SOCIETY
Dearth of technicians in Sindhupalchowk affects reconstruction
Dearth of technicians in Sindhupalchowk affects reconstructi...
SINDHUPALCHOWK, Sept 11: “The technicians do not want to stay at all in the village”, says Dr Yuvaraj Poudel, chief of the district coordination committee of the Department of Urban Development and Building Construction. “They come, work for some days and then quit,” he adds.
Sep 11, 2017
ELECTION
Province 2 polls a litmus test for Madhes parties
Province 2 polls a litmus test for Madhes parties
KATHMANDU, Sept 11: Elections in Province 2 have come as a litmus test for the Madhes-based parties amid shrinking space for fringe parties in the national political sphere. The Election Commission is holding polls in 136 local units in Province 2 on September 18.
Sep 11, 2017
POLITICS
54! Deuba set to induct four more ministers today
54! Deuba set to induct four more ministers today
KATHMANDU, Sept 11: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is set to induct four new faces in the Council of Ministers on Monday, making his Cabinet the largest ever in Nepal’s history.
Sep 11, 2017
POLITICS, ELECTION
EC warns against cabinet expansion
EC warns against cabinet expansion
KATHMANDU, September 11: Taking strong exception to the government's plan to expand the cabinet, the Election Commission has said that it amounts to violation of the election code of conduct.
Sep 11, 2017
SOCIETY
UN Environment partnering with LEAD Nepal for waste management
UN Environment partnering with LEAD Nepal for waste manageme...
KATHMANDU, September 11: UN Environment is partnering with Leadership for Environment and Development Nepal (LEAD Nepal) for waste management in Nepal.
Sep 11, 2017
POLITICS, Republica Watch
CIAA urges media, public not to question its probes
CIAA urges media, public not to question its probes
KATHMANDU, September 11: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has urged the media and the general public not to question the ongoing investigations into corruption cases being carried out by the anti-graft body.
Sep 11, 2017
SOCIETY
Murky Tamur River threatens livelihood
Murky Tamur River threatens livelihood
DHANKUTA, September 11: In absence of proper drinking water sources, people residing near the banks of Tamur River are obliged to rely on muddy and murky water for their survival. This has been a common problem for the locals here since years.
Sep 11, 2017
SOCIETY
Quake-victim's family deprived of government aid
Quake-victim's family deprived of government aid
MYAGDI, September 11: Shiva Karki of Beni Municipality - 5 lost his house to devastating earthquake of 2015. Like many others, who were displaced by the earthquake, Karki also started living in a temporary shelter nearby his land along with his wife and little children.
Sep 11, 2017
POLITICS, Republica Watch
PAC preparing to grill DPM Shrestha for inaction against Sajha chief
PAC preparing to grill DPM Shrestha for inaction against Saj...
KATHMANDU, September 11: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament is said to be preparing to grill Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister Gopal Man Shrestha for his disinterest in taking any action against corruption-accused chairman and general manager (GM) of Sajha Prakashan, Dolind...
Sep 11, 2017
SPORTS
Shankhamul becomes champion
Shankhamul becomes champion
KATHMANDU, September 11: Shankhamul Futsal has become the champion of the National Futsal League defeating Kick-Off Futsal in the summit clash on Sunday.
Sep 11, 2017