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SC directs govt to bring action plan to end Chhaupadi

Published On: November 15, 2017 05:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 15: The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday issued an order to the government authorities to bring forth an action plan to end chhaupadi, a superstitious practice forcing women and girls to live in cowsheds during menstruation.

UN and Himalayan Consensus to establish early warning facility

Published On: November 15, 2017 02:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 15: UNDP Nepal and Himalayan Consensus Institute (HCI) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a joint initiative for crisis and conflict mitigation in the Himalayan region, which has been highly affected by climate change.

Fire at Patan Industrial area

Published On: November 14, 2017 07:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 14: A massive fire has broken out in Patan Industrial area on Tuesday evening.

Teenager dies after being struck by wooden log

Published On: November 14, 2017 06:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KHOTANG, Nov 14: A teenager has died after being struck by a wooden log at Majhuwagadhi Municipality-9 on Tuesday.

CIAA nabs APF constable with Rs 7,000 bribe

Published On: November 14, 2017 05:28 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 14: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has arrested a constable of Armed Police Force (APF) with Rs 7,000 bribe at Khajura Road in Nepalgunj, Banke.

Young Nepalese scientist Shrestha wins int’l award

Published On: November 14, 2017 04:14 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 14: Young Nepalese scientist Dr. Rojeet Shrestha, 31, was recently awarded IFCC Young Investigator Award from International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC).

Five involved in Gauchan’s murder land in police net

Published On: November 14, 2017 03:45 PM NPT By: KP DHUNGANA

KATHMANDU, Nov 14: Police have arrested those involved in the murder of Sharad Kumar Gauchan, chairman of Federation of Contractors’ Association of Nepal (FCAN), 35 days after the incident took place.

Rise in teen suicide, social media coincide; is there link?

Published On: November 14, 2017 11:19 AM NPT By: Associated Press

CHICAGO, Nov 14 — An increase in suicide rates among U.S. teens occurred at the same time social media use surged and a new analysis suggests there may be a link. Suicide rates for teens rose between 2010 and 2015 after they had declined for nearly two decades, according to data from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Why the rates went up isn’t known.

Four DIGs recommended for AIG Post

Published On: November 14, 2017 09:14 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 14: Nepal Police has recommended 4 Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) of Nepal Police for the promotion to the post of Additional Inspectors General (AIGs)

Quake victims put aside reconstruction for elections

Published On: November 14, 2017 06:45 AM NPT By: Narahari Sapkota

GORKHA, Nov 14: It has been more than two years since the catastrophic earthquake of 2015 rendered hundreds of locals in Gorkha homeless. Unfortunately, most of the victims are still living miserable lives in their makeshift tents. However, by putting aside their miseries and pain, the quake victims these days have geared themselves up for the preparations of the upcoming elections.