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On IPS and MCC
On IPS and MCC
The United States describes its Indo-Pacific strategy as “an ironclad and enduring commitment to” a region that spans from the Pacific Ocean to the Indian subcontinent. But while reading between the lines, the concept of Indo-Pacific gained momentum during 2000s when Chinese maritime expansion start...
Jan 12, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Police crackdown leaves Chand-led party in shambles
Police crackdown leaves Chand-led party in shambles
KATHMANDU, Jan 12: Faced with massive police crackdown that has left the party’s organizational structure in shambles in recent months, the outlawed CPN (Maoist) led by Netra Bikram Chand has devised a new strategy to ‘accumulate strength’, while making its presence felt through explosions time and...
Jan 12, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Jelbang iron mine lying idle since 1989
Jelbang iron mine lying idle since 1989
ROLPA, Jan 12: The iron mine of Jelbang, Sunchahari municipality-7, has been ignored by the agencies concerned since decades. The mine was excavating continuously from 16th century. But in 1989, Department of Forests banned the excavation of iron from the mine. The government has not shown any inter...
Jan 12, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Locals obstruct construction of Upper Mailung Hydroelectricity Project
Locals obstruct construction of Upper Mailung Hydroelectrici...
RASUWA, Jan 12: The ongoing construction work of Upper Mailung Hydroelectricity Project at Uttargaya Rural Municipality-1, Rasuwa has been stopped due to the obstruction from the local residents. Putting forward a three-point demand, locals affected by the project have obstructed the construction of...
Jan 12, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Signature campaign against Chhau culture at police stations
Signature campaign against Chhau culture at police stations
JUMLA, Jan 12: Initiatives to end the ill tradition of Chhaupadi (keeping women in isolated sheds during menstruation) now includes a signature collection campaign at police posts in Jumla. Led by the police and public jointly, this campaign is gaining a momentum.
Jan 12, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Kailali locals struggle to cope with cold weather
Kailali locals struggle to cope with cold weather
KAILALI, Jan 12: Amid limited facilities and arrangements, locals of Kailali have found it very hard to cope with the chilly weather. The dipping temperature and cold wave have hit their daily routines. The locals are seen around fire lit at crossroads and market places even during the daytime.
Jan 12, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Province 1 fails to pick name, awaits center's nod
Province 1 fails to pick name, awaits center's nod
BIRATNAGAR, Jan 12: Even though ruling party members of the provincial assembly of Province 1 have been saying in public that an 'agreement will be reached among political parties over naming the province', the process of formally deciding a name has been in limbo for the past several months while...
Jan 12, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Finance minister willing to help local entrepreneurs
Finance minister willing to help local entrepreneurs
BIRGUNJ, Jan 12: Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada has claimed an improvement in the economic sector of the country. Speaking at the 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Birgunj Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Finance Minister Khatiwada said the country's economic growth country in the current...
Jan 12, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
After years of stalemate, NOC announces a month’s pay as bonus to staffers
After years of stalemate, NOC announces a month’s pay as bon...
KATHMANDU, Jan 12: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) on Saturday announced to provide a month’s pay as a bonus to its employees although its similar announcements in the past were barred by various government bodies including parliamentary committees.
Jan 12, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Rs 1.68 million in expedition royalties collected this winter
Rs 1.68 million in expedition royalties collected this winte...
KATHMANDU, Jan 12: The government has collected Rs 1.68 million as royalty as of Saturday from mountaineers for winter expeditions to different mountains.
Jan 12, 2020