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Founding Day Of Communist Party To Be Observed Nepal Says Election Unavoidable For Resolving Problems Banana Cultivation Pays Parbat Youth Well NC Manages Homestay For Mahasamiti Representatives Govt. Has Completed Necessary Preparations For Election: Ghimire Rs. 12 M Raised From Mahayagya For Hospital No Policy Of Boycotting Election: Badal Computer, Photocopy Machine Of DEO, Bhaktapur, Vandalized NC Vice-President Poudel-Chinese Envoy Meet Rally To Mark FNJ Founding Day
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Founding Day Of Communist Party To Be Observed
Kathmandu, April 22: Various communist parties of the country have been celebrating the founding day today on reaching 65 years of the establishment of the Communist Party in Nepal. The Communist Party of Nepal was established under the leadership of Pushpalal Shrestha to encourage people to In this connection, UML youth leaders Ghanashyam Bhusal and Yogesh Bhattarai are organizing an extensive discussion programme at the City Hall in the capital on Marxism and Communism. However, what is intereNepal Says Election Unavoidable For Resolving Problems
He said the CPN-UML is in favour of holding election by third week of June but added that there wasGovt. Has Completed Necessary Preparations For Election: Ghimire
Advisors of the organization, Krishna Bhandel, and Radha Krishna Lamichhane, demanded that the gover-
No Policy Of Boycotting Election: Badal
Now the third faction should get an opportunity to lead an election government, as the UCPN (Maoist)-Madhesi Front coalition and the Nepali Congress- CPN-UML alliance have already been proved a failure. Accusing the four major forces of planning to impose despotism in the country by forming a national consensus government under the leadership of Chief Justice, Khil Raj Regmi, he warned of hittingNo Policy Of Boycotting Election: Badal
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Computer, Photocopy Machine Of DEO, Bhaktapur, Vandalized
Two persons took the employees under control and the remaining persons tore down the forms after entering the room used by the office for the purpose of collecting voters' lists with photographs, said Panthi. Police reached the office after the incident. RSSComputer, Photocopy Machine Of DEO, Bhaktapur, Vandalized
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NC Vice-President Poudel-Chinese Envoy Meet
During the meeting, matters concerning the consolidation of friendly bilateral relations between Nepal and China, increasing cooperation in development sector and contemporary political scenario of Nepal were discussed, said Poudel's aide Chiranjivi Adhikari. The Ambassador also recalled the well-maintained friendly relations between the NC and China since the time of BP Koirala, said Vice-presideNC Vice-President Poudel-Chinese Envoy Meet
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Voters' Registration Team Looted
The team had reached Chaturale VDC and registered the names of eight people for the voters' list with photos on Tuesday, the first day under the three-day campaign for registration of names for the voters' list. The election office team was at the house of Mangaldas Shrestha for overnight stay when it was looted of laptop computers, chargers, web camera, finger print equipment and election-relVoters' Registration Team Looted
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All Should Provide Support To Election: Nepal
He stressed on the need of creating atmosphere of free and fair election by scrapping decisions and political appointments made by Baburam Bhattarai-led government that affect the election. The former Prime Minister said the CPN-UML is sensitive for rights, respect and self-esteem of the Dalits, Madhesis, indigenous communities as well as the backward classes.All Should Provide Support To Election: Nepal
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Health Service Act Amendment Ordinance To Be Sent Again
He said, 'I have heard that your career development was disrupted when the Health Service Act was not amended. I will resend the ordinance and open the obstruction. I will convince Council of Ministers and the President to this effect.' During the meeting, Secretary at the Ministry Dr. Praveen Mishra said the employees' enthusiasm for work had slackened when the door for their career development rHealth Service Act Amendment Ordinance To Be Sent Again
Entertainment
Ambar Gurung Honoured With Dhewaju Music Award
Senior musician Sarbagyaman Pradhananga honoured Gurung with the award at a programme organised here-
Oscars 2013: Daniel Day-Lewis Makes Hollywood History
Ben Affleck’s Iran-set rescue thriller Argo won the prize for best picture. In a live broadcast from the White House, First Lady Michelle Obama joined Jack Nicholson to help present the best picture prize at the end of the night. Argo is the first best picture winner not to have a concurrent nomination for best director since 1989′s Driving Miss Daisy.But despite Affleck’s omission from the best dOscars 2013: Daniel Day-Lewis Makes Hollywood History
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SRK Says, There Is No Combination Like Sports And Women
'I will be really honest... I am someone who believes professionalizing sports in this country is perhaps the most important aspect if I can any way get attached to it. I am happy that I am associated with it,' Shah Rukh told reporters at the opening ceremony of a cricket championship. 'I personally won't get time to play cricket so I don't think I will be attached to anything else but if it requiSRK Says, There Is No Combination Like Sports And Women
