SOCIETY
Dharahara reconstruction still uncertain
Dharahara reconstruction still uncertain
KATHMANDU, August 1: The much-awaited reconstruction of Dharahara has fallen into uncertainty as the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has not been able to verify the authenticity of Chinese firms which have partnered with Nepali civil contractors in the bidding process for rebuilding the towe...
Aug 01, 2018
POLITICS
NC stages nationwide anti-govt protests
NC stages nationwide anti-govt protests
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Nepali Congress (NC), the main opposition party, has staged protests across the country, accusing the ruling Nepal Communist Party of heading towards authoritarian rule.
Aug 01, 2018
POLITICS
More evidence against Joshee makes endorsement harder
More evidence against Joshee makes endorsement harder
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: While the parliamentary hearings on proposed chief justice Deepak Raj Joshee had earlier become a knotty issue, lawmakers from the ruling party have gathered more evidence, making it more difficult to get him endorsed by the parliamentary committee.
Aug 01, 2018
SOCIETY
Sajha GM Sharma at odds with unpaid ex-staff
Sajha GM Sharma at odds with unpaid ex-staff
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Reinstated Sajha Prakashan General Manager Dolindra Prasad Sharma is now in the crosshairs of ex-staff who are yet to be paid their dues.
Aug 01, 2018
SOCIETY
Abortion less of a 'stigma' for women in Dadeldhura
Abortion less of a 'stigma' for women in Dadeldhura
DADELDHURA, Aug 1: The feeling of shame regarding abortions that existed in the rural parts as early as a few years ago is gradually changing. Those who used to ostracize women for aborting their babies have started encouraging them for safe abortion these days.
Aug 01, 2018
ECONOMY
Homestay flourishing in Namje village
Homestay flourishing in Namje village
DHARAN, Aug1: Homestay business is flourishing in Namje village of Dhankuta district days.
Aug 01, 2018
SOCIETY
Shakya's hotel found to have encroached upon Fewa Lake
Shakya's hotel found to have encroached upon Fewa Lake
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: A probe committee formed to investigate the controversial construction of Hotel Water Front owned by tourism entrepreneur Karna Shakya on the banks of Fewa Lake has found that some portion of the hotel has been constructed on public land.
Aug 01, 2018
POLITICS
Senior BJP leader wants Nepal to adopt "look south" policy
Senior BJP leader wants Nepal to adopt "look south" policy
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: A senior leader of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India has suggested to Nepal to pursue a “Look South” policy in its foreign policy orientation keeping in view the "immense benefit" Nepal can reap from India, India Ocean and beyond.
Aug 01, 2018
ECONOMY
Preparation to up licensing fee draws flak from recruiting firms
Preparation to up licensing fee draws flak from recruiting f...
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: A new provision in the Foreign Employment Bill that envisages doubling the amount of guarantee for granting license to foreign employment agency has drawn flak from foreign employment firms.
Aug 01, 2018
POLITICS
RPP picks members of publicity, finance departments
RPP picks members of publicity, finance departments
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Rastriya Prajatantra Party Chairman Kamal Thapa on Tuesday nominated members of the party's publicity and finance departments.
Aug 01, 2018