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Rs 200 million to be invested to control landslide
Published On: August 9, 2017 09:02 AM NPT By: Ramesh Kumar Paudel
CHITWAN, Aug 8: Under construction Narayanghat-Muglin road section will be spending additional Rs 200 million to grapple with frequent landslides. There are 29 places along the section that have high risk of landslide. A recent study on preventing landslide risk has just proposed the details of strategy and expenses for controlling landslides.
Indian Embassy executed small projects worth Rs 10.85 billion in 14 years
Published On: August 9, 2017 08:58 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The Indian Embassy has provided grants for execution of small projects across the country worth Rs 10.85 billion in 14 years since the inception of Small Development Project (SDP) in 2003.
Swollen rivers threaten riverside settlements in Jhapa
Published On: August 9, 2017 08:26 AM NPT By: Raju Adhikari
JHAPA, Aug 8: While prolonged dry spell instills fear of famine among farmers, excessive rainfall too has terrified many settlements in the district. Every monsoon, farmers have deep fear that the floods in rivers might sweep away their farms and houses. That very fear has been plaguing farmers of Jhapa district since the start of this monsoon.
Transitional justice mechanisms need serious reform: ICJ
Published On: August 9, 2017 08:18 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) has said that Nepal’s transitional justice mechanisms must undergo serious reform in line with international human rights standards and the directives of Nepal’s Supreme Court in order to provide justice for victims of conflict-era human rights violations and abuses.
Two persons named to single post of Sajha chair
Published On: August 9, 2017 07:14 AM NPT By: BISHNU PRASAD ARYAL/BASHANT KHADKA
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: It has emerged that two different authorities appointed two different persons to the single post of chief of Sajha Prakashan. However, it is Dolindra Prasad Sharma who is working as chairman and general manager of the state-owned publishing house.
INGOs to spend Rs 23b off budget this FY
Published On: August 9, 2017 06:53 AM NPT By: SURENDRA PAUDEL
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: International non-governmental organizations (INGOs) operating in Nepal plan to spend nearly Rs 23 billion in technical and other assistance in the current fiscal year, 2017-18.
Nepali women being sold like goats in the Gulf: Parliamentary report
Published On: August 9, 2017 02:31 AM NPT By: Ashok Dahal
KATHMANDU, August 9: A parliamentary investigation has revealed that Nepali women are “being sold like goats” in Gulf countries after being taken to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kuwait through illegal channels.
Nabil Bank organizes tree plantation program
Published On: August 9, 2017 01:15 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, August 9: To celebrate its 33rd anniversary, Nabil Bank Limited organized a tree plantation and clean up program along the banks of the Bagmati River in Minbhawan on August 5.
Farmers picket DAO, Gaur, demanding compensation
Published On: August 8, 2017 08:55 PM NPT By: Madan Thakur
GAUR, August 8: Rautahat farmers have picketed District Administration Office (DAO), Gaur demanding compensation for destroyed crops in planted in thousands of Bighas caused by toxic liquid discharged by factories such as Jyoti Distillery, Baba Distillery and Shreeram Sugar Mill during monsoon.
GDAN to bring medical service to a grinding halt over KC's unfulfilled demands
Published On: August 8, 2017 07:13 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, August 8: Government Doctors Association of Nepal (GDAN) has warned that it would bring the medical service to a grinding halt except emergency ward saying that the government paid no heed to Dr Govinda KC’s demands.
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