ECONOMY
Bajura, Achham to have pocket areas for animal husbandry
Bajura, Achham to have pocket areas for animal husbandry
BAJURA, Feb 6: After studying the prospects of poultry farming and animal husbandry, the Veterinary Hospital and Livestock Service Center, Bajura has made a decision to develop Bajura and Achham as the pocket areas.
Feb 06, 2019
POLITICS, SOCIETY
Bill poses ‘danger of economic blockade on media’
Bill poses ‘danger of economic blockade on media’
KATHMANDU, Feb 6: A draft bill on Management of Advertisement Regulation should be revised to remove provisions that threaten freedom of expression, stakeholders have said and raised concern over the proposed legislation that many believe is aimed against media critical of the government.
Feb 06, 2019
SOCIETY
House to give nod for TJ bodies term extension today
House to give nod for TJ bodies term extension today
KATHMANDU, Feb 6: The government plans to endorse the amendment bill for extending the terms of the two transitional justice (TJ) bodies through parliament on Wednesday, three days before the terms expire.
Feb 06, 2019
SOCIETY
‘Top suspect’ in 33.5 kg gold case arrested in UAE
‘Top suspect’ in 33.5 kg gold case arrested in UAE
KATHMANDU, Feb 6: Officials involved in the investigation into the 33.5 kg gold smuggling case have said that Hari Sharan Khadka, one of the main accused in the case who was arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) a few days ago, was the kingpin of the smuggling racket.
Feb 06, 2019
SOCIETY
Honor labor rights promises before World Cup, AI tells Qatar
Honor labor rights promises before World Cup, AI tells Qatar
KATHMANDU, Feb 6: As the 2022 World Cup inches closer, the Qatari authorities risk falling behind on their promise to tackle widespread labor exploitation of thousands of migrant workers, Amnesty International said on Tuesday.
Feb 06, 2019
POLITICS
Sajha Prakashan in a coma, 'officials eyeing only money'
Sajha Prakashan in a coma, 'officials eyeing only money'
KATHMANDU, Feb 6: Sajha Prakashan Limited has been in a 'coma' for the past several months. The office of the state-owned publishing house opens every day but closes without doing anything.
Feb 06, 2019
SOCIETY
Locals happy with expansion of road network in eastern hills
Locals happy with expansion of road network in eastern hills
PANCHTHAR, Feb 6: Trilochan Adhikari of Panchthar district is quite happy that reaching Kathmandu, the capital city, from his village is going to be quite easy now.
Feb 06, 2019
POLITICS
Jammu and Kashmir issue discussed
Jammu and Kashmir issue discussed
KATHMANDU, Feb 6: An interaction was organized in capital by the Pakistani embassy on Tuesday on the topic “Jammu and Kashmir dispute and regional stability”.
Feb 06, 2019
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
WWF Nepal-Nabil Bank partnership
WWF Nepal-Nabil Bank partnership
KATHMANDU, Feb 6: World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Nepal and Nabil Bank Limited entered a five-year partnership on Tuesday in a bid to promote sustainable business practices and green entrepreneurship.
Feb 06, 2019
Editorial
Climate change threatens our survival
Climate change threatens our survival
Hindu Kush Himalaya Assessment report released by International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) raises alarm for the countries lying in the HKH region.
Feb 06, 2019