Jul 02, 2018

POLITICS

Protest ban in Valley raises fears of ‘controlled democracy’

Protest ban in Valley raises fears of ‘controlled democracy’

KATHMANDU, July 1: The government’s crackdown on demonstrators at Maitighar Mandala, a roundabout popular for demonstrations given its proximity to Singha Durbar, the government seat, after it was declared a ‘no protest zone’, has sparked fresh criticisms of the KP Oli-led government for ‘curtailing...

KATHMANDU, July 1: The government’s crackdown on demonstrators at Maitighar Mandala, a roundabout popular for demonstrations given its proximity to Singha Durbar, the government seat, after it was declared a ‘no protest zone’, has sparked fresh criticisms of the KP Oli-led government for ‘curtailing...

Jul 02, 2018

Jul 02, 2018

SOCIETY

Activists question legality of protest ban in Valley

Activists question legality of protest ban in Valley

KATHMANDU, July 1: Solidarity for Dr GKC Alliance has questioned the legal basis of the government’s decision to ban civil protests in the Kathmandu Valley.

KATHMANDU, July 1: Solidarity for Dr GKC Alliance has questioned the legal basis of the government’s decision to ban civil protests in the Kathmandu Valley.

Jul 02, 2018

Jul 02, 2018

SOCIETY

Birendranagar Municipality launches 'one home, one woman employment' campaign

Birendranagar Municipality launches 'one home, one woman emp...

SURKHET, July 2: As part of the 'Prosperous Birendranagar: One home, one woman employment' program, depending on the type of their jobs, women can get 50% loan without interest and 50% grant. For the first year of the program, the municipality has sanctioned a budget of Rs 18 million.

SURKHET, July 2: As part of the 'Prosperous Birendranagar: One home, one woman employment' program, depending on the type of their jobs, women can get 50% loan without interest and 50% grant. For the first year of the program, the municipality has sanctioned a budget of Rs 18 million.

Jul 02, 2018

Jul 02, 2018

SOCIETY

Pokhara prepares for Birds Festival

Pokhara prepares for Birds Festival

POKHARA, July 2: Pokhara is organizing its first ever 'Birds Festival' with an objective to conserve birds around Pokhara and promote bird tourism. The festival would start from Tuesday and last until Thursday, according to its organizers.

POKHARA, July 2: Pokhara is organizing its first ever 'Birds Festival' with an objective to conserve birds around Pokhara and promote bird tourism. The festival would start from Tuesday and last until Thursday, according to its organizers.

Jul 02, 2018

Jul 02, 2018

SOCIETY

Quake victims forced to build two houses

Quake victims forced to build two houses

KHOTANG, July 2: Shanta Bhujel, a quake victim of Lichkiramche, Khotehang Rural Municipality-9, constructed a house by seeking a loan of Rs 700,000. But it became a real trouble for her after the engineers from the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) asked her to build another house, arguing tha...

KHOTANG, July 2: Shanta Bhujel, a quake victim of Lichkiramche, Khotehang Rural Municipality-9, constructed a house by seeking a loan of Rs 700,000. But it became a real trouble for her after the engineers from the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) asked her to build another house, arguing tha...

Jul 02, 2018

Jul 02, 2018

SOCIETY

Advocates accuse judges of taking bribes

Advocates accuse judges of taking bribes

RAJBIRAJ, July 2: Lawyers in Janakpur have boycotted the bench for the fifth consecutive day accusing High Court judges of involving in bribery while dealing with the cases. Except writ petitions, the advocates did not participate in any of the hearings.

RAJBIRAJ, July 2: Lawyers in Janakpur have boycotted the bench for the fifth consecutive day accusing High Court judges of involving in bribery while dealing with the cases. Except writ petitions, the advocates did not participate in any of the hearings.

Jul 02, 2018

Jul 02, 2018

SOCIETY

'Valley underground wiring to take time'

'Valley underground wiring to take time'

KATHMANDU, July 2: The city denizens are likely to see a change as the authorities are planning to lay underground wire system after a detailed study. The city is seeking Rs 5.5 billion loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to make this project happen.

KATHMANDU, July 2: The city denizens are likely to see a change as the authorities are planning to lay underground wire system after a detailed study. The city is seeking Rs 5.5 billion loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to make this project happen.

Jul 02, 2018

Jul 02, 2018

SOCIETY

Row over authority to manage resources at local level

Row over authority to manage resources at local level

DANG, July 1: Last year Babai Rural Municipality of Dang confronted the District Coordinating Committee (DCC), over the handling of some contracts that were related to resources within the area of the municipality.

DANG, July 1: Last year Babai Rural Municipality of Dang confronted the District Coordinating Committee (DCC), over the handling of some contracts that were related to resources within the area of the municipality.

Jul 02, 2018

Jul 02, 2018

SPORTS

Croatia win penalty shootout to reach quarter-finals

Croatia win penalty shootout to reach quarter-finals

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 2: Croatia beat Denmark 3-2 in a penalty shootout to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Sunday after the round of 16 clash finished deadlocked at 1-1 after 90 minutes and extra time at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 2: Croatia beat Denmark 3-2 in a penalty shootout to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Sunday after the round of 16 clash finished deadlocked at 1-1 after 90 minutes and extra time at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.

Jul 02, 2018

Jul 02, 2018

Editorial

What’s the intention?

What’s the intention?

Fundamental rights at stake

Fundamental rights at stake

Jul 02, 2018