DOLPA, May 2: As non-Dalits make a majority of the population of Dolpa district, it is a challenge for a Dalit member to grab a position of chairperson of a school management committee (SMC).

Lawmaker accused of protecting murder-accused grandson

Published On: May 2, 2019 09:28 AM NPT By: Republica

NEPALGUNJ, May 2: Family members and locals have intensified protests, accusing a federal parliament member of shielding the murderers of Swastika Limbu of Nepalgunj-10 who was killed a few weeks ago.

Locals exchange yarsagumba with alcohol

Published On: May 2, 2019 09:00 AM NPT By: Jagat Khadka

BAJHANG, May 2: Yarsa collectors in Bajhang district have been accused of exchanging the valuable herb for alcoholic beverages. The people involved in the shady business are suspected of having set up a black market, solely for the purpose.

Koica-aided health project completed

Published On: May 2, 2019 08:58 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 2: 'Prevention of disease and improvement of working environment in Nepal Korea Friendship Hospital' program, which was supported by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (Koica) has been completed.

Popular markets in Parbat, Baglung deserted

Published On: May 2, 2019 08:49 AM NPT By: CHHABILAL TIWARI

PARBAT, May 2: Kamalebazar of Falebas, Baglung, would ‘remain awake’ the whole night until before two decades. It would offer lodge, hotels to travellers. People from Baglung and Surkhet would touch down here en route to different destinations.

KATHMANDU, May 2: Even after four years of the 2015 earthquakes, two major police offices in the capital that were damaged by the quakes are still operating under tents, awaiting the start of the reconstruction of the office buildings.

Gurkha ex-servicemen stage protest demanding pay parity

Published On: May 2, 2019 08:27 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 2: The agitating Former Gurkhas Joint Satyagraha Struggle Committee (FGJSSC) on Wednesday held symbolic mass protest to exert pressure on both Nepal and UK government to constitute high-level dialogue teams and start negotiations to resolve their demand for equal pension as their British counterparts and compensation for past discrimination.

Godan continues postponement of its protest

Published On: May 2, 2019 08:17 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 2:  The Government Doctors’ Association of Nepal (Godan) has decided to continue the postponement of its protest, waiting for the government to address its demands.

GULMI, May 2: A diarrhea outbreak which claimed one life and affected more than 200 in Dajakot of Musikot Municipality-4 has been finally come under control since Wednesday.

Army awards tender for boots to party failing criteria

Published On: May 2, 2019 08:01 AM NPT By: ANIL YADAV

KATHMANDU, May 2: Nepal Army (NA) recently invited tender bids for the supply of boots for 49,000 personnel. One of the important conditions for being awarded the tender was meeting various technical specifications. The army top brass was apparently careful to ensure they could put quality boots on the ground.