POLITICS
Mere extension of TRC, CIEDP terms inadequate: Rights groups
Mere extension of TRC, CIEDP terms inadequate: Rights groups
KATHMANDU, Feb 14: The Amnesty International, the International Commission of Jurists and Human Rights Watch have said on Tuesday that one-year extension of the two transitional justice mechanisms — Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission on the Investigation of Enforced Disapp...
Feb 14, 2018
SOCIETY
Snowfall affects life in Dolpa
Snowfall affects life in Dolpa
DOLPA, Feb 14: Continuous snowfall in Dolpa district since Monday morning has severely affected normal life in the district. The locals have been confined to their homes as traveling to even the neighboring settlements has come to a grinding halt.
Feb 14, 2018
SOCIETY
Maha Shivaratri celebrated with fanfare
Maha Shivaratri celebrated with fanfare
KATHMADNU, Feb 13: Hindu devotees across the country celebrated Maha Shivaratri, one of the biggest Hindu festivals, with a lot of fanfare on Tuesday. Over 350,000 devotees throng the Pashupatinath Temple to pay homage to Lord Shiva, according to the temple officials.
Feb 14, 2018
SOCIETY
Extreme negligence by contractors in construction of Postal Highway
Extreme negligence by contractors in construction of Postal...
BARDIYA, Feb 13: With a budget of Rs 790 million, the construction of a 57-kilometer long stretch of the Postal Highway in the district has been expected to provide strong infrastructural backbone for the country. However, the construction has been marred with severe negligence on the part of the co...
Feb 14, 2018
ECONOMY
Lack of pilots to fly new aircraft
Lack of pilots to fly new aircraft
KATHMANDU, Feb 13: Though NAC now has four Harbin Y 12-e aircraft in its fleet, the national flag carrier has only one pilot two command the aircraft.
Feb 14, 2018
ECONOMY
Cash crunch in BFIs affects hydropower projects
Cash crunch in BFIs affects hydropower projects
KATHMANDU, Feb 13: About a dozen under-construction hydropower projects, which were expected to complete within next 12 months, have started suffering fund crunch as bank and financial institutions (BFIs) have stopped releasing committed loans to these projects.
Feb 14, 2018
POLITICS
Singha Durbar in villages still a far-fetched dream
Singha Durbar in villages still a far-fetched dream
JUMLA, Feb 13: After the successful completion of the local elections conducted for the first time in 20 years, the locals were expecting a sea change in governance. However, even after almost a year after the elections, they lament that the new government under a federal setup has failed to impress...
Feb 14, 2018
POLITICS
RJPN revised PR list
RJPN revised PR list
KATHMANDU, Feb 13: Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) has revised its Proportional Representation (PR) list following an instruction by the Election Commission (EC) for the same.
The RJPN has replaced Renu Sharma with Narmaya Dhakal in the list.
Feb 14, 2018
POLITICS
NC makes gross misuse of PR category
NC makes gross misuse of PR category
KATHMANDU, Feb 13: Although the provision of proportional representation (PR) category was introduced in the constitution to ensure the representation of backward and marginalized communities in the parliament, political parties have been found grossly misusing the provision. The parties have repeat...
Feb 14, 2018
SOCIETY
Ambulances replacing helicopters in Khotang
Ambulances replacing helicopters in Khotang
KHOTANG, Feb 13: Despite their poor financial conditions, the locals of Khotehang Rural Municipality in the district had no option but to chart helicopters in case of medical emergencies. However, the district was provided with ambulances a few months ago. This to a great extent has benefited the lo...
Feb 14, 2018