SOCIETY
Locals fear displacement after construction of bridge
Locals fear displacement after construction of bridge
MECHI, Feb 4: The news that a new bridge will be built over the Mechi River has elated a lot of people except for the 27 families of Mechidanda, Kakkadvitta who have been living under the fear of being displaced.
Feb 04, 2018
ECONOMY
Stock market stable, Nepse index rebounds 6 points
Stock market stable, Nepse index rebounds 6 points
KATHMANDU, Feb 4:Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) benchmark index rebounded 5.57 points this week to close at 1,411.52 points on Thursday -- the last trading day of the week.
Feb 04, 2018
POLITICS
India terms three-tier polls a milestone
India terms three-tier polls a milestone
KATHMANDU, Feb 3: Two months after the election of parliamentary and provincial assembly elections, the government of India has congratulated the government and people of Nepal for the successful conduct of the three tiers of elections and termed the achievement an important milestone in the democr...
Feb 04, 2018
POLITICS
Race for provincial assembly speakers begins
Race for provincial assembly speakers begins
KATHMANDU, Feb 4: With all seven provinces likely to fix the date for the election of the speakers of their provincial assemblies by Monday, the race for speakers in all seven provinces has begun and aspirants have expedited lobbying for themselves in their parties.
Feb 04, 2018
SOCIETY
A place where education is possible only in winter
A place where education is possible only in winter
JHAPA, Feb 3: Anil Jogi is an eighth grader. He goes to school only during winter. It's not because he dislikes school but because he cannot manage to attend classes except in the dry season.
“The way to school is difficult. We cannot get through the route any other time except winter. We cannot c...
Feb 04, 2018
SOCIETY
Rural municipality announces 'one home, one job' policy
Rural municipality announces 'one home, one job' policy
PARBAT, Feb 3: A recent announcement by Mahashila Rural Municipality to provide a job to at least one member of each unemployed family has garnered appreciation from the locals.
Feb 04, 2018
SOCIETY
Man held with 3-kg marijuana
Man held with 3-kg marijuana
KATHMANDU, Feb 3: Police on Saturday arrested a 34-year-old man in possession of 3-kilogram marijuana.
Feb 04, 2018
SOCIETY
Udayapur Hospital reeling under medicine shortage
Udayapur Hospital reeling under medicine shortage
UDAYAPUR, Feb 3: The district hospital of Udayapur has been reeling under severe medicine crunch of late. The hospital lacks many of the life saving drugs for common ailments, including the government-provided free medicines for the needy.
Feb 04, 2018
SOCIETY
Mechidanda locals fear displacement after construction of bridge
Mechidanda locals fear displacement after construction of br...
MECHI, Feb 3: The news that a new bridge will be built over the Mechi River has elated a lot of people except for the 27 families of Mechidanda, Kakkadvitta who have been living under the fear of being displaced.
Feb 04, 2018
SOCIETY
People living near Rapti demand protection against floods
People living near Rapti demand protection against floods
DANG, Feb 3: “The floods eroded all our land. My house still stands, but for how long?” asked Rajbaji Chaudhary of Kanchi village, Gadawa Rural Municipality of Dang district.
Feb 04, 2018