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Concerns over press freedom as authorities arrest journalists
Published On: September 13, 2018 03:09 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 13: The media fraternity across the country is seriously concerned over the worsening situation of press freedom as the authorities have started arresting journalists for publishing news that sought to expose corruption and malpractices.
Commuters forced into perilous journey in lack of bridge over Bheri
Published On: September 13, 2018 03:04 AM NPT By: Nagendra Upadhyaya
SURKHET, Sept 13: Whenever locals of Bheriganga Municipality-1 in Surkhet need to reach the district headquarters, they always have to undertake a perilous journey across the Bheri River. As there is no bridge over the river, they are forced to risk their lives using inflated rubber tubes to cross the river.
Investigation committee member KC rejoins probe
Published On: September 13, 2018 03:02 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 12: In a dramatic move, a member of the high-level probe committee formed to investigate the rape and murder of Nirmala Panta, has withdrawn his resignation from the probe, stating he has received assurances from the home minister, the home secretary and the police chief of support for independent investigations.
'Police team should be investigated under custody'
Published On: September 13, 2018 02:16 AM NPT By: DIL BAHADUR CHHATYAL /PUSHPA RAJ JOSHI
KANCHANPUR, Sept 13: Neighbors and relatives of Nirmala Panta, who was raped and murdered over a month ago, have demanded the arrest of the entire police team involved, accusing them of trying to cover up the truth regarding the incident. They have demanded investigations into the police team for their 'obvious efforts to protect the real culprit'.
Will not return home until justice delivered: Nirmala’s father (with video)
Published On: September 12, 2018 09:22 PM NPT By: Republica
Yagya Raj Panta, father of 13-year-old Nirmala Panta who was ruthlessly murdered after rape in Kanchanpur, has accused Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli of telling lies in a bid to protect those people suspected in the case.
Birendra KC explains why he returns to probe team (with video)
Published On: September 12, 2018 08:43 PM NPT By: Republica
Member of high level probe team on Nirmala rape-murder case Birendra Bahadur KC, who had resigned from the committee expressing dissatisfaction over the credibility of the report, has withdrawn his resignation.
Sub Inspector caught while receiving bribe
Published On: September 12, 2018 08:00 PM NPT By: Republica
MAHOTTARI, Sept 12: The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has arrested Sub Inspector Rambabu Prasad Yadav, in-charge of Area Police Office, Ramgopalpur on Wednesday.
Two missing in landslide
Published On: September 12, 2018 06:30 PM NPT By: Republica
NUWAKOT, Sept 12: Two people have gone missing after being caught in a landslide that took place at Gyangfedi of Dupcheswar rural municipality-1 this afternoon.
Sept 12: 6 things to know by 6 PM
Published On: September 12, 2018 06:00 PM NPT By: Republica
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Beldangi-1 Bhutanese Refugee Camp vacated
Published On: September 12, 2018 05:08 PM NPT By: Republica
JHAPA, Sept 12: Once a bustling place populated by the Bhutanese refugees, the Beldangi-1 Camp in Damak Municipality of Jhapa district now wears a deserted look, thanks to the Third Country Resettlement launched since 2007.
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