SOCIETY, Republica Watch
'Mafia' grabbed 1,860 ropani govt land in 6 yrs post-Panchayat
'Mafia' grabbed 1,860 ropani govt land in 6 yrs post-Panchay...
KATHMANDU, April 14: The so-called land mafia, which succeeded in transferring ownership of even public land adjoining the prime minister's official residence, is found to have illegally grabbed over 1,860 ropani within six years after the end of the Panchayat political system in the country.
Apr 14, 2019
ECONOMY
Work for civil infrastructure of Upper Mailung Hydroelectricity Project to begin soon
Work for civil infrastructure of Upper Mailung Hydroelectric...
RASUWA, April 14: The construction of civil infrastructure of the Upper Mailung Hydroelectricity Project is set to begin in a month.
Apr 14, 2019
ECONOMY
Promises of prosperity from Rara Lake last year look elusive
Promises of prosperity from Rara Lake last year look elusive
KATHMANDU, April 14: On Baishak 1 last year, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli had addressed the citizens with a New Year message from Rara Lake in western Nepal.
Apr 14, 2019
SOCIETY
Top leaders, others throng 'Balgyani' Aaditya's bratabandha
Top leaders, others throng 'Balgyani' Aaditya's bratabandha
KATHMANDU, April 14: Nine-year-old Aaditya Dahal, more popularly known as Balgyani Guru Acharya, has become a household name among Hindu worshipers across the country.
Apr 14, 2019
SOCIETY
Govt to build 115 houses in Panchthar under PRP
Govt to build 115 houses in Panchthar under PRP
PANCHTHAR, April 14: A total of 115 families belonging to poor and marginalized communities will be benefited by the government's Public Residential Program (PRP) in Panchthar.
Apr 14, 2019
SOCIETY
Most roads in Rolpa constructed without DPR and IEA report
Most roads in Rolpa constructed without DPR and IEA report
ROLPA, April 14: With the formation of the local governments, road connectivity became the first preference for all.
Apr 14, 2019
Editorial
Way forward for transitional justice
Way forward for transitional justice
Once again concerns are being raised from victims’ community, human rights organizations and even international community regarding the fate of transitional justice process. These concerns are legitimate for the transitional justice bodies—Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commissioners...
Apr 14, 2019
OPINION
Post-summit thoughts
Post-summit thoughts
Before and even after Nepal Investment Summit 2019, there have been debates for and against such investment promotion event. Some claimed this is not the right time to organize the event when investment-friendly environment is still elusive in the country. Others went to the extent of saying that it...
Apr 14, 2019
OPINION
Why Dalits convert
Why Dalits convert
One might argue, quite legitimately, that Manusmriti was written years ago, many things have changed since then and therefore it is pointless to discuss Hindu caste system. I don’t agree with this view because Nepali laws until 1951 and even recently were guided by old Hindu values, norms, customs,...
Apr 14, 2019
OPINION
Reviewing transitional justice
Reviewing transitional justice
After over four years of official truth commissions, their legacy raises several concerns that demand a serious review. Previous mistakes need to be corrected immediately to avoid a further legitimacy crisis in transitional justice mechanisms. The government did not amend legal flaws in the current...
Apr 14, 2019