SOCIETY
Koshi deviates from course, threatens thousands of families
Koshi deviates from course, threatens thousands of families
UDAYAPUR, Aug 6: The Koshi River, which flows between the border of Udayapur and Sunsari districts, has been changing its course on a daily basis. This has put thousands of families in various VDCs of Udayapur district at high risk of being displaced.
Aug 06, 2016
ECONOMY
Chinese contractor returns to project site after diplomatic lobbying
Chinese contractor returns to project site after diplomatic...
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: Zhejiang Jinlun Electromechanic Co - the Chinese contractor for Kulekhani III's mechanical and electro mechanical works - have sent its representatives at the project site after a yearlong gap.
Aug 06, 2016
ECONOMY
Indian port officials vow to ease shipment of Nepal-bound cargoes
Indian port officials vow to ease shipment of Nepal-bound ca...
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: Authorities of Kolkata and Vishakapatnam, which is also known as Vizag, ports of India have expressed commitment to simplify the clearing process of Nepal-bound cargos.
Aug 06, 2016
SOCIETY
Karki's spat with press over betel nuts
Karki's spat with press over betel nuts
BIRATNAGAR, Aug 6: The big hall at the District Administration Office Morang was jam-packed on 12 January, 2014.
Aug 06, 2016
POLITICS
Dr K C Alliance submits memorandum to parliamentary panel
Dr K C Alliance submits memorandum to parliamentary panel
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: Solidarity for Dr Govinda K C Alliance has submitted a memorandum to the Chairman the Good Governance and Monitoring Committee of the parliament on Friday. The document detailed reasons for impeaching Lokman Singh Karki, Chief Commissioner of the Commission for the Investigation of...
Aug 06, 2016
SOCIETY
Free of cost medicine distribution scheme ineffective
Free of cost medicine distribution scheme ineffective
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: The government has been distributing medicines free of cost when they near the expiration date under the free distribution scheme, according to a latest report by Transparency International Nepal.
Aug 06, 2016
SOCIETY
Man cheated of USD 30,000
Man cheated of USD 30,000
SINDHULI, Aug 6: A man from Mustang has been duped by fraudsters on the pretext of exchanging US dollar. The victim, Krishna Mahan Nepali, 32, of Lete VDC-6 in Mustang had trusted an unidentified group to exchange USD 30,000.
Aug 06, 2016
POLITICS
Government to provide compensation again
Government to provide compensation again
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: The government has decided to provide Rs 1 million each to family members of the individuals killed during the Madhes movement last year upon the recommendation of the agitating parties.
Aug 06, 2016
SOCIETY
Princess Jayanti Achievement Award given away
Princess Jayanti Achievement Award given away
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: Top female students pursuing hospitality and tourism at graduate level have been felicitated with Princess Jayanti Achievement Award on Friday.
Aug 06, 2016
POLITICS
Govt withdraws 14 envoy nominees chosen under political quota
Govt withdraws 14 envoy nominees chosen under political quot...
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: The newly formed government has decided to withdraw the nominations of 14 people, out of the total 22, recommended for ambassadorial posts to various countries by the KP Sharma Oli-led government.
Aug 06, 2016