POLITICS
India shifts stance, drops amendment call
India shifts stance, drops amendment call
KATHMANDU, Feb 3: In a major shift in its position, India has advised Nepal’s Madhes-based parties to settle the issue of constitutional amendment internally through negotiations with major political parties.
Feb 03, 2018
SOCIETY
SC moved to protect commoners' rights during VIP visits
SC moved to protect commoners' rights during VIP visits
KATHMANDU, Feb 2: Seeking an order to government authorities not to infringe on the rights of the commoners during visits by very important persons (VIPs), a writ petition was filed at the Supreme Court (SC) on Friday.
Feb 03, 2018
SOCIETY
5 NA personnel injured in grenade blast
5 NA personnel injured in grenade blast
KATHMANDU, Feb 2: Five Nepal Army personnel were injured on Friday after a hand grenade exploded at Maharajgunj-based Bhairavnath Battalion during a military training. One of the injured has been reported critical. The injured included three females and two males.
Feb 03, 2018
SOCIETY
Govt's Public Residency Program now in Bhojpur
Govt's Public Residency Program now in Bhojpur
BHOJPUR, Feb 2: With the objective of benefiting the poor, underprivileged, marginalized and homeless people, the government has announced to build 50 houses in Bhojpur district under the Public Residency Program (PRP).
Feb 03, 2018
ECONOMY
Super Gas fire victims' families get financial help
Super Gas fire victims' families get financial help
BIRGUNJ, Feb 2: The family members of those killed in the massive fire at Super Gas Industry at Sukchaina, Birgunj-18, in December last yer have received financial help from various stakeholders of late.
Feb 03, 2018
SOCIETY
School children to get fortified rice meal
School children to get fortified rice meal
KATHMANDU, Feb 2: Children from food insecure areas of mid and far-western Nepal will now receive a meal of fortified rice, pulses and fortified vegetable oil under the Schools Meal Programme (SMP).
Feb 03, 2018
SOCIETY
Amargadhi Municipality operating without chief executive for seven months
Amargadhi Municipality operating without chief executive for...
DADELDHURA, Feb 2: Seven months are about to complete since the beginning of the current fiscal year, but Amargadhi Municipality which is considered the oldest municipality of Dadeldhura district has been operating without a chief executive.
Feb 03, 2018
ECONOMY
Budget issued for province assembly secretariats, ministries, governor offices
Budget issued for province assembly secretariats, ministries...
KATHMANDU, Feb 2: The Ministry of Finance released Rs 3.29 billion for the recurrent expenditures of the provincial assembly secretariats, provincial ministries and the offices of the provincial governors Thursday.
Feb 03, 2018
SOCIETY
Govt told to store sufficient food for natural disasters
Govt told to store sufficient food for natural disasters
KATHMANDU, Feb 2: The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday directed the government to store enough food for the needy people keeping in mind the natural disasters hitting the country every year.
Feb 03, 2018
POLITICS
Govt starts distributing badges to 1,124 ex-CA members
Govt starts distributing badges to 1,124 ex-CA members
KATHMANDU, Feb 2: The parliament secretariat has started distributing 'special' badges to 1124 former Constituent Assembly (CA) members for their contribution in drafting the constitution.
Feb 03, 2018