ECONOMY
Qatar Airways brings new menu to celebrate Chinese New Year
Qatar Airways brings new menu to celebrate Chinese New Year
KATHMANDU, Jan 28 : Qatar Airways has said that it was celebrating Chinese New Year by serving a special Spring Festival inspired menu on board flights to popular Asian destinations on January 28.
Jan 28, 2017
ECONOMY
Siddhartha Bank relocates branch to Lakeside in Pokhara
Siddhartha Bank relocates branch to Lakeside in Pokhara
KATHMANDU, Jan 28 : Siddhartha Bank Ltd has said that it has relocated its Sabhagriha branch in Pokhara to Lakeside.
Jan 28, 2017
POLITICS
As local polls approach, CC names 3 EC commissioners
As local polls approach, CC names 3 EC commissioners
KATHMANDU, Jan 28: In view of the upcoming local elections, three new commissioners have been recommended for the Election Commission (EC), giving full shape to its five-member board.
Jan 28, 2017
POLITICS
'Right to reject' removed from election bill
'Right to reject' removed from election bill
KATHMANDU, Jan 28: Going against the Supreme Court order, the government and a parliamentary committee have removed the right to reject option during voting in the upcoming elections.
Jan 28, 2017
POLITICS
Parties barred from accepting donations from NGOs, govt agencies
Parties barred from accepting donations from NGOs, govt agen...
KATHMANDU, Jan 28: The parliament on Friday endorsed the Election Offence and Punishment Bill which bars political parties from accepting financial assistance or donation from the governmental and non-governmental agencies. They will however be allowed to accept donations offered by private individu...
Jan 28, 2017
SOCIETY
Online consular application system launched
Online consular application system launched
KATHMANDU, Jan 28: The Department of Consular Service (DoCS) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday launched online application system that allows service seekers to benefit from various consular services without visiting the office.
Jan 28, 2017
ECONOMY
Cabinet okays RBB, NIDC merger proposal
Cabinet okays RBB, NIDC merger proposal
KATHMANDU, Jan 28: The cabinet on Friday approved a proposal for merger between Rastriya Banijya Bank (RBB) and NIDC Development Bank.
Jan 28, 2017
SOCIETY
Valley's weather to improve Saturday
Valley's weather to improve Saturday
KATHMANDU, Jan 28: Waking up to a cold rainy morning on Friday took denizens of Kathmandu Valley by surprise, particularly considering that the weather, a day earlier, was one of the warmest recorded this winter.
Jan 28, 2017
Editorial
Cartel it is
Cartel it is
The decision of the commercial banks on Thursday to cap the deposit rate (the rate they offer depositors) at 12 percent is a clear case of cartelling.
Jan 28, 2017
POLITICS
Experts stress enhanced connectivity for prosperity
Experts stress enhanced connectivity for prosperity
KATHMANDU, Jan 27: Experts have argued that Nepal should explore ways to benefit from the emerging economies of India and China rather than staying perennially obsessed with its 'landlockedness'.
Jan 28, 2017