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VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX

Valley Pollution Levels

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The graph above is based on the pollutant of fine particulate matter, PM2.5 (PM less than 2.5 microns) of Kathmandu Valley in a day.
Jul 22, 2017
SOCIETY

Govt adding insult to our injury: Saptari flood victims

Govt adding insult to our injury: Saptari flood victims
SAPTARI (TILATHI), July 21:Even as the Khando River displaces the locals of southern Saptari district every year, the lack of a genuine concern from the government has made the situation even more unbearable for the victims, they complained.
Jul 22, 2017
SOCIETY

1,200 ex-Kamaiyas still await rehabilitation

1,200 ex-Kamaiyas still await rehabilitation
DHANGADHI, July 21: When most of the children of his age would go to school, Tej Ram Tharu worked at somebody else’s home as a Kamaiya (bonded laborer). At age 27, he became a free man when the government declared all Kamaiyas free. At that time, he had dreamt of starting a new life and having a hou...
Jul 22, 2017
POLITICS

NC to hold poll rallies in Province 2 districts

NC to hold poll rallies in Province 2 districts
KATHMANDU, July 21:In view of the upcoming local polls, ruling Nepali Congress (NC) has decided to hold election rallies in the headquarters of all eight districts of Province 2.
Jul 22, 2017
ECONOMY

Take phone, Internet to remaining 15 rural municipalities: P...

Take phone, Internet to remaining 15 rural municipalities: Panel
KATHMANDU, July 21: A parliamentary panel has directed the government authorities concerned to make telephone and Internet services accessible in 15 rural municipalities in the country that are yet to be connected with telecom services.
Jul 22, 2017
ECONOMY

Pvt sector urges political parties to focus on economic pros...

Pvt sector urges political parties to focus on economic prosperity
KATHMANDU, July 21: The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) held its 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kathmandu on Friday.
Jul 22, 2017
POLITICS

Voter registration underway in Khotang

Voter registration underway in Khotang
KHOTANG, July 21: People not included in the voter list in Khotang are thronging the election office in the district to get themselves registered with the Election Commission.
Jul 22, 2017
POLITICS

RPP likely to vote for amendment, join govt

RPP likely to vote for amendment, join govt
KATHMANDU, July 21: Kamal Thapa-led Rastriya Prajatantra Party has reiterated its position in favor of parliament passing the constitutional amendment bill.
Jul 22, 2017
SOCIETY

Flood sweeps away breadwinner of a family

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RAMECHHAP, July 21 : Since a few days, Krishna Maya Tamang of Gokul Ganga Rural Municipality, Pharpu has been unable to overcome the grief of losing her husband and daughter in the massive flood of July 15
Jul 22, 2017
POLITICS

Leaders stress policy changes to reap benefits from China

Leaders stress policy changes to reap benefits from China
KATHMANDU, July 21: Senior leaders of various major political parties have pointed out the need for formulating appropriate policy measures to seize the benefits from the economic prosperity achieved by China.
Jul 22, 2017
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