SOCIETY
Faith in miracles results in loss of life
Faith in miracles results in loss of life
DANG, Nov 9: When Hira Mani (name changed), a local of Satabariya in Dang district, suffered a knee injury from a fall about a year ago, he was rushed to hospital in Nepalgunj. However, the injury did not heal and became aggravated instead.
Nov 09, 2016
SOCIETY
Husband who burnt wife alive refuses to divorce her
Husband who burnt wife alive refuses to divorce her
BANKE, Nov 9: “She lives in my heart. I am going to marry her.” A coy Rihana Seikh Dhapali smiled sweetly when Aman Sekh Dhapali uttered those lines. Aman was shy as well, though he was quite firm in his commitment. Rihana, who grabbed headlines in 2014 after her husband tired to burn her alive, and...
Nov 09, 2016
POLITICS
SC gives Karki 7 days to appear in court for obstruction
SC gives Karki 7 days to appear in court for obstruction
KATHMANDU, Nov 9: In yet another blow to Lokman Singh Karki, suspended head of the CIAA, the Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday ordered him to appear before the court in person within seven days and furnish clarification in writing for obstructing the court from serving notice on him.
Nov 09, 2016
POLITICS
Nepali envoys to China, India vow to strengthen economic ties
Nepali envoys to China, India vow to strengthen economic tie...
KATHMANDU, Nov 9: Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) held an interaction on Tuesday with newly appointed ambassador to India and China Deep Kumar Upadhyay and Leela Mani Poudyal, respectively.
Nov 09, 2016
ECONOMY
Kulekhani water level lowest in three years
Kulekhani water level lowest in three years
KATHMANDU, Nov 9: Water level in the Kulekhani Reservoir, which feeds two hydropower plants, has reached only 1522.55 meters this year -- the lowest point in three years.
This means that only lifeline for stabilizing power supply can generate less electricity this year compared to last year.
Nov 09, 2016
ECONOMY
Sebon introducing ASBA from mid-January
Sebon introducing ASBA from mid-January
KATHMANDU, Nov 9: Securities Board of Nepal (Sebon) is implementing Applications Supported by Blocked Amount (ASBA) system on a voluntary basis from mid-January next year i.e. Magh 1.
Nov 09, 2016
Editorial
Playing with dragon
Playing with dragon
Throughout its history, Nepal has always been cautious when it comes to dealing with both its neighbors—India and China.
Nov 09, 2016
POLITICS
Nepali Americans upbeat about voting in presidential race
Nepali Americans upbeat about voting in presidential race
TIMES SQUARE, Nov 9: As Americans get ready to elect their 45th president, Nepali Americans, a relatively new community in this country, were upbeat about voting under this unique electoral system.
Nov 09, 2016
OPINION
Impeachment and impunity
Impeachment and impunity
Impeachment of CIAA chief would be an important symbolic step, but it must not be used to hide or side-step widespread systemic impunity in Nepal’s body politic
Nov 09, 2016
POLITICS
Police arrest 169 protesting former Maoist combatants
Police arrest 169 protesting former Maoist combatants
KATHMANDU, Nov 9: Nepal Police on Tuesday morning arrested former Maoist combatants who had been picketing the CPN (Maoist Center) party head office, Parisdanda since Monday demanding 'justice' for their contributions during the People's War.
Nov 09, 2016