Kidney scourge devastates a family

Published On: September 12, 2016 01:00 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Sept 12: Tilochan Sharma, 62, was a happy man until 13 years ago. He used to work in Mumbai, India and his family back home in Parbat district was doing quite well.

Dr KC warns of ninth hunger strike

Published On: September 12, 2016 12:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 12: Accusing the government of breaching the agreement reached to end his eighth hunger strike, Dr Govinda KC has warned to start another round of fast-unto-death.

Ganga Maya in critical state after 31 days of hunger strike

Published On: September 12, 2016 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 12: Health condition of Ganga Maya, the widow of late Nanda Prasad Adhikari, who has been on fast-unto-death since the last 31 days is critical but stable, doctors attending to her said.

Seasoned Nepali designer launches her own brand

Published On: September 11, 2016 11:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 11: Kathmandu based fashion and textile designer Anu Shrestha has spent nearly 18 years refining her craft of hand painting silk pieces. Now her designs are set to get a new home under ‘Kallisto Designs’, Shrestha’s recently launched – and very first – clothing and accessories brand.

Law on women being amended

Published On: September 11, 2016 10:13 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 11: The government is planning to revise the Women, Children and Social Welfare Act.

KATHMANDU, Sept 11: An American national has been arrested on the charge of pedophilia.

KATHMANDU, Sept 11: Minister for Foreign Affairs Prakash Sharan Mahat has said efforts would be made during the Prime Minister's upcoming India visit to bring the Pancheshwor Multipurpose Project into force.

Pedestrian killed in road mishap

Published On: September 11, 2016 05:10 PM NPT By: Republica

BIRATNAGAR, Sept 11: A pedestrian was killed in a road mishap at Tetariya chowk in Morang district this afternoon.

Public holiday on Tuesday

Published On: September 11, 2016 01:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 11: The government has declared a public holiday on September 13 across the nation on the occasion of the Muslim festival of Bakr Eid, according to a press release issued today by the Home Ministry.

Police's social campaign trickles into villages

Published On: September 11, 2016 11:33 AM NPT By: Republica

BHIMDUTTANAGAR, Sept 11: The 'Police is my friend' campaign launched by Nepal Police to prevent social degeneration and maintain peace and security has gained momentum in Kanchanpur.