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Michael Douglas To Skip Oscars
New York: Actor Michael Douglas has decided not to accompany his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones to the Oscar ceremony because he wants to stay home with their children Carys, nine, and Dylan, 12. 'Catherine is attending the Academy Awards with a family member, as Michael just doesn't feel like going. Michael will stay at home with son Dylan and daughter Carys, while Catherine will attend the ceremony aMichael Douglas To Skip Oscars
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Aamir Khan In Campaign On Malnutrition
The actor, the UNICEF brand ambassador for malnutrition, has launched the campaign through advertisements and short films to make people aware of the perils of malnourishment. 'He has shot 40 films in 18 languages,' Caroline Dendulk, chief of communications in UNCIEF, said Sunday.One in every three malnourished children in the world lives in India, she said.Malnutrition limits development and theAamir Khan In Campaign On Malnutrition
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Salman To Launch Bodyguard Shera's Son In Bollywood
Salman had launched Shera in films with a song-and-dance sequence in the title track of his film 'Bodyguard'. Shera appeared in the song alongside the 47-year-old actor and Katrina Kaif. Now gossip mills are abuzz that Salman is likely to launch Shera's son in Bollywood.Recently Salman was seen praising Shera's 20-year-old son Tiger. 'With his looks and personality we already have a winner. At 20,Salman To Launch Bodyguard Shera's Son In Bollywood
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Indo-Nepal Goodwill Culture And Sports Festival Held
As part of the Festival, a team comprising folk singer Komal Oli and international player Deepak Bista conducted an orientation for students of local schools regarding the conduct to enhance the goodwill among the peoples of the two countries sharing the border. Famous artistes from Nepal including singer Nalina Chitrakar, Shiva Pariyar, and Yagya Raj Upadhyay and comedy artiste Jeetu Nepal, SIndo-Nepal Goodwill Culture And Sports Festival Held
Sports
Hong Kong Win Nepal By 6 Wickets In Second T Twenty Match
Put into bat first after winning the toss, Nepal posted a total of 115 runs in the stipulated 20 ove-
Nepali Players Ready To Play ACC T- Twenty
National team captain Paras Khadka told media persons today,'We are ready to come to the playground.' 'All of our team members are trained and we have improved our side, and we are confident of winning the title,' he said. For tomorrow, ticket sales have been arranged from three counters by Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) stalls will be kept from 6:00 in the morning, said CAN Chairman Tanka AngNepali Players Ready To Play ACC T- Twenty
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NSC To Operate Swimming Pool Service In Tripureshwor
The pool that remained closed for the last six months during the cold season will soon be opened, said Member Secretary of the NSC, Yubaraj Lama. The NSC has been filling up the pool bringing water in tankers. The swimming pool was not brought to use as people do not prefer swimming during the winter months for the water and the weather condition remains cold in the winter.'We have been cleaning tNSC To Operate Swimming Pool Service In Tripureshwor
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AFC Challenge Cup From March 2
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has divided 20 Asian countries into five groups for the qualifying round of the AFC Challenge Cup. Accordingly, Nepal, Palestine, Bangladesh and Norther Mariana Islands are competing for a place in the major tournament from Group 'd'. Speaking at a press conference organized here on Monday, President of All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) Ganesh Thapa saidAFC Challenge Cup From March 2
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Sixth Rastapati Running Shield Competition Begins In Chitwan
As many as 24 schools in the district are taking part in the competition organised by the Chitwan District Sports Development Committee in coordination with the District Education Office, Chitwan. According to the organizers, Chepang students are also enthusiastically taking part in the competition. Running, volleyball, high jump, long jump, shot put throw are included in the three-day competitiSixth Rastapati Running Shield Competition Begins In Chitwan
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Brigade Boys Win In League Football
Kathmandu, Nepal, Feb. 20: Brigade Boys Club defeated Pulchowk Sports Club by 1-0 in the martyrs memorial B division league football tournament. In the match held today at the APF sports ground in Halchowk of the capital, Bishnu Gurung of Brigade Boys scored the only goal of the match in the 13th minute, to register a win for his team.Brigade Boys Win In League Football
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Audience Chase Away Football Players
