Arsenic-contaminated water no longer a problem in Tikapur

Published On: July 11, 2016 02:35 AM NPT By: Yogesh Rawal

TIKAPUR, July 11:Locals of Tikapur district can finally heave a sigh of relief as they no longer have to drink water contaminated by arsenic after the construction of a deep boring well at Mudabajar VDC in Kotatulsipur.

Invest in teenage girls: UNFPA

Published On: July 11, 2016 01:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 11: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has urged concerned stakeholders on investing in young people, including teenage girls, in order to attain the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 and upgrade Nepal to the status of a middle-income country.

KATHMNADU, July 11: Religious leaders from the Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, Sikh and Muslim communities were unanimous in commending secularism in the country on Saturday. Stating that they now feel more equal in the country, the leaders said that secularism ensures religious harmony.

Landslide blocks Tamor, settlements at risk

Published On: July 11, 2016 01:20 AM NPT By: Khagendra Adhikari

TAPLEJUNG, July 11: A massive landslide has blocked the Tamor River at Sawadin VDC of Taplejung district on Sunday morning. This has formed a big temporary lake and the river's water is threatening human settlements both upstream and downstream.

PANCHTHAR, July 11: Deaths from consumption of wild mushrooms have been on the rise of late in various districts, with reports of people falling sick after eating the plant becoming ever more regular.

DR KC begins fresh hunger strike

Published On: July 11, 2016 01:00 AM NPT By: Arjun Poudel

KATHMANDU, July 11: Dr Govinda KC, senior orthopedic surgeon at the Institute of Medicine (IoM), has gone on a fresh hunger strike from Sunday evening.

Police make four swindlers public

Published On: July 10, 2016 04:54 PM NPT By: Republica

DOLAKHA, July 10: Police here have made four swindlers, who were arrested on Friday, public today.

Dr. Govinda KC begins eighth fast-unto-death

Published On: July 10, 2016 04:41 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 10: Dr. Govinda KC, a senior orthopedic surgeon at the Institute of Medicine (IoM), has started fast-unto-death from Sunday demanding impeachment against Chief Commissioner at the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), Lokman Singh Karki among others.

Only ex Rt Honorable to get facilities

Published On: July 10, 2016 04:13 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 10: With the latest decision of the Monitoring and Good Governance Committee under the Legislature-Parliament today, only the former Rt honorable VIPs will enjoy facilities from the state treasury.

Awareness assemblies held in 61 districts

Published On: July 10, 2016 03:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 10: The Human Rights and Peace Society held awakening assemblies as part of its self-pride campaign in 64 locations of 61 districts across the country.