ECONOMY
China sets 2017 growth target of '6.5 percent or higher'
China sets 2017 growth target of '6.5 percent or higher'
BEIJING, March 5: China's top economic official on Sunday set this year's growth target at about 6.5 percent, down from last year's 6.7 percent expansion as Beijing tries to build a consumer-driven economy and reduce reliance on trade and investment.
Mar 05, 2017
WORLD
Rule change could make Abe longest-serving leader in Japan
Rule change could make Abe longest-serving leader in Japan
TOKYO, March 5:Japan's ruling party is expected to approve a change in party rules Sunday that could pave the way for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to become the country's longest-serving leader in the post-World War II era.
Mar 05, 2017
SOCIETY
Woman killed in boulder-hit
Woman killed in boulder-hit
TAMGHAS, March 4: A woman was killed when a boulder extracted by a dozer in course of constructing a road hit the motorcycle she was riding on. The deceased is 20-year-old Sita Nepali of Chidika VDC-3 of Gulmi district.
Mar 04, 2017
POLITICS
Foreign Affairs Minister back home
Foreign Affairs Minister back home
KATHMANDU, March 4: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat returned home today after attending the 34th meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council held in Geneva, Switzerland.
Mar 04, 2017
POLITICS
Election indispensable for constitution implementation: Chair Gachchhadar
Election indispensable for constitution implementation: Chai...
BIRATNAGAR, March 4: Chairman of the Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (Democratic), Bijay Kumar Gachchhadar, has said that the election was indispensable for successful implementation of the constitution and to institutionalize political achievements.
Mar 04, 2017
POLITICS
Polls impossible unless Madhesi, Janajatis are accommodated: Dr Bhattarai
Polls impossible unless Madhesi, Janajatis are accommodated:...
JANAKPUR, March 4: Naya Shakti Party Nepal coordinator Dr. Baburam Bhattarai on Saturday viewed that the election date set by the government was a ploy to put local people in the dark.
Mar 04, 2017
SOCIETY
Republica journo receives Yadu Award
Republica journo receives Yadu Award
RUKUM, March 4: Republica journalist Bhadra Sharma received Martyr Yadu Memorial Journalism Award on Saturday.
Mar 04, 2017
WORLD, Lifestyle
Arnold Schwarzenegger opens up about affair, Trump feud
Arnold Schwarzenegger opens up about affair, Trump feud
LOS ANGELES, March 4: Arnold Schwarzenegger says he doesn't dwell on the affair that cost him his marriage to Maria Shriver and is focused on having a great relationship with his kids.
Mar 04, 2017
SOCIETY
Woman found dead
Woman found dead
Bhaktapur, March 4: A woman of around 20 years was found buried in Muhanpokhari of Nagarkot Municipality-11.
Mar 04, 2017
SPORTS
Sankata wins Tilottama Gold Cup
Sankata wins Tilottama Gold Cup
KATHMANDU, March 4: CMG Sankata Club won the title of Tilottama Gold Cup today in Butwal. Sankata defeated Nepal Army Club 2-1 in the final played at ANFA Technical Center at Devinagar.
Mar 04, 2017