Some seven persons including five players were injured in the incident. Among the injured are Chakra Dambarpal, captain of Mid-Western Regional Police, Dilip Chaudhari, Bikas GC and Jhalak Nepali. Likewise, Roshan Giri and Bhupendra Khadka, who came there to see match, also sustained injuries in the event. They are being treated at local medical. The departmental team left the match after the audiAudience Chase Away Football Players
National News
NC Manages Homestay For Mahasamiti Representatives
As per the arrangement, of the total 1,338 representatives, 400 shall stay in Constituency No.4, Con- Rally To Mark FNJ Founding Day
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Preparations Of Second Scout Jamboree In Full Swing
Scouts from South Asian countries, the USA, Finland, Taiwan and Malaysia, among others are also scheduled to participate the second jamboree of Nepal Scout. Around 5,000 scouts are expected to show up in the jamboree, media coordinator of Nepal Scout Ishwor Ghimire said. The objective of the jamboree is to make students disciplined, hardworking and capable by bringing scouters to one place and thPreparations Of Second Scout Jamboree In Full Swing
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80 Per Cent Haliyas Homeless
Though the bonded ploughmen were declared freed, they are still compelled to stay at their landlord's house, said Shreepaili. The Freed Haliyas Struggle Committee have demanded providing land to the freed Haliyas at the rate of 10 ropanis per family in the Hilly region and 10 kaththas per family in the Terai region.80 Per Cent Haliyas Homeless
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80 Per Cent Haliyas Homeless
Though the bonded ploughmen were declared freed, they are still compelled to stay at their landlord's house, said Shreepaili. The Freed Haliyas Struggle Committee have demanded providing land to the freed Haliyas at the rate of 10 ropanis per family in the Hilly region and 10 kaththas per family in the Terai region.80 Per Cent Haliyas Homeless
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Five Policemen Suspended For Presenting Fake Certificates
According to SSP Madhu Pudasaini of the Bheri Zonal Police Office, the suspected policemen are Sub Inspector Devendra Kunwar, and Assistant Sub-Inspector Tara Bahadur Reule working in Bardiya and Dhan Bahadur Pun working in Pyuthan district. Earlier, Sub Inspectors working in Banke district Dharmendra Shah and Madhav Rijal were suspended from service for presenting fake educational certificates.Five Policemen Suspended For Presenting Fake Certificates
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New Technology To Reform Examination System
The Board will use the technology as a pilot project in one million examinees of Class 11 and 12 from April this year by installing machine and software at a cost of Rs. 2 million to 2. 5 million. The Board will use the bar code in answer sheets and Optical Mark Reader (OMR) machine, which can bring out results quickly, said Council Member Secretary Bhimlal Gurung. This will make the examinationNew Technology To Reform Examination System
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Lighting Kills One In Gorkha
The woman who died from lightning is Sumaya Gurung, 22, of Jhankriswanra of Saurpani VDC-9, according to the District Police Office, Gorkha. She was talking on a mobile phone while the abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light struck her. She died on the way to local medical center for treatment. Other five people who were injured inLighting Kills One In Gorkha
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Half Dozen Vehicles Vandalized For Defying Shutdown
They vandalized a jeep (Ja 1 Pa 1472) at Shivachowk, a van (Ja 1 Pa 563) at Ramachowk, a tractor and night bus at Pidari chowk, a van at mills area and an Indian jeep near Birgunj Customs Office. Similarly, the banda enforcers vandalized the Ramjanaki Coaching Centre at Bisahara Chowk, and Bhanu Chowk-based Mithila Montessori School, today.Normal life in Dhanusha was affected after the governmentHalf Dozen Vehicles Vandalized For Defying Shutdown
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NEFIN's National General Convention On May 11
Representatives of NEFIN District Coordination Councils from 71 districts, of 59 enlisted indigenous ethnic communities and representatives of NEFIN's branches abroad will participate in the general convention, said NEFIN. The three-day general convention will elect a new leadership.NEFIN's National General Convention On May 11
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'Murder, Abduction, And Threat Against Media Be Stopped'
During the programme, President of Federation of Nepali Journalists, Shiva Gaunle, said journalism as a profession was a risky one and urged the media workers to carry out their duties with utmost sensitivity. He also stressed for the press freedom.Similarly, Chairperson of the National Women's Commission, Sheikh Chand Tara, said that the cases of violence against the women have become public re'Murder, Abduction, And Threat Against Media Be Stopped'
Interview of the Week
People And Groups With Wrong Intention Playing Against Hindu: Thapa
Kamal Thapa is the current president of Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal. He served as a Home Minister during King Gyanendra's direct rule in 2006 until the king was forced to handover power to GirijOpinion and Expression
Consumers Compelled To Drink Toxin In The Name Of Water
What is pure water? This question has become louder after the study report of government controlled organization- Department of Food and Quality, released recently. Based on the report, Pramod KoiralaHealth and Social
