Shivahari Ghimire

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From Nepal’s Samata School to Switzerland’s Aiglon College: A Nepali girl embarks on an exciting academic journey

Published On: December 10, 2020 08:15 PM NPT By: Shivahari Ghimire

KATHMANDU, Dec 10: All families dream of sending their children to the best and prestigious schools in the world. While rich families can enroll their children to elite schools, many cannot afford their hefty price tags to secure an admission.

'Vested interests of politicians demoralizing honest officers in police organization'

Published On: November 26, 2020 02:46 PM NPT By: Shivahari Ghimire

KATHMANDU, Nov 26: As the government recently decided to increase the quota of Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) and an Additional Inspector General (AIG) in the Nepal Police, former senior police officers and security stakeholders have slammed the decision, saying politicians have manipulated the security force to meet their own vested interest.

Kathmandu Valley CDOs to decide on lockdown extension on Wednesday

Published On: September 8, 2020 08:25 PM NPT By: Shivahari Ghimire

KATHMANDU, Sept 8: A meeting of the chief district officers (CDOs) of the three districts in Kathmandu Valley held on Tuesday to take decision on the extension of the ongoing prohibitory order ended inconclusively.

Rape-accused commits suicide in police custody

Published On: July 1, 2020 01:36 PM NPT By: Shivahari Ghimire

LALITPUR, July 1: A man arrested on charge of rape has committed suicide in the custody of Metropolitan Police Circle in Satdobato on Wednesday morning.

Sharp decline in criminal activities due to effective police surveillance: IGP Gyawali

Published On: July 1, 2020 12:27 PM NPT By: Shivahari Ghimire

LALITPUR, July 1: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Thakur Gyawali said that the country had witnessed a sharp decline in the criminal activities as a result of high surveillance of police.

Lalitpur-based Nidan Hospital, Aarogya Foundation sealed off after an employee contracted coronavirus

Published On: May 13, 2020 12:56 PM NPT By: Shivahari Ghimire

LALITPUR, May 13: Lalitpur-based Nidan Hospital and Aarogya Foundation were sealed off today after an employee working in the Foundation was found infected by the COVID-19 on Tuesday.

Former secy Upadhyay’s arrest shows govt hell-bent on silencing critics

Published On: April 27, 2020 02:13 PM NPT By: Shivahari Ghimire

KATHMANDU, April 27: The recent arrest of former secretary Bhim Upadhyay by the police on the charge of cybercrime has been largely perceived as the government's deliberate attempt to stifle critical voices.

6 cadres of outlawed Biplab-led outfit along with elder brother of Netra Bikram Chand arrested

Published On: March 23, 2020 02:15 PM NPT By: Shivahari Ghimire

KATHMANDU, March 23: Police have arrested six cadres of outlawed Biplab-led outfit along with the elder brother of the group’s general secretary Netra Bikram Chanda ‘Biplab’ Jayandra Chanda.

Eight apprehended for selling Rs 3 face mask at Rs 31

Published On: March 15, 2020 12:00 AM NPT By: Shivahari Ghimire

KATHMANDU, March 14: Police on Saturday arrested eight persons on the charge of their involvement in black marketing of face masks.

Ex-secretary Arjun Karki's spouse, house worker die after an attack in Lalitpur

Published On: February 10, 2020 02:39 PM NPT By: Shivahari Ghimire

KATHMANDU, Feb 10: Muna Karki, former government secretary Arjun Karki's spouse who suffered serious injuries after an attack in her Sanepa-based residence, died on Monday afternoon.

KUKL’s Bhainsepati staffers selling water on sly

Published On: October 29, 2018 07:56 AM NPT By: Shivahari Ghimire

KATHMANDU, Oct 29: Anyone visiting Bhainsepati can notice a pond and a water tank after taking a left turn from Waiwai Chowk in the posh settlement on the southern rim of the Kathmandu Valley. The pond is spread over 8-9 ropani [1.13 acres].

Several injured in Lalitpur bus accident

Published On: June 29, 2018 07:16 PM NPT By: Shivahari Ghimire

LALITPUR, June 29: Several passengers have been injured in a bus accident at Bhardeu of Kojyo Som Rural Municipality of the district on Friday.

In despair, quake victims living on flood-prone riverbank

Published On: December 21, 2017 05:00 AM NPT By: Shivahari Ghimire

RASUWA, Dec 21: When the devastating earthquake of April 2015 rendered them homeless, dozens of Uttargaya rural municipality residents fled to safer locations. In the immediate aftermath, they erected makeshift house in rented property and started living there. Months passed by, but life did not change.

Agro-training transferring lives of rural women

Published On: September 3, 2017 05:33 PM NPT By: Shivahari Ghimire

LALITPUR, Sept 3: Prior to receiving training on vegetable farming, 58-year-old Maili Thing of Bagmati Rural Municipality of Lalitpur District was often pestered by vegetable pests. She was discouraged to see vegetables being destroyed while they were about to bear fruits and flowers.

PM's 15-day pothole deadline expires

Published On: July 31, 2017 05:00 AM NPT By: Shivahari Ghimire

KATHMANDU, July 30: On Sunday, pedestrians and vehicles were tardily moving along the Kalanki-Sitapaila road stretch, which was muddy and slippery after the rains in the afternoon. They were walking cautiously and slowly. A few traffic police were working with difficulty managing the traffic.

Emergency mock drill on plane crash rescue operation conducted (video)

Published On: June 23, 2017 08:45 PM NPT By: Shivahari Ghimire

KATHMANDU, June 23: An emergency mock drill on a plane crash rescue operation was conducted at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu on Friday.

Sajha Yatayat yet to get route permit in Bhaktapur

Published On: April 5, 2017 02:35 PM NPT By: Shivahari Ghimire

KATHMANDU, April 5: Sajha Yatayat has not yet got a go-ahead to ply in Bhaktapur District.

Traffic police to use drone camera to monitor Kathmandu's traffic

Published On: January 13, 2017 05:15 PM NPT By: Shivahari Ghimire

KATHMANDU, Jan 13: The Metropolitan Traffic Police Division (MTPD) is bringing a drone camera into use for effective traffic management in Kathmandu.

No difference between municipality and VDC in Lalitpur

Published On: July 20, 2016 08:37 AM NPT By: Shivahari Ghimire

LALITPUR, July 19: When Imadol of Lalitpur district was converted into municipality about two years ago, Aayush Bhandari, a local, was very hopeful of speedy development in the area.

2 students killed, 17 injured as compound wall caves in at Godawari

Published On: July 1, 2016 12:31 PM NPT By: Shivahari Ghimire

2 students killed, 17 injured as school wall caves in Godawari