Prasai of B&C Medical College brings case against Giri at CIAA

Published On: January 15, 2020 08:04 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 15: Medical college owner Durga Prasai has filed a corruption case against Vice-chairperson of the Medical Education Commission Shree Krishna Giri at the CIAA, accusing him of amassing unexplained property during his tenure in government office.

Country lacks proper equipment to clear snow

Published On: January 15, 2020 07:59 AM NPT By: Pushkar Bhandari

DADELDHURA, Jan 15: The highways in the far western region are often blocked by heaps of snow during the winter season. As a result, hundreds of passengers have to get stuck on the roads as the authorities ‘cannot clear the roads due to the lack of equipment’. Parts of Bhimdutta Highway, which connects seven districts of the far-west with the rest of the country, has been blocked since the past few days due to heavy snowfall. Dasharath Chand Highway, Jaya Prithivi Highway, Dr KI Singh Highway and some other roads are still slippery due to sno

Maghi fever grips Tharu community

Published On: January 15, 2020 07:56 AM NPT By: PUSHPA RAJ JOSHI

KAILALI, Jan 15: The last day of the Nepali month of Poush (14 Jan this year) is considered the new year eve by the Tharu community. The eve is celebrated with a great fanfare and liquor holds special value during the occasion. From offering to the gods to welcoming guests, "nothing can be done without liquor." While the preparations for the festival of Maghi which is marked on the first day of the month of Magh (which arrives after Poush) are underway, Tharu people in Kailali have been celebrating the eve with no less fervor.

KATHMANDU, Jan 14: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Lek Raj Batta said that the concept of the industrial village is aimed at minimizing the growing trade deficit in the country.

Man alleged of improper act in public vehicle made public

Published On: January 14, 2020 05:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 14: Police have arrested a 21-year-old youth for his alleged involvement in indecent behavior in a public vehicle and made him public today.

Public holiday in Bagmati Province on Sonam Lhosar

Published On: January 14, 2020 05:12 PM NPT By: RSS

HETAUDA, Jan 14: Bagmati province government has declared public holiday at all 13 districts of the province on January 24 on the occasion of Sonam Lhosar.

Public holiday in Karnali Province on Maghi festival

Published On: January 14, 2020 04:45 PM NPT By: RSS

SURKTH, Jan 14: Karnali state government has declared public holiday on Maghi festival, the main festival of the Tharu community.

ROLPA, Jan 14: School is an abode of knowledge and children are considered to be the nation builders. Parents send their children to school with high hope that they will prepare themselves for their better future. People usually have faith that their children are quite safe at school.

Historical Galkot Durbar wearing away

Published On: January 14, 2020 03:33 PM NPT By: RSS

BAGLUNG, Jan 14: The historical Galkot Durbar, the palace of the then king of Galkot principality, is gradually becoming dilapidated for want of repair and maintenance. It is losing its grandeur.

TU writes to constituent campuses to prepare for FSU election

Published On: January 14, 2020 02:20 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 14: Tribhuvan University (TU) has directed its constituent campuses to prepare for holding the Free Students Union (FSU) election.