ECONOMY, Republica Watch, Latest Updates
Multibillion-rupee strategy to revamp agriculture is disowned, directionless
Multibillion-rupee strategy to revamp agriculture is disowne...
KATHMANDU, Jan 14: In his first term as prime minister, KP Oli put his signature on the Agriculture Development Strategy (ADS) document on July 20, 2016. Oli again came to power in February 2018 and covered more than two consecutive fiscal years of ADS implementation. However, it has been found that...
Jan 14, 2020
ECONOMY, SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Govt tells 18 fuel stations to relocate to safer spots
Govt tells 18 fuel stations to relocate to safer spots
KATHMANDU, Jan 14: The government has directed 18 gasoline stations that are operating at roadsides in Kathmandu Valley to relocate their operations to safer spots.
Jan 14, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Tumbahangphe can't be candidate for speaker: NCP chief whip
Tumbahangphe can't be candidate for speaker: NCP chief whip
KATHMANDU, Jan 13: Chief whip of ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Dev Gurung has asserted that Shivamaya Tumbahangphe can't be the candidate for speaker of House of Representatives.
Jan 13, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
FNJ president warns of knocking the door of Supreme Court if IT bill not revised
FNJ president warns of knocking the door of Supreme Court if...
KATHMANDU, Jan 13: President of Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) Govinda Acharya on Monday said that the FNJ will be forced to knock the door of Supreme Court if some of the controversial provisions of the proposed Information and Technology (IT) Bill are not revised.
Jan 13, 2020
WORLD
Koalas, wallabies endangered by Australia bushfires 'ecological disaster'
Koalas, wallabies endangered by Australia bushfires 'ecologi...
MELBOURNE, Jan 13: The Australian government committed A$50 million to an emergency wildlife recovery program on Monday, calling the bushfires crisis engulfing the country “an ecological disaster” that threatens several species, including koalas and rock wallabies.
Jan 13, 2020
SPORTS
Iniesta criticises Barcelona handling of Valverde situation
Iniesta criticises Barcelona handling of Valverde situation
BARCELONA, Jan 13: Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta believes the Spanish champions are treating coach Ernesto Valverde unfairly.
Jan 13, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Dalit homestay is foreign tourists' first choice
Dalit homestay is foreign tourists' first choice
TANAHU, Jan 13: Around 200 foreign visitors have enjoyed the homestay service at Aanpswara community homestay at Pokhari Bhanjyang, Byas Municipality-13 in Tanahu in 2019.
Jan 13, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Govt not willing to curtail peoples' freedom: Minister Gyawali
Govt not willing to curtail peoples' freedom: Minister Gyawa...
KATHMANDU, Jan 13: Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali has clarified that the government does not have any policy to curtail peoples' freedom.
Jan 13, 2020
WORLD
Severe weather in Afghanistan, Pakistan leaves 48 dead
Severe weather in Afghanistan, Pakistan leaves 48 dead
KABUL, Afghanistan, Jan 13: Severe winter weather has struck parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan, with heavy snowfall, rains and flash floods that left at least 48 people dead, officials said Monday as authorities struggled to clear and reopen highways and evacuate people to safer places.
Jan 13, 2020
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
SC says Bhatbhateni, others evaded VAT worth billions
SC says Bhatbhateni, others evaded VAT worth billions
KATHMANDU, Jan 13: Supreme Court on Monday concluded that Bhatbhateni Super Stores had involved in tax evasion through the use of fake Value Added (VAT) bills.
Jan 13, 2020