51,420 FCHVs serving people across Nepal

Published On: December 6, 2018 08:23 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 5: Community Health Volunteers across the nation marked the International Volunteers' Day on Wednesday, which also coincides with the 15th National Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) Day.

Youths’ journey to ‘Kalapahad’ continues

Published On: December 6, 2018 08:14 AM NPT By: DB BUDHA

JUMLA, Dec 6: This time, Birendra Budha of Sija Rural Municipality - 4 was not willing to go to Kalapahad at all. He wanted to find a job in his village. Though his friends left for Kalapahad, he remained at home. Months passed, but Budha got no work. Disappointed, he followed his friends and head out for Kalapahad. In Jumla going to India is referred to as going to Kalapahad.

Smart license distribution further delayed

Published On: December 6, 2018 07:59 AM NPT By: SHUVAM DHUNGANA

KATHMANDU, Dec 6: Although, the Department of Transport Management (DoTM) had announced two months ago to issue all the 600,000 backlog driving licenses within 45 days, it has only been able to print just 150,000 licenses so far.

An ingenious way to save traditional Newari craftsmanship

Published On: December 6, 2018 07:00 AM NPT By: Pratik Rimal

How would you save vanishing traditional craftsmanship? An entrepreneur finds a way.

Dr KC concerned over 'growing 'mafia influence in judiciary'

Published On: December 6, 2018 05:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 6: While reminding the government of the ultimatum issued by him to implement the July agreement, Dr Govinda KC, issuing a statement on Wednesday, has expressed serious concerns over the malpractices taking place in the judiciary.

Rape victims in Jumla settle cases fearing social stigma

Published On: December 6, 2018 04:30 AM NPT By: DB BUDHA

JUMLA, Dec 6: Few weeks ago, police arrested Laxiram Rokaya of Chandannath Municipality-8, accusing him of raping a thirteen-year-old girl, who lived next door.

Tatopani border likely to open in May

Published On: December 6, 2018 03:30 AM NPT By: DHRUBA DANGAL

SINDHUPALCHOWK, Dec 6: Nepal's vital trade route in the north, Tatopani Customs Point, is likely to open in May. Nepal is working hand-in-hand with China to fix all the infrastructures that were destroyed during the devastating earthquakes of 2015.

DOLPA, Dec 6: After waiting for years, Nepal Army has succeeded in expanding the road in Kotbazar area of Tripurasundari Municipality in Dolpa district by demolishing illegally-built structures.

One taken into custody in connection with Nirmala’s case

Published On: December 5, 2018 07:24 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 5: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has released six among seven suspects brought to Kathmandu from Kanchanpur in the course of investigation into the case of Nirmala Panta.

Youth found unconscious dies

Published On: December 5, 2018 06:39 PM NPT By: Republica

BHAKTAPUR, Dec 5: A youth, who was found in a state of unconscious in an inner road of Kaushaltar in Madhyapur Thimi Municipality, has passed away.