POLITICS
Opposition parties vow to thwart amendment bill
Opposition parties vow to thwart amendment bill
KATHMANDU, Jan 9: Although the constitution amendment bill was tabled in Parliament amid their protests on Sunday, various nine opposition parties including the main opposition CPN-UML have vowed to thwart the amendment bill.
Jan 09, 2017
POLITICS
Govt office chiefs issue seven-point declaration paper on RTI
Govt office chiefs issue seven-point declaration paper on RT...
MYGADI, Jan 9: The government office chiefs in Myagdi have issued a seven-point declaration paper for implementation of the right to information (RTI) and its protection.
Jan 09, 2017
POLITICS, SPECIAL
SC finds Karki ineligible to head CIAA, annuls appointment
SC finds Karki ineligible to head CIAA, annuls appointment
KATHMANDU, Jan 9: The Supreme Court on Sunday ruled that Lokman Singh Karki is ineligible to head the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) and annulled his appointment to the post of chief commissioner.
Jan 09, 2017
Lifestyle
'La La Land' leads all comers at Golden Globes
'La La Land' leads all comers at Golden Globes
"La La Land" danced off with four early Golden Globes on Sunday in a ceremony marked by surprises, diversity and digs at the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president.
Jan 09, 2017
SPORTS
Lionel Messi saves Barcelona from 2nd straight loss
Lionel Messi saves Barcelona from 2nd straight loss
MADRID, Jan 9: Lionel Messi saved Barcelona from its second straight defeat by scoring with a 90th-minute free kick in a 1-1 draw at Villarreal in the Spanish league on Sunday.
Jan 09, 2017
SPORTS
Klopp's decision to field youngest ever side backfires
Klopp's decision to field youngest ever side backfires
Juergen Klopp's decision to field Liverpool's youngest ever team backfired Sunday as the Premier League title contender was held 0-0 at home by fourth-tier Plymouth in the third round of the FA Cup.
Jan 09, 2017
POLITICS, SPECIAL
SC bells the cat
SC bells the cat
KATHMANDU, Jan 9: The Lokman Singh Karki saga came to an abrupt end on Sunday, with the Supreme Court disqualifying him from heading the powerful anti-corruption body, Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA).
Jan 09, 2017
SOCIETY
Tharus' Khichara Festival gearing up for fireworks
Tharus' Khichara Festival gearing up for fireworks
CHITWAN, Jan 9: The fourth edition of the 'Khichara Festival' is gearing up for another round of fireworks at the under construction Khairhani stadium beginning January 12 with an aim to keep the Tharu culture alive and running.
Jan 09, 2017
ECONOMY
Govt officials India-bound to discuss fate of scrapped Indian banknotes
Govt officials India-bound to discuss fate of scrapped India...
KATHMANDU, Jan 9: A government team is visiting India this week to discuss the fate of demonetized 1,000 and 500 rupee banknotes in Nepal with Indian officials.
Jan 09, 2017
SOCIETY
Rautahat records 'dowry death'
Rautahat records 'dowry death'
GAUR, Jan 9: A woman was allegedly murdered for not bringing dowry to her family as per their expectation from her maternal home in Rautahat Saturday.
Jan 09, 2017