SOCIETY
Sajha Yatayat still fighting for route permit in Bhaktapur
Sajha Yatayat still fighting for route permit in Bhaktapur
KATHMANDU, April 6: Sajha Yatayat, a public transport company, has not yet got a go-ahead to ply in Bhaktapur District.
Apr 06, 2017
POLITICS, ELECTION
RPP unveils local level poll campaign guideline
RPP unveils local level poll campaign guideline
KATHMANDU, April 6: Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has come up with a election campaign guideline to intensify its systematic polls publicity across the country.
Apr 06, 2017
POLITICS
'Parliamentary order will increase women trafficking'
'Parliamentary order will increase women trafficking'
KATHMANDU, April 6: The Domestic Workers Concern Society has said the directive of the Parliamentary International Relations and Labour Committee to prevent domestic workers from going abroad for employment would increase incidences of women trafficking in Nepal.
Apr 06, 2017
SOCIETY
Australia envoy for women, girls friendly reconstruction
Australia envoy for women, girls friendly reconstruction
KATHMANDU, April 6: Australian Ambassador for Women and Girls Dr Sharman Stone has urged the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) to keep safety and security of women and children in mind while carrying out the post-earthquake reconstruction works.
Apr 06, 2017
SOCIETY
Teachers asked not to take part in poll rallies
Teachers asked not to take part in poll rallies
BAJURA, APRIL 6: The District Education Office (DEO), Banke, has warned of action against teachers taking part in election campaigns of political parties.
Apr 06, 2017
SPORTS
New faces in NZ team for Ireland, Bangaldesh ODIs
New faces in NZ team for Ireland, Bangaldesh ODIs
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Tom Latham will become New Zealand's 22nd one-day international cricket captain when he leads a makeshift team in a tri-series against Ireland and Bangladesh next month in the lead-up to the Champions Trophy.
Apr 06, 2017
POLITICS
Two fringe parties merge with MPRF-D
Two fringe parties merge with MPRF-D
KATHMANDU, April 6: The Madhesi People's Rights Forum-Democratic (MPRF-D), a key regional party in parliament, on Wednesday announced merger with two other fringe parties to become the fifth largest party in the House.
Apr 06, 2017
ECONOMY
Asian stocks mostly lower as region awaits Trump-Xi meeting
Asian stocks mostly lower as region awaits Trump-Xi meeting
TOKYO (AP) — Asian stocks were mostly lower Thursday, as the region nervously watched for market-moving news from the first meeting between the U.S. and Chinese leaders.
Apr 06, 2017
WORLD
US will take action on Syrian chemical attacks if UN doesn't
US will take action on Syrian chemical attacks if UN doesn't
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley warned Wednesday that the Trump administration will take action against chemical attacks in Syria that bear "all the hallmarks" of President Bashar Assad's government if the U.N. Security Council fails to act.
Apr 06, 2017
SOCIETY, SPECIAL
A Dalit caste’s struggle for toilet
A Dalit caste’s struggle for toilet
RAUTAHAT, April 6: Bishwanath Malli of Gaur - 11 has a dream. He wants a beautiful house and a good toilet. However, since he belongs to a Dalit community, who are referred to as ‘Doom’ in the locality, construction workers refuse to build his family’ toilet.
Apr 06, 2017