to ease traffic congestion
Prithvichowk island removed overnight to ease traffic conges...
POKHARA, Sept 27: The traffic island at Prithvichowk of Pokhara has been removed overnight. The road department removed the island on Monday at 11 pm considering the growing problem of traffic jam at the square. Along with the island, statue of Lakhan Thapa has also been taken off from the island.
Sep 27, 2017
SOCIETY
Fulpati being observed today
Fulpati being observed today
KATHMANDU, Sept 27: On the occasion of Bada Dashain festival, the Fulpati is being taken into the homes as per tradition throughout the country today.
Sep 27, 2017
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Rural folks descend on Pokhara to get crisp banknotes
Rural folks descend on Pokhara to get crisp banknotes
POKHARA, Sept 27: People from different villages of Kaski and surrounding districts are coming to Pokhara to exchange crisp notes for Dashain celebrations.
Sep 27, 2017
SOCIETY
Mustang Buddhists also celebrate Dashain
Mustang Buddhists also celebrate Dashain
MUSTANG, Sept 27: Although Dashain is mainly a Hindu festival, even Buddhist people of Thini in Mustang district celebrate the festival with merrymaking for ten days.
Sep 27, 2017
SOCIETY
Slaughterhouses in Beni caught selling unhygienic meat
Slaughterhouses in Beni caught selling unhygienic meat
MYAGDI, Sept 27: A recent inspection has revealed that most slaughterhouses in Beni, the district headquarters of Myagdi, are playing with the health of the people by selling unhygienic and inedible meat. The selling of rotten and stale meat has been on the rise with the start of Dashain, the greate...
Sep 27, 2017
SOCIETY
OPDs closed for 5th day, thousands affected
OPDs closed for 5th day, thousands affected
KATHMANDU, Sept 27: OPDs (outpatient departments) at hospitals across the country remained closed for the fifth day Tuesday, affecting thousands of patients.
Sep 27, 2017
ECONOMY
CAAN prepares to expand TIA terminal building
CAAN prepares to expand TIA terminal building
KATHMANDU, Sept 27: Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), which owns and operates the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), is preparing to expand main terminal building by adding new facilities to facilitate air passengers.
Sep 27, 2017
POLITICS
EC seeks 24-hour clarifications from tourism ministry over DG transfer
EC seeks 24-hour clarifications from tourism ministry over D...
KATHMANDU, Sept 27: The Election Commission (EC) has sought clarifications within 24 hours from the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MOCTCA) over its decision to transfer Director General of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) Sanjiv Gautam back to the ministry.
Sep 27, 2017
ECONOMY
ADB forecasts 4.7 percent economic growth for Nepal
ADB forecasts 4.7 percent economic growth for Nepal
KATHMANDU, Sept 27: Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecast the Nepali economy to grow only by 4.7 percent in Fiscal Year 2017/18.
Sep 27, 2017