KATHMANDU, Jan 25: Four international human rights organizations International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and TRIAL International on Saturday expressed their serious concerns over the recent steps taken by the government claiming them to be a serious setback on Nepal’s transitional justice process.

Computer classes without a computer!

Published On: January 25, 2020 11:11 AM NPT By: Dinesh Subedi

ROLPA, Jan 25: The importance of computer literacy in the digital world needs no exaggeration. Computer as a subject is thus taught at both community and private schools the countrywide. However, not all schools in the rural zones have computers. A case in a point is Indreshwari Secondary School of Khewase village of Rolpa Municipality - 3 where students do attend a 'computer class' but they have not seen one.

Street children 'terrorize' tourists as they beg

Published On: January 25, 2020 10:56 AM NPT By: SANDESH SHRESTHA

POKHARA, Jan 25: Street children, including some from India, have been found to have created nuisance for tourists in Pokhara's Lakeside. They beg and run after tourists until some money is dropped off, and this ugly practice is sure to demotivate tourists to prolong their stay in Pokhara, and that too while Visit Nepal 2020 is ongoing, according to businesspersons.

China-returned Nepali student found infected with Coronavirus

Published On: January 25, 2020 09:44 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 25: A Nepali student, who returned here from China recently, has been found to be infected with the Coronavirus, a government official said.

First case of coronavirus confirmed in Nepal : MoHP

Published On: January 24, 2020 07:32 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 24: One person on Friday has been found to be infected from coronavirus in Nepal.

SURKHET, Jan 24: The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Friday caught the chairperson of Junichande rural municipality in Jajarkot district Krishna Bahadur KC red-handed with Rs 800,000 bribe money.

Martyrs' Week begins in capital

Published On: January 24, 2020 02:43 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 24: The Martyrs’ Week began on Friday.

KAVREPALANCHOWK, Jan 24: The Department of Archaeology has confirmed that a 'column' unearthed at Temalbesi of Panchkhal municipality-13 is from the ancient period. The column was found in course of an archaeological exploration carried out some four months back.

Kathmandu Valley experiencing cold even during sunny days

Published On: January 24, 2020 01:59 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHAMNDU, Jan 24: Although Kathmandu Valley has witnessing sunny days for the past few days, the Valley dwellers have been experiencing chilling cold. Mainly the cold is being experienced in the morning and evening.

Delay payment impedes insurance programme in Bharatpur hospital

Published On: January 24, 2020 01:38 PM NPT By: RSS

CHITWAN, Jan 24: Bharatpur Hospital has been providing service to the patients of 14 districts under its health insurance programme. The Health Insurance Programme had come to effect in the district since 15 August 2017.