Rs. 12 M Raised From Mahayagya For Hospital
Prior to this, the hospital was operated with foreign assistance. A revolving fund has been set up f-
Rally Organized To Mark World Oral Health Day
The theme of the WOHD 2013 is 'Healthy Teeth for Healthy Life'. Secretary at the Ministry of Health and Population, Praveen Mishra, inaugurated the rally and stressed the need of creating awareness about oral health. He added that the Ministry was for increasing doctors' quotas in the rural areas. Chairman of the Association, Dr. Sudin Shakya said the government and other concerned bodies should sRally Organized To Mark World Oral Health Day
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Modern Ear Hospital To Be Built
The hospital is to be built to the memory of late Dr. Laxmi Narayan Shrivastav, a senior ENT doctor and late social worker Krishna Gopal Tandon who contributed for the construction of the Fattebal Eye Hospital. The hospital is expected to be built within two years. It is believed that the ear patients from across the country and neighboring country, India, would be benefited by the consultant servModern Ear Hospital To Be Built
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HIV/AIDS Infected People Deprived Of CD4 Count
They are deprived of the CD4 service after the hospital stored the machine citing lack of skilled human resource. The machine was brought eight month ago for CD-4 count of HIV/AIDS infected people.HIV/AIDS infected people said that problem has surfaced after the machine was stored. They said CD4 count should be done every three months to know about the condition of the HIV/AIDS infected people.HIV/AIDS Infected People Deprived Of CD4 Count
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Mobile Health Service For Pre-And-Post Natal Service
It will be launched in Painyupata, Hatiya, Batakachaur and Burtibang VDCs in its first phase, said Sagar Dahal, senior administrator at the office. It was shared that women health workers will be provided a mobile phone to get connected with the needy pregenent women and counsell them at first hand. If situation grew worse, it would be reported to the DHC office and respected doctors, said FemaleMobile Health Service For Pre-And-Post Natal Service
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ENT Conference Concludes With A Decision To Look For New Technology
Ratnagar (Chitwan), Nepal, Feb. 24: The three-day conference of ENT specialists or Otolaryngologists concluded here on Saturday with a decision to look for new technology in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the head and neck. A decision was taken to carry out an analysis of the treatment methodology under use in Nepal and neighbouring India and look for new technologies in ear nose andENT Conference Concludes With A Decision To Look For New Technology
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NRCS Planning To Distribute Blood Free Of Cost
Preparations for free distribution of blood have reached the final phase, it is learnt. The government has given the responsibility of collecting and supplying blood to the NRCS since 2023 BS. Currently, the society charges Rs. 675 per pint blood. According to director of central blood transfusion service center Dr Manita Rajkarnikar, the Ministry of Health and Population has been positive towardsNRCS Planning To Distribute Blood Free Of Cost
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FREE HEALTH CAMP IN GULMI
According to General Secretary of Association Urmila Bhusal, services on heart, maternity and gynecology, ENT, pediatrics, teeth, mental health, eye and others diseases have been provided for free. Nephrologist Rishi Kumar Kafle, psychiatrist Mahendra Neupane, cardiologist Diwakar Sharma and Yadav Bhatta, among others are providing services in the three-day-long health camp.Secretary at the NationFREE HEALTH CAMP IN GULMI
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People With HIV/AIDS Facing Difficulties
The HIV patients have demanded that the Hospital should make arrangements to provide ART drug on other days as well. They said the HIV/AIDS patients fail to take medicine regularly for they are short of time and money for reaching the hospital to collect ART medicines from remote places.The Hospital distributes the ART medicines only on Wednesdays.People With HIV/AIDS Facing Difficulties
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World
Musharraf Returns To Pakistan Despite Threats
General Musharraf plans to lead his party in the May general election. Meanwhile, 17 soldiers were k
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Barack Obama In Israel For First Time As President
Barack Obama In Israel For First Time As President
Settlement supporters are a big force in Israel's new coalition government. And correspondents say Israelis are more preoccupied with instability in the wider Middle East region than with breathing new life into the peace process, which broke down in 2010 amid a dispute over continued Israeli settlement construction.(BBC News)
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Delhi Gang Rape Accused Commits Suicide
Delhi Gang Rape Accused Commits Suicide
New Delhi, March.11: In a sensational twist in the gruesome Delhi gang rape-cum-murder case, one of the accused Ram Singh allegedly committed suicide in a high-security cell in Tihar Jail early on Monday morning, raising questions over monitoring of undertrials. Significantly 33-year-old Ram Singh, who has a slight deformity in his right hand after an accident, hanged himself from the grill of his
