ECONOMY
Melamchi board fails to meet for lack of quorum
Melamchi board fails to meet for lack of quorum
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: The Melamchi Water Supply Project is now in a most difficult phase as the contractor has been absent from the project site for about a month and the work has stalled.
Jan 16, 2019
SOCIETY
Dr KC’s pneumonia worsens
Dr KC’s pneumonia worsens
ILAM, Jan 16: With the pneumonia of his right lungs continuously worsening, Dr Govinda KC’s condition has deteriorated further on the seventh day of his fast-unto-death strike.
Jan 16, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Art & Culture, Festivals
Celebrating Maghe Sankranti
Celebrating Maghe Sankranti
The Newar community across the country is celebrating 'Ghiu Chaku Sankranti' today. As the community people especially consume ghiu and chaku on the day, the sankranti is observed after its name.
Jan 16, 2019
POLITICS
Over 62,000 civil servants file applications for adjustment
Over 62,000 civil servants file applications for adjustment
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA) has said that the 21-day deadline given earlier to civil servants to file online applications mentioning the adjustments of their choice in the three tiers of government won't be extended.
Jan 16, 2019
SOCIETY
Symposium on teachers' professional development
Symposium on teachers' professional development
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: British Council Nepal hosted its 2nd Annual Education Symposium on Monday with the theme of teachers' professional development.
Jan 16, 2019
ECONOMY
Administration at a loss as sand smuggling continues
Administration at a loss as sand smuggling continues
BHAIRAWA, Jan 16: District administration has been unable to check sand extraction from Rohini River in Rupendahi district, even as sand smugglers have been extracting sand from the river at Mainahawa of Rohini Rural Municipality - 2, and transporting the loaded tractors to Nepali and Indian markets...
Jan 16, 2019
ECONOMY
Nepse extends gains for second straight day
Nepse extends gains for second straight day
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: Nepalese stocks witnessed steady advance throughout Tuesday's trading session. The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index which opened trading at 1,178.03 points climbed more than 8 points by mid-session.
Jan 16, 2019
SOCIETY
Achham celebrates Makar Sakranti performing cultural dances
Achham celebrates Makar Sakranti performing cultural dances
ACHHAM, Jan 16: With an aim to preserve and promote their culture, various indigenous groups on Tuesday performed shows at Baidyanath Dham of Sanfebagar Municipality of Achham coinciding with Makar Sakranti.
Jan 16, 2019
Editorial
Physical assaults on bureaucrats unacceptable
Physical assaults on bureaucrats unacceptable
Minister for Economic Affairs and Planning of Province 2, Bijay Kumar Yadav was in the headline this week for all the wrong reasons.
Jan 16, 2019
OPINION
Justice delayed, denied
Justice delayed, denied
Why is the state so indifferent toward cases of sexual violence even as it has totally
undermined rule of law, justice system, national security and good governance?
Jan 16, 2019