Mar 06, 2017

POLITICS

Saptari locals terrified as UML-UDMF clash looms

Saptari locals terrified as UML-UDMF clash looms

RAJBIRAJ, March 5: As the local election nears, incidents of aggression between the pro-election UML and the opposing UDMF are increasing of late. The standoff between UML and the Madhesi alliance has locals in Saptari worried that they will see such clashes in their district also.

RAJBIRAJ, March 5: As the local election nears, incidents of aggression between the pro-election UML and the opposing UDMF are increasing of late. The standoff between UML and the Madhesi alliance has locals in Saptari worried that they will see such clashes in their district also.

Mar 06, 2017

Mar 06, 2017

SPECIAL

Desperation for local elections high among poor

Desperation for local elections high among poor

JHAPA, March 5: Kushmi Chaudhari of Chandragardi, Jhapa, celebrated her 35th birthday recently. But till now she has not received the opportunity to vote for her desired candidate in the local election.

JHAPA, March 5: Kushmi Chaudhari of Chandragardi, Jhapa, celebrated her 35th birthday recently. But till now she has not received the opportunity to vote for her desired candidate in the local election.

Mar 06, 2017

Mar 06, 2017

POLITICS

UML, UDMF set to face off as neither is budging

UML, UDMF set to face off as neither is budging

ITAHARI, March 5: The main opposition party CPN-UML and the agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF), that have been at opposite poles right since the constitution drafting process, are now on the point of physical confrontation.

ITAHARI, March 5: The main opposition party CPN-UML and the agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF), that have been at opposite poles right since the constitution drafting process, are now on the point of physical confrontation.

Mar 06, 2017

Mar 06, 2017

POLITICS

With less than 70 days left for local poll, debate over an election related bill surfaces

With less than 70 days left for local poll, debate over an e...

KATHMANDU, March 5: With less than 70 days left for the local poll, a debate has surfaced among various ministries whether the poll can be conducted without passing a law to fix the numbers of ward in the local level or not.

KATHMANDU, March 5: With less than 70 days left for the local poll, a debate has surfaced among various ministries whether the poll can be conducted without passing a law to fix the numbers of ward in the local level or not.

Mar 06, 2017

Mar 06, 2017

SPORTS

U-15 football team to play in Sri Lanka

U-15 football team to play in Sri Lanka

KATHMANDU, March 5: All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has announced an 18-member squad of Nepal U-15 national football team on Sunday for SFT South Asia - Japan U-16 Football Exchange Program to be held in Sri Lanka from March 10 to 14.

KATHMANDU, March 5: All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has announced an 18-member squad of Nepal U-15 national football team on Sunday for SFT South Asia - Japan U-16 Football Exchange Program to be held in Sri Lanka from March 10 to 14.

Mar 06, 2017

Mar 06, 2017

SOCIETY

Landslide obstructs highway in Baglung

Landslide obstructs highway in Baglung

BAGLUNG, Mar 5: A section of the mid-hill highway in Manewa of Righa VDC in Baglung district was obstructed due to a landslide on Sunday morning. It has also blocked the Daram river and turned it into a lake.

BAGLUNG, Mar 5: A section of the mid-hill highway in Manewa of Righa VDC in Baglung district was obstructed due to a landslide on Sunday morning. It has also blocked the Daram river and turned it into a lake.

Mar 06, 2017

Mar 06, 2017

POLITICS

Madehs-based parties will join election: PM Dahal

Madehs-based parties will join election: PM Dahal

BIRATNAGAR, March 5: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has claimed that the agitating Madhes-based parties will participate in the local election as the government has increased the number of local units as demanded by the disgruntled parties. He was speaking at the convocation ceremony of Purbancha...

BIRATNAGAR, March 5: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has claimed that the agitating Madhes-based parties will participate in the local election as the government has increased the number of local units as demanded by the disgruntled parties. He was speaking at the convocation ceremony of Purbancha...

Mar 06, 2017

Mar 06, 2017

POLITICS

EC bars PM from electioneering

EC bars PM from electioneering

KATHMANDU, March 5: Tightening the screws against those involved in breaching the election code of conduct, the Election Commission (EC) has directed Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal not to be involved in any activities related to the election campaign.

KATHMANDU, March 5: Tightening the screws against those involved in breaching the election code of conduct, the Election Commission (EC) has directed Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal not to be involved in any activities related to the election campaign.

Mar 06, 2017

Mar 05, 2017

ECONOMY

KUKL to raise paid-up capital to Rs 100 million

KUKL to raise paid-up capital to Rs 100 million

KATHMANDU, Feb 5: Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL) has decided to increase its paid-up capital.

KATHMANDU, Feb 5: Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL) has decided to increase its paid-up capital.

Mar 05, 2017

Mar 05, 2017

SPORTS

Tottenham and Man City keep up the chase

Tottenham and Man City keep up the chase

Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City both issued timely reminders to Chelsea that the Premier League title race might not be over with impressive victories on Sunday.

Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City both issued timely reminders to Chelsea that the Premier League title race might not be over with impressive victories on Sunday.

Mar 05, 2017