SOCIETY
Five held with dummy pistol and knife
Five held with dummy pistol and knife
DANG, May 11: Five persons were arrested from Dang in possession of a dummy pistol and knives.
The Area Police Office, Tulsipur shared that they were nabbed from Baruwa village area of Tulsipur at around 9.30 PM on Tuesday.
May 11, 2017
Interview
The new forces don’t have clear stands on core political issues
The new forces don’t have clear stands on core political iss...
Hari Sharma has closely observed Nepali politics from both in and out of government and is widely known for his erudite, independent analysis. So what does he make of the upcoming local election? Will the election help solve the larger political and constitutional issues? How will the new political...
May 11, 2017
POLITICS
Son of UML candidate killed in clash with Maoists
Son of UML candidate killed in clash with Maoists
DOLAKHA, May 11: With the first phase of the local polls just three days away, rivalry has intensified among the political parties to such a level that they no longer hesitate to resort to violence in order to silence their competitors. This very mentality has led to the death of a son of a CPN-UML...
May 11, 2017
ELECTION
Parties commit to hold elections in a peaceful manner
Parties commit to hold elections in a peaceful manner
KATHMANDU, May 11: A day after the brutal killing of a cadre of main opposition CPN-UML in Dolakha district, leaders of the major political parties have committed to carry the run-up to the local elections and Sunday's voting in a peaceful manner. Several cases of clashes and firing have been repor...
May 11, 2017
POLITICS
Can school teachers get involved in politics?
Can school teachers get involved in politics?
KATHMANDU, May 11: At a time when school teachers' active participation in politics is being criticized, the teachers affiliated to various political parties have claimed that it is their political right.
May 11, 2017
ELECTION
Kathmandu looks set for unpredictable race
Kathmandu looks set for unpredictable race
KATHMANDU, May 11: The Kathmandu mayoral race, which otherwise would have been a close two-sided contest between Nepali Congress and CPN-UML, is turning into an unpredictable battle with the 'promising entry' of new parties.
May 11, 2017
ELECTION
Spending in poll campaign different this time
Spending in poll campaign different this time
KATHMANDU, May 11: Candidates in the three provinces going to local polls in the first phase are using a different publicity modality than in past election campaigns. The use of pamphlets and brochures is sparse this time and the demand for paper for publicity purposes is very low, according to...
May 11, 2017
POLITICS, ELECTION
Candidates spending millions for campaigns
Candidates spending millions for campaigns
MYAGDI, May 11: Breaching the election code of conduct, candidates for the post of ward chief in Myagdi district are spending millions of rupees to attract voters during their promotional campaigns.
May 11, 2017
ELECTION
106-year-old wants election centers to be accessible to senior citizens
106-year-old wants election centers to be accessible to seni...
ITAHARI, May 11: A 106-year-old man of Morang district is keeping his fingers crossed with hopes of casting vote in the upcoming elections one last time before his ailing health fails him.
May 11, 2017
ECONOMY
NOC, IOC to jointly operate petrol pumps in Nepal
NOC, IOC to jointly operate petrol pumps in Nepal
KATHMANDU, May 11: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has agreed to enter into a partnership with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) to jointly operate petrol pumps in different parts of the country.
May 11, 2017