SOCIETY
Deaths from wildlife attacks rising
Deaths from wildlife attacks rising
CHITWAN, July 27: The number of people killed in attacks by wild animals has risen of late in Chitwan National Park (CNP) and its surrounding areas. In the last fiscal year 2016/017, a total of 13 people were killed by animals in the park area.
Jul 28, 2017
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Huge financial irregularities in targeted programs
Huge financial irregularities in targeted programs
LAHAN, July 27: The tendency of government agencies and local units leaving the development budget unused till the 11th month of the fiscal year and spending it all in the final month has been found in targeted programs including women empowerment programs.
Jul 28, 2017
ECONOMY
Tax Settlement Commission followed no clear guidelines
Tax Settlement Commission followed no clear guidelines
KATHMANDU, July 27: The Tax Settlement Commission was not adhering to any clear guidelines while negotiating tax receivables of Rs 30.52 billion, and its members were overconfident that they could do whatever they willed because their decisions were immune to investigations and disclosures.
Jul 28, 2017
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
MoE forms panel to probe Sajha capers
MoE forms panel to probe Sajha capers
KATHMANDU, July 27: The Ministry of Education (MoE) has formed a panel to probe irregularities at Sajha Prakashan.
Jul 28, 2017
SOCIETY
With 3 days remaining of PM's deadline, govt agencies expedite road repair
With 3 days remaining of PM's deadline, govt agencies expedi...
KATHMANDU, July 27: The government has claimed that fixing potholes and repairing roads inside the Kathmandu Valley has been expedited following the direction from the prime minister last week.
Jul 28, 2017
SOCIETY
Rauniyar, Poudel bag Education Journalism Award
Rauniyar, Poudel bag Education Journalism Award
KATHMANDU, July 27: The Education Journalism Award is being conferred on Nagarik daily journalist Ruby Rauniyar and editor at edukhabar.com news portal, Shreedhar Poudel, for this year.
Jul 27, 2017
SPORTS
Cricket Australia eyes independent umpire in player dispute
Cricket Australia eyes independent umpire in player dispute
MELBOURNE, July 27: Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland wants an independent umpire appointed to arbitrate in the pay dispute with the players’ union if the long-running impasse isn’t resolved next week.
Jul 27, 2017
POLITICS
Govt constitutes 3-member team to hold talks with Dr KC
Govt constitutes 3-member team to hold talks with Dr KC
KATHMANDU, July 27: Government has formed a 3-member team led by secretary at Ministry of Education Shanta Bahadur Shrestha to hold talks with Dr Govinda KC.
Jul 27, 2017
ECONOMY
No power cuts now onwards, Energy Minister says
No power cuts now onwards, Energy Minister says
KATHMANDU, July 27: Energy Minister Mahendra Bahadur Shahi has said that the people will not have to face load-shedding now onwards.
Jul 27, 2017
SPORTS
Passion for game grew during suspension, says Sharapova
Passion for game grew during suspension, says Sharapova
CALIFORNIA, July 27: Maria Sharapova's love for tennis has only grown stronger during her 15-month doping ban, the five-times grand slam winner has said as she continues her comeback from the suspension.
Jul 27, 2017