SOCIETY
36 human rights violation complaints registered in NHRC regional office Dhangadhi
36 human rights violation complaints registered in NHRC regi...
DHANGADHI, Sept 9: As many as 36 complaints related to the violation of human rights were registered in the regional office of the National Human Rights Commission, Dhangadhi in last fiscal year.
Sep 09, 2016
SOCIETY
Over Rs 10 m collected in religious and educational fair in Mustang
Over Rs 10 m collected in religious and educational fair in...
MUSTANG, Sept 9: Over 10 million rupees have been collected in a religious and educational fair organized in Janahit Multiple Campus in the district headquarters, Jomsong.
Sep 09, 2016
SPORTS
NRT held, first win for Samajik
NRT held, first win for Samajik
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: Leader New Road Team (NRT) was held to a draw for the second time in the Martyrs Memorial B Division League football tournament while Samajik Youth Club opened account in the points table..
Sep 09, 2016
SOCIETY
‘Govt steps not enough to end child marriage in Nepal’
‘Govt steps not enough to end child marriage in Nepal’
KATHMANDU, Sept 9: A group of child rights activists on Thursday questioned the effectiveness of government measures to end child marriage in Nepal, and claimed that about 37 percent of girls are married off before the age of 18.
Sep 09, 2016
The Week
Realities of life: Raising a child with autism
Realities of life: Raising a child with autism
KATHMANDU, Sept 9: The goal was to make seven-year-old, Bibek, use a spoon to feed himself.
Sep 09, 2016
ECONOMY
NRB to act strict against BFIs leaving merger midway
NRB to act strict against BFIs leaving merger midway
KATHMANDU, Sept 9: Alarmed by the rising cases of merger and acquisition (M&A) process of bank and financial institutions (BFIs) collapsing midway, Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced new measures of taking action against such BFIs or their directors if they do not implement merger or acquisition...
Sep 09, 2016
The Week
Of unhealthy misgivings
Of unhealthy misgivings
KATHMANDU, Sept 9: Former prime ministers, Late Sushil Koirala and KP Sharma Oli took a huge chuck from the government coffers to fund their medical expenses.
Sep 09, 2016
POLITICS
Quake victims to get Rs 300,000 as grant, 500,000 as loan
Quake victims to get Rs 300,000 as grant, 500,000 as loan
In an hour-long address in parliament, Dahal vowed to expedite the constitution implementation process, bringing the agitating political players on board, as well as accelerate the reconstruction task and provide more facilities to the public. He also unveiled some new plans in his address.
Sep 09, 2016
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, The Week
The pursuit of education
The pursuit of education
Nepali grandfather, Durga Kami, combs his bushy white beard, puts on his school uniform and, with the aid of his walking stick, walks for over an hour to reach his school for another day of learning.
Sep 09, 2016
The Week
Democratizing ‘luxury’
Democratizing ‘luxury’
KATHMANDU, Sept 9: In the course of contemplating the purchase of a car in Nepal, I’m often led to considering the expendability of my internal organs. I could probably afford a nice little hatchback – no power windows, thank you – with the proceeds from selling a kidney. I mean whoever needs two ki...
Sep 09, 2016