11 years on, many Haliyas struggle for their rights

Published On: September 8, 2019 03:05 AM NPT By: Bira Gadal

BAITADI, Sept 8: The state had outlawed the Haliya system, a system in which an agricultural bonded laborer works on another person’s land, 11 years ago. The Federation of Freed Haliya and the government had signed a five point-agreement on September, 5 of 2008 which was supposed to show a roadmap to enable the freed laborers a dignified life ahead. For many Haliyas in the district, this has not been the case.

Ward chair attempts suicide in Butwal

Published On: September 7, 2019 07:30 PM NPT By: Binod Pariyar

RUPANDEHI, Sept 7: Ramesh Nepal, the Ward Chairperson of ward 2 of Butwal Sub-Metropolis attempted to commit suicide at his residence in Butwal at around 9 am on Saturday.

Three die after drowning in Dang

Published On: September 7, 2019 06:55 PM NPT By: Devendra Basnet

DANG, Sept 7: Three persons died in two separate incidents in Dang.

Sept 7: 6 things to know by 6 PM today

Published On: September 7, 2019 06:00 PM NPT By: Republica

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Surkhet cow death case: police inspector held

Published On: September 7, 2019 03:20 PM NPT By: Nagendra Upadhyaya

SURKHET, Sept 7: Police held two persons from Nepalgunj as part of their investigation after 37 cows were found dead in various places of Surkhet.

Two boys die  after drowning in pothole

Published On: September 7, 2019 03:15 PM NPT By: Khamma Khatri

ACHHAM, Sept 7: Two boys died after drowning in a pit full of water in Achham on Saturday morning.

Govt committed to creating media-friendly atmosphere: Minister Gyawali

Published On: September 7, 2019 02:50 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Sept 7: Minister for Foreign Affairs, Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, has said that government is all committed to creating media-friendly atmosphere.

Search and destroy campaign against dengue

Published On: September 7, 2019 02:05 PM NPT By: RSS

BAGLUNG, Sept 7: The District Health Office here has launched a 'search and destroy' campaign to ward off dengue.

Prohibitory order in Melamchi area

Published On: September 7, 2019 12:50 PM NPT By: RSS

SINDHUPALCHOWK, Sept 7: The District Administration Office of Sindhupalchowk has issued an indefinite prohibitory order at Ambathan, Sindhu, Gyalthum Audit camp and Melamchi Drinking Water Project area to be effective from Friday evening given the agitation of the local contractors and labours.

KATHMANDU, Sept 7: While the country struggles with its biggest ever dengue outbreak, Health Minister Upendra Yadav has been out of country since Sunday.