Efforts to enforce ban on plastic bags to resume

Published On: July 18, 2016 01:10 AM NPT By: Shraddha Amatya

KATHMANDU, JULY 18: The government has yet again vowed to strictly enforce the ban on plastic bags.

KATHMANDU, July 18: Even though almost 500 settlements in over 18 worst quake-hit districts are at risk of landslides during the ongoing monsoon, the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) is yet to devise any plan for relocating the risky settlements to safer sites.

Protest in support of Dr KC in Chitwan

Published On: July 18, 2016 12:03 AM NPT By: Republica

CHITWAN, July 18: Scores of youths on Monday took the street of Narayangadh in support of Dr Govinda KC, an orthopedic surgeon who has been staging fast-unto-death in Kathmandu for the last nine days.

'Dr KC may need emergency medical management anytime'

Published On: July 18, 2016 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 17: The medical condition of Dr Govinda KC, who is on a fast-unto-death since the last eight days, worsened further on Sunday, doctors attending to him said.

Gangamaya's relentless wait for justice continues

Published On: July 17, 2016 07:46 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 17: Although five years have elapsed since Gangamaya Adhikari began staging fast-unto-death for justice, she is still unfazed and chasing the hope.

Delay in the completion of Ganatantra Smarak by one year

Published On: July 17, 2016 06:04 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 17: The construction of Ganatantra Smarak or Republic Memorial in the premises of Narayanhiti Museum, the former Royal Palace has been delayed by at least one year than the stipulated timeframe.

Newborn abandoned in hospital’s toilet gets new mother

Published On: July 17, 2016 05:17 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 17: A newborn baby girl was found in the toilet of Civil Hospital, Minbhawan in Kathmandu.

KATHMANDU, July 17: Some 15 civil society leaders including Dr. Saroj Dhital have drawn the attention of the government and political parties to start dialogue for addressing the demands of senior orthopedic surgeon Dr Govinda KC.

Seven protesters arrested in Chitwan

Published On: July 17, 2016 12:17 PM NPT By: Republica

CHITWAN, July 17: Police here have arrested seven protesters who were protesting organizing a transport strike at Narayangadh and Madi in the district on Sunday.

Villagers compelled to spend Rs 10,000 for citizenship

Published On: July 17, 2016 11:20 AM NPT By: Republica

BANEPA, July 17: The locals of remote villages across the Mahabharata Range in Kavrepalanchowk district are forced to spend as much as Rs 10,000 to acquire citizenship certificate.