SOCIETY
309 infected with swine flu in Chitwan: DPHO confirms
309 infected with swine flu in Chitwan: DPHO confirms
CHITWAN, September 1: A total of 309 patients have tested positive for swine flu in Chitwan, the District Public Health Office (DPHO) said. Incidences of people contracting the disease were reported in the past three months, health workers said.
Sep 01, 2017
POLITICS
Constitution's full–fledged implementation after provincial and parliamentary elections: P...
Constitution's full–fledged implementation after provincial...
BHIMDATTANAGAR, September 1: Prime Minister and Nepali Congress' President, Sher Bahadur Deuba, has said the constitution implementation is taking its course and that it would be completed with the conclusion of the elections of the provincial assemblies and the Parliament.
Sep 01, 2017
The Week
Good Reads
Good Reads
Mara’s senior year is proving to be a lot less exciting than she’d hoped, until the day Katelyn Ogden explodes during third period. Katelyn is the first, but she won’t be the last senior to explode without warning or explanation. The body count grows and the search is on for a reason, while the stud...
Sep 01, 2017
POLITICS
Agitation will continue until Madhesi agendas are addressed: Chairman Yadav
Agitation will continue until Madhesi agendas are addressed:...
MAHOTTARI, September 1: Federal Socialist Forum Nepal's Chairman, Upendra Yadav, has said Madhesi agitation would continue until the demands of Madhes are addressed.
Sep 01, 2017
The Week
A world of harmony
A world of harmony
Mahangu, Pardeshi and Maiti have been the victims of human wildlife conflict, yet they strongly believe in coexistence with nature. All of them are aware that they have taken up the land where these animals resided once upon a time.
Sep 01, 2017
ECONOMY
Apple grading machine left to rot in Jumla
Apple grading machine left to rot in Jumla
JUMLA, September 1: Apple grading machine, which was introduced in the district seven years ago, has not been brought to use yet.
Sep 01, 2017
SOCIETY
Farmers disappointed after floods ruin crops
Farmers disappointed after floods ruin crops
INARUWA, September 1: Dev Narayan Yadav of Koshi rural municipality-6, Sripujabdi in Sunsari had cultivated pointed gourds in 25 kattha of land. But, the flood that took place on last August 11 had dashed his hope to make money from the vegetable farming.
Sep 01, 2017
POLITICS
EC bars ministers from using choppers
EC bars ministers from using choppers
KATHMANDU, September 1: The Election Commission (EC) has barred the ministers and public position holders from using state-owned helicopters in government businesses during the elections and asked them to seek prior consent of the election body even when they have to use private helicopters.
Sep 01, 2017
POLITICS, SPECIAL
NOC chief sues Nagarik for defamation, seeks Rs 800m damages
NOC chief sues Nagarik for defamation, seeks Rs 800m damages
KATHMANDU, September 1: Unsettled by Nepal Republic Media’s crusade against rampant corruption, Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) Managing Director Gopal Khadka has filed a defamation case against Nagarik Daily, claiming Rs 800 million in damages.
Sep 01, 2017
SOCIETY
Unable to use school toilets, students practice open defecation
Unable to use school toilets, students practice open defecat...
BAJHANG, Aug 31: More than 500 students of Durga Higher Secondary School, Sainpasela, Bajhang are compelled to practice open defecation after three toilets in the school could not be brought into use.
Sep 01, 2017