ECONOMY
‘Nepal in Data’ portal launched
‘Nepal in Data’ portal launched
KATHMANDU, Jan 28 : Bikas Udhyami -- a newly-established social innovation hub -- on Friday launched ‘Nepal in Data’, an open data and statistics portal, which makes development data on Nepal from 1950 to present available, accessible and discoverable.
Jan 28, 2017
SPORTS
Army defends CoAS volleyball title
Army defends CoAS volleyball title
KATHMANDU, Jan 28: Host Tribhuvan Army Club has defended the title of Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) 2nd National Men’s Volleyball Tournament defeating departmental rival Nepal Police Club on Friday. In the summit clash held at Army’s Physical Training and Fitness Center, Army overcame the challenge o...
Jan 28, 2017
SPORTS
Title in sight for host Sahara, MMC
Title in sight for host Sahara, MMC
POKHARA, Jan 28: As defending champion Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marshyangdi Club (MMC) and host Sahara Club lock horn in the final of Aaha-Rara Gold Cup Football Tournament for the second time on Saturday, both have set their sight on the title.
Coaches and captains of either side said they they have s...
Jan 28, 2017
SPORTS
Jitendra, Santosh into quarterfinals
Jitendra, Santosh into quarterfinals
KATHMANDU, Jan 28: Jitendra Pariyar, Santosh Khatri and Pranabh Khanal have advanced to the men’s singles quarterfinals of the ongoing Ninth Sahabir Memorial Open Lawn Tennis Tournament on Friday.
Jan 28, 2017
SPORTS
Ghimire blames state of ignoring differently abled people’s sports
Ghimire blames state of ignoring differently abled people’s...
KATHMANDU, Jan 28: Cricket Association of Blind Nepal (CABN) has accused the state of ignoring the sports of differently abled people after National Sports Council (NSC) Member Secretary Keshab Kumar Bista didn’t turn up for farewell of India bound blind cricket team on Friday.
Jan 28, 2017
SOCIETY
Nurses being paid nominal salaries by private hospitals: NNC
Nurses being paid nominal salaries by private hospitals: NNC
KATHMANDU, Jan 28: While Nepal marked the Nurses Day on Friday, nurses working in private hospitals of the country are forced to work for nominal salaries, depriving them of the basic pay scales of government hospitals.
Jan 28, 2017
SOCIETY, SPECIAL
Birthing centers not effective in saving lives
Birthing centers not effective in saving lives
JUMLA, Jan 28: Following her labor pain eight months ago, Bachu Rawat, 20, of Malikabota village of Jumla was taken to a local birthing center for delivery. Although she was admitted to the center, it could not provide necessary treatment.
Jan 28, 2017
SOCIETY
Absconding singer Ojha arrested, jailed
Absconding singer Ojha arrested, jailed
KATHMANDU, Jan 28 : The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested singer Prakash Ojha, who was earlier convicted of human trafficking, on Friday from the capital.
Jan 28, 2017
SOCIETY
Mira Rai is National Geographic People’s Choice Adventurer of the Year
Mira Rai is National Geographic People’s Choice Adventurer o...
WASHINGTON, Jan 28: Mira Rai, a Nepali trail runner, has been named the 2017 National Geographic People’s Choice Adventurer of the Year for her tireless efforts in breaking down barriers for women in Nepal through sports.
Jan 28, 2017
POLITICS
Government puts local restructuring report on hold
Government puts local restructuring report on hold
KATHMANDU, Jan 28: The government has decided put the commission report for the formation of 719 local units under the federal system on hold until there is political understanding among political parties on resolving a dispute that has surfaced over the number of local units.
Jan 28, 2017