Nepal seeks extension of GSP facility in EU Kathmandu, August 22 Nepal has appealed with the European Union to extend the generalised system of preference facility in exports to the European nations, as a support to the local economy to recover from the devastating earthquakes of last year,... 23 Aug, 2016
5.1 quake rattles Northern California, no damage reported NICE: A magnitude 5.1 earthquake rattled rural Northern California Tuesday with no reports of damage or injuries. The US Geological Survey reported the quake struck at 7:57 p.m. and its epicenter in rural Lake County, about 115 miles east of... Women 10 Aug, 2016
Earthquake survivors still await govt grant Sindhupalchowk, July 23 As the monsoon is at its peak, loss of lives and properties caused by water-induced disasters is creating media headlines. Amid the threat of floods and landslides, earthquake victims of Sindhupalchowk district are... Travel 24 Jul, 2016
ML 5.0 earthquake, several aftershocks recorded in Bajhang UPDATE KATHMANDU: At least 12 aftershocks, minor to light, were recorded in three hours after the local magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit Bajhang district of far-western Nepal on Wednesday afternoon. Rastriya Samachar Samiti reported that the... Travel 29 Jun, 2016
UK cautions Britons against indulging in political activities while in Nepal Kathmandu, May 20 The United Kingdom has urged British nationals not to take part in political activities while in Nepal. “If you’re involved in any political activity in Nepal you may be liable to penalties including deportation and/or a... Travel 21 May, 2016
Gorkha quake caused 4,312 landslides in Nepal: Report NEW DELHI: Almost a year after the devastating 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, a new international report says a staggering 4,312 landslides were triggered by the temblor and aftershocks. It says the major destruction by the landslides was of... Art & Culture 20 May, 2016
Chinese market crucial to revive tourism: Entrepreneurs Kathmandu, May 14 Aggressive promotion and marketing in the Chinese market could help revive the flagging tourism sector, according to entrepreneurs. As the number of outbound Chinese travellers has already exceeded 100 million, the country needs... 15 May, 2016
Donor assistance fills quake survivors with new hope Sindhupalchowk, May 4 Quake survivors, who had been largely disappointed with the government’s dillydallying in the country’s reconstruction drive, have found a reason to be hopeful again as the development partners have started supporting the... 05 May, 2016
BFIs slow in extending home loan schemes to quake victims Kathmandu, April 26 Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) have issued loans worth Rs 14 million as of April 12 to the earthquake victims for rebuilding individual houses under the refinancing facility of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). Under the... 27 Apr, 2016
Women and child trafficking increased after temblor: NHRC Kathmandu, April 25 The National Human Rights Commission issued a national report of two fiscal years saying the massive earthquake of April 25, 2015 had greatly increased the vulnerability to trafficking especially of women and... Horoscopes 26 Apr, 2016
Quake ceremony KATHMANDU: The Pakistani Embassy today organised a candle light vigil on the premises of Dharahara tower in Kathmandu to commemorate the first year after the devastating earthquake. The event was held in memory of the tower’s collapse as well as... Horoscopes 26 Apr, 2016
Nepal has done little to protect itself from next 'big one' KATHMANDU: Last year's massive earthquake in Nepal killed nearly 9,000 people, yet could have been much deadlier. It was spared not by disaster preparedness, but by the calendar. It hit on a Saturday. Most children were out of school, and most... Horoscopes 25 Apr, 2016
