SOCIETY, SPECIAL
Unstable policies, standards, procedures hindering reconstruction
Unstable policies, standards, procedures hindering reconstru...
KATHMANDU, Dec 7: Technicians involved in reconstruction works have claimed that frequent changes in the provisions and policies on reconstruction, lack of adequate number of VDC secretaries and resource centers have affected the reconstruction process.
Dec 07, 2016
WORLD
Jayalalithaa buried, Panneerselvam named successor to unite AIADMK
Jayalalithaa buried, Panneerselvam named successor to unite...
Masses of grieving supporters wailed beat their chests and cast flowers on Tuesday as actress-turned-politician Jayaram Jayalalithaa, one of India's most powerful leaders, was buried on the shorefront in Chennai.
Dec 07, 2016
WORLD
Quake of magnitude 6.4 hits near Indonesian town of Banda Aceh
Quake of magnitude 6.4 hits near Indonesian town of Banda Ac...
Dozens of buildings collapsed on Wednesday in Indonesia's northern province of Aceh, when a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck in the early hours.
Dec 07, 2016
SPORTS
Napoli and Benfica reach CL last 16 after Besiktas crumbles
Napoli and Benfica reach CL last 16 after Besiktas crumbles
MILAN, Dec 7: In the only group on Tuesday where qualification for the Champions League knockout stages was still to be decided, Besiktas crumbled under the pressure, allowing Napoli and Benfica to progress.
Dec 07, 2016
POLITICS
CIAA shelves 8 cases citing lack of evidence
CIAA shelves 8 cases citing lack of evidence
KATHMANDU, Dec 7: The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has put on hold the corruption complaints filed against eight prominent politicians and ex-bureaucrats, saying that evidence for the allegations could not be established in the course of investigations.
Dec 07, 2016
ECONOMY
Dhading, Gorkha lawmakers appeal for calm
Dhading, Gorkha lawmakers appeal for calm
KATHMANDU, Dec 6: Lawmakers from Dhading and Gorkha have urged the agitated Budhigandaki-affected locals to show patience and let the authorities address their demands in a peaceful environment.
Dec 07, 2016
POLITICS
Experts for bringing UML on board amendment
Experts for bringing UML on board amendment
KATHMANDU, Dec 7: As political polarization grows in the wake of the government registering a seven-point constitutional amendment bill in Parliament last week, political analysts have suggested that the main ruling parties start negotiations with the CPN-UML to bring it on board the amendment proce...
Dec 07, 2016
POLITICS
Government bodies not taking directives seriously: House committee
Government bodies not taking directives seriously: House co...
KATHMANDU, Dec 7: Parliamentary Development Committee has stated that the government bodies have not shown due seriousness toward implementing decisions and directives given by the committee on various occasions.
Dec 07, 2016
SOCIETY
Red Cross unhappy with govt's NGO policy on reconstruction
Red Cross unhappy with govt's NGO policy on reconstruction
KATHMANDU, Dec 7 : The International Federation of Red Cross in its World Disaster Report released on Tuesday has expressed its dissatisfaction over Nepal government's policy regarding the operation of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the reconstruction task in areas affected by earthquakes...
Dec 07, 2016
Editorial
Image problem
Image problem
Even in Kathmandu, which is hundreds of kilometers away from the main Indo-Nepal trading points, perhaps nine out of ten shops will (illegally) accept Indian currency notes. In Tarai-Madhesh abutting India, the use of Indian currency for transitional purposes is still more widespread.
Dec 07, 2016