ECONOMY
Nepali citizens to be charged conservation fee to visit Lumbini
Nepali citizens to be charged conservation fee to visit Lumb...
Kathmandu, July 28: Now onwards, Nepali citizens will have to pay conservation fee to Lumbini Development Trust (LDT) in order to visit Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha.According to the LDT, Nepalis will have to pay an additional Rs 50 to carry a camera and Rs 500 to carry a video camera inside...
Jul 28, 2018
SOCIETY
Wetland in Siraha gets attention
Wetland in Siraha gets attention
SIRAHA, July 28: ‘Eco-tourism’ is a buzz word in Golbazar Municipality these days. The wetland around Lamamada forest at the base of a Chure hill have caught the attention of concerned stakeholders. The provincial and local governments, locals, district forest office and the municipality office have...
Jul 28, 2018
POLITICS
Sincerity seen as key to implementing deal with Dr KC
Sincerity seen as key to implementing deal with Dr KC
KATHMANDU, July 28: If the government works sincerely to implement the agreement signed with Dr Govinda KC, it will not find it a tough task as it has a two-thirds majority in parliament. But without sincerity, it will be challenging to address some of the demands raised by Dr KC, the senior orthope...
Jul 28, 2018
SOCIETY
Separate lanes for light and heavy vehicles on Bhaktapur-Koteshwar road
Separate lanes for light and heavy vehicles on Bhaktapur-Kot...
Tipper trucks have long been creating terror inside the Kathmandu Valley as dozens of two-wheeler riders have been killed by heavy vehicles.
Jul 28, 2018
POLITICS
KMC considering not giving Rani Pokhari reconstruction to army
KMC considering not giving Rani Pokhari reconstruction to ar...
KATHMANDU, JULY 27: Following widespread criticism of the proposal of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Mayor Bidya Sundar Shakya to hand over Rani Pokhari reconstruction to Nepal Army, the metropolitan city is considering to backtrack on the proposal. The KMC now plans to carry out the reconstructi...
Jul 28, 2018
SOCIETY
Dreams buried by landslides
Dreams buried by landslides
KATHMANDU, July 28: Maheshwari Thapa of Khaptad-Channa-6, Bajhang was a health worker by profession. But Thapa who had saved many lives was no less than a doctor for the people in the remote areas. She devoted herself completely to the treatment of pregnant women and patients with various illnesses....
Jul 28, 2018
SOCIETY
How challenging is implementing agreement with Dr KC?
How challenging is implementing agreement with Dr KC?
KATHMANDU, July 27: If the government works sincerely to implement the agreement signed with Dr Govinda KC, it will not find it a tough task as it has a two-thirds majority in parliament. But without sincerity, it will be challenging to address some of demands raised by Dr KC, the senior orthopedic...
Jul 28, 2018
POLITICS
Chinese investment pouring in Jhapa
Chinese investment pouring in Jhapa
DAMAK, JULY 27: Chinese investment has been pouring in in Jhapa, Prime Minister KP Oli's home district, in recent times. After facing widespread criticism for his 'negligence' to development works in his district, PM Oli has come up with a surprising plan for development now.
Jul 28, 2018
POLITICS
PHSC puts off decision on CJ nominee Joshee
PHSC puts off decision on CJ nominee Joshee
KATHMANDU, July 27: The Parliamentary Hearings Special Committee (PHSC) has prolonged its decision making in the hearings for chief justice nominee Deepak Raj Joshee, after questions arose over his School Leaving Certificate.
Jul 28, 2018
POLITICS
India releases Rs 2.1b of pledged quake aid
India releases Rs 2.1b of pledged quake aid
KATHMANDU, July 27: The Indian government has released Rs 2.1 billion of the Rs 25 billion grant pledged to the government of Nepal for the reimbursement of the first tranche of the housing grant distributed to the earthquake victims in Nuwakot and Gorkha districts.
Jul 28, 2018