POLITICS
US says Nepal Investment Summit is premature
US says Nepal Investment Summit is premature
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: As the government plans to host Investment Summit next month to attract foreign direct investment in Nepal, the US – one of the major potential source countries for FDI – has said that “real, bold and tangible reforms both at laws and practice” are necessary to instill confidence a...
Feb 02, 2019
POLITICS
Transitional justice is our internal affair: Govt tells diplomats
Transitional justice is our internal affair: Govt tells dipl...
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: While terming transitional justice an “internal matter,” Nepal has said that it remains committed to addressing the remaining components of transitional justice in the best interest of the country and people.
Feb 02, 2019
POLITICS
I stand by my statement on Venezuelan crisis: Dahal
I stand by my statement on Venezuelan crisis: Dahal
KATHMANDU, Feb 2: Refuting suggestions by a section of the media that he was misled by his aides into issuing the controversial January 25 statement on the Venezuelan crisis, Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Friday said he stands by the statement.
Feb 02, 2019
SOCIETY
Lamas of Humla celebrate ‘Mane’ festival with gusto
Lamas of Humla celebrate ‘Mane’ festival with gusto
HUMLA, Feb 2: This typical festival in the mountainous district of Humla is all about worshiping deity, playing drums, dancing, singing, feasting and merrymaking. It is also about wearing unique outfits, decorations and processions. ‘Mane’, the winter festival of the Lama community of Burause villag...
Feb 02, 2019
POLITICS, SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Dr KC ends fast after 24 days, accuses Oli of dishonesty
Dr KC ends fast after 24 days, accuses Oli of dishonesty
KATHMANDU, Feb 2: Following appeals from various professionals, civil society leaders and politicians including former president Dr Ram Baran Yadav to save his life, Dr Govinda KC ended his fast-unto-death on Friday evening.
Feb 02, 2019
SOCIETY
Cheating cabbies paid Rs 20m in fines in six months
Cheating cabbies paid Rs 20m in fines in six months
KATHMANDU, Feb 2: With a sharp rise in the trend of taxi drivers ripping off passengers through various methods, the Metropolitan Traffic Police Division (MTPD) has stepped up efforts to take action against unscrupulous taxi drivers.
Feb 02, 2019
SOCIETY
Rampant illegal excavations deface Sunkoshi River
Rampant illegal excavations deface Sunkoshi River
SINDHULI, Feb 2: Despite numerous complaints by locals against the ongoing rampant mining of sand and stones from the Sunkoshi River in the district, the authorities have taken no action.
Feb 02, 2019
SOCIETY
Two killed when excavator without number plate hits motorcycle
Two killed when excavator without number plate hits motorcyc...
SIRAHA, Feb 2: Two persons died when a JCB excavator without a number plate crashed into a motorcycle coming from the opposite direction in Siraha on Thursday evening.
Feb 02, 2019
SOCIETY
Reconstruction in northern Gorkha halted for a week
Reconstruction in northern Gorkha halted for a week
GORKHA, Feb 2: Reconstruction works in northern Gorkha have been halted for a week due to a heavy snowfall. The snow that fell a week ago has not melt.
Feb 02, 2019
SOCIETY
CDO's driver taken into custody for investigation
CDO's driver taken into custody for investigation
BARA, Feb 2: The District Police Office (DPO), Bara, has taken Jagat Narayan Raut Kurmi, a driver of the District Administration Office (DAO), into custody for investigations into a road accident on January 26 in which a Superintendent of Police (SP) was killed and a chief district officer (CDO) was...
Feb 02, 2019