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
SOCIETY
Woman sets herself on fire after dispute with husband
Woman sets herself on fire after dispute with husband
MAHOTTARI, Aug 6: A woman in Mahottari has succumbed to her burn injuries after reportedly setting herself on fire. According to reports, dispute with her husband Anil Yadav forced Chunchun, 22, to set herself ablaze. The local of Damhi village breathed her last on Wednesday while on the way to hosp...
Aug 06, 2016
Editorial
Tall order
Tall order
It goes without saying that CPN Maoist Center Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has taken office amidst challenging circumstances. Madheshi and Janajati forces voted for him only after Nepali Congress and Maoist coalition agreed to their three-point demands that included declaring those killed during the...
Aug 06, 2016
SOCIETY
Contractors pay up to 20 pc of total amount in bribes: FCAN official
Contractors pay up to 20 pc of total amount in bribes: FCAN...
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: A representative of contractors who have been working on various development projects has told a parliamentary committee that they have to pay up to 20 percent of their total contract amounts as bribes to top government officials.
Aug 06, 2016