CIAA interference breaches varsities' independence: Ex-VCs

Published On: July 4, 2016 01:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 4: Former Vice Chancellors of various universities have demanded parliamentary probe into the alleged interference of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) in the MBBS entrance exam of the Kathmandu University.

Flood fears keep Sikta locals awake at night

Published On: July 4, 2016 01:10 AM NPT By: Arjun Oli

BANKE, July 4:Locals of Mahadevpuri-5 in Banke district say they have been spending sleepless nights in fear of potential flooding since the main canal under the Sikta Irrigation Project crumbled last Tuesday.

Way paved for establishing open university in Nepal

Published On: July 4, 2016 01:00 AM NPT By: Ashok Dahal

KATHMANDU, July 4: After a decade-long effort, the parliament has finally paved way for establishing and running open university for the first time in Nepal by endorsing the Nepal Open University bill on Thursday.

5 Nepali workers dying in UAE every month

Published On: July 4, 2016 12:50 AM NPT By: Narayan Bhurtel

Of those who died over the past three years, 104 died due to causes like heart attack, alcohol intoxication and diseases, 29 committed suicide, and 51 were killed in accidents.

LAHAN, July 4: Two months ago, Sobha Singh of Harkatti VDC in Siraha district gave birth to her first baby. But her happiness was shortlived as the baby died after a while the same day.

Tree plantation to curb encroachment

Published On: July 4, 2016 12:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 4: In a bid to curb rapid encroachment of public land and preserve greenery in the capital, Hariyali Samaj has organized a tree plantation program in Tarakeshwar Municipality-10 on Sunday.

KATHMANDU, July 3: In a bid to promote Nepal's tourism in the aftermath of the earthquake that struck the country on April 25 last year, hiking (a long walk) is being organized in Hong Kong.

Nepal Army rescues seven trapped by landslide

Published On: July 3, 2016 07:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 3: The Nepal Army has rescued seven persons who were trapped by the landslides at Cheprang of Ri VDC-9 in Dhading district on Sunday.

KATHMANDU, July 3: Lawmakers speaking at today's Legislature-Parliament meeting drew the attention of the government to distribute a lump sum grant amount of Rs 1,50,000 to each earthquake survivor family to help them reconstruct their home destroyed in the April 25, 2015 earthquake.

Man who showed obscene videos to 7yo girl arrested

Published On: July 3, 2016 05:43 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 3: Police have arrested a man accusing him of showing obscene videos to a child in Chandragiri Municipality.