ECONOMY
Economic journalism fellowship in memory of Sanjay Neupane
Economic journalism fellowship in memory of Sanjay Neupane
KATHMANDU, Aug 21: Society of Economic Journalists of Nepal (SEJON) and Fact Research and Analytics Research Company have signed an agreement to establish Sanjay Neupane Economic Research Fellowship amid a ceremony held in Kathmandu on Monday.
Aug 21, 2018
ECONOMY
Government initiates action against guilty companies
Government initiates action against guilty companies
KATHMANDU, Aug 21: The government has barred chopper operator Manang Air from operating rescue flights in Gorkha, while Vayodha Hospital has been ordered to dismantle helipad at its premises that it had been using to fly tourists in need of medical treatment from different parts of the country.
Aug 21, 2018
SOCIETY
Local unit drops plan to purchase office vehicle, to buy ambulance
Local unit drops plan to purchase office vehicle, to buy amb...
RASUWA, Aug 21: Naukunda Rural Municipality of Rasuwa district has decided to buy an ambulance instead of a vehicle for the municipality office.
Aug 21, 2018
SOCIETY
Gandaki Province introduces 'Hello CM'
Gandaki Province introduces 'Hello CM'
POKHARA, Aug 21: The federal government of Gandaki has launched 'Hello Chief Minister' telephone service, under which the residents of the province can tell the chief minister about their complaints and suggestions directly to the chief minister (CM).
Aug 21, 2018
ECONOMY
Paroha Municipality to provide dozens of services free of cost
Paroha Municipality to provide dozens of services free of co...
RAUTAHAT, Aug 21: At a time when local governments across the country are being criticized for collecting hefty taxes from the people, a municipality in Rautahat has raised eyebrows for providing dozens of services free of cost.
Aug 21, 2018
SOCIETY
Few cases at courts after new civil codes take effect
Few cases at courts after new civil codes take effect
SURKHET/ JUMLA, Aug 21: The number of cases have reduced significantly in courts after the government introduced the new civil and criminal codes four days ago to replace the centuries old Muluki Ain. The cabinet had approved the code a year ago but it came into effect from Friday. A large number...
Aug 21, 2018
SOCIETY
Foreign employment: Good for some, bad for others
Foreign employment: Good for some, bad for others
DHADING, Aug 21: Rajendra Pyakurel of Galchhi Rural Municipality-4 dreamed of earning a lot of money and get rid of poverty forever. To materialize this dream, he planned to go abroad and working hard. He thought hard work would certainly pay off. Leaving his small family behind, Pyakurel left his h...
Aug 21, 2018
SOCIETY
Editor Luitel summoned for clarification over news item: Press Council
Editor Luitel summoned for clarification over news item: Pre...
KATHMANDU, Aug 21: Press Council Nepal has informed that it summoned Editor-in-Chief of Nagarik Daily, Guna Raj Luitel, to seek clarifications after the name of Chief Minister of Province 5 Shankar Pokharel appeared otherwise in a news item published in the paper.
Aug 21, 2018
POLITICS
MPs demand life for rape of minor, elderly or disabled
MPs demand life for rape of minor, elderly or disabled
KATHMANDU, Aug 21: Lawmakers have registered an amendment proposal to the newly enacted Muluki Codes, demanding life imprisonment for the rape of a minor, an elderly woman or a physically disabled.
Aug 21, 2018
SOCIETY
Ex-envoy Keshav Jha found ‘murdered’ at home, three held
Ex-envoy Keshav Jha found ‘murdered’ at home, three held
KATHMANDU, Aug 21: Former Nepali ambassador to France Keshav Jha has been found ‘murdered’ at his residence at Babarmahal, Kathmandu on Monday morning. He was found dead at around 6 am.
Aug 21, 2018