SOCIETY, SPECIAL
Dr KC ends fast-unto-death on 22nd day
Dr KC ends fast-unto-death on 22nd day
KATHMANDU, Dec 5: Senior orthopedic surgeon Dr Govinda KC, who has been on a fast-unto-death for the last 22 days, ended his hunger strike on Sunday after the government addressed some of his demands and committed itself to fulfilling the remaining demands in the coming days.
Dec 05, 2016
SPORTS
Next SAG in March 2019
Next SAG in March 2019
KATHMANDU, Dec 5: The upcoming edition of the South Asian Games will be held in Nepal from March 9 -18 in 2019. A meeting of the South Asia Olympic Council (SAOC) held at the Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC) office in Kathmandu on Saturday took such decision.
Dec 05, 2016
Editorial
Tenth and last
Tenth and last
Our concern following the 12-point understanding between government representatives and Dr Govinda KC—who had been on his 10th fast-unto-death for 22 days before he broke his fast on Sunday—is that the depressing past trend of not following through on agreements with Dr KC could be repeated.
Dec 05, 2016
SOCIETY
Life paralyzed in Province 5 districts
Life paralyzed in Province 5 districts
BUTWAL, Dec 5: Life in western and mid-western regions of the country has remained tense for the past five days as protests against the constitution amendment bill introduced to spilt the hill districts from Province 5 continues on Sunday.
Dec 05, 2016
OPINION
All wrong
All wrong
South Africa is a poor transitional justice model for Nepal as 65 percent of its applicants for amnesty were already in jail
Dec 05, 2016
OPINION
Life in borderlands
Life in borderlands
Long accustomed to walking with bowed heads, Madheshis have begun to imitate Bihari swagger
Dec 05, 2016
SOCIETY, SPECIAL
KTM Valley won't face power cut till mid-Jan: NEA
KTM Valley won't face power cut till mid-Jan: NEA
KATHMANDU, Dec 5: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has said that it won't impose power cut in the Kathmandu Valley at least till the end of Poush (mid-January).
Dec 05, 2016
SPORTS
Aaha-Rara Gold Cup from Jan 17
Aaha-Rara Gold Cup from Jan 17
POKHARA, Dec 5: The 15th edition of Aaha-Rara Gold Cup is set to be held from January 17 to 28 in Pokhara. The tournament, that will feature national and international clubs, will be held at Pokhara stadium, organizer Sahara Club informed.
Dec 05, 2016
OPINION
Chaotic city rides
Chaotic city rides
The government should not leave us, even if we are driving at the speed of a bullock cart, at the mercy of supernatural force
Dec 05, 2016
POLITICS
Amendment proposal at behest of India: Oppn MPs
Amendment proposal at behest of India: Oppn MPs
KATHMANDU, Dec 5: Opposition lawmakers have claimed that the government registered the constitution amendment bill in Parliament at the behest of India.
Dec 05, 2016