SOCIETY
Youths’ journey to ‘Kalapahad’ continues
Youths’ journey to ‘Kalapahad’ continues
JUMLA, Dec 6: This time, Birendra Budha of Sija Rural Municipality - 4 was not willing to go to Kalapahad at all. He wanted to find a job in his village. Though his friends left for Kalapahad, he remained at home. Months passed, but Budha got no work. Disappointed, he followed his friends and head o...
Dec 06, 2018
POLITICS, SOCIETY
Envoy to Australia accused by driver of human trafficking
Envoy to Australia accused by driver of human trafficking
KATHMANDU, Dec 6: Nepal’s ambassador to Australia Lucky Sherpa is facing an allegation of involvement in human trafficking, and the main opposition party Nepali Congress (NC) has demanded a government probe.
Dec 06, 2018
SOCIETY
545 victims in Khotang receive third tranche of housing grant
545 victims in Khotang receive third tranche of housing gran...
KHOTANG, Dec 6: After almost four years since the catastrophic 2015 earthquakes, a total of 545 beneficiaries in Khotang district have received the third tranche of the housing grant.
Dec 06, 2018
SOCIETY
Smart license distribution further delayed
Smart license distribution further delayed
KATHMANDU, Dec 6: Although, the Department of Transport Management (DoTM) had announced two months ago to issue all the 600,000 backlog driving licenses within 45 days, it has only been able to print just 150,000 licenses so far.
Dec 06, 2018
SOCIETY
An ingenious way to save traditional Newari craftsmanship
An ingenious way to save traditional Newari craftsmanship
How would you save vanishing traditional craftsmanship? An entrepreneur finds a way.
Dec 06, 2018
ECONOMY, POLITICS
Minister floats idea of bringing in strategic partner for NAC
Minister floats idea of bringing in strategic partner for NA...
KATHMANDU, Dec 6: Three weeks after Nepal Airlines Corporation portrayed its pathetic financial status, a government minister has floated the idea of running the national flag carrier on a public limited company model.
Dec 06, 2018
POLITICS
NC accuses govt of inviting economic crisis
NC accuses govt of inviting economic crisis
KATHMANDU, Dec 6: Main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) has accused the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) government of pushing the country toward an economic crisis.
Dec 06, 2018
ECONOMY
Nepse drops to 52-week low
Nepse drops to 52-week low
KATHMANDU, Dec 6: Stocks came under significant pressure since the very beginning of Wednesday's session. As a result, the benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index fell 17 points by mid-session.
Dec 06, 2018
SOCIETY
Dr KC concerned over 'growing 'mafia influence in judiciary'
Dr KC concerned over 'growing 'mafia influence in judiciary'
KATHMANDU, Dec 6: While reminding the government of the ultimatum issued by him to implement the July agreement, Dr Govinda KC, issuing a statement on Wednesday, has expressed serious concerns over the malpractices taking place in the judiciary.
Dec 06, 2018
SOCIETY
Rape victims in Jumla settle cases fearing social stigma
Rape victims in Jumla settle cases fearing social stigma
JUMLA, Dec 6: Few weeks ago, police arrested Laxiram Rokaya of Chandannath Municipality-8, accusing him of raping a thirteen-year-old girl, who lived next door.
Dec 06, 2018