POLITICS
SC refuses stay order in president’s pardon for Dhungel
SC refuses stay order in president’s pardon for Dhungel
Petitioner Tripathi expressed hope that the apex court would review the presidential pardon for Dhugel.
May 30, 2018
POLITICS
President pardons Dhungel, decision condemned
President pardons Dhungel, decision condemned
KATHMANDU, May 30: The government on Tuesday released murder-convict former Maoist leader Balkrishna Dhungel from jail through a presidential pardon on the occasion of the Republic Day.
May 30, 2018
ECONOMY, POLITICS
CMs unhappy with budget
CMs unhappy with budget
Out of the seven chief ministers that Republica approcached for feedback, only four responded.
May 30, 2018
ECONOMY, POLITICS
'Ineffective' diplomatic missions to be shut down
'Ineffective' diplomatic missions to be shut down
KATHMANDU, May 30: Government has announced to pursue a policy to shut down Nepal's diplomatic missions abroad that have remained ineffective in their performance.
May 30, 2018
ECONOMY
Government slashes environment budgets by Rs 5.56 billion
Government slashes environment budgets by Rs 5.56 billion
KATHMANDU, May 30: Forest and environment sector has received budget allocation of Rs 16.58 billion for the upcoming fiscal year 2018/19. Compared to the current fiscal year, the budget for the sector has been reduced by Rs 5.56 billion.
May 30, 2018
ECONOMY
“Budget did not come as per the spirit of federalism" - Trilochan Bhatta, Chief Minister,...
“Budget did not come as per the spirit of federalism" - Tril...
The budget is not in line with the spirit of federalism. It is not up to my expectation as the first budget of the federal government; it's rather similar to previous budgets.
May 30, 2018
ECONOMY
Nepse slips into red again
Nepse slips into red again
KATHMANDU, May 30: After coming under pressure early on Tuesday's trading session, the stock market fluctuated throughout the day. Eventually, the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index closed 9.18 points lower at 1,327.21 points.
May 30, 2018
SOCIETY
Officials 'ask for Rs 1,500 bribe' for citizenship certificate!
Officials 'ask for Rs 1,500 bribe' for citizenship certifica...
SARLAHI, May 30: Officials of the Area Administration Office (AAO), Harion, have been accused of asking for bribes from the service seekers to issue citizenship certificates.
May 30, 2018
SOCIETY
District headquarters loses its charm
District headquarters loses its charm
KHOTANG, May 30: Since the formation of the local government, the government offices have shifted from cities to villages.
May 30, 2018
SOCIETY
Shortage of water due to destruction of source
Shortage of water due to destruction of source
SURKHET, May 30: Kasturi Kumari Rana of Ghoreta, Simta Rural Municipality-2, spends most of her day fetching water. It takes three hours to collect one gagri (vessel) of water.
May 30, 2018