SOCIETY
Authorities ignore illegal private health institutes
Authorities ignore illegal private health institutes
LAHAN, July 25: There are around 40 private health institutes in Siraha district that are operating illegally. However, as the regulatory body of the government is keeping mum on the issue, their illegal functioning continues unhindered.
Jul 25, 2018
POLITICS
NC’s Valley chapters stage anti-govt protest
NC’s Valley chapters stage anti-govt protest
KATHMANDU, July 25: All three district chapters of Nepali Congress (NC) in Kathmandu Valley -- Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur -- jointly took to the streets on Tuesday to protest against ‘authoritarian moves’ of the government.
Jul 25, 2018
SOCIETY
‘Operating tippers at night riskier’
‘Operating tippers at night riskier’
BHAKTAPUR, July 25: Various stakeholders have asked the public to be more cautious while walking or traveling at night to protect themselves from getting bumped by high-speed tippers.
Jul 25, 2018
SOCIETY
OPD services at hospitals not shut down but limited
OPD services at hospitals not shut down but limited
KATHMANDU, July 25: The Out Patient Department (OPD) services at hospitals were not shut down but were partially affected Tuesday as doctors and health workers are in protest supporting the agitation staged by Dr Govinda KC.
Jul 25, 2018
POLITICS
Law minister quits over controversial comments
Law minister quits over controversial comments
KATHMANDU, July 25: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Sher Bahadur Tamang has stepped down from the post on Tuesday following public outcry over his controversial remarks on Nepali female students pursuing medical studies in Bangladesh. Tamang was overcome with emotions while annou...
Jul 25, 2018
SOCIETY
Main canal of Sikta Irrigation Project breaks down again
Main canal of Sikta Irrigation Project breaks down again
NEPALGUNJ, July 25: The main canal of the multi-billion rupees Sikta Irrigation Project has broken down again on Monday night. The project, which is one of the high priority projects of the government, broke down while undergoing quality check.
Jul 25, 2018
SOCIETY
Tiger terror continues in villages of Sankhuwasabha
Tiger terror continues in villages of Sankhuwasabha
SANKHUWASABHA, July 25: Locals of Silonchong Rural Municipality-3 of Sankhuwasabha district have been facing threats from tigers since months. Tigers have been entering Yachamkha and Lakuwa villages of the rural municipality to prey on goats and pigs.
Jul 25, 2018
SOCIETY
Researchers underscore need of access to energy in slums, remote areas
Researchers underscore need of access to energy in slums, re...
KATHMANDU, July 25: A team of international researchers have underscored the need of providing access to quality energy to people from disadvantaged groups and remote areas to improve their livelihood.
Jul 25, 2018
SOCIETY
31% of women deliver babies before reaching 20 years
31% of women deliver babies before reaching 20 years
LAMJUNG, July 25: Despite conducting enough awareness programs, around 31% of the women who come for delivery in Lamjung District Community Hospital (LDCH) are below 20 years of age.
Jul 25, 2018
SOCIETY
Child marriage contributes to increasing divorce rates
Child marriage contributes to increasing divorce rates
ROLPA, July 25: In the past, marriage used to be a sacred bond for lifetime. But these days, this seems nothing more than a myth for the youths of Rolpa. This has been proved by the unexpectedly high number of divorce cases in the district.
Jul 25, 2018