ECONOMY
World Bank says decision conforms to procurement policies
World Bank says decision conforms to procurement policies
KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The World Bank has argued that the decision to award contract of Solar Power Plant conforms to the procurement policies and practices of its members.
Aug 05, 2017
SOCIETY
TI urges govt to end Dr KC's hunger strike
TI urges govt to end Dr KC's hunger strike
KATHMANDU, Aug 4: Transparency International and its chapter in Nepal have urged the government to take action to end the hunger strike of Dr Govinda KC, the 2015 winner of Transparency International Nepal's National Integrity Award, and implement the reforms in medical education needed to combat cr...
Aug 05, 2017
POLITICS
Half a dozen NC cadres recommended for punishment
Half a dozen NC cadres recommended for punishment
GAIGHAT, AUG 4: The Gaighat chapter of Nepali Congress (NC) has recommended that half a dozen local leaders and cadres of the party be punished “for betraying and not supporting the party during the recently held local elections.”
Aug 05, 2017
ECONOMY, SPECIAL
Local bodies in a mess for lack of infrastructure
Local bodies in a mess for lack of infrastructure
ILAM, Aug 4: Much to the delight of the people, the government recently conducted local level elections in two phases in six out of seven provinces of the country. While Province 2 is yet to witness election, people elsewhere have already got their chosen representatives. But the office bearers in I...
Aug 05, 2017
SOCIETY
Swine flu death toll reaches eight
Swine flu death toll reaches eight
POKHARA, Aug 4: The H1N1 influenza virus, commonly known as the Swine flu virus, has claimed three lives in Pokhara and two in IIlam while many have fallen sick throughout the country.
Aug 05, 2017
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Sajha chief incoherent under questioning by MPs
Sajha chief incoherent under questioning by MPs
KATHMANDU, Aug 4: Dolindra Prasad Sharma, chairperson and general manager of Sajha Prakashan, was incoherent when grilled by lawmakers over irregularities at the state-owned publishing house during discussions at the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Friday.
Aug 05, 2017
SOCIETY
Just-bought NOC land under flood
Just-bought NOC land under flood
BHAIRAHAWA, Aug 4: The swollen Rohini River has inundated the land purchased by state-owned Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) to establish its storage depot in Bhairahawa.
Aug 05, 2017
POLITICS
PAC tells CIAA to act against NOC officials in land scam
PAC tells CIAA to act against NOC officials in land scam
KATHMANDU, Aug 4: Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) to conduct detailed investigations and take action against those involved in the controversial land procurement deal by Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC).
Aug 05, 2017
SOCIETY
9 killed and 7 injured in jeep accident
9 killed and 7 injured in jeep accident
DOTI, August 5: Nine persons including the driver of the jeep were killed and seven others injured in the accident that took place at Ward-6 of Bogtan Rural Municipality in Doti district.
Aug 05, 2017
ECONOMY
NMA holding election for new executive body today
NMA holding election for new executive body today
KATHMANDU, August 4: Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) is holding election for its new executive committee in Kathmandu on Saturday.
Aug 05, 2017