SOCIETY
Technical education in school offers earning while learning
Technical education in school offers earning while learning
DHADING, Aug 22: Sangeeta Thapa of Khira village in Dhading carries a bundle of grass along with her books while going to school every morning. People used to laugh at her for doing so. Even her parents did not feel comfortable about it. But she carried on with her way of life.
Aug 22, 2019
SOCIETY
Human-wildlife conflict ‘increasing’ in Koshi Tappu
Human-wildlife conflict ‘increasing’ in Koshi Tappu
ITAHARI, Aug 22: Sadarul Mia of Koshi Rural Municipality-8 in Sunsari was attacked by an elephant in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve on May 9. The 55-year-old sustained critical injuries and died while undergoing treatment.
Aug 22, 2019
ECONOMY
Groups urge govt to scrap Upper Karnali contract with GMR
Groups urge govt to scrap Upper Karnali contract with GMR
KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Representatives from various organizations and activists have asked Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Gyawali to scrap the contract agreement with Indian company GMR Group to develop the 900 MW Upper Karnali Hydropower Project based in Dailekh district in the western part of th...
Aug 22, 2019
SOCIETY
Rolpa District Hospital struggling in lack of resources
Rolpa District Hospital struggling in lack of resources
ROLPA, Aug 22: Speaker of the Parliament, Krishna Bahadur Mahara and Minister for Energy, Barshaman Pun’s home district have only one hospital - Rolpa District Hospital. However, this hospital, which is the destination for all the poor people of the district, is itself ailing.
Aug 22, 2019
POLITICS
PM to hold cabinet thru video conference
PM to hold cabinet thru video conference
KATHMANDU, August 22: The government has decided to hold cabinet meetings through video conferencing when Prime Minister KP Oli is away from Kathmandu.
Aug 22, 2019
POLITICS
Nepal, India agree to address inundation issues
Nepal, India agree to address inundation issues
KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Nepal and India have agreed to address the inundation issues caused by obstruction of the natural flow of water along with the border areas.
Aug 22, 2019
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Media owners may end behind bars for a year
Media owners may end behind bars for a year
KATHMANDU, Aug 22: The Development and Technology Committee of the lower house of parliament endorsed the Advertisement Regulation Bill on Wednesday, proposing up to one year in jail for media owners for advertisement-related offenses. The endorsement comes amid protest from the media fraternity.
Aug 22, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
No relief for victims even 6 weeks after Sarlahi flooding
No relief for victims even 6 weeks after Sarlahi flooding
SARLAHI, Aug 22: Even six weeks after massive flooding in the district, neither the government has collected any details on the losses caused nor have the victims been provided any relief.
Aug 22, 2019
ECONOMY
Process to issue stockbroker license to bank subsidiaries halted
Process to issue stockbroker license to bank subsidiaries ha...
KATHMANDU, Aug 22: The process of issuing stockbroker license to subsidiaries of bank and financial institutions (BFIs) has been put on hold following an instruction from the Finance Committee of the Federal Parliament.
Aug 22, 2019
ECONOMY
Nepse wavers as selling pressure eases
Nepse wavers as selling pressure eases
KATHMANDU, Aug 22: The local stock index hovered along with the opening level in the beginning hours of Wednesday's trading session.
Aug 22, 2019