SOCIETY
Mahendranagar tense after mentally-ill man ‘framed’ over rape and murder
Mahendranagar tense after mentally-ill man ‘framed’ over rap...
MAHENDRANAGAR, Aug 23: With the locals continuing protest against the police for ‘framing’ a mentally ill person in the rape and murder of Nirmala Panta, Mahendranagar remained tense even on Wednesday.
Aug 23, 2018
POLITICS
All member states confirm their participation
All member states confirm their participation
KATHMANDU, Aug 23: All member states of BIMSTEC have confirmed their participation in the Fourth Summit and the meetings preceding it. According to a press statement issued by MoFA on Wednesday, President Bidya Devi Bhandari will meet leaders of BIMSTEC member states and host a luncheon in their ho...
Aug 23, 2018
ECONOMY
‘Buddhist Circuit’ high on BIMSTEC agenda
‘Buddhist Circuit’ high on BIMSTEC agenda
KATHMANDU, Aug 23: Nepal as the current chair and host of the fourth summit of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) being held next week has decided to push forward the agenda of Buddhist Circuit among the members of the sub-regional body.
Aug 23, 2018
SOCIETY
Investigation finds 4 to 5 km of Sikta canal vulnerable
Investigation finds 4 to 5 km of Sikta canal vulnerable
KATHMANDU, Aug 23: A four to five kilometer stretch of the Sikta Irrigation Project main canal is largely weak and vulnerable to further damage. The parts of the canal constructed with soil refill are more seriously vulnerable than the parts that have been cut into the ground.
Aug 23, 2018
SOCIETY
A schoolgirl writes a painful letter
A schoolgirl writes a painful letter
Unable to tolerate her drunkard father's regular mistreatment and thrashing, her mother left him for a second marriage.
Aug 23, 2018
POLITICS
Three years on, 36 Tikapur accused still at large
Three years on, 36 Tikapur accused still at large
TIKAPUR, Aug 23: Exactly three years ago today, the Tikapur incident claimed the lives of eight security personnel and a toddler. The unfortunate incident happened during the Madhes movement.
Aug 23, 2018
POLITICS
Laws needed for exercise of fundamental rights still in pipeline
Laws needed for exercise of fundamental rights still in pipe...
KATHMANDU, Aug 23: If you are expecting to enjoy all the new fundamental rights enshrined in the constitution soon, you may be getting ahead of events.
Aug 23, 2018
ECONOMY
Report on probe against bidders submitted to PM's Office
Report on probe against bidders submitted to PM's Office
KATHMANDU, Aug 23: National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has submitted its investigation report on procurement of services for reconstruction of Dharahara to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers on Sunday.
Aug 23, 2018
SOCIETY
Millions spent on personal vehicles, nothing on public welfare
Millions spent on personal vehicles, nothing on public welfa...
KATHMANDU, Aug 23: After burdening the people with hefty taxes, the elected representatives have started purchasing expensive vehicles to facilitate themselves.
Aug 23, 2018
SOCIETY
Cancer patients suffer in lack of tomotherapy machine
Cancer patients suffer in lack of tomotherapy machine
KATHMANDU, August 23: Cancer patients visiting Bir Hospital have been hit hard after the hospital failed to buy the new radio therapy machine to treat cancer patients.
Aug 23, 2018