SPORTS
Questions over Lincoln dominance in Nepali swimming
Questions over Lincoln dominance in Nepali swimming
KATHMANDU, August 23: Swimming is one of the sports in Nepal that is still not accessible to most of the sports aspirants. Due to limited number of players, the same faces represent Nepal in the international competitions most of the times.
Aug 23, 2017
ECONOMY, POLITICS
Why is no one taking action against Khadka?
Why is no one taking action against Khadka?
KATHMANDU, August 23: Executive Director of Nepal Oil Corporation, Gopal Khadka faces several accusations. The latest of such accusations is his involvement in the Rs 670 million land deal scam. But nobody has dared to take any action against him.
Aug 23, 2017
ECONOMY
Parliamentary panel inspects NOC purchased land in Bhairahawa
Parliamentary panel inspects NOC purchased land in Bhairahaw...
BHAIRAHAWA, August 23: A parliamentary sub-committee has concluded there were irregularities in the process of purchasing land for Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) in Bhairahawa. Members of the panel said on Tuesday after a field visit that those involved in the deal, with the help of brokers, quoted unu...
Aug 23, 2017
SOCIETY
Even health workers live in shed during menstruation
Even health workers live in shed during menstruation
JUMLA, August 23: To abolish the inhuman practice of banishing woman during menstruation, the government recently criminalized Chhaupadi. However, a large number of women including health workers still live in shed during their periods in Jumla.
Aug 23, 2017
POLITICS
PM heading for India today leading 59-member delegation
PM heading for India today leading 59-member delegation
KATHMANDU, August 23: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is leaving for a five-day state visit to India on Wednesday, leading a 59-member delegation.
Aug 23, 2017
POLITICS
MoE panel recommends sack for Sajha board
MoE panel recommends sack for Sajha board
KATHMANDU, Aug 22: A report of the panel formed by the Ministry of Education (MoE) to look into irregularities at Sajha Prakashan has recommended the sacking of its board members and initiation of further action against them.
Aug 23, 2017
SOCIETY
NRNA Thailand Chapter raises nearly Rs 1 million for flood victims
NRNA Thailand Chapter raises nearly Rs 1 million for flood v...
KATHMANDU, August 23: Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), Thailand chapter has raised Rs 960,159 to extend its support to the flood-affected people in Nepal.
Aug 23, 2017
SOCIETY
25th FNJ General Convention elects 45-member working committee under Acharya
25th FNJ General Convention elects 45-member working commi...
KATHMANDU, August 23: The 25th General Convention of the Federation of Nepalese Journalists (FNJ) concluded on Tuesday by electing a 45-member new working committee under Gobinda Acharya.
Aug 23, 2017
SOCIETY
MoH forms panel to probe into medical college row
MoH forms panel to probe into medical college row
KATHMANDU, August 23: The Ministry of Health (MoH) has formed a probe panel to look into the issues regarding the disputed Kathmandu National Medical College.
Aug 23, 2017
SOCIETY
Tiger population increases in Parsa National park
Tiger population increases in Parsa National park
CHITWAN, August 23: A recent study has shown a significant increase in the number of Bengal tigers in Parsa National Park (PNP). Parsa Wildlife Reserve, which was established in 1984, got the status of a national park in April 2017.
Aug 23, 2017