PM visits Patan on Earthquake Safety Day

Published On: January 17, 2019 08:25 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 17: On the invitation of the Mayor of the Lalitpur Metropolitan City (LMC) Chirbabu Maharjan, Prime Minister KP Oli visited the Patan Durbar Square on Wednesday to inspect the progress made in the reconstruction of the heritage site which suffered huge damage in the 2015 earthquakes.

HLEC report ‘unacceptable’ to private schools, guardians

Published On: January 17, 2019 08:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Private schools and guardians have come out against the idea of converting private schools into non-profit trusts as recommended in the report submitted by the High-Level Education Commission (HLEC) to the government.

NC protests govt apathy toward Dr KC’s fast-unto-death

Published On: January 17, 2019 08:02 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Expressing serious concern over the Oli government’s lack of response to the ongoing fast-unto-death by Dr Govinda KC, the main opposition party, Nepali Congress, has warned the government not to underestimate the protest as the doing of just one individual.

Three NEA officials caught with Rs 15,000 bribe

Published On: January 16, 2019 05:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 16: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Wednesday arrested three officials including Electrical Supervisor Badrinath Neupane of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), Mulpalni branch on the charge of taking bribe.

CoAS Thapa returns home wrapping up his six-day India visit

Published On: January 16, 2019 03:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 16: Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Purna Chandra Thapa has returned home, wrapping up his six-day official visit to India on Wednesday.

Morning Rally to mark 21st National Earthquake Day

Published On: January 16, 2019 01:02 PM NPT By: Republica

BHADRAPUR, Jan 16: A morning rally was organized from Lekhnath Chowk at Chandragadhi of Jhapa district to mark the 21st National Earthquake Day that falls today.

Elephants terrorize Sarlahi villages

Published On: January 16, 2019 09:58 AM NPT By: Tanka Chhetri

SARLAHI, Jan 16: Dil Maya Majhi of Ranjitpur village has not slept well for the last few days. Elephant terror has taken away the peace of mind of this mother of three. On Monday, elephants partially destroyed her house and the foodgrain.

Accident insurance coverage for Nepali laborers in India

Published On: January 16, 2019 09:55 AM NPT By: Bira Gadal

BAITADI, Jan 16: With India being the nearest and one of the most popular destinations for foreign employment for Nepalis, Patan Municipality of Baitadi has begun an initiative to provide free accident insurance for its residents who are working in the southern neighbor.

KATHMANDU, Jan 16: Several noted civil society members have urged the government and lawmakers to save Dr Govanda KC’s life and address his demands in line with the agreement signed with the government.

Netizens vent ire over action against ridesharing services

Published On: January 16, 2019 08:52 AM NPT By: Biken K Dawadi

KATHMANDU, Jan 16: After receiving a suggestion from the Department of Transport Management (DoTM), the Metropolitan Traffic Police Office (MTPO) from Saturday evening started taking action against the two-wheeler ridesharing services terming them ‘illegal’ and ‘unsafe’.