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Poll security in 8 tarai districts a big challenge

Poll security in 8 tarai districts a big challenge
KATHMANDU, March 23: Even as nearly all polling stations in the tarai plains remain susceptible to election-related violence and possible disruptions, the biggest challenge for poll security may come from the eight districts of  Province 2, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has concluded on the ba...
Mar 23, 2017
ECONOMY

Bankers oppose NRB proposal on floating interest rate loans

Bankers oppose NRB proposal on floating interest rate loans
KATHMANDU, March 23: Bankers have said that it was not possible to follow a new rule proposed by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) that will prohibit them to revise interest rates on floated loans more than twice a year.
Mar 23, 2017
ECONOMY

KUKL's revenue down by Rs 82 million

KUKL's revenue down by Rs 82 million
KATHAMANDU, March 23: Total revenue of Kathmandu Upatayaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL) fell by Rs 82 million to Rs 786 million in Fiscal Year 2014/15.
Mar 23, 2017
Editorial

Fishy, fishy

Fishy, fishy
The Home Ministry is looking to buy around 1,000 new vehicles for the upcoming local election slated for May 14, at an estimated cost of Rs 4 billion.
Mar 23, 2017
POLITICS

EC seeks details of licensed weapons in all districts

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KATHMANDU, March 23: With the date for the local elections approaching, the Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to provide details of the licensed weapons temporarily handed over to the District Adminstration Offices (DAOs) by private individuals.
Mar 23, 2017
OPINION

Spooked by China

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Today India is ready to do just about anything to disrupt China’s relations with the smaller South Asian states
Mar 23, 2017
POLITICS

NRA Act inadequate for reconstruction task: CEO Pokharel

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KATHMANDU, March 23: Chief Executive Officer of the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) Govinda Raj Pokharel on Wednesday expressed his dissatisfaction over the NRA Act and blamed the act for the slow pace of post-quake reconstruction work.
Mar 23, 2017
OPINION

Reuse and recycle

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For women left behind problems arising from water scarcity and water-induced disasters make them more vulnerable
Mar 23, 2017
ECONOMY

Dairy stakholders of Kavre committed to improve milk quality

Dairy stakholders of Kavre committed to improve milk quality
BANEPA, March 23: After becoming self-sufficient in dairy products, dairy stakeholders of Kavre have said that they would now focus on improving quality of milk produced in the district.
Mar 23, 2017
OPINION

China the savior?

China the savior?
China will face unique problems as it carries the torch of globalization
Mar 23, 2017
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