SOCIETY
Siraha declared ODF zone despite many houses lacking toilets
Siraha declared ODF zone despite many houses lacking toilets
Rs 5 million spent in lavish program when target groups struggle with debt
Mar 24, 2018
POLITICS
Govt gears up preparations for Oli’s India visit
Govt gears up preparations for Oli’s India visit
KATHMANDU, March 24: The government has expedited homework to finalize agenda to be discussed during Prime Minister KP Oli’s official visit to India scheduled for the first week of April.
Sources said Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affair...
Mar 24, 2018
POLITICS
Govt skips consultation meet called by EU poll mission
Govt skips consultation meet called by EU poll mission
KATHMANDU, Mar 23: In a clear indication of souring relations between the government and the European Union (EU) mission in Nepal, government officials including those from the Election Commission (EC) have boycotted a stakeholders' consultation meeting organized by the EU Poll Observation Mission i...
Mar 24, 2018
SOCIETY
Rs 5 million spent in lavish program when target groups struggle with debt
Rs 5 million spent in lavish program when target groups stru...
SIRAHA, March 23: Three months ago, Rebati Saday of Lahan-1 used her ring as collateral to obtain loan from her landlord for constructing toilet in front of her dilapidated hut. Unfortunately, she had to stall the construction of her toilet in lack of adequate money. She wandered from place to place...
Mar 24, 2018
POLITICS
Pakistan embassy marks 78th National Day
Pakistan embassy marks 78th National Day
KATHMANDU, March 23: The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu on Friday organized a flag hoisting ceremony, marking the eve of the 78th National Day of Pakistan.
Mar 24, 2018
SOCIETY
Three killed in Sindhupalchowk bus accident
Three killed in Sindhupalchowk bus accident
SINDHUPALCHWOK, March 23: Three people were killed while 16 others sustained injuries when a bus met with an accident at Charghare in Melamchi Municipality in Sindhupalchowk district on Friday afternoon.
Mar 24, 2018
SOCIETY
8 injured in Lahan IED explosion
8 injured in Lahan IED explosion
LAHAN, March 23: Eight persons were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) exploded targeting a jewelry shop at Lahan-6 on Friday.
Mar 24, 2018
SOCIETY
Improving roads and trails can improve food security: WFP
Improving roads and trails can improve food security: WFP
KATHMANDU, March 23: A report published by the World Food Programme (WFP) has shown that improving roads and trails in mountainous regions of Nepal can improve food security and nutrition for the rural communities of remote areas.
Mar 24, 2018
POLITICS
Deuba blamed for NC's poor performance
Deuba blamed for NC's poor performance
KATHMANDU, March 23: Nepali Congress (NC) senior leaders have come down heavily on the party leadership for the party's poor performance in the elections, blaming this on groupism in the party, some controversial decisions and a failure to give full shape to the party committees.
Mar 24, 2018
POLITICS
CM urges center to bring needed laws without delay
CM urges center to bring needed laws without delay
DHANGADHI, March 23: Chief Minister of Province 7 Trilochan Bhatta said that the provincial government has not been able to work in a full-fledged manner due to delay on the part of the federal government to delegate executive powers to the provincial governments.
Mar 24, 2018