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
POLITICS
TRC commissioners at odds over seeking term extension
TRC commissioners at odds over seeking term extension
KATHMANDU, Jan 28: Commissioners at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) are voicing contradictory views at a time when less than 15 days remain in the TRC’s original tenure of two-years and 57,753 complaints from conflict victims are still pending with it.
Jan 28, 2017
ECONOMY
Sunrise Bank’s bonus shares listed
Sunrise Bank’s bonus shares listed
KATHMANDU, Jan 28 : Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) has listed 33.33 percent bonus shares that Sunrise Bank Ltd had distributed to its shareholders as per the decision by its 9th annual general meeting (AGM).
Jan 28, 2017
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