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Nepal-China ties unique, says PM
KATHMANDU - Lauding the northern neighbour's contribution in Nepal's economic and social development, Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal said the relations between Nepal and China is unique.
British taskforce to suggest on resumption of military aid
KATHMANDU - Visiting UK Army Chief General Sir David Julian Richards met Defense Minister Bidhya Bhandari at the latter's office in Kathmandu on Tuesday. During the one-hour long meeting, the UK army chief stressed on the need for restructuring the Defense Ministry.
KATHMANDU - The motorbike used to carry out the murder of media entrepreneur Jamim Shah on Sunday has been recovered from Futung VDC, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, on Tuesday morning.
- Unidentified gang abducts govt officer
- 'Security lapse in Shah's murder should be probed'
- China pledges security apparatus worth Rs 20m to Nepal
- Oli accuses senior leaders for delay in constitution drafting
- 'CA term should't be extended'
- Uncanny parallels between Beg’s and Shah’s deaths
- Can’t meet the deadline: CC
- Sri Lanka arrests presidential also-ran Fonseka
- Prez Yadav announces end of House session
- Lawmakers slam govt for lax security
National
Bird sacrifice banned at Manakamana, Kalika temples
The District Livestock Service Office, Gorkha has prohibited sacrificing pigeons, roosters, ducks and other birds at the Manakamana Temple at Manakamana VDC and at the Kalika Temple in Gorkha Municipality in the district.
World
197 people charged with murder over Philippine massacre
A former close ally of Philippine President Gloria Arroyo and 196 other people were on Tuesday charged with murder over an election-linked massacre that left 57 people dead, a prosecutor said.
South-Asia
Avalanches in a mountain pass north of Kabul have killed at least 15 people, injured more than 50 and left hundreds stranded on blocked roads, Afghan officials said Tuesday.
Business
Toyota recalls Prius, other hybrids over brake woes
Toyota Motor Corp said it is recalling nearly half a million of its flagship Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems as it seeks to address criticism over the handling of its worst safety crisis.
Sports
Tendulkar defies with 46th ton but SA complete innings victory
Dale Steyn picked up ten wickets to help South Africa crush India by an innings and six runs in the first Test here in Nagpur on Tuesday.
Int'l Coverage
Nepali worker seeks new trial in lawsuit vs Saipan casino
A Nepali worker has asked for a new trial in her discrimination lawsuit against the owner of Tinian Dynasty Hotel & Casino for her termination in 2006.
Mixed Bag
British broadcaster ITV pleaded guilty to animal cruelty and was fined by an Australian court on Monday after a rat was killed and eaten on the reality TV show "I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here."
Features
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Jamim Shah Murder
Indian underworld don behind Shah’s killing: Police
The Indian underworld gang run by Chhota Rajan could be behind Sunday’s killing of media entrepreneur Jamim Shah, police said, adding that it was zeroing in on the killers and the mastermind behind the killing.
- PM visits Shah's family, pledges 'stringent' action against assailants
- Chhota Rajan aide claims responsibility
- Delhi gangster admits hand in Nepal media tycoon's killing
- PM to discuss Shah’s murder with security officials
- Police detain 18 in connection with Jamim Shah murder
- Media fraternity, parties shocked
- Media entrepreneur Jamim Shah shot dead in Kathmandu
SAG Coverage
SAG: Nepal bags eighth gold in marathon
On the last day of 11th South Asian Games (SAG) being held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nepal claimed its eighth gold medal on Tuesday.
- SAG Women Football: Nepali eves fail to bag gold
- Nepal wins third gold in SAG
- The wait is over, Nepal win two gold medals in SAG
- Women Football: Nepali eves trounce Pakistan; set date with India in title-clash
- Nepal's wait for silver ends; three silvers so far
- Friday's medal tally
- SAG Football: India gives a lesson
Capital
Japanese food aid to Nepal
Japan on Tuesday agreed to extend a grant assistance of Rs. 566.44 million to Nepal for Food Aid.
Editor's Pick
Prachanda bids farewell to final batch of disqualified combatants in Rolpa
With the release of 268 combatants from the Fifth Division cantonment in Dahaban of Rolpa, the discharge process of the disqualified Maoist combatants concluded on Monday.
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Finding balance
There are flaws in the concept paper on state restructuring, but many of the objections to it are wrong headed
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Whose bright idea?
Lighting up the NTC building all night amid crippling load-shedding was mocking
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The pen is mightier
By: Sushma Joshi
I was slouching along the road one day, my face swollen with a root canal treatment, my articles unwritten, when I came upon the ever-inspiring poet Manjul.
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Bridging the gap
It is time to think of creative ways of helping the young build connections with Nepal and the older generation
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'Engage Maoists so that they don’t take up arms'
Christophe Jaffrelot is Research director at The Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), the largest governmental research organisation in France.
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'Extremists want to see peace process derailed'
Interview with CPN-UML General Secretary Ishwor Pokhrel, one of the party’s two representatives (Prime Minister Nepal being the second one) in the Special Committee.
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'Nepal doesn’t have archives of maps to counter Indian territorial claims'
Buddhi Narayan Shrestha, the former Director General of Survey Department, sheds light on various border issues.
Entertainment
Jackson hearing mirrors past for family
The scene was eerily familiar, Katherine Jackson and her family walking grimly into a courtroom, occupying a special family row, demonstrating their love for their beloved son and sibling, Michael.
Video
After traveling to a hospital in the Dominican Republic where Haitian earthquake survivors were receiving care, Angelina Jolie met the country's president, Leonel Fernandez.
Horoscope
Discussion
oh my, Kathmandu has been so unsafe. in the broad daylight, a prominent personality like Jamim Shah,...
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[2010-02-08]
| Currency | Buying | Selling |
| US Dollar(1.00) | 74.45 | 75.05 |
| Euro(1.00) | 101.89 | 102.71 |
| Pound Sterling(1.00) | 116.66 | 117.60 |
[2010-02-06]
| Rs /10 gm | *Differ | |
| Hallmark Gold | 27,435.00 | -265.00 |
| Worked Gold | 27,255.00 | -265.00 |
| Silver | 450.00 | - |
[2010-02-08]
| Weather report of Kathmandu | ||
| Max(°C) | Min(°C) | Rainfall |
| 22.00° | 3.00° | - |
| Summary of stock exchange 2010-02-08 | |
| Total Traded Amount Rs. | 30,477,197.00 |
| Total Traded Shares | 52,141.00 |
| Total Transactions | 956.00 |
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