SOCIETY
Sajha GM Sharma at odds with unpaid ex-staff
Sajha GM Sharma at odds with unpaid ex-staff
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Reinstated Sajha Prakashan General Manager Dolindra Prasad Sharma is now in the crosshairs of ex-staff who are yet to be paid their dues.
Aug 01, 2018
SOCIETY
Abortion less of a 'stigma' for women in Dadeldhura
Abortion less of a 'stigma' for women in Dadeldhura
DADELDHURA, Aug 1: The feeling of shame regarding abortions that existed in the rural parts as early as a few years ago is gradually changing. Those who used to ostracize women for aborting their babies have started encouraging them for safe abortion these days.
Aug 01, 2018
ECONOMY
Homestay flourishing in Namje village
Homestay flourishing in Namje village
DHARAN, Aug1: Homestay business is flourishing in Namje village of Dhankuta district days.
Aug 01, 2018
SOCIETY
Shakya's hotel found to have encroached upon Fewa Lake
Shakya's hotel found to have encroached upon Fewa Lake
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: A probe committee formed to investigate the controversial construction of Hotel Water Front owned by tourism entrepreneur Karna Shakya on the banks of Fewa Lake has found that some portion of the hotel has been constructed on public land.
Aug 01, 2018
POLITICS
Senior BJP leader wants Nepal to adopt "look south" policy
Senior BJP leader wants Nepal to adopt "look south" policy
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: A senior leader of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India has suggested to Nepal to pursue a “Look South” policy in its foreign policy orientation keeping in view the "immense benefit" Nepal can reap from India, India Ocean and beyond.
Aug 01, 2018
ECONOMY
Preparation to up licensing fee draws flak from recruiting firms
Preparation to up licensing fee draws flak from recruiting f...
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: A new provision in the Foreign Employment Bill that envisages doubling the amount of guarantee for granting license to foreign employment agency has drawn flak from foreign employment firms.
Aug 01, 2018
POLITICS
RPP picks members of publicity, finance departments
RPP picks members of publicity, finance departments
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Rastriya Prajatantra Party Chairman Kamal Thapa on Tuesday nominated members of the party's publicity and finance departments.
Aug 01, 2018
My City
Building confidence through self-defense
Building confidence through self-defense
I was relaxed after my term break, but out of the blue, an incident occurred. I had to attend a three-day program. My first presumption compelled me to think that it would be boring, but when I started to participate and attend the classes; I found it to be enthusiastic.
Aug 01, 2018
SOCIETY
Shrinking civic space in Nepal is worrying: US envoy
Shrinking civic space in Nepal is worrying: US envoy
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: US Ambassador to Nepal Alaina B Teplitz has expressed concern over the shrinking civic space in Nepal in recent days.
Aug 01, 2018
SOCIETY
Chinese Embassy marks PLA anniversary
Chinese Embassy marks PLA anniversary
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Kathmandu-based Chinese Embassy marked the 91st anniversary of the establishment of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) by organizing a function on Tuesday. The program was attended by Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Yu Hong,
Aug 01, 2018