POLITICS
Under fire for nonperformance, KMC bosses out to hike own pay, perks
Under fire for nonperformance, KMC bosses out to hike own pa...
KATHMANDU, July 13: At a time when they are under criticism from various quarters for their failure to do anything substantial, the elected officials of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) have begun efforts to have their salaries and perks increased.
Jul 13, 2018
SOCIETY
Ganesh Thapa in verbal assault on ex-MP over House probe
Ganesh Thapa in verbal assault on ex-MP over House probe
KATHMANDU, July 13: The suspended chief of All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) Ganesh Thapa has verbally abused former lawmaker Ram Hari Khatiwada, alleging that the latter had ruined his career by implicating him in a multi-million rupees scam at ANFA.
Jul 13, 2018
SOCIETY
Govt starts Durbar High School demolition
Govt starts Durbar High School demolition
KATHMANDU, July 13: Three years after the April 2015 earthquakes, the government has started tearing down the quake-damaged historic Durbar High School for the purpose of reconstruction.
Jul 13, 2018
SOCIETY
In a symbolic protest, Dr KC supporters gift Marsi rice to PM Oli
In a symbolic protest, Dr KC supporters gift Marsi rice to P...
KATHMANDU, July 13: The Solidarity for Dr Govinda KC Alliance presented a kilogram of Marsi rice, a native produce of Jumla, to Prime Minister KP Oli at Baluwatar on Thursday, reminding him of a feast at the residence of businessman Durga Prasai on February 18 where Oli and former PM Pushpa Kamal Da...
Jul 13, 2018
SOCIETY
Relatives of women killed by Chhaupadi continue the malpractice
Relatives of women killed by Chhaupadi continue the malpract...
ACHHAM, July 13: Most of the female relatives of the girls and women who lost their lives in Chhaupadi sheds are still supporting the malpractice. Despite losing relatives to confinement in animal sheds during menstruation, female family members of the deceased are giving continuity to the tradition...
Jul 13, 2018
SOCIETY
Three killed, hundreds displaced as rains wreak havoc in Bhaktapur
Three killed, hundreds displaced as rains wreak havoc in Bha...
BHAKTAPUR, July 12: Three people of a family were killed while over 50 families were displaced by inundation caused by torrential rainfall in the district on Wednesday morning.
Jul 12, 2018
SOCIETY
Life trapped by floodwater(Video story)
Life trapped by floodwater(Video story)
Following the torrential rain last night, Bhaktapur area had become waterlogged due to the flooding caused by the swollen Hanumante khola rivulet. Settlements at local area were inundated.
Jul 12, 2018
POLITICS
PM Oli directs Ministries for effective service delivery
PM Oli directs Ministries for effective service delivery
KATHMANDU, July 12: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has directed the Home Ministry to issue the national identity card including integrated details of the citizens.
Jul 12, 2018
POLITICS
Party will respect SC verdict on Phujel case: Chair Dahal
Party will respect SC verdict on Phujel case: Chair Dahal
CHITWAN, July 12: Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) Chairman and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has opined for respecting the verdict of the Supreme Court (SC) on the Phujel incident.
Jul 12, 2018
POLITICS
Presentation of rhinos deepens Nepal-China ties: PM
Presentation of rhinos deepens Nepal-China ties: PM
KATHMAND, July 12: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today handed a couple of rhino named Bhadra (male) and Rupasi (female) to Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Yu Hong amid a programme in the Capital. Nepal gifted the rhinos as per the government's decision made some two years ago. Of the two couples of rhino...
Jul 12, 2018