SOCIETY
Govt weakness main cause behind disaster casualties: Home minister
Govt weakness main cause behind disaster casualties: Home mi...
KATHMANDU, June 19: Minister for Home Affairs Ram Bahadur Thapa has said that weakness on the side of the government is the main reason behind the high death toll of natural disasters in Nepal.
Jun 19, 2018
SOCIETY
Mass hysteria grips students of Dhadhing
Mass hysteria grips students of Dhadhing
DHADING, June 19: Some female students at a local school of Dhading start collapsing as soon as they enter their classes. After completely collapsing on the floor, they start screaming, shivering and laughing hysterically. They also repeatedly murmur 'save me', among other mysterious symptoms.
Jun 19, 2018
POLITICS
‘Ruling leaders responsible for delaying justice to conflict victims’
‘Ruling leaders responsible for delaying justice to conflict...
KATHMANDU, June 19: Stakeholders including the kin of those disappeared and authorities mandated to deal with the conflict-era cases have alleged that the negligence by the ruling leaders has delayed the peoples’ right to know the whereabouts of their missing relatives.
Jun 19, 2018
SOCIETY
Govt alerts provinces, local units on monsoon menace
Govt alerts provinces, local units on monsoon menace
KATHMANDU, June 19: In view of possible disasters during the monsoon, the government has directed the provincial, local governments and Nepal Army to remain on alert and undertake all the necessary measures to minimize possible loss of life and property.
Jun 19, 2018
POLITICS
Deals with China will be in line with national interests: PM
Deals with China will be in line with national interests: PM
KATHMANDU, June 19: Prime Minister KP Oli, who is leaving for Beijing on a six-day official visit at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart on Tuesday, has said that Nepal will reach some key agreements with China keeping its national interests at the center.
Jun 19, 2018
SOCIETY
Giant of neurosurgery Dr Devkota passes away
Giant of neurosurgery Dr Devkota passes away
KATHMANDU, June 19: Dr Upendra Devkota, a towering figure in the field of medicine in Nepal who was instrumental in institutionalizing neurosurgery as a distinct medical discipline in the country, died on Monday at Neuro Hospital, Bansbari. He was 65.
Jun 19, 2018
POLITICS
NA members draw lots to decide term lengths
NA members draw lots to decide term lengths
KATHMANDU, June 19: Six months after their humiliating defeat in the National Assembly (NA) elections, the main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) party has also turned out unlucky in the drawing of lots to determine the tenures of the 59 upper house members.
Jun 19, 2018
SOCIETY
Villagers unable to get rid of monkey menace
Villagers unable to get rid of monkey menace
KHOTANG, June 19: As the monkeys visit their villages and destroy all their crops, farmers of Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadhi-7, of Khotang have sleepless nights protecting their crops.
Jun 19, 2018
ECONOMY
Sugar mills the next target of Home minister
Sugar mills the next target of Home minister
KATHMANDU, June 19: Sugar mills that have been delaying payment to sugarcane producers are next in line to face action from Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa, according to the ministry.
Jun 19, 2018
SOCIETY
Conflict-hit women demand justice
Conflict-hit women demand justice
SURKHET, June 19: In May 1998, Bijeshara Shahi of Padamghat, Kalikot was on her way to school when she suddenly heard gunshots from all sides. She was hit with two bullets - one in her left hand and the other in the hip.
Jun 19, 2018