WORLD
Malaysia's former leader set to become world's oldest PM at 92
Malaysia's former leader set to become world's oldest PM at...
Mahathir Mohamad’s election victory brings an end to ruling coalition’s lengthy hold on power
May 10, 2018
ECONOMY
FM sets out budget priorities
FM sets out budget priorities
Budget to be aligned with left manifesto
May 10, 2018
SPORTS
Ishan Kishan blinder sets up big win for Mumbai Indians over Kolkata Knight Riders
Ishan Kishan blinder sets up big win for Mumbai Indians over...
Ishan Kishan helped misfiring Mumbai Indians set a 211-run target before their bowlers pegged away to dismiss Kolkata Knight Riders cheaply in the IPL 2018 game.
May 10, 2018
Interview
We must work to cultivate relations on the basis of equitable give and take
We must work to cultivate relations on the basis of equitabl...
Jaya Raj Acharya, Ph.D. in linguistics from Georgetown University, is a well-known scholar and former ambassador of Nepal to the United Nations. He has studied Nepal-India relations in depth. In the context of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, he shared his insights on multiple areas of N...
May 10, 2018
ECONOMY
Budget to be aligned with left manifesto
Budget to be aligned with left manifesto
KATHMANDU, May 10: Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada has presented the priorities and principles of the appropriations bill for the upcoming fiscal year 2018/19 in federal parliament, outlining fundamentals and areas that the government would consider while bringing the budget for the first time a...
May 10, 2018
POLITICS
Parliament renews Medical Education Ordinance
Parliament renews Medical Education Ordinance
KATHMANDU, May 10: Parliament renewed the Medical Education Ordinance on Wednesday, just a few days after Dr Govinda KC warned to stage a fast-unto-death if the bill was not endorsed by the House.
May 10, 2018
WORLD
Europeans scramble to save Iran deal after Trump reneges
Europeans scramble to save Iran deal after Trump reneges
WASHINGTON/PARIS, May 10: Dismayed European allies sought to salvage the international nuclear pact with Iran on Wednesday after President Donald Trump pulled the United States out of the landmark accord, while Tehran poured scorn on the U.S. leader.
May 10, 2018
ECONOMY
Nabil Bank opens four new branch offices
Nabil Bank opens four new branch offices
KATHMANDU, May 10: Nabil Bank has opened branch offices in four different locations of the country. Issuing a statement on Wednesday, the commercial bank said that new branch offices have been opened in Lahan of Siraha, Bardibas of Mahottari, Hariwon of Sarlahi and Taandi of Chitwan.
May 10, 2018
ECONOMY
Commercial banks unlikely to reach all local units by fiscal year-end
Commercial banks unlikely to reach all local units by fiscal...
POKHARA, May 10: The government's plan of taking commercial banks to all local units is unlikely to materialize in the current fiscal year.
May 10, 2018
ECONOMY
CNI hands over economic prosperity roadmap to Speaker Mahara
CNI hands over economic prosperity roadmap to Speaker Mahara
KATHMANDU May 10: Krishna Bahadur Mahara, the speaker of House of Representative, has said that he will draw the attention of the government toward the need to bring necessary revision in existing laws and policies to usher in economic prosperity.
May 10, 2018