SOCIETY
Locals elated after receiving citizenship at their doorsteps
Locals elated after receiving citizenship at their doorsteps
SYANGJA, Sept 25: Locals in remote areas of Syangja are elated after receiving citizenship at their doorsteps. The naïve villagers had long remained without citizenship because they were unaware about the importance of the document.
Sep 25, 2018
SOCIETY
'Fulfilling SDG pledge on people with disabilities still a big challenge'
'Fulfilling SDG pledge on people with disabilities still a b...
KATHMANDU, Sept 25: As countries around the world mark the third anniversary of the adoption of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on Tuesday, there are concerns if the pledges related to people with disabilities, mainly those living in developing countries, could be met in view of multiple challe...
Sep 25, 2018
ECONOMY
In Dang, Double taxation continues unabated
In Dang, Double taxation continues unabated
DANG, Sept 25: In a recent village council meeting, Gadawa Rural Municipality of Dang decided to impose tax on the export of sand and stones. As mining entrepreneurs already pay tax to the District Coordination Committee for the business, the rural municipality's decision is going to force them to...
Sep 25, 2018
SOCIETY
Dramatic surge in number of men seeking divorce in Rupandehi
Dramatic surge in number of men seeking divorce in Rupandehi
BHAIRAHAWA, Sept 25: In the past women used to initiate for divorce more than men did. However, with the new law in practice, a number of men seeking divorce have increased suddenly. Against the average 40 to 45 divorce appeals filed per month in the past, this month the volume of such appeals reac...
Sep 25, 2018
SPORTS
Factbox - Best FIFA Men's Player 2018 Luka Modric
Factbox - Best FIFA Men's Player 2018 Luka Modric
LONDON, Sept 25: The following is a factbox on Croatia and Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric, who won the Best FIFA Men’s Player award for 2018 on Monday.
Sep 25, 2018
SOCIETY
What went wrong in Nirmala probe?
What went wrong in Nirmala probe?
KATHMANDU, Sept 25: A series of mistakes that police made in the first few hours of Nirmala Panta’s death and in the days that followed not only denied law enforcers ‘a golden chance’ to nab the culprit(s) but also gave way to public frustration and anger, according to officials involved in a cross-...
Sep 25, 2018
SPORTS
Modric, Marta win Best FIFA player 2018 awards
Modric, Marta win Best FIFA player 2018 awards
LONDON, Sept 25: Real Madrid’s Croatia midfielder Luka Modric was named Best FIFA Men’s Player of the Year for 2018, while Orlando Pride’s Brazil forward Marta won the women’s award at a ceremony on Monday.
Sep 25, 2018
SOCIETY
Ticket booking opens in advance for Dashain holidays
Ticket booking opens in advance for Dashain holidays
KATHMANDU, Sept 25: Bus ticket booking has opened from today in advance for the convenience of passengers going home for the Dashain holidays.
Sep 25, 2018
POLITICS
Modi may visit Nepal again this year
Modi may visit Nepal again this year
KATHMANDU, Sept 25: Amid concerns that the relations between Nepal and India had seen a hiccup again after the decision of Kathmandu not to participate in the BIMSTEC military drill earlier this month, it has been learnt that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi could visit Nepal by November-end.
Sep 25, 2018
SOCIETY
Dad calls for stern action after acid attack victim dies
Dad calls for stern action after acid attack victim dies
KATHMANDU, Sept 25: Following the death of one of the acid attack victims of Rautahat on Sunday, the family members of the victims have demanded strong action against the perpetrator. They have also expressed dissatisfaction toward the lack of support from the government.
Sep 25, 2018