ECONOMY, Latest Updates
FNCCI, ICAN representatives to be removed from Sebon board
FNCCI, ICAN representatives to be removed from Sebon board
KATHMANDU, Sept 18: The government has tabled a new bill to amend the Securities Act, 2007 proposing a removal of a provision in the law that ensures representation from the private sector and the regulatory body of chartered accountants as board members of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON).
Sep 18, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Decision to ban mercury dental amalgam lauded
Decision to ban mercury dental amalgam lauded
KATHMANDU, Sept 18: The government has banned the use of mercury dental amalgam. The Ministry of Health and Population, through a minister-level decision on August 21, had issued a ban on the mercury dental amalgam last month to make the practice of dentistry free from the use of mercury.
Sep 18, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
IFJ denounces arrest of journalists demanding reinstatement of sacked Radio Nepal journali...
IFJ denounces arrest of journalists demanding reinstatement...
KATHMANDU, Sept 18: Denouncing the arrest of journalists demanding the reinstatement of Radio Nepal journalists sacked on Monday, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has demanded investigation into the incident. Nine journalists arrested by police were protesting against the sacking of...
Sep 18, 2019
My City, Entertainment
John Green's debut novel 'Looking for Alaska' made into series
John Green's debut novel 'Looking for Alaska' made into seri...
'Looking for Alaska' - the debut novel of 'Fault In Our Stars' author John Green has finally made it to the screen after a long wait of 14 years.
Sep 18, 2019
Lifestyle, Latest Updates
Three-day China Film Festival begins in Kathmandu
Three-day China Film Festival begins in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, Sept 18: The China Film Festival officially kicked off on Tuesday to mark the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China.
Sep 18, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Pokhara hoteliers urge govt to do more to contain dengue
Pokhara hoteliers urge govt to do more to contain dengue
POKHARA, Sept 18: Tourism entrepreneurs in Pokhara are worried about the spread of dengue in the city during the peak tourist season. The entrepreneurs' nightmare has turned into reality after some foreign tourists cancelled their Pokhara visit in view of the rising cases of dengue. Businesspersons...
Sep 18, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Dengue spreading its tentacles across the country
Dengue spreading its tentacles across the country
DAMAK, Sept 18: Dengue virus which entered Nepal for the first time in 2004 through an infected foreigner has now affected more than 5,000 people across the country.
Sep 18, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Riverbanks filled with garbage in Tanahun
Riverbanks filled with garbage in Tanahun
TANAHUN, Sept 18: When it was registered as a municipality 28 years ago, waste management was one of the major agendas of Byas Municipality in Tanahun. But even today, the municipality is yet to identify a landfill site.
Sep 18, 2019
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Bibeksheel Chairman Thapa not to contest for party chief again
Bibeksheel Chairman Thapa not to contest for party chief aga...
KATHMANDU, Sept 18: Chairman of Bibeksheel Nepali Party, Ujjwal Thapa, has decided not to file his candidacy for the party chief again.
Sep 18, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Province 5 govt accused of ignoring own legislature
Province 5 govt accused of ignoring own legislature
BUTWAL, Sept 18: The Social Development Committee of the Provincial Assembly of Province 5, has sought details of the procurement of medicines and health equipment from the Health Directorate under the Ministry of Social Development of the province after complaints were filed accusing the Directorat...
Sep 18, 2019