ECONOMY
'Rs 37.86 million embezzled in vehicle procurement'
'Rs 37.86 million embezzled in vehicle procurement'
RUPANDEHI, Feb 8: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Province 5 has come to the conclusion that there were irregularities in the purchase of vehicles by the provincial assembly and the provincial government.
Feb 09, 2019
POLITICS, SOCIETY
Japanese embassy donates Braille printers to NAWB
Japanese embassy donates Braille printers to NAWB
KATHMANDU, Feb 8: The Embassy of Japan in Nepal handed over Braille printers to the Nepal Association for the Welfare of the Blind (NAWB), a Nepali NGO working for the welfare of visually impaired people, amid a program in Kathmandu on Friday.
Feb 09, 2019
SOCIETY
Fire turns 90 cattle to ashes, shattering dream of a poor farmer
Fire turns 90 cattle to ashes, shattering dream of a poor fa...
JUMLA, Feb 8: Kailo Budha of Patarasi Rural Municipality-2 often used to be seen surrounded by his cattle. Soon after waking up, he used to dedicate himself completely to rearing his goats and sheep until the sunset.
Feb 09, 2019
POLITICS
Unable to end row, NCP unification task-force to submit 'incomplete report'
Unable to end row, NCP unification task-force to submit 'inc...
KATHMANDU, Feb 8: After failing to forge consensus on modalities for the ongoing party unification process and resolve internal party differences, an intra-party task-force of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) is submitting an incomplete report to the party leadership.
Feb 09, 2019
POLITICS
Elected reps, govt officials join locals' protests to fix headquarters of East Rukum
Elected reps, govt officials join locals' protests to fix he...
RUKUM, Feb 8: Clutching her one-year-old daughter, Dhan Kumari Sunar of Putha Uttarganga Rural Municipality-12 in Rukum (East) has been away from her home for the past one week. Joining hundreds of protesters, she has been hitting the streets demanding that the district headquarters be fixed at the...
Feb 09, 2019
SOCIETY
Dadeldhura lightning strikes claim two
Dadeldhura lightning strikes claim two
KATHMANDU, Feb 8: Two people were killed while four sustained injuries in two separate incidents of lightning strikes in Dadeldhura district early Friday.
Feb 09, 2019
OPINION
Exploring the world of Shiva
Exploring the world of Shiva
We were telling a story that transcends time, a story that is the key to unlocking miracles, magic and mystery.
Feb 09, 2019
OPINION
Cycling the world
Cycling the world
During my travel I understood the importance of environmental protection and world peace.
Feb 09, 2019
POLITICS
56 secys, 662 joint-secys and 848 under-secys adjusted in three-tire govt
56 secys, 662 joint-secys and 848 under-secys adjusted in th...
KATHMANDU, Feb 8: The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA) has completed the adjustment of 56 secretaries, 662 joint secretaries and 848 under secretaries in the three tiers of government so far, officials said on Friday.
Feb 09, 2019
SOCIETY
Judge Baniya summoned over graft allegation
Judge Baniya summoned over graft allegation
KATHMANDU, Feb 8: In his crusade against judges allegedly involved in corrupt practices, Chief Justice Cholendra SJB Rana has summoned Kathmandu District Court (KDC) judge Babukaji Baniya to the Judicial Council (JC) for investigating into a bribery case he faces.
Feb 09, 2019