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Obama Calls For Replacing Sequester With Balanced Approach
Obama Calls For Replacing Sequester With Balanced Approach
The appeal came the day after the president, complying with the law, signed an order bringing arbitrary cuts worth $85 billion into force as well as a report by his Office of Management and Budget (OMB) detailing the cuts to each agency. Obama has called the sweeping cuts, stemming from a 2011 debt ceiling agreement, 'dumb.' The across-the-board cuts were triggered automatically following the fail
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EU Agrees To Cap Bankers' Bonuses
EU Agrees To Cap Bankers' Bonuses
Under the agreement, bonuses will be capped at a year's salary, but can rise to two year's pay if there is explicit approval from shareholders. The UK, which hosts Europe's biggest financial services centre, was opposed to any of caps on bank bonuses.Prime Minister David Cameron said the EU should concentrate on tightening up banks in other ways.'We are absolutely clear that we must be able to imp
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Park Geun-hye Sworn In As South Korea President
Park Geun-hye Sworn In As South Korea President
Ms Park, who defeated liberal rival Moon Jae-in in December's general election, took the oath of office in front of tens of thousands of people. North Korea's recent nuclear test posed a 'challenge to the survival' of the Korean people, she said.Trust-building was needed to tackle the 'extremely serious' security situation.Ms Park, the first woman to lead South Korea, succeeds President Lee Myung-
Musharraf Returns To Pakistan Despite Threats
General Musharraf plans to lead his party in the May general election. Meanwhile, 17 soldiers were kBarack Obama In Israel For First Time As President
Delhi Gang Rape Accused Commits Suicide
Obama Calls For Replacing Sequester With Balanced Approach
EU Agrees To Cap Bankers' Bonuses
Park Geun-hye Sworn In As South Korea President
Business
Banana Cultivation Pays Parbat Youth Well
One Dhak Bahadur Chhetri of Bhangara VDC, in southern part of Parbat district, has set an example th
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Japan Provides Assistance
Japan Provides Assistance
Kathmandu, March 27: The Government of Japan through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has agreed to provide a grant assistance of Rs 907 million to the Government of Nepal for the implementation of the Tribhuvan International Airport Modernization Project. The Exchange of note regarding to enhance the flights safety and airport capacity of TIA by improving reliability, efficiency and
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Drinking Water Project Through Solar Energy System
Drinking Water Project Through Solar Energy System
Rural Solar Drinking Water Project was constructed at Kholagaun VDC-6 at a cost of Rs. 3.61 million including one million rupees of Rural Energy Fund under Nepal Government Alternative Energy Promotion Centre, Rs. 1.7 million of the District Development Committee, Rs. 100,000 of Kholagaun VDC and locals' voluntary labour of Rs. 386,000. Drinking water has been supplied in the village from one kilo
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SAARC Microfinance Seminar Kicks Off
SAARC Microfinance Seminar Kicks Off
Khatiwada said that they have directed the microfinance institutions to carryout necessary works for the upliftment of people of poor class. He clarified that the central bank has given high-priority to easy loan and investment promotion in poverty reduction-oriented programmes.Stating that the government has given high-priority to women empowerment, human development, capital mobilisation and exp
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Chinese Team Arriving March 15 For Road Expansion Work
Chinese Team Arriving March 15 For Road Expansion Work
Kathmandu, March 5: A team of workers from China is arriving here March 15 in connection with expanding the nine-kilometre Kalanki-Koteswor road in Kathmandu. The road section is to be expanded to a 10-lane road and it is being carried out with the grant assistance of the Government of China. An agreement to expand the section of the ring road was signed here on Tuesday between the Department of R
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Petroleum Entrepreneur`s Warn Of Stopping Business Deal With NOC
Petroleum Entrepreneur`s Warn Of Stopping Business Deal With NOC
He said the Association has informed the Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Commerce and Supplies and NOC that it would stop purchasing petroleum products from the NOC with effect from Monday. The Association would completely stop the business deal with the NOC within a few days if our demands were ignored, he added.There are 2,200 petrol pumps operational in the country including 200 in Ka
Banana Cultivation Pays Parbat Youth Well
One Dhak Bahadur Chhetri of Bhangara VDC, in southern part of Parbat district, has set an example thJapan Provides Assistance
Drinking Water Project Through Solar Energy System
SAARC Microfinance Seminar Kicks Off
Chinese Team Arriving March 15 For Road Expansion Work
Petroleum Entrepreneur`s Warn Of Stopping Business Deal With NOC
