POLITICS
Karki-related SC hearings to conclude Friday
Karki-related SC hearings to conclude Friday
KATHMANDU, Jan 6: As the final hearings on the review petition over the Supreme Court verdict to uphold the appointment of suspended CIAA chief Lokman Singh Karki continued Thursday, lawyers in Karki’s defense argued that Karki is eligible to hold the post and said that the court’s decision to revie...
Jan 06, 2017
POLITICS
Madhes parties suggest removing constitutional difficulties
Madhes parties suggest removing constitutional difficulties
KATHMANDU, Jan 6: The agitating Madhes-based political parties have suggested to the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN (Maoist Center) to remove constitutional difficulties for endorsing the constitution amendment bill through Parliament.
Jan 06, 2017
POLITICS
Govt to sack NRA chief, seeks second clarification
Govt to sack NRA chief, seeks second clarification
KATHMANDU, Jan 6: Concluding that the clarification submitted on Wednesday by Chief Executive Officer of National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) Sushil Gyewali was not satisfactory, the government has decided to sack him from the post and asked him to furnish clarification again within 24 hours on w...
Jan 06, 2017
SOCIETY
CIB intercepts 33 kg 'smuggled' gold
CIB intercepts 33 kg 'smuggled' gold
KATHMANDU, Jan 6: Based on the intelligence provided by the global police, Interpol, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police on Thursday intercepted 33 kg of 'smuggled' gold from Pinglasthan of Kathmandu after the valuables were being taken to the market following customs clearance at...
Jan 06, 2017
The Week
Ranger on a mission
Ranger on a mission
“I understand that my work in anti-poaching involves considerable risk. I might even lose my life one day. But I’m not afraid. It will be one more life lost in the line of conservation duty. And that in itself will be an honor for me.”
Jan 06, 2017
POLITICS
Printing ballot papers for local elections may take two months: EC
Printing ballot papers for local elections may take two mont...
KATHMANDU, Jan 6: The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday said that it might take at least two months to print the ballot papers for the local elections if additional printing machines are not arranged for Janak Sikshya Samagri Kendra (JSSK).
Jan 06, 2017
SOCIETY
Literacy classes making women's life easier
Literacy classes making women's life easier
ARGHAKHACHI, Jan 6: Fulmaya Chhetri, 63, had a great regret in life that she never got chance to go to school and learn - Ka, Kha. Dying as an illiterate was what she was loathing the most. However the local of Sandhikharka - 13 has a reason to rejoice now. After joining adult literacy classes run j...
Jan 06, 2017
SOCIETY
Dust problem in Biratnagar turns acute
Dust problem in Biratnagar turns acute
BIRATNAGAR, Jan 6: On Wednesday, Dinesh Rajbanshi of Birtnagar-6 had to travel back and forth from his home and bordering Indian town of Jogabani twice. Although he wore a facemask and had his whole body covered from top to bottom, he still could not avoid excessive dust while travelling on his moto...
Jan 06, 2017
SOCIETY
Wrongfully shot suspect turns out to be innocent
Wrongfully shot suspect turns out to be innocent
BARDIYA, Jan 6: An investigation carried out by the Department of Archeology has confirmed that the idol confiscated on December 10, by a team of police from Chotki, Deudaha is not of archeological importance. Police had shot Ram Bahadur Shahi, 46, of Machhagadh claiming that he smuggled the ancient...
Jan 06, 2017
The Week
Short & Smart: Styles for short hair
Short & Smart: Styles for short hair
Established fifteen years ago, Galz Beauty Parlor is run by the three Shrestha sisters. The eldest sister, Osha Mulmi Shrestha, started working when she was sixteen and though experienced, she still travels abroad for trainings to enhance her beauty and makeup skills.
Jan 06, 2017