WORLD
UN urges new efforts to defeat Boko Haram and tackle hunger
UN urges new efforts to defeat Boko Haram and tackle hunger
NEW YORK, April 1: The U.N. Security Council called for stepped up efforts Friday to defeat Boko Haram insurgents and Islamic State extremists in Nigeria and the Lake Chad region and tackle the humanitarian crisis that has left millions facing hunger and possible famine.
Apr 01, 2017
SOCIETY
Construction of Gumda-Machakhola-Tibet road to begin
Construction of Gumda-Machakhola-Tibet road to begin
GORKHA, April 1: The construction of the Gumda-Machakhola section of the road leading Barpak to Tibet is to begin soon.
Apr 01, 2017
SOCIETY
1,000 security personnel to be mobilized in Bisket Jatra
1,000 security personnel to be mobilized in Bisket Jatra
BHAKTAPUR , April 1: Preparation for Bisket Jatra – the globally known festival which the locals of Bhaktapur mark at the start of Nepali New Year – has been intensified.
Apr 01, 2017
POLITICS
Culture Minister's health improving
Culture Minister's health improving
Kathmandu, April 1: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Dilnath Giri, has witnessed improvement in his health condition.
Apr 01, 2017
SPORTS
Rame crowned Surya Nepal golf champion
Rame crowned Surya Nepal golf champion
KATHMANDU, March 31: Rame Magar maintained his six-stroke lead in the final round of Surya Nepal Kathmandu Open golf tournament at the par-68 Royal Nepal Golf Club in Kathmandu on Friday to win the title.
Apr 01, 2017
SOCIETY
Five killed in road mishap
Five killed in road mishap
KAWASWOTI, April 1: At least five died on the spot and five others were injured when a truck bearing Indian number plate hit a bus at 40-km forest area of Nawalparasi along the East-West Highway this morning.
Apr 01, 2017
ECONOMY
Laxmi Bank completes 15 years of operations
Laxmi Bank completes 15 years of operations
KATHMANDU, March 31: Laxmi Bank Ltd has completed 15 years of operations. Issuing a statement, the bank said it started as a regional bank based in Birgunj in 2002 and now provides banking services in 36 districts using modern technologies.
Apr 01, 2017
SOCIETY
Hydro Nepal announces awards
Hydro Nepal announces awards
KATHMANDU , March 31: Hydro Nepal, a water, energy and environment journal, announced Thursday it was conferring the Hydro Nepal Excellence Award 2073 to Nepal Electricity Authority Managing Director Kulman Ghising. The publishing house said Ghising was awarded in recognition of his management skil...
Apr 01, 2017
ECONOMY
Nepse surges 54 points in wild week
Nepse surges 54 points in wild week
KATHMANDU, March 31: The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) benchmark index rose 53.81 points to close at 1,587.64 points on Thursday -- the last trading day of the week.
Apr 01, 2017
SOCIETY
Nepal Prosperity Institute organizes ‘Students with Governor’
Nepal Prosperity Institute organizes ‘Students with Governor...
KATHMANDU, March 31: Nepal Prosperity Institute organized a ‘Students with Governor’ interaction at the Laboratory School, Kathmandu, on Friday, it said. According to the organizers, the event was organized to celebrate ‘Global Money Week 2017’ in Nepal with the aim of familiarizing young people wit...
Apr 01, 2017