SOCIETY, Latest Updates
A three-day int’l literature festival kicks off in capital
A three-day int’l literature festival kicks off in capital
KATHMANDU, Dec 28: A three-day International Literature Festival kicked off in the capital on Thursday.
Dec 28, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Humla villages under grip of seasonal health problems
Humla villages under grip of seasonal health problems
SIMIKOT, Dec 28: All health facilities in seven rural municipalities in Humla are dealing with an increased number of people with complains of winter-related health issues as the winter season is about hit its peak.
Dec 28, 2019
WORLD
Hawaii tour helicopter crash kills 6, leaves 1 missing
Hawaii tour helicopter crash kills 6, leaves 1 missing
HONOLULU, Dec 28: The search for the final person missing after a Hawaii tour helicopter crash killed six is expected to resume Saturday depending on weather, officials said.
Dec 28, 2019
SPORTS
Australia lead by 347 runs after skittling out New Zealand
Australia lead by 347 runs after skittling out New Zealand
MELBOURNE, Dec 28: Australia extended their lead to 347 runs at tea on day three of the Boxing Day test after New Zealand crumbled under a furious pace assault to be bowled out for 148 on Saturday.
Dec 28, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
TAAN operating without organization renewal for two years
TAAN operating without organization renewal for two years
KATHMANDU, Dec 28: Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) has been operating without renewal of the organization's registration for two years now, because of the tax issue it has been facing. The government has a provision of non-renewal of an organization's registration until the taxes are...
Dec 28, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Kavre braces up to reduce electricity leakage
Kavre braces up to reduce electricity leakage
BANEPA, Dec 28: Kavre Distribution Center of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has said that it has been successful in controlling electricity leakage as per target.
Dec 28, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Gautam Buddha Int'l Airport deferred, deadline extended for 4th time
Gautam Buddha Int'l Airport deferred, deadline extended for...
BHAIRAHAWA, Dec 28: The deadline of under-construction Gautam Buddha International Airport is ending this Tuesday. The construction company has submitted an application for deadline extension, for the fourth time, citing various reasons for their inability to complete the construction on time.
Dec 28, 2019
ECONOMY
Nepse ends week 18 points higher
Nepse ends week 18 points higher
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) witnessed somewhat lackluster trading on Sunday, as the index traded within a narrow span before ending the session marginally up by 11.18 points.
Dec 28, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Museum hotel to reflect Nepal’s cultural, ethnic diversity
Museum hotel to reflect Nepal’s cultural, ethnic diversity
KATHMANDU, Dec 28: Varnabas, a museum hotel reflecting Nepal's cultural and ethnic diversity from three regions – southern plains, hills, and the Himalayas – is being built in Kathmandu. The hotel will consist of floors dedicated to ethnic groups from the three regions, showcasing their unique cultu...
Dec 28, 2019
OPINION
The ambassador who set a new norm
The ambassador who set a new norm
I first met Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri, who is returing to New Delhi next week after serving his term in Nepal for around three years, in May, 2017 in the Indian embassy. The embassy was organizing a ‘familiarization tour to India’ and I was one among the participants.
Dec 28, 2019