SOCIETY
Ilam’s polytechnic institute comes into operation
Ilam’s polytechnic institute comes into operation
ILAM, Nov 2: Technical education was always one of the greatest demands of Ilam residents. Lack of employment after the completion of formal education had inspired them to demand for the establishment of institutions that provide skill oriented education.
Nov 02, 2017
SOCIETY
Two Indian nationals arrested with pistol, bullets
Two Indian nationals arrested with pistol, bullets
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: Police arrested two Indian nationals on the charge of possessing an automatic pistol, four magazines and 51 rounds of bullets from the capital on Wednesday evening.
Nov 02, 2017
ELECTION
NC eyes victory in communist-dominated Bhojpur
NC eyes victory in communist-dominated Bhojpur
BHOJPUR, Nov 2: Bhojpur district has historically been a fort of the country’s communist parties. While the left alliance gears up to defend their traditional stronghold, the democratic alliance led by the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) is determined to lead a successful assault in the upcoming elector...
Nov 02, 2017
ELECTION
Most of the top leaders face low-profile rivals in upcoming polls
Most of the top leaders face low-profile rivals in upcoming...
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: Although the political parties have been struggling to finalize the list of candidates for the second phase of parliamentary and provincial polls on December 7, major political parties have almost finalized the constituencies of their top leadership a day before the date of nominat...
Nov 02, 2017
POLITICS
CIAA begins probe into NOC land deal
CIAA begins probe into NOC land deal
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has started field study regarding the issue of irregularities in buying land plots for setting up fuel storage facilities by Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) in four districts.
Nov 02, 2017
ECONOMY
11th hour SC order means loss of millions, voter education hampered
11th hour SC order means loss of millions, voter education h...
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: The eleventh-hour order issued by the Supreme Court to arrange two separate ballot papers has caused a loss of millions to state coffers, jeopardized the nationwide voter education program and complicated other poll preparations.
Nov 02, 2017
SOCIETY
Three die in Tanahun motorcycle accident
Three die in Tanahun motorcycle accident
Tanahun, Nov 2: Three persons have been killed when a motorcycle hit pedestrian on Prithivi highway at Abukhaireni-2 Tanahun.
A motorcycle numbered Ba 83-Pa-5975, which is going to Pokhara from Kathmandu, has been accidental on Wednesday night .
Nov 02, 2017
ELECTION
Nominations for second phase poll under FPTP today
Nominations for second phase poll under FPTP today
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: The electoral process of the second phase polls for federal parliament and provincial assembly is beginning on Thursday, with the Election Commission (EC) calling for nomination of candidates under the First Past the Post (FPTP) electoral system.
Nov 02, 2017
ELECTION
Left alliance making efforts to resolve issues among its cadres
Left alliance making efforts to resolve issues among its cad...
KHOTANG, Nov 2: The recently forged electoral alliance between CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Center) has elated a lot of leaders in Khotang but some cadres in both sides are still holding grudges. Some of those unimpressed by the decision say that it is really hard for them to cast votes for the party whi...
Nov 02, 2017
POLITICS
Writ petition filed at SC against Education Act
Writ petition filed at SC against Education Act
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: A case was filed at the Supreme Court on Wednesday demanding that the ninth amendment to the Education Act be scrapped.
Nov 02, 2017